The Drama Queen, aka my youngest sister turns fourteen (14) today. This is a picture I took of her last year. I was deliberating whether or not to add a photo of DQ4Lyf (Drama Queen For Life, as she sometimes calls herself) but I remembered that this is the same girl who has appeared on the front cover of the East African Standard and in various segments of the Daily Nation, so I may as well extend her 15 minutes of fame.
She is a very beautiful girl. I would go so far as to say the most beautiful girl in the family but these sort of statements are known to cause wars. I am blessed to have her as a sister. She may only be 14, but she possesses incredible strength and wisdom.
I remember when she was about three or four years old. My cousins had just lost their mother and my mum and dad, on account of her age, decided not to discuss the subject in the presence of the Drama Queen. On our way to visit my cousins, the drama queen called me to one side and whispered,
Do you know Cousin X’s mum is dead? But you shouldn’t say anything to them about this because it will make them sad.
Actually, all the above was said in Kiswahili, because despite having been born and raised in England, the Drama Queen did not speak English until she started school. I wasn’t surprised that the Drama Queen knew there was a death in the family; our family are not the best keepers of secrets. What amazed me though was her understanding of death.
Like all intelligent people, the Drama Queen has a whacky side.
As a self titled singer-songwriter-guitar player, the Drama Queen, who cites Phoebe (the Friend’s character) as her musical inspiration, does a decent rendition of Smelly Cat. Her true talent however can only be appreciated by witnessing a live performance of her very own composition; Donkey in Horses Clothing; a song she wrote at the age of ten.
Like all her music, this song is accompanied by her signature “strum like a nutter” guitar playing. In the absence of a recording of this masterpiece, I offer the lyrics to the first few lines:
You are donkey in horses clothing,
You need a brain for that small small head
Thought I would fall for your tricks
But I’d rather have you loving me dead
At this juncture, the guitar doubles up as a drum and each note is punctuated by a sharp slap of the guitar. I am not sure what genre of music the song fits into but if I were to place it anywhere it would be in the teen rock category (Busted, Avril Lavigne) with a touch of Phoebe.
Even this whole birthday thing is not without its own Drama Queen madness.
A few days after the New Year, the Drama Queen sent an email to the entire family marked VERY Important! in which she informed us that;
I have decided to “adopt” a birthday…I have decided to have not one but TWO birthdays. The first will be (of course) April 17th and the second? I have no idea. (Any suggestions?)
Please note the new change in procedure and do not forget PRESENTS (money?).
AUNTIES YOU KNOW THE DRILL.
This was followed by a later email;
So after thought and consideration I have finally chosen a birthday…it has to be August, and because 3 is my favourite number… my adopted birthday will be the 3rd of August.
So don’t forget people. Birthday 1=April 17th, Birthday 2=August 3rd.
Well, the Queen of England does have two birthdays, as does my dad (a long story!) so who are we to deny the Drama Queen the right to celebrate her birth twice eh?
The tales of her whackyness are endless and I could be here a long time but I shall only share one more.
This is from a while back, she was probably five years old and we were repainting the house. Being asthmatic, the Drama Queen was not allowed to be in the house while we painted so my mum sent her to spend the weekend with my aunty, Mama Crumbs (that is not her real name). When she returned on the Sunday night, we still had one more room to do and the Drama Queen was eager to help out. Of course mum would not let her and after fifteen minutes of futile pleading, begging and battering, in true Drama Queen style, she stomped off to her room, slamming the door behind her.
For another half hour or so we heard nothing from her. We had, by this time, finished the painting and were sat in the living room. Shortly after the living room door was flung open and in marched the Drama Queen. Occupying centre stage, with defiance in her eyes and resolution in her voice, she announced;
I know why you won’t let me paint. It is because I am black!
Not waiting for a response, she marched back out.
So, until August 3rd 2006, I wish my baby sister a happy birthday. Drama Queen, I love you and I miss not being able to spend your birthday with you. Continue to be the beautiful, intelligent, wise, whacky and loving sister that you are.
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Uaridi says
Happy Birthday Drama Queen. Notice, I am not giving away any secrets – just wanting to wish you a very happy birthday no. 1 and to tell you that I miss you very much. I will have your present by birthday No. 2. Hope you understood who sent you the texts finally!!!
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OnyXxX says
Good 2 kno dat u still rep the drama queen 4 lyf thing, lol but 2 me u still one of the chipmonks (n_n). Happy B.day But you still need 2 come down soon or ill jet 2 kenya in ma pj’s n drag u back =P nah im kidding but hopefully ill come soon yeh so hol tight. – Fidel aka nona aka OnYx aka the self proclaimed Fidel Ca$hflo… O.o lol happy b day ill give you a present as soon as i gt my 17 b day presents from you – =D
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MUM says
Mimo, we really do miss you here. do you remember Noreen from church she was asking after you this sunday. I told her how well you are doing in school and she said she was not surprised. Neither are we. Eeh Happy Birthday – April done – August to go your majesty! Royal queeness, you need to come down so that we have a great time staying up and watching movies.
Love you lots, Jesus loves you more. Nyokabi is even more interesting – you just need to come here to see and hear her your self. Mapenzi na amani ya Yesu daima, MUM@82
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Nyakehu says
Happy Birthday your Royal Highness I guess you will be here for your second birthday and will get your afore-mentioned presents.
Anyway Happy Birthday, Love and kisses
Auntie Wahu
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King Tesh the first says
This is king tesh writing (please hold your applause). Anyways have a nice B.Day 2day Drama Queen. Fidels saying ma name should be Fresh Tesh the 1st. I think this is absolutly stupid but hes quite the idiot. Have a nice birthday.
THE KING HAS SPOKEN!
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The Little Storm Cloud's Aunt says
Hey LST, happy birthday dear one!
I am giggling as I read the comments from King Tesh and Fidel Cashflow
I miss you darling and look forward to seeing you and celebrating your birthday in July (send me a list:)
~You are donkey in horses clothing,
You need a brain for that small small head~
Lots and lots of love
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Mich says
Happy Birthday Mimo. Sorry we can’t be there in person but we’ll make up for it when we seeya in the summer (for the other one). In the meantime, many happy returns and I hope you have a fantastic day.
Mich
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Farmgal says
Happy B’day drama queen
that am black bizness just tickled me!
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ALL IN LONDON says
I’m still surprised you cannot guess who sent that txt. Anyhow I love you more than words can say and hoping you had a wonderful day. You know what ? It would be nice to see you again soon though I understand that you have already claimed another date for your second birthday. That would be nice just in case you forget your FIRST ONE! Anyway it’s your bd have it your way
LOL Baba.
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Nyokabi says
Love you mim. Happy birthday i love you.
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The Little Storm Cloud's Aunt says
Oooops!
I meant August, you majesty, not July
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Ms K says
LOL y’all are jes too interesting!!
Happy birthday Mimo, altho I’m sure you probably wouldn’t remember me. Lakini your very special specialness has never faded from my mind!
Hope you had a fabulous first 14th birthday. Altho you might want to consider that if you have two birthdays then you’ll age twice in the same year i.e you’ll be 27 by the time you’re 20.
Just a thought.
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Mentalacrobatics says
Happy Birthday DQ4Lyf!
I’ll be back in August for the second one!
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Debbie (Kui) says
Happy Bday Drama Queen have a nice day love Debzzzzzzzzzzz
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Junior says
Wsuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuup mimo and happy birthday,may you have many many more.Mad love. Junior.
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Nick says
Happy birthday Nimu…u would love lequita
Have a splendid year!
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President Pambana Kihoro says
Hola Drama Queen. I’m still cracking up at all those stories from the past that I had forgotten and also at KING TESH and Fidel Ca$hflo. Y’all crack me up. Missing every single one of you. However, Happy Birthday DQ, I hope you are having a kick ass time Kenya and I’ll be in the country to celebrate your 2nd Birthday with you and I’ll get you a present just like last time and possibly more. Also, you have to come and see my country when you come in the summer!
Lots of Love
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