…saying goodbye to the place that has been a home away from home for the passed couple of years. It’s amazing how I grew attached to those red walls… 
July 24, 2008
THAT WAS TOUGH…
July 23, 2008
FAREWELL OGILVY…
It has been real…
…I say that with every element in my being about my time here in Ogilvy. I have learned from everyone & every moment. Whether it was the fun/crazy O-bar /Christmas party moments or the tough, nerve wrecking, “you can go faint!” and pull-my-hair-out deadline/pitch moments – I have always taken something positive with me.
If I have not shown my appreciation to those who taught, guided, challenged, and stretched me beyond my capabilities…. if I have not shown my appreciation for the friendships that I have been blessed to know in my time here… I am indeed apologetic & I take this opportunity to say thank you and I ask God keep our friendship(s) on a positive path of growth.
I hate the word farewell mainly because the world is such a small place and we are bound to bump into each other at some point - so I’d rather say see you again some time.
I leave you with this thought, “It’s necessary to take risks, and to follow certain paths whilst abandoning others. If you try to follow every possible path you will end up following none. Face your path with courage; don’t be scared of people’s criticism - and, above all, don’t let yourself get paralyzed by your own criticism. No one is able to choose without fear…” Collection of quotes from the book Brida by Paulo Coelho (acclaimed author of The Alchemist).
July 21, 2008
FORGIVENESS & FAMILY…
Despite being a bit tired today morning I realize that the fatigue is all worth it as yesterday we had a homecoming in our family that was indeed a blessing from God. My mother’s oldest brother’s daughter (lol very very African statement) returned home after many years to reunite with her father & his family. It is a very very long story as to why there was that lapse in time but yesterday that all faded away as we shared food & drinks, interesting stories, old pictures & new ones over a nice Sunday afternoon. I learned a key thing about forgiveness… it’s never too late to do so and with family… the earlier the better… now I have new cousins!
July 17, 2008
I’M LOOSING IT!!!!?!?!?!
Wow! Here I thought the month of June was packed with activities! My phone is off the hook literary with meeting here, bash there and can you make it everywhere. Not that I don’t appreciate it, I do just that my little mind has been resting for so long it now has to hit the ground running on catching up with the social life it was once used to pre-ogilvy (harsh but true).
Anyway tomorrow is a harambee for my late Aunt Grace who was in I.C.U for Six days in Nbi hospital… basically the bill is too high for the family to handle alone. So this is an appeal that if you can make it to All Saints Cathedral Rm No.1 at 5.30pm on Friday the 18.07.08 to help with anything you can it will be much appreciated
Meanwhile today I FINALLY got my very own brand new Mac. laptop that has cost me an arm & a leg but since I’m leaving the luxury of using office computers it’s time I sort myself & Indigo Design out and get serious equipment.
So apart from the packed weekend, the harambee challenge and sorting out my exit strategy my mind is running at 100km/hr and I can’t seem to get a hold of. The worst thing about leaving is that I am no longer an active member of RedFlag the CSR arm of the office… there were some good projects coming up this year and I was oh so looking forward to being a part of all that.
But the good thing with having a heart is that it can beat any where..
July 12, 2008
SLAM AFRICA SLAMMED!!!!
Kudos to Imani and to all the guys who put their hearts and souls into the manifestation of what was possibly the best poetry gathering, performance and entertainment that Kenya has ever seen. I love being a part of something new, so that as it grows it’s like watching with joy a little child become an responsible member of society; because that’s what Slam Africa is going to be - a poetic platform that will be responsible in shooting Kenyan/African spoken word artists into the realm of all those that spoke before us and made a difference. But as one poet spoke yesterday, and I paraphrase: “…let’s come up with solutions rather than trying to make a difference…” Slam Africa is definitely a solution that will get us out of our ever complaining & blaming circles that the youth of Kenya often find themselves in. Kudos once again!
July 11, 2008
ONE OF THOSE WEEKS…
I have a week and some days left before my last day at Ogilvy. Slowly it’s start to sink in that I will no longer be in this vibrant, dynamic highly stressful but fun environment. I feel like a school child who has been transferred to a new school. Only this time I am not a child, I’m not moving schools and I chose to do this on my own free will as opposed to some higher power forcing my hand.
This week sadly there have been a number of deaths one of which is an elderly lady in my family who passed on last night. I don’t have the details but I do pray that her soul may rest in peace. I got the news yesterday and today I just woke up feeling low.
My dear friend is currently at a critical crossroads in her life. I know she’ll make it through despite the horizon looking as gloomy as today’s evening sky. Be strong my dear and you’ll make it.
Speaking of the weather it’s so fascinating that last year like now we were under sweaters & jackets, scarves and gloves. Yet this year we are in the best of our summer wear, save for today when it’s decided to pour (but not as much as last Friday).
I hope the Slam Africa poetry gig going down today at 8pm in Dass will lift spirits up. It’s the first ever in Nbi and I’m sure it’s gonna be really really hot listening to poets lying it down for real on the stage. I need to get there before all the good seats are taken.
Otherwise not too much to do this weekend other than a little of work, a bit of partying and lots of rest!
Enjoy yours.
