The Easter Escapade!!

First I am apologizing for not having written in a long time sorry to all (from the bottom of my heart). So anyway Just the latest of what has been happening in my life, I was whisked off the village for the easter season and i really did not want to go mainly because i had so much work on my mind i was not comfortable leaving it to relax!! That's me... my brain just cant seem to stop working until the work is done. Plus a few other plans i had made (but that is a by the way.






So anyway when we finally get to the village i totally forgot my worries when I looked up in the sky and my Jaw dropped!! the sky was shinning like seriously shining with sooo many stars. A sight that i have not enjoyed in a long time and that melted me from the start.






The days to follow were filled with events and that was fun and to top it off we had a family re-union of sorts when my Aunt had a thanksgiving party. Most of the large family was there and i was thinking to myself how will all these people fit in our wedding reception (Oh yeah we set a date... another blog to write next time).






when we got home some of the cousins and aunties came back with us and we had a crazy fun photoshoot... too bad the pics are not yet downloaded but will download them soon. So watch our for that too.






After all the fun and noise that night I wanted to come back to work since the holiday was over and luckily my sisters were planning to come back and that was a bonus for me.





I managed to convince my dad (By Force!) that i should be heading back to the city. Well werent we in for a ride!! the only available means of transport were old version coronas that are not even used in Kampala anymore by the taxi guys. we call them "specials" but then these were like the ones that were used in 1993. so anyway these cars seat four people that is three at the back and one passenger at the front plus the driver.





After getting the cost of the ride, the four of us seat only to be told that the driver is waiting for two more passengers!!! and we looked at him asking where will they seat!! He then goes on to explain how one will seat at the back to make four and the other will seat at the front between the passenger seat and the driver's seat!! Kinda difficult to explain. so we finally get the six people and as you can imagine we are squashed!!





So he takes us only half way the journey to where we can find real taxis. We then have to change specials to another one. this one was worse than the first one. Instead of six people being in the car we were eight!!! It kinda looked something like this... ok not as bad. Bet you get the picture though.

Finally we made it to the next stop where we could sit like normal people and head to the city. However it uncomfortable it was, i loved the whole experience.

Happy day people!!!

The Wait is almost over

Tonight am an unsettled soul, not out of worry or anxiety but of a much happier sense. Tomorrow, is no ordinary day. The wait has been great, very maturing and now tomorrow the reward of seeing and being with my boo comes to fruition. I am very excited and have worked my work plan tomorrow to see to it that 5pm finds me walking down to where he will be. I finally get to have mmy other half back and I am more than excited am thrilled. so much to talk about and catch up on!!! Looking forward to seeing him again and spending all the time I can with him. Meanwhile to get my mind off the time count down (its less than 20 hours now) I went out for my of late favourite evening meal, tuna sandwitch and hot chocolate with great company of my friend and wonderful sister. took the picture with my sister's iphone since I lost mine but forgot to download them. maybe they will come later. looking forward to blogging about tomorroww Sweet dreams everybody!!

My life or the lack of it!

I have been thinking of what to write about and everytime I open my blog page and the blank white box is staring at me, i think, what am i going to write about....? There i realise uhhh nothing now maybe later when something worth writing about happens!! its been almost a week and NOTHING!

so i ask myself is my life that boring? have i been sucked into the mundane road of routine!! that is a depressing feeling so i look at it in another way. Maybe I am just not opening myself up to the small beauties of life that have been passing me by without noticing. Forgive this line of thinking i am too anti-negative I try to think of another reason that would make a brighter positive problem.

Anyway I spent the whole weekend home doing nothing extra ordinary rather than dragging my feet, watching t.v (where i ate lunch for three hours) was stuck to the screen i forgot to eat so it was probably one fork bite per 20 mins. haahaha anyway i log for some adventure outside the norm of what i have now. Hoping with the return of the boo that will be possible. i guess now i can get my slow ass up and get ready for church. Something to look forward to outside the house.

Just looking for some excitement hope i dont regret it:)

any ideas people? Happy Sunday:)

The Skit Guys, God Your Companion II (NYWC 2010, San Diego)

Hey People these guys just blow me away!!! Check them out on their website theskitguys.com or their you tube videos. They are funny and i almost fell off my chair (Seriously) watching their Adam and Eve skit but then they also have some great skits that make you think seriously about your Christian life. Like the one above enjoy!!

KOKOROKO

I actually love this song and it has been on my mind all day.... so I blog what is on my mind and here it is:)) Enjoy!!
Happy Thursdays:)

Liar?

I am battling with myself on having to lie to everybody so as to get something of major importance to my life done. My brain has worked out this air tight story and its one whole huge lie!! Is it ok to lie to get some time for your life and happiness?

Well let us see how it goes and if I can get away with it.
Anyone ever had to tell a huge lie that you think of long before you tell it?

Be Careful What You Wish For

When I was still at Uni, I wished to get a stable job before I graduated. I got it, and it was a wonderful experience, I made many friends and learnt sooo much. in a short time more responsibility was handed to me. all was great and for the first few months I was walking on the clouds knowing I am the luckiest person I know. Then i got used to the system and the work became more and more of a task. Then the feeling of exploitation came in when I was told I was not going to be paid for longer than I thought. Is this what i really wished for?

I started wishing for a good paying job or some thing better than being exploited of my talent. When you dont specify you let anything be a possibility right? So i got a job offer, it was paying 5times more but then had nothing to do with my passion and what I love (Film and its relatives). I got the pay I lost doing what I loved.

Of late it has been soooo hot!! i was taking close to 5 litres a day of water and I have never sweated so much in my life!! It was so bad no one would walk out in the afternoon coz it was too hot to be out. i would even work a few extra hours till evening when the sun has set so that I could take my evening walk home. So ofcourse everyone including myself prayed hard and wished for the rain. Well wont you know it, it has come and in full blast!! so deafening you have to shout to tell your workmate something and it can get so cold!!

I am not complaining or regretting anything that has happened in my life. But all this rain has got me thinking, like the pussycat doll's song "be careful of what you wish for, coz you just might get it!" Are you ready for it? The question is... Are you ready for it?

I there anything you wished for and you got it and wondered why you wished for it? Share

Just Coz I Say So ;)

Nice and Cuddly

Finally the Heat has given way to the rain and boy has the weather changed. I on the other hand have embraced it with open arms. I am happy that we have some cold rather than the heat because it was gatting overratted. Just come back from work and it has been raining for the past two hours non-stop. Heading straight for bed after my warm cup of tea and honeyed bread to sink into some long kept unwatched movies till i sleep off. Yep happy and ending my day nice and cuddly!

Just Coz I Say So:)

Today was a Battle but the Lord Won

I have had a difficult day but it all started the day before. Dad gave me news that would put my plans for leaving for Australia in July, to leaving in Feb next year. I wanted to be finishing next year so that i could come back and get married but then I think that wont happen.

I had already made a decision in my life to think positive no matter what so I did my best to fight the negative emptions. through out the day I focused on what I had to do and i must say I was having a wonderful day.

Later in the evening my Older sister Shivon called me to join her and her friends for dinner and I was happy to join. To cut the long story short as we were leaving I forgot my Iphone 3G at the hotel where we had the dinner. I realised i didnt have it when I was at home and all was too late, the management did not find the phone where we had left it.

so the battle begun....



It was not easy and fighting the emotion that came with a loss of something you loved and had organised your life around was hard. I had to fight the depression and miserable thoughts with music, the bible and encouraging words and prayer. Again it was not easy to say goodbye but the material things of this earth will always go one way or the other. A song came to mind while I was in this state that i cant explain because I am out if it now but the song was It is Well with my sould. after watching the video below! I felt ashamed for pining over an Iphone i can always buy (despite the fact that my contacts, notes and all are gone) while i cannot always buy back life. Plus I am better than ruled by a gadget. (I wince when I say that because all who know me know am a gadget freak!)
anyway here is the song with its story enjoy and ponder on the words. they changed my day"!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8_EfDqF7YI

Daddy's Night out with his Girls

Precious memories come our way most times through unrehearsed and unplanned moments. When I woke up today, I did not think that it would end so beautifully. What would normally have been a simple nice dinner with my big sister Shivon, turned into a great time with our dad, that will be one to remember. He was so funny, we laughed like 60% of the time. We talked to him freely and interesting enough they were playing old skool music and he knew many of the songs and that birthed many stories of his youthful days and also some during the war.

At some point I sat back and took in the moment: The girls just hanging out with their daddy talking about all kinds of things that came to mind. We were free to ask him any question that we liked and there was not a moment of awkward silence the whole time we were at dinner. Even when the wonderful food, i might add, came somehow the conversation did not stop.

After a long hard day, I really deserved this laid back relaxing and amazing moment.

We also took the chance to give my little sister advice as she goes to her A-levels. Dad also mentioned my boo asking how he was and I did not hesitate to ask him to get to know him and really meet him but I did not hesitate to ask him to get to know him first and really meet him. When my boo returns i will push that agenda more but not now. Needless to say we left the Faze2 restaurant in great cheer.

So here are a couple of pictures from the beautiful evening of Great food, Great conversation and Great moments to cherish and store in the special memories brain section. Enjoy

Dad and I

Shivon and Dad

Edna and Dad

Shivon's Gorgeous Smile

Edna's toothy Killer smile

I tried but they won

And the beautiful belles

Saying Goodbye Sucks!!

In May 2007, I said an eternal goodbye to my big brother that I felt left too early. I was just getting ready to start Campus and he was the one who promised to watch my back and guide me through that crazy world. He died at 24 RIP Junior.

In 2009, My other big brother David left (temporarily...thank God) for a course overseas for three years. this was right before I got my first internship. Thank God for the internet we do keep in touch. I did not say an official goodbye because I hate goodbyes so I was the only one in the family who did not escort him to the airport.

Coming to Two months now, my darling Jaz left for a tree months tour in Australia and New Zealand. Unlike the rest three months feels like three years. hahaha but I miss him dearly!

A few weeks back after I started working at my new job another close friend of mine said goodbye too (temporarily) :) she also leaves our beloved country.

This post has been long over due and I have been wanting to write this goodbye tribute to her. So here I am to say that I hate goodbyes they suck whether for two days, a month, years or forever Goodbyes suck.

so Loreta my love I will miss you. Good thing I know you will be happy where you are.

So let me give you guys a chance to share what have been your worst Goodbyes?

oh you can also see my attempt of change of wardrobe to be corporate:))

I really tried to force a tear but that failed.... we ended up laughing about it:))

Hello Corporate World!

As if to let you in on what is new in the new year:) I guess I begin with my new job. Yeah i finally gave in my passion for Media to take up a big position in our family company THE CREATIONS LTD as the Managing Director. Little did i know how little i knew about the corporate life and its demands!

Sure the pay is great and the working hours are amazing plus it does feel good to meet up after work with friends and family to have some coffee and dinner. But I was not prepared for the endless paper work!!(as the producer at my old work place the only paper work i did was for scripts i wrote. period!!) Sitting infront of a computer all day coz that is where all the work is done!! and now i am wearing my glasses almost full time! Even Sunday finds me four eyed! The bureaucratic way things are done and worst of all the wardrobe challenge.

At this point I should say that at my old work place even my boss wore jeans and shorts to work everyday. When i would wear a skirt everyone noticed because it was so out of place. It was a casual creative atmosphere all the way. With my new job I look lousy, wierd and unserious in my pair of jeans that I fear daring to wear one during the week. Yes I have surrendered myself to skirts and dresses (which were deep in my unpacked Campus suitcase that we were forced to wear for the Media Law class) and I must say I am sufferring heavily in that area. However, slowly but surely everyone is accepting my "jeans to work" Fridays (except when i have importantn meetings) because by then i have run out of skirts or my legs are feeling cold.

At my last job I did not handle money at all except on rare field shoots nor did i get paid a sensible "pay". Being MD has got me the chance to have a good sum of money (highest salary in my life but will never work for less than a couple of hundreds more than i get) and then the "naitvity and excitement of a big sum salary. I am not very unwise but after i removed my saving stash in the bank and paid all my bills (only internet and phone airtime charges) I had some good money to do what i love... going to nice places and eating good food with family or friends. So the past couple of weeks after i got paid saw me hanging out almost every evening with friends and definately family. Then the money run out and i had not yet bought necessities for my room and myself, I have to give tithe, i had not done my hair and i am still in the wardrobe crisis, plus there are some friends i have promised to take out for one legit reason or the other and finally I have a trip to Kenya to save for!!! What do i have left?? Barely enough!! But hey, it was my first big salary(trying to make myself feel better) Good thing i have allowances to cover basic day to day expenses like lunch and transport.

Another lesson on how to monitor how i spend my money wisely. Maybe for the next month, I won't be so showy but plan properly for it. I will definately keep a low profile next month too!

I am thankful to God for this job, so much to do and so much am learning and growing. So here is a toast!! To joining the corporate world. Glad to be here.

Happy Monday people:)

Just Coz I Say So

Never too Late??

I know that it is an injustice leaving the blog so empty like this with old posts but hopefully this will change! I know it has been a long time and I guess its never to late to redeem yourself. So here goes...another shot at having a blog!

Right now I am more busy than I thought I would be. So much is going on and so much to say. But today I am enjoying those few moments that rarely come in my life. I get to stay home and do whatever I want in the house. I am walking around with my hair undone, baggy jeans, loose top and not a care in the world (at least am trying not to have one).

These moments come rarely so I am cherishing them.

From a Happy relaxing busy girl

Happy Sunday:)

Just Coz I Say So

The Reply

I was shocked and excited at the same time! I said YES!! and we hugged (and kissed wink wink). i was a wonderful moment. I was still in shock though and let me tell you it took over a week for it to sink in. I went home that night on a magic cloud.

My girls were the first to know then my siblings were the first to see the ring! all received it with joy and lots of screams and exclamations. It is a sad thing I could not tell my parents. So it stayed with my friends and some family but none of them key!

Even with all that going on, I had to get ready to leave my office and prepare for the new move to my new job. This is not easy and sometimes every passing day, I wish it were my last but then we are in a busy season so it would be the worst time to abandon the team. I will definitely miss them but then in an odd way I am looking forward to my new job. There has also been a lot of financial tension which I hope will be sorted out next year.

More to come when I get the time to.

Just Coz I Say So

An Unexpected Surprise!!

Just a few weeks ago I had a countdown on my blog for the return of JN. Well he came back safely and unfortunately I have been to busy to update my blog and for that I apologize.

We have been spending some good time together, though not as much as I would want because well let's just say he is on demand by many people like his two families and trust me I understand.

One would think that this time apart would make you the most lovie dovie couple that cherishes every moment till they are to part again. Building only wonderful happy memories... but I was wrong! We were still the same in most aspects and at some point we clashed and had this HUGE fight out of no where and the actual reason is too embarrassing to write about.

We spent the whole day fight texting till we decided to meet up and talk to sort it all out. Soon enough we had heard both sides and we owned up to our mistakes and apologised and all was forgiven. Then JN whispers to me telling me to close my eyes. I did...(atleast I tried not to close my eyes a few peeps here and there until he caught me then I would shut them again). He left me in the chair I was at for like two minutes and came back fumbling as he got to his knees (this I put together after the incident since i still didnt know at the time what was going on)

Then I heard a box shut! and since I couldn't open my eyes I raised my eyebrow to a thought slithered through my head. Before I could debate on it, I heard the question going through my ear.

" Shaaka will you Marry Me?"

The Countdown Winds up

A few hours till he arrives, ok they are some how many hours but then they are fewer than 24hrs. The whole team is in the air so they are almost home J Am I excited? Well right now yes!! Earlier this morning I woke up with so much to do but then most of the work was in the evening so I decided to come in a bit late to work. I watched a few series and before I knew it, it was time for me to leave. When I got to work everyone was teasing me reminding me that JN is arriving tonight? For some I told them it was nothing while for others I would scream and give them a dance, hahahha. Just to make them happy. When afternoon came I was running around all over the place so I met even more and more people teasing me and asking me when he was arriving.

Comments like “how many hours?” “why are you so happy today?”

I felt it was a bit too much! Yish. Then to top it off we had a shoot in JN’s Department and everyone was all teasing me endlessly, I almost failed to get the shoot done because people kept interrupting.

They ask if I am going to the airport and I told them I will be at a dinner by the time JN arrives and I have to be there. Besides what matters is that I agreed with JN that we would meet when he has properly rested after they have arrived and rested.
So right now am at the salon getting my hair done since this dinner cannot be taken lightly as I could meet the President since he will be there.

I am excited that I get to see my man after so long. So after three long months!!
My count down soon comes to a close.

Just Coz I say So.

Procrastination and more interesting shocks

So today was an interesting day. I basically had only a shoot in the afternoon so most of the day was spent in real procrastination. I knew I had some work to do like the script for the afternoon shoot was not yet written out but then I would never get round to doing it. Somehow I always had something distracting me or I would just put it on hold as I read or do something else. It was so funny when I thought about it. I even managed to take a nap in the office at about midday and I still had not done anything really work related. Then I watched a Video by some dutch creative masterminds about Procrastination and i burst out laughing to know am not the only one like that.

So my day took a turn for the interesting when I was reading a friend's blog and she had a Video (Expilcitly showing what is happening down there when you are giving birth) I promise! I am not ready to be done like they did that woman OMG!!!! brrrrr i shudder at the thought!!

As if that was not enough we go for the shoot and part of it happens to be in the slums, so we are shooting in this mud wattle one bedroomed house when suddenly noises start drifting in from the wall I was leaning on! At first I like

"Huh? Whats that?"

Then the noise of a creaking bed that sounds like people were jumping on it. Then it hit me!!!

"Ah!"

I could not believe my ears there was a couple getting their groove on (you know what i mean (wink) next door. This happened through out the shoot I could not help but laugh in disbelief. Funnily it was sooo funny. Like the birth Video was not traumatising enough now the romping couple next door. We finished quickly and left but man! What an experience! Hahaha

I think i have had enough drama for one day! hmmmmm

Happy World Aids Day, Stay Safe, remember it begins with You!

Three days to go

Just Coz I Say So

Blues?? Cure??.... Answer: Accountability

I had a tough week last week where I found myself so emotional on everything I hear, see, watch or even think. It was annoying and frustrating me as to why I was teary when I watch something remotely sad! Anyway some how I found myself falling down the path of negativity (which people who know me well find that it is unlike me) but yes, I was starting to talk negative about what challenges from home to my relationship and work. Small things that would not really matter, even the fact that JN had not communicated for 2days became a big issue in my head.

So when I was talking to one of my girlfriends, she asked me how I was, I just poured my heart out trying not to sob and that was the end of it really. It felt so good to have someone put some sense back into your head. I definitely had the defeated attitude, which was not characteristic of God's wonderful daughters. She just encouraged me in the words of God and it was such a relief that what I needed was just a little push in the right direction.

God heard my prayers too; I got a call from JN which made it all the better and I was happy we really talked for some good time too. So with all the emotional fog on my mind gone, I was able to see clearly and sanely with a positive and determined attitude.

Friends, there is nothing more enticing to the devil than a Child of God suffering alone. That is like Big time Bait!!! So that's where I discovered the joy of being accountable to someone. Accountability for me has been something that I shunned since it can be used against you and many other excuses but then I believe its a way to grow and stay firm in your decisions and also have another hand that will help you stay standing when you cannot do it yourself. This I am sure happens to everyone. When you cannot fight yourself and its when having someone you are accountable to (and is accountable back) is a call away. Without need for the whole long story sometimes all you have to say is " Help!" and they know what to do or say.

One thing though is being accountable to the right person. I am accountable to one of my best friends (AM) who is close to me like a sister and she is those kinds of friends who will not be afraid to tell it to you in the face and snap you back to reality. I know it is the same for me. I am very optimistic about this and we have started by sharing useful habits and shows on TV to watch. We are always texting each other about our devotions and we are soon to start having time to sit, share and pray for each other as accountability partners. I know that the Devil is going to fight this, like he does when we make headway to being closer to God but then I am sure we will defeat him (badly!) and come out victors in Christ.

Like the saying goes a problem shared is a half a problem solved. So make sure you share with some you know will give you godly advice, not always what you want to hear.

Any thoughts or experiences to share on Accountability? Please share...

Four days to go

Just Coz I Say So

Children

Today I had the privilege and challenge of working with children for one of the ads we are working on. So i had to spend some time with them so that when we get to the shoot they would be comfortable knowing someone amidst the crew and cameras.

I must say they were the sweetest bunch ever and i could tell they were brought up well with the best their parents could offer. They were not related so they were very diverse. It was two girls and a boy. So as the boy, Michael (who is the oldest like 7yrs) was trying to all act macho and mature, there was also the diva, Ivanca (about 6yrs) who had this drama queen attitude though in a sweet way. i was sure she wanted to be just like her mother. Then there was the youngest, Damita (about 4yrs) who would just melt me every time she opened her mouth to speak.

First of all, it was a like a breath of fresh air dealing with children and not the usual adults (who can be a pain). Then I had to pull out all my children skills to keep them motivated for all the takes that we had to do. After a lot of tries and bribing with sweets (which I found very productive since we got the best takes from them hehehe) we managed to get them rolling. By the time we were done, they still wanted to continue doing what they had been doing before until we told them it was over(and threw in a couple of more sweets as a thank you). It was an amazing experience and I also hope to have children of my own someday. Maybe 5? Maximum.

I was happy when we were done and going back to more work was not as an exhausting thought as it normally is after shoots. One thing I like about my job right now is the fact that I don't have my annoying bosses chasing me around and am doing my job with more productivity and self motivation that I wasn't able to exercise earlier.

Is there some work experiences you have had that you would like to share?

Nice weekend

Friends and Frienemies

I work in a relational environment. Here people mind the other person's business. Both in the good and bad ways. It also happens to be the same place where JN works so we are a well known couple in the organization. Now that it is a week till he returns, everyone (some with good and others with bad intentions) is teasing me and watching me as the excited other half who was left behind.

I know some are jealous that JN's team comes back earlier than the usual teams that go out. But well that's their tough luck. One thing I have learnt and grown up to deal with is gossip and the knowledge that not everyone who smiles at you wishes you well. I work with so many people as we are the Communication Department and so all messages advertised and events go through our office and in the process i work with so many people frequently we become work friends. And some things like your relationship status come up. Since it is something am proud of am not afraid to share the basic stuff of how we met.

Later word comes to me (probably from the grape vine or a conversation) about a twisted version or how they wonder when you would be breaking up. At first, it used to nag me, but then I decided that those are unhappy people who have nothing to do with their lives but bad mouth other's happiness. So i rose above that. Am sure that I will not be shaken and now if the news is not from the source then I wont believe it.

So do I have friends they are few and they are my real friends. There is o one else i call friend apart from a chosen few. They are less than 10 but they have been the best ever. Honestly i would rather have non than a whole bunch of unreal "friends". Dont get me wrong am not perfect either but these few made the cut for me. I can be myself, my true self not afraid that two days later some one down the street will be knowing my business.

what are your thoughts?

Just Coz I Say So