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Author Archives: SK
2021: A Bullet Journal Kind of Year
I got inspired to start a bullet journal after watching my friend Bern’s video on youtube. If you want to know all about it, just watch the video, it will be worth the 10 minutes. I don’t know why I … Continue reading
Taking Stock of 2020
The days are long but the years (months) are short, so they say. Can you believe January 2021 is over? This post was supposed to have been published in late December but unfortunately, I have been having a writer’s block. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Japan, Life in Japan, Travel
Tagged 2020 goals, 2021 goals, life goals, okinawa, shizuoka, Takayama
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To Kenya and Back: Traveling in a Pandemic
It’s not travel as usual these days. The airlines have their requirements, the destination countries have theirs. The lower demand hasn’t led to lower ticket prices either. Flights are fewer and may be cancelled or rescheduled, which would invalidate any … Continue reading
Struggling with my mental health in Japan
A lot of people tell me I’m strong. But I think that I’m just independent, organized and a dreamer. I’m always forward-looking, if optimistic. The way I get over the present (if it is not pleasant) is by focusing on … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan, Motherhood
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October Update: A Special Announcement
And you ask me what I want this year And I try to make this kind and clear Just a chance that maybe we’ll find better days Lyrics to Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls. This is my prayer for … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan, Work
Tagged maternity leave in Japan, pregnant in Japan, working in Tokyo
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Vision 2020: I Had Lasik Eye Surgery in Japan!
Before you panic thinking I had some kind of medical condition and didn’t inform you, my dear family and friends, I want to state that I simply had lasers fix my eyes so I don’t have to wear glasses or … Continue reading
Running in Japan – 200 days of running in 2020
Growing up, I was never an athletic child. In high school, I couldn’t complete one lap. You wouldn’t know it if you’ve recently followed me on social media. I started running in February this year. When I say running, I … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan
Tagged blacklivesmatter, Life in Japan, life in Tokyo, running
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Dating in Tokyo
It’s been a year of living in Tokyo. A dramatic time has been had by all. I moved to Tokyo in late March of 2019, after living in Ishikawa Prefecture for 4.5 years. I started a new job in April … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Humour, Life in Japan, Relationships
Tagged coronavirus, covid19, dating in Japan, dating in Tokyo
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Tips for Kenyan Students Coming to Study in Japan, Part 2
Part 1 is here. On social life, dating and relationships It will be lonely at first. You may want to talk to your friends and family, but the time difference might make it hard to be in contact all the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan
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Tips for Kenyan Students Coming to Study in Japan, Part 1
The other day, I got an email from someone in Kenya who has gotten a scholarship to study his master’s degree at a university in Tokyo. He wondered if I have some tips or advice for him. Of course, I … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Life in Japan
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