Friday, July 23, 2010
WHAT I'M SOO ANTICIPATING
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Okay, so what am I anticipating??? In all honesty, I don't know. But its supposed to be a blog. I guess one which we could share and make posts on, then again maybe not. Maybe its a blog where the developers and the founders of that blog post there own stuff for us to read. but then, if so I would not know why the founders of the blog are making so much hype about it. Now now now, I know, you are probably wondering what I'm talking about right? (::right::) its a site. Yep, like you already know. its under the kingdom republic site. By the time you read this, (assuming you don't read it now, the blog will be already up. My suggestion, check it out. I hope it will be really as cool as its hyped out to be. Heck, I know it will be cool as it has been hyped up to be.
The kingdomrep blog (make sure you check it out)
So what is kingdom republic?? It's apparently, supposed to be a site, a social networking site where Christian folk can hook up, share the word, share music, and all that. When I first saw/heard/read about it, what I thought was,.. "man, this is a really great idea." What's even better, its KENYAN. Now don't get me wrong, Kenya has got some really nice web based ventures that are out right creative. But this, this my friend is set to blow you away. Just by looking at some of the graphics made by the talented designers who are setting up the site., you will definitely want to see what's going on. I'm going to show some of them
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| the day it was apparently supposed to launch |
Well I don't have any background info about how the idea came to place,( I promise I'll interview the brains behind it and let you know). but what I know is, it was supposed to launch the 20th of June this year, but I guess the work was a bit too much...
I also know( or gather rather, that it will have clothin, a lebel on them ,prayer, song reviews,event updates and some other cool stuff.
Ok yea., that's about how much I can blubber about that, but lets wait and see.
In a mat or in the crib or in the office or in the cyber, or in the youth group. or ....... or.
cool right?? gotta be, lemme wait....................................................................................................
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
To Shave or not to shave
This should be the longest time I have had hair on my head without shaving. It's not that long though. But there are reasons why I don't want to shave, why, I'd rather have my hair instead of cutting it down. We all like our hair, some of us even love our hair. They say that hair describes personality. I support that. That by you understanding the real motive behind someone's hair, you may be able to know him more.
So, I have never been a huge hair type of person, until recently. A lot happened actually, for one, I realized that I really liked dreadlocks. Those neat type of dreadlocks. I used to dislike them, I thought they were only for rebels and social mis fits ( I also used to think that my dad was the smartest and strongest person on earth when I was 6). But I saw some really nice and hot locks so I fell for them. The bad thing is that I cannot keep them. You see, I live with my parents, and my mom, who is not at all old fashioned, will willingly assume that character, and who knows what might happen to me. My mom is a born again Christian, she is principled, and has raised her children in the light, so for one of his sons to get dreadlocks would be insanity. What will the Women's group say? huh?. But that is just one side of the Story.
I plan to join some private university around soon. The worst thing? they have got strict rules on dressing, and especially, NO DREADLOCKS. But I really want to go there, it's been all I have been talking about lately. And also the rest of my family is there (those who are still in school). So what options do I remain with??
The second and most important reason why I want hair/ do not want to shave (whichever way you want to look at it) is that, I noticed that my dad is growing bald. Okay, not exactly, but I can see it coming, his brothers, my uncles,some of them already have a bald head. What's worse? my grandpa, Mom's papa, has a bald head! You see, truth be told. I don't want to grow to regret having hair on my head. If at all I should ever have a bald head, I should have enjoyed my hair-days (It's high time bald people started using 'hair days" to talk about the days the used to have hair). That's one, another thing I don't want to go through the same torment that bald and bald to be people go through every day. We've all been there, we've either laughed at a bald person or though about it secretly. These are just some of the most tormenting things SOME bald people go though.
> Bald people have to second guess themselves every time they go to a Barber shop. It's not always that you will get excellent service at the Barber shop. Not unless you are a renowned member to the Barber shop. When n you go to the barber shop to get a hair cut,(assuming the barber doesn't know you) you have to go stealthily and take a seat waiting to be shaved.
The regular stories business and politics will thrive. All along,, the Barber will assume he has not seen you. After few more clients have been served, the Barber will turn to chase you away.
" Boss, No idlers here!! You should read the sign!"
But since you are embarrassed, you will now tell him amidst a forced chuckle and a crooked- also obviously forced-smile
" eh.. eh.. Yes, I wanted to shave down my hair!!"
Looking at you now, the Barber will realize that you are bald. He would stop and stare at you. What is going through his mind right now, is how big that "airport", "helipad", "soccer pitch" or whatever fancy nickname he's got for your bald head, has gotten. With an equally forced chuckle and a crooked smile, he will tell you to wait for a moment.
When He's done shaving other people, you're up. What he gets is not only the shaving machine, but as you soon find out, you have to be shave with some geometrical or arithmetic instrument. He might get a ruler. I even know one who used a pair of dividers to efficiently shave your head. After long moments of struggling with your head, he's done. You with all the excitement get up from the barber's chair and ask him
"How much do I owe you?" He looks at you , pats you in the back and tells you
"Don't worry about the payment my friend, that I have done to you as a service to humanity"
This is accompanied by muzzled laughter from the 'real' idlers.
So that is just one case. You are now saying to yourself, that is not very bad! right?? Wrong! It is. Another bad thing when you get bald, your face grows longer with the receding hairline. In extreme cases, your face may actually start at the end of your head. This is really bad, because, what will happen is, when you get angry at someone, it is impossible for you to have that classical male anger reaction (also classically adopted from Gorillas) of twisting and wrinkling up your face when you are angry. The reason behind this is that, when you twist your face, the wrinkle actually forms at the back of your head. This means that you face will be plain.Someone has to look at you from your back to notice the expression you are trying to show, weather it is anger or surprise
Did I mention that you have to wash your 'face' starting from the back of your head?? And when you get shocked you cannot hold you head, you have to put you hands on the back neck-That is where you new head is at officially.
So now you understand my dilemma. None of the actions that I might take above my prove pleasing to me, so I guess I will just cut my hair short. I mean shorter than its already tall. I hope I have not offended anyone.If you are bald, don't feel too bad!
at least you know I'll be feeling the same some forty years from now.
So, I have never been a huge hair type of person, until recently. A lot happened actually, for one, I realized that I really liked dreadlocks. Those neat type of dreadlocks. I used to dislike them, I thought they were only for rebels and social mis fits ( I also used to think that my dad was the smartest and strongest person on earth when I was 6). But I saw some really nice and hot locks so I fell for them. The bad thing is that I cannot keep them. You see, I live with my parents, and my mom, who is not at all old fashioned, will willingly assume that character, and who knows what might happen to me. My mom is a born again Christian, she is principled, and has raised her children in the light, so for one of his sons to get dreadlocks would be insanity. What will the Women's group say? huh?. But that is just one side of the Story.
I plan to join some private university around soon. The worst thing? they have got strict rules on dressing, and especially, NO DREADLOCKS. But I really want to go there, it's been all I have been talking about lately. And also the rest of my family is there (those who are still in school). So what options do I remain with??
The second and most important reason why I want hair/ do not want to shave (whichever way you want to look at it) is that, I noticed that my dad is growing bald. Okay, not exactly, but I can see it coming, his brothers, my uncles,some of them already have a bald head. What's worse? my grandpa, Mom's papa, has a bald head! You see, truth be told. I don't want to grow to regret having hair on my head. If at all I should ever have a bald head, I should have enjoyed my hair-days (It's high time bald people started using 'hair days" to talk about the days the used to have hair). That's one, another thing I don't want to go through the same torment that bald and bald to be people go through every day. We've all been there, we've either laughed at a bald person or though about it secretly. These are just some of the most tormenting things SOME bald people go though.
> Bald people have to second guess themselves every time they go to a Barber shop. It's not always that you will get excellent service at the Barber shop. Not unless you are a renowned member to the Barber shop. When n you go to the barber shop to get a hair cut,(assuming the barber doesn't know you) you have to go stealthily and take a seat waiting to be shaved.
The regular stories business and politics will thrive. All along,, the Barber will assume he has not seen you. After few more clients have been served, the Barber will turn to chase you away.
" Boss, No idlers here!! You should read the sign!"
But since you are embarrassed, you will now tell him amidst a forced chuckle and a crooked- also obviously forced-smile
" eh.. eh.. Yes, I wanted to shave down my hair!!"
Looking at you now, the Barber will realize that you are bald. He would stop and stare at you. What is going through his mind right now, is how big that "airport", "helipad", "soccer pitch" or whatever fancy nickname he's got for your bald head, has gotten. With an equally forced chuckle and a crooked smile, he will tell you to wait for a moment.
When He's done shaving other people, you're up. What he gets is not only the shaving machine, but as you soon find out, you have to be shave with some geometrical or arithmetic instrument. He might get a ruler. I even know one who used a pair of dividers to efficiently shave your head. After long moments of struggling with your head, he's done. You with all the excitement get up from the barber's chair and ask him
"How much do I owe you?" He looks at you , pats you in the back and tells you
"Don't worry about the payment my friend, that I have done to you as a service to humanity"
This is accompanied by muzzled laughter from the 'real' idlers.
So that is just one case. You are now saying to yourself, that is not very bad! right?? Wrong! It is. Another bad thing when you get bald, your face grows longer with the receding hairline. In extreme cases, your face may actually start at the end of your head. This is really bad, because, what will happen is, when you get angry at someone, it is impossible for you to have that classical male anger reaction (also classically adopted from Gorillas) of twisting and wrinkling up your face when you are angry. The reason behind this is that, when you twist your face, the wrinkle actually forms at the back of your head. This means that you face will be plain.Someone has to look at you from your back to notice the expression you are trying to show, weather it is anger or surprise
Did I mention that you have to wash your 'face' starting from the back of your head?? And when you get shocked you cannot hold you head, you have to put you hands on the back neck-That is where you new head is at officially.
So now you understand my dilemma. None of the actions that I might take above my prove pleasing to me, so I guess I will just cut my hair short. I mean shorter than its already tall. I hope I have not offended anyone.If you are bald, don't feel too bad!
at least you know I'll be feeling the same some forty years from now.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Of Design,Writing ad Reality
So in all honesty, I can't seem to get over this new obsession of Design that I currently have. You know, design as in like, web and graphic design, the one you almost sort of use only computers (and your brain of course). Lately- for like the last one year, I have been dreaming, eating talking and reading exclusively on design. Period. I wont deny it has roots to my geekish background. And yes, I have finally accepted that I am a geek. That is who I am, so whoever has an issue with that should deal with it/. But lets look at the word Geek positively. I know that mostly geek has been used to mean people who are obsessed with some form of technology and are, well, what's an easier term....er, yeah, are unable to perform best socially speaking. On the contrary, I can function socially well. Want proof?? Ask the guys from my youth group.They'll tell you.
Now that that is clear, back to talking. Yeah, So, as I was saying, I am so overly abducted by design. There are a few sites that have actually inspired me, and I am thinking of starting my own website soon. More like a design blog, but with a different view at designing, Giving all the reader's to the site amazing content and inspiration. But that has to wait, for now I am doing research on the kind of material that I could post on the website. I also have many ideas on websites that I could start for my Home land - Kenya. There are massive ideas that could actually be put into practice considering how the web is being used in Kenya. It is very impressive to see that the internet can actually be harnessed to over 400% in five years. I thank God I exist in this generation.(You should too, no matter how old you are). Some of the ideas I might actually post here some time soon. I am sure I will blow you away.
And so I told my dad about all these and he was actually impressed. He told me he should be my first client. Who am I to refuse, so, he goes on to give me a website to build. I gladly took it, and that is what I am actually working on right now. Its's a Bible School website. He also gave me some design projects which are proving to be really tough on me. Now I am getting the hang of design. Now I really know how those guys feel when it comes to working with deadlines. But I am almost through though, that is the good thing. Will let you know when it comes through.
And now to writing. Well, It hasn't been easy. I had almost given up writing, and keeping this blog active. but I decided to get back on it and keep you people updated on what is going on. That would be the best thing. Oh yeah, I'll be working on an update, a letter to thirteen year old me, inspired by my sister. She's really cool and talented, you should check out her blog one time : http://lostinthot.wordpress.com/ I have done her a big favor. Considering she's my elder sister, now I need to get her to see this (I'll get extra credit).
Okay so now I really have to get to that website,... see you in a minute
Now that that is clear, back to talking. Yeah, So, as I was saying, I am so overly abducted by design. There are a few sites that have actually inspired me, and I am thinking of starting my own website soon. More like a design blog, but with a different view at designing, Giving all the reader's to the site amazing content and inspiration. But that has to wait, for now I am doing research on the kind of material that I could post on the website. I also have many ideas on websites that I could start for my Home land - Kenya. There are massive ideas that could actually be put into practice considering how the web is being used in Kenya. It is very impressive to see that the internet can actually be harnessed to over 400% in five years. I thank God I exist in this generation.(You should too, no matter how old you are). Some of the ideas I might actually post here some time soon. I am sure I will blow you away.
And so I told my dad about all these and he was actually impressed. He told me he should be my first client. Who am I to refuse, so, he goes on to give me a website to build. I gladly took it, and that is what I am actually working on right now. Its's a Bible School website. He also gave me some design projects which are proving to be really tough on me. Now I am getting the hang of design. Now I really know how those guys feel when it comes to working with deadlines. But I am almost through though, that is the good thing. Will let you know when it comes through.
And now to writing. Well, It hasn't been easy. I had almost given up writing, and keeping this blog active. but I decided to get back on it and keep you people updated on what is going on. That would be the best thing. Oh yeah, I'll be working on an update, a letter to thirteen year old me, inspired by my sister. She's really cool and talented, you should check out her blog one time : http://lostinthot.wordpress.com/ I have done her a big favor. Considering she's my elder sister, now I need to get her to see this (I'll get extra credit).
Okay so now I really have to get to that website,... see you in a minute
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Krox the come back
This is a come back issue, definately it is. The last time I wrote, was just from school (High school) and believe me, I had not gotten my act together,..not at all. But now I do,...I mean been in some other schools and what not, did done some web and graphics design, and I actually think I am cut out for that, but then again, I got to wait to prove if that is true.
Okay, so you are wondering why this is less formal to what you might have gotten used to. well, truth is, people change, I changed. so I decided that instead of having a blog that tackled only one issue, why not have a blog that tackled a myraid of ideas.
Why??? well, for one,I am young, I haven't gotten picky on what I want to do or what I really want to be identified with. (you see the thing is that I am diverse) two, I like ..no love, design, web and graphic design. I also writting, I also love photography and to add something on top of it, I really love Business or just Money- in short.
Putting one and two together, you ,may want to ask, why don't you just decide to write tutorials then?? well you see, writting for me is different, true, I may be able to write tutorials (which I plan to by the way..) but my type of writting goes beyond the design, photography and Business, it also includes some poetry, some philosophy-yes, I also put down practical thories.
Aaany awy, its been long, but you wont miss me any longer,..
Okay, so you are wondering why this is less formal to what you might have gotten used to. well, truth is, people change, I changed. so I decided that instead of having a blog that tackled only one issue, why not have a blog that tackled a myraid of ideas.
Why??? well, for one,I am young, I haven't gotten picky on what I want to do or what I really want to be identified with. (you see the thing is that I am diverse) two, I like ..no love, design, web and graphic design. I also writting, I also love photography and to add something on top of it, I really love Business or just Money- in short.
Putting one and two together, you ,may want to ask, why don't you just decide to write tutorials then?? well you see, writting for me is different, true, I may be able to write tutorials (which I plan to by the way..) but my type of writting goes beyond the design, photography and Business, it also includes some poetry, some philosophy-yes, I also put down practical thories.
Aaany awy, its been long, but you wont miss me any longer,..
Monday, November 16, 2009
Not Satisfied by the system yet.
I remember sharing about the system and why or rather how it needs a complete overhaul. My argument was that it doesn't teach Financial knowledge. Essential stuff like how to raise capital which is the #1 skill of an entrpreneur, How to start and manage a business and things like that. While it is now obvious that it doesnt teach such essentials, The system doesn't seem fit for the academic oriented. I just did my final exam in High school- In Kenya, so believe me when I say I know how it feels to be in the system.
Now, you might probably gone through it too. I believe strongly that year after year the quality of education, measured by the standard of the effiency of its testing has rapidly gone down. After every 8 years, a pupil in a primary school in the country is tested for what he\she has learnt for the years spent is school. After evey 4 years likewise, a highschool student is tested for what he\she has gathered in school. That method has occassionally lost its efficiency, especially due to the rampant cheating in the final exams. As years go by so does technology improve, so do better and more "fulfilling" cheating methods spring up. Forgive my oblique way of looking at this issue, but with the developing culture of impunity in the country some issues just need to be spoken out right.
If cheating is to be curbed, which is not even realistic, then what happens to the student whom exam time comes during a period of some sort of mental, emmotional or physical imballance, that only translates to students performing slightly or majorly below their pottential. So then our Big question, is this the best way of testing candidates.
Kenya is a country that has differnt regions and different climatic regions. That means that there are different conditions of studying which again translates to different academic out put- potential wise. So then again I pose the question, IS THIS REALLY REALLY THE BEST EDUCATIONAL CURRICULLUM?
Saturday, April 11, 2009
THE KENYAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
If you ask me, this system needs a complete overhaul. Truth be told this among the most unfulfilling systems in the whole world. Well check this out, first of all you have to pass through 8 years in primary 4 years in High school and 4 more years in University. To begin with, it does not invest in different skills and talents that other talents that people have(at least not entirely)What hurts me the most comes in the final examination in high school.An average of 400 000 students sit for their final high school examination every year. Only about 75 000 students are able to attain a grade of C plus (C+) that is roughly about 20%-25% every year attaining a pass. Also note that The Kenyan public universities take students who have attained B+ for boys and B plain for Girls into its public universities. This again lowers down the number of students who have gone through this system to become trained professionals.
About 10 000 will make it into the private universities poly technics and colleges. What about the rest, well they will probably start businesses and build the Kenyan SME industry and the country will go forward. sounds good right? WRONG!!!!!!.
If all the remaining 250000+ are going to start a business which is very ironical(most will probably end in the street 'hustling' or engaging in crime,drugs and maybe even sex trade)Then the government need to change how everything works. Maybe introduce financial education in the system. Whatever it is they are going to do, the should do it ASAP.
Let us strive to save the Kenyan youth. The Ministry dealing with youth affairs should put this on its fore front other than fighting with jobless without providing the correct educational basis. Over hauling the educational system will see Kenya go a long way even in the pursuit of the vision 2030.
I would like to see change happen. So that students don't have to depend on cheating in the examination so as to achieve excellence in life. We should not over emphasize on education rather than what an individual student can do. WE ARE IN THE INFORMATION AGE NOT THE INDUSTRIAL AGE.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Books that change lives
I have to agree that this is one book that has Left amajor impact in my life.I got hold of it in my dad's bookshelf and went ahead to read it.If I should have read it before maybe I would have changed my whole thinking thoroughly.
I learnt about the three types of income
1.Earned income- which you earn from your day job
2.Passive income-which comes to you regardless of you working or not.Majorly from Real Estate.
3.Portfolio income-which comes mainly in form of paper assets such as stocks and bonds
I am more inclined to think like the rich in order to be rich.But that will have to wait abit considering I am doing my final year in highschool(phew!!!!!!!!!!!) Then I will go on and apply the skills that I would have collected through out that time.At the moment I am trying my best to build on my financial IQ. I hope to farmiliarize myself with the market( both the stock and Real Estate market)
The Rich dad series are the books which I hope to finish reading as this year comes to a close.ohh well maybe by mid next year I will be completely through.
If you happen to read this and you have not read this book, and you are caught in the rat race(if you dont get then you should definately get the series) Buy the book. and the rest of the series. and ooh yeah please join the movement............................................GET RICH!!
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