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Fly on the Wall…

Mar 5, 2024Paula NorahRant, Rants and Rambles2022 General Elections, Bomas, IEBC, kenya

I was just a fly on the wall… Leave me alone. This (leave me alone) has been my go-to phrase for everything for such a long time, it is a wonder no one has bought me a T-shirt with these words yet. You see I have seasonal phrases, and interestingly, they die out as soon…

2Kgs of Ugali… and a Happy New Year!

Jan 9, 2024Paula Norah2 CommentsPaula on Roadfood, kenya, new year, tharaka nithi, ugali

As it turns out, the one who prepared the meal was told there is a team coming and they want 2Kgs of ugali. 2Kgs of Ugali! Not beef. Ugali. I have eaten in so many hotels and never have I ever heard someone specify the amount of Ugali they will eat. Never.

RATE CARD

May 3, 2023Paula NorahUncategorizedEditing, kenya, writers, writing

This scope of work will cover Developmental Editing; Structural Editing; Copy Editing; Proof Reading; and Plagiarism check

BOOK REVIEW: UNPLUGGED

Jan 4, 2023Paula Norah1 CommentBook Reviewsbook review, kenya, nairobi, writers, writing

Jacob Aliet’s Unplugged is primarily set for the male audience. Timely given the emergence, prevalence, and dominance of the female world order. However, this does not exclude women from not only reading, but enjoying the book in equal measure.

House Hunting in Nairobi

Oct 20, 2022Paula NorahRanthouse hunting, kenya, nairobi, rant

I love the house we're in, but at the same time I am hooked on the romance of house-hunting Sarah Hannah There are some well established conmen in this city who have thrived solely from vulnerable people online looking to buy or rent a house. The game is always the same featuring a retired Major,…

I Met the Future You

Aug 15, 2022Paula NorahPoems, Rants and Rambleskenya, life, nairobi, poetry, writing

“That spark you felt ignite inside you, that split-second vision that you had of yourself bright like the Sun — believe that! Believe that.” ― C. JoyBell C. I met the future you, Calm, collected, and poised, Just as you are now I met the future you, I now know without a level of…

Write On.

Mar 15, 2022Paula Norah1 CommentRants and Ramblesblogging, kenya, nairobi, writing

“Your little impact done with a cheerful heart that makes just one ‘sick heart’ sheds tears of joy is such a great impact! Do your bit!” ― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah It should come easily to me. Writing I mean. I’ve always done it. I find comfort in words… in reading, in writing, in listening… I…

I Kinda Blew Up My First Interview

Aug 4, 2019Paula Norah1 CommentRants and Ramblesinterviews, job search, kenya, nairobi

Usually before I embark on anything new, I always Google stories and opinions related to the same. Which was why me sitting with my laptop researching ‘how to answer interview questions’ was normal for me. I went further to look for questions related to my field that are likely to be asked in interviews. I felt…

Oops! This is Embarrassing

Jun 6, 2019Paula NorahRants and Ramblesdating, embarrassing dates, kenya, nairobi

I am going to tell you a nasty, and dirty and probably horrible story.

IVY

Feb 2, 2019Paula Norah1 CommentRants and Ramblesfrienships, kenya, relationships, time

I like to consider myself a good friend. I like listening, and if possible, I can offer a piece of advice. This is not to say that I am wise, for that would be blowing my own trumpet too much.