We Saved Our Bus Fare: Did We?
When we got our first ride home from our father, we assumed the bus fare we saved was now our pocket money to spend as we wished. Neither…
I am a Bridesmaid: Say What?
About a year before I reported to high school, while still a student at Munyeki, my older sister decided to get married. She was having a real church…
Strange Introductions
My home became a beehive of activity for a whole week prior to the wedding. My relatives from Gikuyu came and camped at our home, there was no…
Let Me See Your Report Form
Then there was the annoying question that every adult seemed to ask. “Urari namba ciigana?” translation, what position were you last term? That was a question every visitor…
Gikuyu Relatives: A Happy Bunch
But we were so glad to have our Gikuyu relatives for those two weeks, one week prior to the wedding and another week after. They were in no…
Beautiful Wedding: My Thoughts
My cousins from Gikuyu were in the bridesmaid line up too, so it was no longer intimidating for me. I actually started enjoying myself. Some of them did…
My Sister’s House – Culture Shock
My sister was many years older than I, with a battalion of boys between us. I was therefore the only girl she could reach down to whenever necessary.…
My Very Own Bedroom
When I entered the house I almost passed out. First thing I noticed was the fireplace. I had always loved chimneys but I had never entered a house…
Bathtub: Where Do I Bathe?
The Help showed me the bathroom and told me she will bring me hot water for bathing, “you must be tired from the long journey” she said. I…
Wrinkled Clothes and Closet
After bathing, I put on the same clothes I had on before and the Help quickly pointed that out. “You do not put back on dirty clothes after…