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Taking Stock: October 2019


This blog was headed to a timely death. You see, I have been getting the hang of adulting. I am 26, going onto 27. Can you imagine that? I am knees deep in the mid 20s and crawling into the late 20s. Some days that scares me, but most days I feel as if the stars are aligned. Before we get reacquainted, let me take stock after 2 yrs, 9 months. 😅

 Making: Big life decisions like venues, dates, and themes for my (our?) wedding. Who knew there were so many things to decide!

Cooking: Fish in healthy ways lately as I try to champion my partner to eat healthier and manage his blood pressure (I swear that I am not the cause of the blood pressure).

Drinking: Hot lemon and ginger (I know, a lot has changed in 2+ years yet I still have the flu!)

Reading: Sapiens (rather, struggling through Sapiens while finishing 2 other books in that time frame). I've been aiming to read at least 1 book a month this year and have done well, largely. I don't know why I am struggling with Sapiens yet Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century was such a breeze.

Wanting: A house with a garden where I can put out warm lights and host polite parties... I'll settle for an apartment with a second balcony.

Looking: for signs everywhere. I have made a lot of big life decisions and it all still feels all so new and all so scary

Playing: more board games. I learned how to play Monopoly. I bought this great, fun board game called Kenyan 50-50 Board Game

Wasting: less... as I become of an adult and climate change becomes real... To be honest, I am spending more money eating out than I should, and not getting nearly enough joy out of it.

Sewing: nothing! I haven't been crafty in a year. I will be taking my own measurements to import a wedding dress, if that counts.

Wishing: for love, good health, laughter and peace of mind for all my loved ones. This is happiness to me.

Enjoying: long lunches with friends to catch up. Enjoying quality time with my partner.

Waiting: for 5 p.m. to go on a coffee thing. Also waiting to get home to catch the latest Grey's Anatomy and This is Us episodes!

Liking: A lot of lace and boho-chic things

Wondering: If I will always feel this happy

Loving: My favorite dude

Hoping: To find a miracle a.k.a a beautiful, well manicured wedding venue that costs less then KES 50,000

Marveling: At how much things change while remaining the same.

Needing: A vacation! But unfortunately I only have just enough days to use up for Christmas vacation. I also need a self-care day.

Smelling: Nothing, with the flu. (See what I am marveling at above)

Wearing: A classic 'I barely have energy for anything today but still have to try to be cute' outfit made up of a black jacket, kimono like top, black pants and grey boots.

Following: A lot of boards on Pinterest

Noticing: My growing self confidence and just sense of 'self'

Knowing: how well and completely loved I am

 Thinking: of how accessible everything is in this interconnected information age.

Feeling: A little overwhelmed at this point of the year. I have achieved so many goals in 2019 but it constantly feels as if the wheel never pauses.

Bookmarking: Words of affirmation and beautiful images on insta

Opening: Too many work related tabs with stuff that I need to read at some point

Giggling: At celebrity gossip on Edgar Obare's YT because I am not ashamed of my guilty pleasures.

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  1. daisy_macharia17 October 2019 at 11:40

    You are finally back after almost 3yrs, hoping we will see more blogs before taking stock at 30 :D

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