Growing up and living as a Kenyan abroad you get accustomed to people asking the most ridiculous questions about your country of origin. I have on one occasion been asked if I know someone called John, because apparently John was in Kenya. No hang on, John was in Ghana but what … [Read more...]
Laptop Must Go
When I left the UK for Abuja I took with me (amongst other things) the Dr’s old laptop, which he had recently swapped for a very shiny Sony Vaio. The Dr’s old laptop was at that time (mid August) around 5 years old which in laptop years is approximately 55 years old but it … [Read more...]
Happy New Year
In many ways I am glad to see the back of 2006. It has been a rather unsettling year with many unexpected events; however even in all the chaos 2006 has had some flashes of pure joy. Top of the list no doubt has been the support of friends and family especially during the time … [Read more...]
Leap Of Faith
Thank you to everyone, not only for the comments accompanying this post but also for the love, support, empathy, patience and friendship over the past month and a half. It is appreciated. The Lancashire sea-side resort of Blackpool is home to an Eiffel Tower inspired structure … [Read more...]
Bane of my Existence
Commas ( ,) I hate them. Perhaps hate may be too strong an adjective but commas and their correct use have become my biggest bugbear. I put it down to the fact that I speak very quickly. Not always, certainly never in a formal or professional capacity. In an … [Read more...]
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