It’s the seventh day of December 2025 and I am here thinking of all that has happened this year.

First, I did get to publish The Longest Way Home after revising and rewriting it for a year!

Second, my reading goal on Goodreads for this year was 100 books and so far I am at 65, looking forward to setting aside a day and updating the books I read on Netgalley as well since this year they ceased that partnership and it means manually adding the books.

I recently just finished reading Yinka, Where is your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blcakburn and Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang. Two different books with very bright covers- and focusing on young women going through different relatable issues. I am currently doing my best not to grind my teeth or clench my fist as I read God of Malice by Rina Kent.

I have had a rich year in terms of the books I have bought, read and even enjoyed along the way. I have also had rich experiences at work- working with a large team, making more decisions, co-creating solutions with young people and traveling to different countries across the East Africa region- and as the year ends, so does my engagement with the organization and I look forward to the next part of my journey.

On health, well…the greatest scare and being ushered into emergency trauma response and frequent hospitalization has only made me more grateful for being able to keep my head above water. It’s the only time my Mom’s almost lost her sanity and it’s been a blessing to bounce back better, stronger and happier.

So here’s the rest of a beautiful week in December, and many more writing escapades.