Celebrating my former Student, Maxine Wahome.

Image Source: Twitter Throughout the week, the socials have been abuzz with news of our first female World Rally Championship (WRC) 2022 Safari Rally winner, Maxine Wahome. When I clicked to open my Twitter app this morning, I saw that a certain ‘Maxine Wahome’ was trending. I got curious. Because that name sounded too familiar. …

Why Gachie killed my desire to obtain a driving license.

Image Source: aakenya.co.ke Hello there, been a minute. I recently came across some hilariously written story on Wanderlust Diaries on Facebook and was reminded of many years back when I resided in Ruaka and worked for a Non Governmental Organization based in Westlands. The commute to and fro was pretty convenient given I would take …

It’s Valentine Season and Love is in the Air

...and then YOU came along...

The Meaning of ‘Happy Father’s Day’ for a Daughter Raised by a Single Mother.

Do not get it twisted. I have a father, whom I totally love and revere. Every time this day comes am however left wondering whether I would have preferred a better one than the one I am currently blessed with. My answer is always the same. Yes, the same man I call Dad would still …

Behold! A Queen was Born

...of baby showers, new connections, friendships, discoveries. What a blessing!

YouTube channel name change

Image by Marlon Romanelli from Pixabay Happy Easter y’all, As most of you may know by now, there has been a change of name of the YouTube channel I have been creating on. From today henceforth, you can find me on YouTube @herloveisqueen, which is also my Instagram and Twitter handle. Credit: Essie Love Doc …

Random: A Racist Pandemic, Black Lives Matter, Coronated, What’s Happening?

Unsplash.com This is the 4th time blogging this week and despite the fact that I have been unwell for the last 3 days or so, It is beyond fulfilling having to pick up my iPad and type away whenever I feel like it. I love and enjoy writing. I have been down with a cold …

What does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?

Pixabay.com Have you ever had an anxiety attack? The feel like your heart is literally about to detach from your chest. I am trying to find a better narrative to describe this but if you have had one, then you certainly have an idea. Your body feels like it is crawling out of your skin, …

Introducing ZuriChats: When it Rains, Play and Dance in the Puddle

Pixabay.com I remember with nostalgia the optimism with which we started this year. I was rostered for duty at 0500am on 1st January, 2020 so my 31st of December 2019 was spent indoors, chilling. My partner was reporting to work at midnight of the new year, she was up by 7pm to begin preparing, given …