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Some mornings,I feel that there’s something deeper I could be a part of. You feel the pull towards something but you can’t exactly pin it down—it eludes you and frustrates you.

All I know is that my PURPOSE is Stuck between that which am good at,that which can be paid for,that which the world needs and most importantly that which I love.

#craft_life

#crafty_mum

LOVE made from #africanbeads and #ankarafabric

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Stunning - I’d completely forgotten string art was a thing. :) via Morguefile.com

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Sad Birthday maybe not this time

Our culture instills in us that a birthday is a day that we celebrate ourselves for being on the planet, for existing. People close to us are supposed to give us cards, flowers, presents and parties. What if your Birthday is sad??no gifts??no celebration??is it normal??

Personally I’ve always kept my birthday a secret because i dont want to risk people not responding with love and celebration. Its a big deal for me when people who matter to me dont bother to send a text or even call,gifts are good but they aren’t necessary. I always act that am ok but am never ok,I cry througout the night and hope the next birthday would be different but its always the same.

This year I’ve decided to let people know its my birthday,am allowed to ask for and receive attention this one day in an year. July 22nd is supposed to be about ME,MYSELF AND I so If you need to buy me drinks let me know in advance so I can look for a babysitter,kama ni lunch or dinner or a slice of cake i’ll eat it can also drag in Jamie as 3rd party,if its a gift i’ll appretiate it. Call/text/email there are no limitations.

Not to forget,there is also MPESA

Happy Birthday to ME

#itsmybirthday

yesterday’s trial and error craft session

will try to make my 2nd session abit neat and legible.

#crafter trial_and_error

Happy Father’s Day Love

I remember when we realized we were going to become parents,I panicked for I felt we weren't ready it was too soon we were still dating. The best thing you told me is " I GOT YOU BABE " those 4 words are what led to the HOONS. I remember the excitement and jitters about starting a family, but we really had no idea what to expect. Did we?

I’m not sure that anyone really knows what to expect before they are handed a baby with the only instruction being, “Good luck.”

There’s so much that no one told us – like how hard it would be.

Many days, I am overwhelmed by it all including today.

You always try to be so strong, but maybe this whole being a parent thing is as hard for you as it is for me?

You could tell me, you know. I would understand.

I know we don’t get to talk as much as we used to. Gosh. We don’t even see each other as much as we used to. This is a crazy season of life, but honestly there’s no one else I want to go through it with other than you.

You’re doing a great job.

I don’t tell you that enough.

I know that I give you a harder time than I should. You are smart. You are so capable of taking care of Jamie and I really need to let you just do it your way sometimes.

Yes. I said that. Out loud. On the internet.

I should let you just be a daddy and stop trying to make you more… well, more like me.

I know that I can trust you and your judgement. So, I’m going to work on remembering this when you are doing all of those things that make me hold my breath or jump in and say, “I’ll just do it.”

I know it drives you crazy when I act like that. I’ll do better.

The thing is… they don’t make parenting manuals. I mean, the hospital sent us home with a baby(a responsibility) and its upto us to know how to take care him.But let’s be honest. A manual would have been super helpful, and I’m sure it would have included, “Don’t make your husband feel like everything he is doing is wrong.”

Because it’s not.

You’re a great dad.

It’s true that we had no idea what to expect when we became parents, but every day I realize that it is so much more than we ever could have imagined.

See, the truth is? I loved you when you were a boyfriend and now you are a husband, but seeing you become a dad to Jamie has caused me to love you in ways that I didn’t even understand before.

I am so grateful for the gift of you, and I am so grateful that you are the one Jamie call, “Dad.”

Thanks for all that you do for us and for how well you love us.

Here’s to the beginning of a happy Father’s Day.

Josh

Today’s craft:

too too plain,how do I oomph it?!?!?!

nailpolish marbling,buttons,wrapping yarn,paint another colour

am confused

#DIY crafter art_into_functionality

MOM GUILT

You know the drill. You stroll up and down the aisles of a supermarket, lingering over the end caps in search of clearance items. You see a lamp that would look really cute on your nightstand, but you put it back. Jamie really needs a pair of new shoes as the ones he has are getting abit too tight.

I go shopping for myself and come home with stuff for our son or for boyfie and then he yells at me for not spending money on myself (he doesn’t really yell). I can’t do it… I feel bad, I just think ‘well Jamie needs this, and Hoon would love this’. He says I’m stingy, but it’s only with myself.

Honestly, it feels like there is never a good time to buy something for myself. The needs of my family is often too great. It can be on sale–clearance, even– and I have a gift card…and I will still hesitate on a purchase for myself. I don’t know what it is…guilt maybe. Guilt over the fact that there is so much need for a family of three people that it just doesn’t seem wise to squander money on myself. I find the perfect pair of turquoise flats that are on sale! But I hesitate when I remember Jamie’s trousers are turning to skinny jeans. The same goes for that bodycon maxi dress that I’ve been eyeing considering i’ve dropped most of the baby fat but I don’t buy it because Jamie need new sheets and mackintosh for his cot.

Looking at my daily clothes I haven’t had anything new since last year (probably because they fit while an year ago they didnt) and that was what I was given as gifts by my sisters. As the saying goes; needs must. (Or is that just what I say?........mmmh)

Hoon and my mum have tried to talk me into having some “Moms time out” where I had to spend a little money on myself even if it was just 200 for a coke and chips. Boyfie spoils me but I end up calculating what that 3k shoe could have bought for the house maybe a new set of new sheers and curtains for the whole house(Gikomba not Biashara strt).See what I mean!!!!!!

I’ve had my nokia E63 for the past 3years good thing it can whatsapp so am still not left out on apps tho its the only one I have. For the past 3 months it has been asking for a replacement,the damn phone decides who to send text to,it can K.O. whenever it wants and at times when am multitasking it-it freezes.

Most of the time I do find that once all the necessities are bought, there just isn’t always much left over for me to buy much personal stuff for myself. but how am I supposed to spent 20k on a ‘MY’ ideal new phone that has bout 13mp for taking pics for my biz,selfies and cute Jamie pics,has 16gb memory for the loads of pics i’ll have downloaded to copy paste the ideas and I finally open an Instagram page for Be Unique which everyone has been asking for.

Lord you and I know I need to start spending my money on ME,MYSELF and I so PLEASE HELP ME.

Hair Goals

#twa naturalhair kinky taperedcut

my natural hair journey turns 7 years this month,5 years of locs and the last 2 years trying to discover what I really want,did alot of braids that messed my hairline till I did another BC last year again,at the moment am rocking a natural hair tapered cut.

Hate it that people still question why i chopped my locs,like really!!!! its been 2 years already,they were part of my past,in terms of whom i were,2 heartbreaking relationships,people who pretended to be my friends,decisions I made plus I wasn't happy with them and its only hair it grows at the rate of 0.44 mm per day.

will not be turning back to relaxed hair after 7 years but haven't really known what I’ll be rocking next month,short hair is so easy to manage for me it economical plus I can wash my hair daily,moisturize with coconut oil and sheer butter and it feels and looks awesome.

AMN’T MY HAIR am still the same Gathoni,so stop asking about my locs,I have them stashed away somewhere MIGHT bring them back but until then enjoy my hair journey with me hopefully by the end of the year I’ll be looking like the last pic.

#naturalhairrocks

don’t mind being short coz cant change it plus me and heels have never been close,but there are times I wish i could add some inches to stop the teasing

#shortgirlproblems

We live in the era of smart phones and stupid people.

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#sipstea