Perfectionism; The Good and The Bad

Yesterday afternoon, I asked Alvin a work colleague to help me print out an excel document. “No no no no! This document cannot go out looking like this! I told him once I had glanced at the print out. “I prefer to have it in landscape orientation rather than portrait.” “That way, it will look …

Eat What Is Good

About a week ago, a group of friends and I were led to fast. Well, what was about to happen for me was a totally new experience and kind of fasting. Three days reading the Word of God, keeping in His presence and drinking only water aka Esther fast. The experience was all kinds of …

Weird & Yummy

I grew up harvesting nsenene (if that's what running,jumping and shouting to catch the insects is called), and enjoying the fruits of my labour as early as six years old. During the season, everyone except my father would be out in the street lights catching nsenene. My children have however not had the opportunity to …

Politely Challenged

I'm back with another taxi story/lesson. This time round, i was really challenged by the conductor. "Webale ssebo. Webale nyabo." he thanked every passenger who made payment for their fare. Because of the nature of their business, these guys rarely encounter the same passengers and so, this was not a strategy. He was not after …

Not Making A Choice Is A Choice!

As we come to the end of the year, this is one of my major lessons learnt, and Jojoba Mansell puts it well in this poem: Hard Choices  A path is laid out ahead, It forks before your feet. A decision filled with dread, Uncertain of what you’ll meet. A game full of chance, Of …

Settling For Average

I came across this description written by Edmund Gaudet, and i could not help but share. Why? Many of us have (me inclusive) settled for average. By the time i was done reading, it was as though i had been slapped! No, this was not a gentle slap and yes, it brought me to my …

Wrong Cuts; A Simple Lesson From My Taxi Tales

Kampala public transit-boda boda or taxi? Give me taxi anytime unless I need to be somewhere or meet someone important abruptly and on time. I know taxis have been branded slow but I have found myself a solution when I know I am to use one-board at least one hour ahead of my scheduled arrival …

Growth Goals

At the close of 2018, I completed a yearlong mentor-ship programme that stirred me up. And as is the norm with many of us, I set goals to see the change I desired. I had learnt about the five capitals and so, I listed my goals to fit within the same; spiritual, financial, physical, intellectual …

The Inner Child

  Last year, i attended a pre-wedding BBQ hosted at a friend's home. To cater for the high energy levels of the kids, a bouncy castle was in place. Few parents however came along with their little ones. In fact, only one little boy Jesse had the castle to himself. As we sipped on our …

Under The Table

"I have laid a table before you with all my promises and blessings; peace, joy, love, eternal life, wealth, forgiveness, greatness, miracles,excellency, favor, victory, perfect health, unity, generosity, courage......All you need to do is walk confidently and pick as much as you can." Said the Lord I however chose to sit under the table sobbing …