In the morning, some time between ten o’clock and noon.
Late into the night, sometime between 11pm and 3am.
I used to be so certain but I am learning that it actually depends.
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Daily writing promptWrite about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?
I have learned not to beat up myself over most things, however when it comes to giving people the benefit of the doubt…on this I still struggle and there was a time when I worked with someone for over 4 years, and he’d do and say things and I would have this gut feeling that he doesn’t mean well and shrug it off…I did this for 4 years until I started hearing from my colleagues, and field teams that he was talking ill of me and asking them not to trust my leadership when I got promoted, and a month later I quit work.
Looking back, I’m glad that I was able to quit and I’ve learned not to ignore my gut feeling.
The best thing I did was to cut all ties and ensure that I have no links or ties, with that part of my work, and continue to be intentional about the things I tell myself.
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Over booked time slots on google calendar
30% phone battery
Those snippets of c-drama on facebook sponsored ads that give you less than 3 minutes of a drama and then to continue watching ask you to download dramabox app on google, why?
Tax return statements…
Unused stationery…I collect pens and notebooks, if I don’t write on any, it makes me feel like I have failed in something.
Late night calls from my Mom or Sisters…
Walking on Nairobi streets and someone is steadily walking behind me even when I side step to give them way…they still maintain that pace.
Thoughts…snippets of random thoughts as I work
This book I am writing
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Daily writing promptDescribe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.
I have made many decisions in the course of my life that have led me to where I am now, however the one that was vital and drained me was the decision to step down from my job last year.
It was the decision to move on, to seek better and go where I am valued and respected, and above all to go where kindness resides. Of course, in most work places- this is not readily available but when I stepped down- it was from knowing that I would treat people better wherever I went.
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I thought of ignoring this prompt, you know the kind of thing that you don’t want to get sucked into but you also can’t stop thinking about…well, it’s got to be questions like this. Simple, innocent, like they’re just curious and want to hear from you.
And then, the one place that came to mind was Red Ginger it’s in Nairobi, and I love it because the first time I visited was because I was being treated to dinner on my birthday, and ever since whenever I think of Indian cuisine- it’s the only place I recommend.
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It’s April and we are four months into the year and I think by now I can speak of all the things I would like to do this year regarding writing.
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- Read more books written by African Authors
- Attend at least one book festival (Nyrobi Book Festival is upcoming April 11-13)
- Write daily (sticking to 6:30am- 7:30am and evening hours of 8pm-10pm)
- Publish first draft of a book
- Publish 2 books this year: Contemporary fiction and Fantasy
- Sell more copies of previously published books.
- Talk more about my written works- confidently speak of my love for writing and being a Writer in most spaces.
Wish me luck and let’s see what comes to pass as the months roll on.
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Daily writing promptWhen you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?
At five years old, all I wanted was to:
- have more play time with my friends
- have a doll- we had this doll called Rosy that was plastic and came with a rabbit in her hand, most of the girls had this doll in different colors and I wanted one.
- learn how to read a newspaper because my Father lost focus of the world whenever he had that paper in front of him.
So, what did I want to be when I grow up?
I never thought about it and no one asked me about it…not until I joined primary school and was in Grade 2.
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Daily writing promptHow often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?
From last year June, I learned that it’s easier to say no because of the weight it lifts off your shoulders.
So, this year I have learned and genuinely said no to:
- random get togethers- knowing how that there is nothing wrong with turning down meet-ups when I want a weekend to stay home and sleep, or clean.
- eating out when I am saving for an activity
- scrolling down a phone- endless tiktok and IG reels
- the voices in my head telling me that I am not worth it, or should not try stuff- this has led me to apply for more training opportunities.
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Reading
Writing
Cooking-yes especially chicken, chapati and sometimes on a good day…making beans.
Listening to music…got some favorite playlists on spotify.
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- Alchemy of Souls 1 & 2
- Hannibal– yes, the one that had Mads Mikkelsen. Trust me I have never been so caught up in the art of fine dining and etiquette like I did while watching this series.
- Gilmore Girls– because I love books and coffee.
- Hidden Love– if you want to watch a Chinese Drama- this one right here is one for the books. Oh and there’s (Amidst a Snowstorm of Love too, FYI)
- Guardian: The lonely and great god– this breaks my heart, and I wept every time I watched it, but I never stopped.
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