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  • June 7, 2024

Evans: Kahawa Studio = #KahawaMtaani

Evans is a 33-year-old father of two boys, ages 4 and 1. He lives in Dar with his wife and a business partner of two years, but they have been together for more than seven years. I met Evans in September 2021, drawn by tweets about cosy coffee shops graced with many plants. I’m always…

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  • June 7, 2024
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  • May 8, 2024

Solo Hike to Lake Ngosi: A Journey of Self-Discovery-ish

I’m from Mbeya. Lake Ngosi is one of the many beautiful wonders in Mbeya. Remember Kimondo? There is so much to see in Mbeya; we haven’t done a better job talking about how blessed we are.  A change of plans Anyway, here is a flashback to some time in September. I decided to play tourist…

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  • May 8, 2024
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  • April 9, 2024

A Saturday at Vikindu Forest Reserve

A friend we’ve been meaning to catch up with for some time finally texted me. “What are you planning to do on the 30th?” she asked. I replied “Nothing.” Then, I asked, “What do you have in mind?” She shared a poster about a group trip to Vikindu Forest Reserves organized by Watu Connect. I…

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  • April 9, 2024
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  • April 1, 2024

Book thoughts: Against the loveless world by Susan Abulhawa

Kuwait. Jordan. I rarely consider Middle Eastern countries because I lack a compelling reason to do so. For example, all I know about Jordan is its biblical references, and that’s about it. However, as soon as I started reading this book, I found myself Googling about Kuwait – discovering its beautiful beaches. Jordan, being an…

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  • April 1, 2024
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Books 📚 | Coffee ☕️ |
Personal: @janeshussa ✨️

I love spending time in bookstores. 💫📚 Walking ar I love spending time in bookstores. 💫📚

Walking around. Picking up books I probably shouldn’t buy. Thinking about all the books I still want to read. 😪

And honestly, I can’t think of a better way to spend a day 📚
a woman with opinions and too many books ☕📚 a woman with opinions and too many books ☕📚
A non-negotiable time for joy 😊 Yes, the waking A non-negotiable time for joy 😊 

Yes, the waking up at 5am sucks... but it is absolutely worth it. ✨️

See that sunrise? We stood there like idiots just staring. 💫
And then a rainbow showed up after some rain like it was an apology 🤣

And reward after the walk? That cup of coffee was well deserved, I kid you not ☕️

And, of course the company ❤️

Slide 3 is my favourite shot this month 😎
This is usually how my off days look lately... tak This is usually how my off days look lately... taking care of the little things that give me joy 😊

#daysoff
Zanzibar 💫 Bits and pieces I loved while there ❤️ Zanzibar 💫

Bits and pieces I loved while there ❤️
I think what unsettled me most about The Stranger I think what unsettled me most about The Stranger is how little Meursault performs for others.

He does not pretend to feel what he does not feel. He does not say things simply because they are expected.

And somehow, that honesty becomes disturbing to everyone around him.

#thestranger
#albertcamus
My review of The Stranger is out in today’s The Ci My review of The Stranger is out in today’s The Citizen.

Perhaps we are more attached to how things should look than we realise. To the right words, the right emotions, the right reactions.

We learn them. We repeat them. And over time, they begin to feel like truth.

And sometimes, we don’t question it.

Also, see a lineup of books I am reading and loving. Between Friends and Lovers has my whole heart ❤️ (review coming soon)
How is ease into my week ☕️💫 . . #handgrinder #co How is ease into my week ☕️💫
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