Who said we can't go Trick or Treat in Africa?

My son asked me if people celebrate Halloween in Africa? I said no, but every time we turn on the kids programs, they're talking about Halloween. We decided to create some Halloween arts activities; surprisingly, yesterday when we were driving to the mall we saw an ad about Halloween for the kids. Will defnt. take the kids there tomorrow.

Visiting friends

My family and I went to visit Angie, Kapala's friend in Nairobi. As you can see in the pictures, the children had a ball. They performed, and posed for some snap shot.

My Hairstyle my Choice!

I came across people from different background, who posed unique questions concerning my hairstyle. I respect everyone's opinion, infarct, sometimes I like the attention I receive about my hairstyle. Why did you decide to twist your hair/ I love your hairstyle/How do you start/ Wow, you look cool. I get these questions often. But this specific date, a woman stopped me while I was taking the kids for a walk, and looked at my son, and looked at me and said, "Why did you chose to have this hairstyle? Why don't you just wear a normal hairstyle." I looked her straight in the eyes, and asked her, "Do you really wanna know, (with a look on my face that hint her that you should probably leave, because you might not like what I'm about to say)." She said, yes go ahead. Beside us was one of the neighbors and I could tell she was ready to hear what I was about to say. I tried hard to be calm, and respond in a calm voice. Even though I don't mind sharing the main reason, I decided not to explain myself, because she does not deserve it. I decided to go deep with it, First I looked on her hairstyle, unfortunately, she had no hair. I asked her: "Why is it that when black people put chemical in their head, or wear the fake weave, or extension braid, no one question them? Is it because that's perceived to be beautiful? Its interesting, that many young people walk around with them fake weave to make their looks like straight hairs, and thinking that by wearing that will make them beautiful. I think that mentality have to change for really. To me that's a sign that you're trying to be something that you're not. God gave me kinky/nappy hair, and I'll embrace that whenever I feel like it. Then she said, enough, enough I heard you. Then she asked again, are they heavy? the lady who was standing next to us, responded, "Look at my hairstyle (she was wearing extension braid) do you ask if their heavy or not? Its just hair." I decided to end it there. I don't have a problem with anyone's hairstyle, or asking me respectful question about my hairstyle, but I don't appreciate when someone tells me that I should wear my hair differently. My hairstyle is my choice period.

Work from home!

Many stay at home moms, would like to find ways to make extra income without leaving the comfort of their homes. After staying home with my children for some time, I can't imagine leaving my children from 8-5, M-F and pay someone to take care of them. I've been thinking about ways to make that extra income, so that I can continue staying home. With the internet today, I think this is very much possible especially if you use your creativity. I'm thinking about creating a blog dedicated to stay at home mom entrepreneurship. This blog will bring all moms around the globe together to brainstorm ideas, and provide useful ideas, and links. Just an idea not sure to use blogger or wordpress. Any Idea? All moms, aunties, dads, uncles are welcome, and business minded people are welcome to join us... soon will post the link.

Church in Kenya!

A couple months ago, my neighbor introduced us to her church in our neighborhood. The first Sunday, I dressed up in a long skirt, had my son wore a jacket; surprisingly, more than half of the congregations were dressed in jeans, and t-shirts. Just because I'm in Kenya, I assumed people wore long skirts to church etc. Well its always better to be safe than sorry. After church the children always attend a special Sunday school that lasts for about 35 minutes. The children learn stories from the bible in a fun and easy way.

My friend Aune came to visit us!

Aune is a Namibian good friend of mine who resides in Nairobi, and she's like a sister to me. She has been supportive since we moved here. When she first came to see us in our new place, she brought us this beautiful basket filled with yummy goodies. We miss you Aune and hope you return from Namibia soon.