Category Archives: Motherhood

Looking for a Husband: On Single Parenthood in Japan

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

Alright guys, buckle up. I am going to tell you my single parenthood experience in Japan. I prefer the term “single parent” to “single mother”; semantics, I know, but married or not, a mother is a mother. The parenting bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Japan, Life in Japan, Motherhood, Relationships | 40 Comments

13th April – A Day in My Busy Life

Posted on April 20, 2017 by

So it turns out the last post is no longer the last post! I was inspired the other day and typed out the post below on facebook a few days ago. On 13th April to be exact. I never have … Continue reading →

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I’m a Supermum!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

Suppose I were to let someone take care of Jeremy for a week, I thought to myself, what instructions would I give the person? What’s my typical day like? Jeremy usually wakes me up – yes, he’s my alarm – … Continue reading →

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Taking Stock at 28

Posted on April 22, 2016 by

It’s the eve of my 28th birthday. For some unknown reason, when I was younger, I always pictured myself at this age on the balcony of my apartment overlooking the ocean in California, a glass of wine in hand contemplating … Continue reading →

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I Was Hacked and Other October Stories

Posted on October 29, 2015 by

In many ways, October was a trying month for me. To begin with, there was the drama with Jeremy’s ticket, which I have already blogged about. The journey to Japan was long and tiring. We first flew from Nairobi to … Continue reading →

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2014 Highlights

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

Happy New Year 2015 to all my blog readers, thank you so much for reading and a special one to those who comment from time to time. A blog is nothing without its readers, thank you! I have a lot … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 3, 2014 by

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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