Category Archives: Relationships

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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To the Beach House

Posted on December 8, 2019 by SK

This is post 4/21 of the 21 day blogging challenge. That’s 21 posts in 21 days. I guess it doesn’t have to be one per day because this is my 4th today! Read part 1 and part 2 of this … 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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Tinder in Japan: A Rural Experience

Posted on September 13, 2018 by SK

So the blues have passed, and I am really excited because I’m graduating next week on Friday (that’s what the timer on the right side of the blog is counting down to)! My parents and bros are coming over to … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Husband: On Single Parenthood in Japan

Posted on August 8, 2018 by SK

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 →

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I’m a Supermum!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by SK

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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Money Matters: Men Borrowing From Women

Posted on May 23, 2014 by SK

Money is a sensitive issue. Money can and does cause a rift between siblings, friends, spouses, lovers… Last week, I was reading Biko’s Saturday Magazine article about people (especially women) who borrow money and never return, and they make it … Continue reading →

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DATING A NAIROBI MAN

Posted on January 29, 2014 by SK

When you are a beautiful young woman in your mid 20′s, you meet all types and ages of men. 35 and Over Idris Elba is now 41. Sadly, he’s already married. Or divorced and taken. It’s confusing. When this man meets you, … Continue reading →

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Men and Paying Bills

Posted on July 18, 2011 by SK

I admit times have changed. Just as women demanded equality, men did too. If there are bills to pay, the cost is shared between the man and woman in the relationship, be it business, marriage or dating. I’m going to … Continue reading →

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