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December 14, 2011
14:24
A New Page
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A new season begins. Find us here (www.kelliemurungi.com)
November 09, 2011
16:36
My first business venture
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For reasons best known to God, I have very little (if any) memories of Little Kellie (10 years and below). The stories I tell are often a secondary account, having been told by either my parents or siblings. However, this Saturday, I was part of a discussion that triggered what is possibly the earliest memory [...]
November 03, 2011
12:57
Pretty Please!!!
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Will you still praise me? The last two weeks, have been a tad difficult for me spiritually. They’ve been a bit revealing too. Why do I believe in God? Why do I trust Him, why do I spend so many hours a week on my knees? Is it because of what He can do for [...]
October 31, 2011
14:18
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Take the yearnings and longings of my heart, and convert them into a desire to truly seek and know you God.
October 21, 2011
9:06
Of Qaddafi and “Democracy” Questions
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For once I’m not late to the party. So Qaddafi is dead. Yay! Or not. I’ll get to that in a minute. Last night, I watched Obama’s address to the American people after Qaddafi’s death, and I noticed several obvious things: He didn’t take credit for the chap’s death. He said the rebels did. Why? [...]
October 13, 2011
13:55
Of Faith
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*blows dust off the shelves* Cough cough! I believe there are two kinds of faith: The first is the “I’m probably going to bleed to death before I get to hospital but I need you to save my life” kind of faith. Pardon me, that’s the most dramatic thing that every happened to me, I’ll [...]
August 30, 2011
11:29
Unavailable
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I was reading a post on men being emotionally unavailable, and the article implied that a woman cannot be unavailable for a relationship. Well, I don’t think we’re always looking for a man to latch ourselves onto. There has been times in my life (this period as an example), when I just haven’t been available [...]
August 24, 2011
13:57
Of Trust
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A few months ago I was having a conversation with one of my colleagues about trusting God, that showed me just how little I trust Him. I think it’s accurate to say, I trust God to the extent to which I’m able to do something about the situation I’m trusting Him on (forgive the roundabout [...]
August 19, 2011
17:55
Scaling The Right Ladder?
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I’ve been trying to do this post for the last one week without success, it’s time to designate a definite blogging time on my schedule, seeing as my other blog also lies in neglect. Someone once said that nothing’s as bad as getting to the top, only to realise your ladder was leaning against the [...]
August 15, 2011
13:37
How to Guide: Hospital Visitors
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Disclaimer: I appreciate each and every guest that came to see me in hospital, this guide is in no way meant to belittle their compassion and care. Whenever I say something I didn’t quite like, it’s taken to mean I don’t appreciate them, I do. I experienced so many funny and not so funny moments [...]
August 11, 2011
13:56
Of Trust
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I may not be sure of very many things about myself, but one thing I am sure of is I’m trustworthy. Well, to some degree. This morning I was having a conversation with someone about email passwords and ATM card PIN numbers. See I have everyone’s password in the office (I’m their email admin, and [...]
August 10, 2011
10:19
Living My Purpose
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When you ask God to reveal His purpose for your life, are you asking him to panel beat your current life to fit it in His purpose, to smooth the rough edges, or are you ready for a complete write off and a whole new life? We imagine that discovering our purpose will be a [...]
August 01, 2011
19:01
Banal Musings
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Before social media, we blogged about our lives. I’ve been away from social media for a week now, not for any profound reason really, just trying to live life in more than 140 characters and appreciate the ‘real’ stuff. What is there to tell? Well, I can tell you about the most hilarious day this [...]
July 25, 2011
14:45
Break Up?
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Whenever you’re breaking up with someone you love, a part of you wishes they will fight the break up. They will say something that will make you want to try make it work. Or is it just me? Well, we didn’t break up. He didn’t fight it either, but he understood where I’m at right [...]
July 20, 2011
13:21
It’s Me
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There’s this chap I’ve been in an on and off relationship with for years now. Well, I wouldn’t call it a relationship as we only formalised it once, broke up and we never really bothered to have “the talk” after that. We just sort of hang out. I benefit, he benefits, all is fair. It’s [...]
July 18, 2011
17:00
Narcissistic Much God?
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I’ve been going through some tough times of late, a result of which I’ve gotten into some cold wars with both human being (s) and God. As a matter of fact, as I write this, God and I aren’t talking. I keep wondering, God, isn’t it in your interest to give me a good easy [...]
July 12, 2011
9:47
God, Why Do You Make It So Hard For Me To Love You?
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I’m a very impatient person. Ok, this is my blog, so let’s be a bit flattering; I’m a proactive person. I love to get things done, love seeing them get done, and I hate waiting. For anything. Now, God just had to notice that. Seriously God, do you have to see EVERYTHING? Know EVERYTHING??? And [...]
June 20, 2011
19:07
Getting Over It
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Yesterday was Fathers’ Day. Today, I wish I sent my father a message wishing him a Happy Fathers’ day. In fact, I wish I picked his call when he tried to reach me Thursday last week. He might not be much of a father to me today, but he did a terrific job. I look [...]
16:53
Of Stirrings
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A few years ago, I did promise the readers of this blog that I would tell them if maternal stirrings every struck. No, they haven’t. See, I have always loved babies, but for the longest time, I was sure I didn’t want to be a natural mother to a baby. I felt I lacked the [...]
June 13, 2011
17:52
Idoltary and what not
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Not in the sense that the Bible forbids, but in the sense of putting someone on a pedestal and anyone else that passes by has to measure up to this individual. When we hear about said idol, they sound perfect and when we think about them, they feel perfect but the fact that they’re a [...]
June 09, 2011
9:49
What They Stole
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Over the last 5 months, I’ve talked so much about the blast, that I feel like screaming whenever anyone asks something blast related. But, there are times I’ve willingly talked about it, especially when sharing the lessons learnt from the whole thing. I always talk about the tough but positive lessons I’ve learnt; that life [...]
June 07, 2011
16:44
Of Rights And Crossings
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If you drive around Nairobi, one thing that’s sure to drive you crazy is how pedestrians behave at Zebra crossings. Well, this started a year or two ago after City Council introduced these crossings and enforced a law to the effect that as a motorist, you should stop whenever there’s a passenger trying to cross [...]
May 26, 2011
10:06
Let’s Talk Expectations
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So the blogosphere is awash with relationship posts this week, perish the thought that I’d let the wave pass without throwing in an opinion or two. I want to do two posts, this one and the next on whether the role of the woman in a relationship has ever changed or we’re just kidding ourselves. [...]
May 25, 2011
16:30
Wishes
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Before I get to it, there’s a reason I’ve done two posts today. It’s 4pm and my brain is mush. Reason being, I’m trying to form this habit of 7 hours sleep from 10pm sharp to 5am sharp. Second day into said habit, the results at best are comical. See everyone knows waking up is [...]
10:38
Tribute to Mom
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It’s easy to assume that when I say I have the best Mom in the world, I’m biased. I wouldn’t blame you for thinking I’m a spoiled brat after watching Mom and I relate. We joke around with each other, SHE will sometimes come over to cook for me, she is protective of me and [...]
May 19, 2011
16:20
How To Please a Woman…
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…on budget. This morning I had a short meeting with the team. On getting back to my desk, I find my chat window blinking. My girl had logged in and sent me this. No greetings even. The story brought tears to my eyes and sparked the longest discussion I’ve ever had on Facebook. As my [...]
May 17, 2011
13:25
Out of Skin
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For most of the time, I’m not aware of my body. I don’t have a full length mirror, its on my To Buy list, but way down. I have never seen the need for one, though it would be nice to have. A friend who has known me since I was 19 once told me [...]
May 16, 2011
15:02
Of Sleeplessness
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What keeps me up at night? Not literally though, of late I seem to have mastered the science that is falling asleep. Waking up is another story altogether. However, if I were to stay up at night, it would be because every day I struggle with the feeling that I am destined for something great. [...]
May 06, 2011
15:51
Of Wanderlust
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I’m sure I’ve written about this before, but that doesn’t stop me from doing it yet again. Oh yeah, here’s the post. When I was searching for that post I landed on another I’d written from such a similar place, that I wonder if I’m just making circles. So a friend is on his last [...]
May 04, 2011
11:32
Wishes
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This post is born out of a conversation with a friend who totally agrees with me. See, I have a problem falling asleep, and waking up. Before Blast, what would happen is I’d lie on the couch watching TV or reading, fall asleep, then stagger to bed at some point of the night half asleep, [...]
May 02, 2011
18:18
Of Terror
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I think it’s only fitting that I do a post today, after all, word is Osama Bin Laden is dead. I don’t have much mojo really, so forgive me if this is disjointed. I’m a firm believer in God’s will. Everything happens for a reason, and when God created me, He knew that December 20th [...]
April 08, 2011
8:43
Of Love, Life and Relationships
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If you ask anyone who is in a relationship or marriage how the experience is, I can bet the first thing they say is how hard it is, and the fact that it takes a lot of effort to have a happy relationship. If you’re in a relationship, ask your closest friends to give an [...]
April 05, 2011
17:32
Of Mojo
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They say, often our external being is a reflection of what is going on within us. Who are ‘they’? Well, I don’t know but they’re often right. I can’t find my work mojo. No matter how hard I try, I no longer feel as passionately for my work as I did before. I don’t know [...]
March 30, 2011
12:22
Of Marriage and Divorce
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As I write this post, there’s an ongoing argument between my sweetheart and I about our divorce laws. Sweetie is conservative. He believes that people shouldn’t be allowed to divorce (ok, not quite, but he believes the constitution should make it as difficult as possible to divorce). I am liberal. Uber liberal. In my mind, [...]
March 16, 2011
14:26
Why I Call Him Dad
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Most people who read my blog know that my father and I don’t really have a relationship. We had a semblance of a relationship growing up, but once I grew up that changed. Usually when I tell people our story they urge me to forgive. I have forgiven, sought reconciliation severally, then at some point realized I honour him [...]
March 15, 2011
10:48
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The greatest gift one can get is a gift that keeps on giving. But then it’s more a mirage because we live in a world where profits are key. Where your value diminishes when you can give no more. So we choose to keep giving so as to retain value, give till we run out [...]
March 12, 2011
16:55
For Women Who Are too ‘Difficult’ To Love
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Enjoy this poem by Warsan Shire: you are a horse running alone and he tries to tame you compares you to an impossible highway to a burning house says you are blinding him that he could never leave you forget you want anything but you you dizzy him, you are unbearable every woman before or [...]
March 11, 2011
15:35
Letting Go
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Sometimes I don’t like my Mom much. Last night was such a time. We had started praying for my healing on phone every night, till yesterday after a particularly low day, I told her I’m too discouraged to pray, she should go at it alone. She called me and said several things, would have said [...]
February 18, 2011
7:59
Of words
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When you’re a believer and life is good, it’s easy to throw around ‘believer words’ and not be too bothered whether you believe them or not. When things are tough, you’ve got to mean them and believe them because those words are the link between life and death then being a believer gets tough. Calling [...]
January 26, 2011
6:13
Still here
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Just a quick update: Since the last post on here,so much has changed,potentially changing my life forever,but also teaching me so many lessons (read about it on here) I’m not able to blog about the healing process but will some day share the lessons. All I can say is through the pain and the tears,God [...]

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