Scintilla #2: I Couldn't do It Without You

No one does it alone. Write a letter to your rescuer or mentor (be it a person, book, film, record, anything). Share the way they lit up your path.

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I remember that September afternoon in 2007. It was sunny outside and I was just relaxing on my bed. This was a campus room and I shared it with four other girls. One was my best friend, the other two were my friends. It was not too big, neither too small. I loved it although I missed privacy at times.

I remember this was one of those days that I wanted privacy. I was reading a romantic novel. I was so engrossed in it and I did not want any interruptions. However, my wish was not granted for very long as one of my roommates came back. 

I remember it so well, it seems just like yesterday. The way you walked into our room, laughing with my friend. At first, I did not even want to look up because the story was too captivating. One of lovers, one of a fairy tale. I just wanted to stay in the novel-life where everything ended so perfectly, where everyone lived happily ever after.

I remember your face, as you came to my bed and asked what I was reading? Why I seemed so busy, as if the novel was part of the final exam. I did not want to speak to you, but you said it with such charm that I just had to answer. I remember you, trying to make me laugh, telling me that you would bring me a novel titled, "The World's Greatest Love". 

I remember me smiling at you and wanting to laugh with you, and wanting to hold onto that moment for eternity. I remember, with such vividness, the light in your eyes. I remember, with a smile, the echo of your laughter.  Oh, how I remember, the way I pretended to not feel anything when you left. 

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Years Later, I still remember, that day in September when I met you for the first time. You lit my path then and that light only grew bigger, until it became a fire. It burns in my body, within my heart and forever in my soul. 

I remember.

Defining Myself: Who Am I?

Today is the first day of the Scintilla Project which am proudly part of. It is a fortnight of sharing stories where different writers get to write a post everyday, choosing from two prompts. Today, its all about definitions and this is the post where I attempt to define who I am.

First and foremost, I am a Human being

 There are billions of people in this universe. Maybe, there are even others in the outer planets that we do not even have an idea exist. However, in this corner of the earth, specifically the Eastern Africa part lies a country. Kenya. Here, there are 38 million people and amongst those, there is me. A 24 year old human being, breathing, living: just like the rest of you. Before, I can define myself through any other means, I must say that I am a human being and I am proud to be one.

Second, I am a woman

Oh, the beauty of life, the mother of the creative source, the laughter, the smiles, the WOMAN. She is a wonderful creature, God definitely took his time in creating us. I am a woman, a beautiful woman at that. I love deeply, I have maternal instincts, I love pretty things, I love being a woman. It is so much fun. I love being pampered, I love being taken care of, I love being loved, because as much as I am any woman, I am a QUEEN.

Third, I am a Friend, a Lover, I am ME.

I am blessed, more than I have ever imagined. I have a family that I love. I have friends that I love. I have been in romantic relationships and loved it. I am capable of loving. I have a heart that is so light, yet carries love in the most amazing ways. I love the way my heart holds other people close. I love that I have feelings. I have a soul, that represents my spirituality. I believe in something and I am happy I do.

Above all these things, I am me; MILLIE. 

 

This is the Scintilla Project day one and I can only hope it gets better.  

Hi, Have you met me? Its Monday

My name is Millie.

I live in Kenya, one of the most beautiful countries in East Africa.

Home to famous long distance athletes. If there is a race in your country, there is 90% chance that a Kenyan will win it. Am proud of my roots, and I hope you come visit sometime.

Source: ohthelovelythings.blogspot.com via Barrett on Pinterest

Yeah, those are actual, living giraffes and their home is Kenya. 

Am 24 years old, moving swiftly to 25 in April. 

Single, hoping to get engaged and married soon. 

Lover of all things romantic.

Point to note: I love babies.

I love art, all kinds: music, books, paintings, sculptures, fashion,drawings, patterns, colors: name it and I love it.

Am the first born in a family of three, two girls, one boy. The boy is last.

I love my family.

Am an auntie to several cutesies. 

A grandmother to one (I love that, it sounds funny, but I am).

Am a writer by profession.

I work from home.

I love life and especially MINE.

I love drinking and dancing and swimming.

I love blogging and feel welcome to my little palace.

Lots of Love 

Now that you know me, enjoy hopping around and hope to see you more often.

My Spring Break Friday Fancies

One of the greatest things I love about blogging is the connections I make everyday. Friday Fancies is one of those link-ups that gives us an opportunity as bloggers to connect with each other and see our beautiful fashionable creations. And of course the hostess {av} from long distance loving is awesome. Check out my banner and see how awesome she is. Second thing, I love about blogging, I get to fantasize about clothes I would wear in a season that I have never even experienced. In Kenya, we dont even understand what spring is. Anyway, I still love the outfit I came up with and hope you do too.

Spring Break by emmyel featuring mystique shoes

International Women's Day: We Run the World

                                                                    Source: alexandrawrote.com via Deanna on Pinterest

Today, 8th of March, is the International Women's Day. You can check out the website here. So today is a day that the whole world, celebrates women from all backgrounds. As a woman, this is one of the most important days. However, I understand that we should appreciate women every day of our lives. To begin with, I would love to appreciate myself, my mother, my grandma, aunties, girlfriends, fellow women bloggers and every woman in this world. Specially, I would love to appreciate Oprah as she is one of the women who have helped me appreciate my power as a woman.

Secondly, I would love to speak with all the women who sometimes feel worthless or less than. Maybe its just an idea that has been embedded in your head or someone has made you feel this way. I have to be honest with you, this is NOT TRUE. These are lies that are meant to keep you in the dark so that you do not show the world your true potential.

The woman, is the mother of the creative force. God created us so special, that we are able to carry his creation inside of us. Even if a woman cannot bear children, the compassion and maternal instincts are still there. She is still a power to reckon. This is why so many of us are artists because we have the creative force within us. If a sperm and an embryo can meet and create a human being in our bodies, then what else can't we create. 

Where am I going with this you may ask? Am just trying to make it clear to every woman out there. It does not matter where you come from or what has happened to you in the past. You are an amazing being and you have the power to become whatever you want to be. All you have to do is focus on something you love and do it with PASSION. 

                                                                                Source: google.com.au via Sytarnya on Pinterest

We run households, we run corporations, we run THE WORLD.And we do so with ease. Appreciate the woman you are and the women around you. I love you all and I hope you discover the power and potential in all of us, as WOMEN.

Oh How Pinteresting-Friendship

A long time ago, in 2006 on a certain day in September, it was my first day in campus. I then met this girl, her name is Alice. Same name with my sister and our fathers share the same last names, so we have the same surname. To cut the story short, me and this girl clicked and we became instant friends. We have been friends ever since. We got out of campus and are no living our lives very far away from each other. However, we still love each other and though we don't talk everyday, we know our friendship is always there. Always. So yesterday, she found time to come for a sleepover at my house. We talked and talked and talked and then today we went swimming and had lots of fun. I will always treasure this friendship because it is so special to me.

So, for today's Pinteresting, I chose to focus on friendship as I link up with Michelle from The Vintage Apple.

Source: imjustcreative.posterous.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: kissthegroom.com via Kelly on Pinterest

Source: google.com via Kristen on Pinterest

Source: imgfave.com via Candy on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via bHeEgZ on Pinterest

Source: someecards.com via Lindsey on Pinterest

Source: ffffound.com via Frank on Pinterest

I totally love the e-card because we are totally like that. Enjoy!

Tuesday Blues and I've been tagged

Ok, so its Tuesday and am feeling happy but just lazy. I have some writing work to do and I cannot get myself to even start. What the hell is wrong with me???? NOTHING. Just feeling relaxed and sleepy and lazy. Am not exhausted but my mind is just there. But, I'll let you in on a little secret, the topics that I have to write about don't interest me.. So, I guess we now know why am feeling lazy. Who wants to write about the war on Iraq anyway. Ooooooooh, only me, because, it gets me some money.

 Ok, now that we are sorted on that, I would rather answer some questions from my very good friend Cherry from a day with me. I really, totally love her blog and all the pictures and therefore, you should definitely check it out.

First, 12 Fun facts about me:

1. Am a soccer fan. I loooove Manchester United and I watch almost all their games. On sunday, I almost got rained on because of my team but we won. Yayyy!

2. Chicken is my favorite food

3. I cook my own food, almost everyday. I really dont like take-out.

4. My favorite music is soft rock, but sometimes pop and some metal helps.

5. Am gonna travel around the world.

6. Am named after my grandmother (My dads mom) according to my tribe's customs where the first born daughter is named after the father' mom.

7. Am into fairy tales and happy endings.

8. I love exercising. Everyday before taking a shower, I do 30 situps and 10 press-ups.

9. Am a little crazy on the dance floor esp. when am drunk.

10. I usually drink vodka.

11. Am gonna get married and have kids real soon.

12. I love very easily. I like to think that my heart is too light and thus I cannot even hold grudges.

Yes, that was fun. Now to the 12 questions asked by Cherry:

1. What does the Urban Dictionary say about your name? 

Ok, Cherry, I did check it out here. The definitions are definitely ridiculous. a) Millie is someone who is worth a million dollars. b) A female who can make a man "whipped". c) a beautiful sexy girl normally with an athletic body, also a really good kisser. often used to replace the name awesome. d) an amazing and reliable friend. etc etc. I'll definitely take all of these definitions, I like them and the 'awesome' thing, totally ME. no bragging.

2: What is your greatest pet peeve? 

 Smelling breath and people who never listen

3. Whats your favorite line from a book? 

"Life Follows You" from The Power by Rhonda Byrne.

4. Are you a day person or a night person? 

Definitely a night person. The moment night falls, I get pumped and excited.

5. If I give you a flying carpet, what place comes into your mind that you want to visit first and why? 

First I'll go visit my parents, then fly away to Romes. As most of you know, its my dream destination.

6. If your life was a book, what would be the title and why? 

 Lets see, 'She Lived and Loved" because thats all I do.

7. If you could be a character in a TV show, which would it be and what character would you portray? why? Hard one, I would be Lori Grimes played by Sarah Wayne Callies in The Walking Dead. As much as the show is frightening, I love her character. 

8. If you are a time traveler, what time in the past would you like to go back? why? 

I would like to go back to when I was in my second year of campus and I met this cute guy who later became my b'/f. That year was one of the greatest in my life. The fun, the love, the kisses and all that romance, I would definitely go back.

9. Do you cook? If yes, what's your specialty?

  I do cook, a lot actually. I would say chicken and rice is my best.

10. Do you have a phobia? If yes, what is it? How do you handle it? 

 I have a phobia of heights. I plan to go bungee jumping to get rid of this fear.

11. What is your opinion about online dating?

 Am afraid of it. Am not against it but I think it is risky and very mysterious. Ok, I prefer face to face meeting.

12. What is romantic to you? 

The sweet little things, notes, flowers, breakfast in bed, letters, poems, little gifts etc.

I really enjoyed answering these questions and getting to know myself a little better. Am gonna break the rules and not create more questions because I have to go write something on the aforementioned topic. Thank you Cherry and lotsa love.

Letters to my Future Husband #4

Dear {FH},
Have you ever watched a movie and felt a connection to it??

Well, I did. This film Fugitive Pieces, I have watched it three times now and I cry every time.

First, I would just like to appreciate that this film is a work of art. The cameras, the people, the locations: gorgeous. Secondly, the movie is just peaceful and calm {not like most American movies}. When I want to see something that is in touch with my soul, I go to this movie. The passion between the characters is real and I can feel it as I watch it. 

Am very sure that I want a man who feels this movie the way I do. When I meet the person who feels the connection like I do, then I will know. Reason being, this movie appeals to people with a specific kind of taste. One like mine and if you like it, then most likely, we can get along at a deeper level. If you like it, tell me. If you don't, its fine, we can still get along.

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 My Love, I know I started this letter with a movie review, but do not worry, sometimes I am very connected to my artistic side. Sometimes, I might just see an artwork and start crying. Its a connection that I have not been able to explain but maybe you could help. I really hope you like art. 

My future husband, I keep on waiting and waiting and sometimes, I miss you more than others. I miss you when I have to spend a Friday evening or even a whole weekend alone. I miss you when am just watching a movie, and wish I could cuddle. I miss you when am going to church and I sit all alone. I miss you so much.

However, I understand that you will come when am most ready. So, for now, I have to spend my time readying myself for the day you will come. Filling up my life with things that excite me, things that I love. I must spend my time, finding joy and opportunities that I can share with you when we meet. 

With this knowledge, I am no longer sad, no longer lonely; I am happy instead. For I want you to find me when I am happy and joyful, ready for the best days with you. 
Oh, and before I forget, I would also like to inform you that I finally changed my blog name. I am a queen and I decided that the title must reflect this accordingly. I decided to call it my LITTLE PALACE. I hope the name is befitting and that you like it.

I love you always.

{FW}.

Tangerine Tango....{yeah, its Friday}

Its Friday and am sooooooo excited. I love when a week goes so well, a new month is introduced and am just happy to be alive. Thank you God. Apart from that Friday Fancies with {av} at long distance loving, tickles my heart. All the beautiful clothes that I get to choose from and all the creative themes and what everyone comes up with: I love it all. Am happy to share my creation this week and I hope you love it. 

Enjoy.

Tangerine Tango by emmyel featuring a silk georgette dress