Category Archives: Humour

Dating in Tokyo

Posted on May 23, 2020 by SK

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 →

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Dating a Japanese (not) Actor

Posted on December 8, 2019 by SK

This is post 3/21 of a 21 day blogging challenge. It is a continuation of this post, so I suggest you read it first. I was quick to recover from the disappointment of him not being the actor because here … Continue reading →

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Dating a Japanese Actor

Posted on December 8, 2019 by SK

This is blog 2/21 of the 21 day blogging challenge. In November Vi, my friend from my undergraduate days in JKUAT, came to visit Japan. I took time off from work to show her around. To be honest, I also … Continue reading →

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How Not to Wash Your Car in Japan

Posted on March 1, 2019 by SK

Let me tell you something about living in Japan: there is no dust. Whether you live in rural Japan or in the middle of Tokyo, every road surface is coated in tarmac, down to the smallest footpath in the remotest … Continue reading →

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What Goes Through the Mind of a 26 Year Old Woman?

Posted on July 3, 2014 by SK

I composed this blog post in my head while I sat in traffic, contemplating my life. The radio was tuned into 1FM, it’s the only radio station that has a clear reception, since I am still using the Japanese frequencies … Continue reading →

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Held Up in Traffic

Posted on March 26, 2014 by SK

 If you’ve ever been robbed at gunpoint, you know what it’s like, how they steal your money, your property, and your dignity. – from Wiki It was a pleasant Thursday evening, around 5pm. I had just left work at Upperhill, walked … Continue reading →

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Dear Friends, Terms and Conditions for IT Advice

Posted on June 8, 2012 by SK

Disclaimer: Believe at your own risk, but I am seriously considering these guidelines that I came up with myself. As a techie, I sometimes get asked for advice by my friends, ranging from computers, internet, phones. I decided that I … Continue reading →

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Here and There: A Picture Story

Posted on May 4, 2011 by SK

Hint: click on the photos to open a bigger and clearer version. All these were taken through my trusted and much loved Ideos phone. I get around in Nairobi much, mostly running errands on behalf of parents, brothers, cousins etc. … Continue reading →

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Here and There: A Random Thursday

Posted on April 8, 2011 by SK

On Thursday morning, I went to a job interview. I woke up very early, probably the earliest I’ve woken up in a month so I could beat the traffic and arrive at Westlands in time. I think the interview went … Continue reading →

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Definitions

Posted on February 2, 2011 by SK

I didn’t want to tweet this coz a blog is more permanent, you know? Anyway, maybe you’ve read them before but they always make me smile. Cigarette: A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with fire at one end & … Continue reading →

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