The year is a stone’s throwaway from coming to an end and I couldn’t be
anymore glad to see it go. 2015 has been exceptionally hard in ways I never ever
thought would be so much so that concentrating on the good in each day was a
chore as the passed by.
Along the way; I made a lot of decisions that so far are turning out for the
better. I hope they hold for times to come. Regardless of my mood and emotional
chaos, there were a few smile inducing moments in my darkest of days even if I
had to edit this compilation several times!
01/01/2015 – New year, new beginnings
02/01/2015 – Jewellery design
07/01/2015 –
Some people come into our lives to loosen
up buttons we never thought of loosening in the first place.
- Sad is leaving soon
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Sometimes, it is better to be honest with a person and let the decision
to stay remain in their hands.
08/01/2015 – Visit from my girl Stella
12/01/2015 – Sad is counting days
14/01/2015 - Seeing the one to whom I am best niece and my
little darling in her last stages of pregnancy
- Pre- birthday celebration for my Nyabo
16/01/2015 – Sad’s leaving for his homeland. I’m going
to miss the big guy!
18/01/2015 – Knowing Sad might have his old job back is the
best news ever
23/01/2015 – Sue’s graduation and I have never been so
exhausted in my life!
24/01/2015 – Another drawing added onto my Heart series
26/01/2015 – Re-connecting with old friends
28/01/2015 – Catch up with Baby J and the boy talk was
insightful
1/02/2015 – I love being in control but letting go has
improved my disposition in this case
5/02/2015 – First poem from a boy!
- The reassurances from friends Shakira, Allen and Robert made me feel a
whole lot better about work
06/02/2015 – My Nyabo saying I am a good writer
07/02/2015 – Treated myself to a fancy lunch after so many
months!
08/02/2015 – Poem “we don’t always get what we wish
for.”
10/02/2015 – When you least expect it; God brings you a ray
of hope.
13/02/2015 - Surprise visit to my baby. So happy to see her
in her last days of pregnancy.
14/02/2015 - “Tired” poem
18/02/2015 – To have someone whose written word leaves you
in awe call you talented is an honour. I am humbled to know strangers find my
writing good.
- A surprisingly good day. Alhamdulilah
21/02/2015 – Indecision is a decision. Let nobody tell you
differently
22/02/2015 – I don’t know how Ntinda will work out but it
was good to me the first time. Hopefully, it is where I am meant to be for
now.
23/02/2015 - “Self preservation” poem
25/02/2015 – Got my letter of appointment for voluntary
work
- Anila Naby’s birth
26/02/2015 -
With change comes clarity. A clearer picture of who you want
to become and the paths we must take to get there.
27/02/2015 – Catch up session with my girl Emma on the last
day of gainful employment! I am looking forward to no work Saturdays
02/03/2015 -
Some memories you just don’t need.
04/03/2015 – First day of voluntary work and I like it
- “The Moon” poem
06/03/2015 -
Patience is a virtue for the
virtuous.
11/03/2015 – The feedback on the poem “woke up to your
birthday reminder” is heart-warming.
12/03/2015 – Fruitful day at work. Alhamdulilah
14/03/2015 – Added two new drawings to my Heart series and
coloured one.
15/03/2015 -
Art is an expression of my thoughts and
life at that particular moment.
17/03/2015 – My Art portfolio consists of 20 pieces so
far
18/03/2015 – Chat with my Supervisor gave me a little hope
as regards the direction I want to take my career
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Some people don’t like being met at their level. so you take them to
yours.
19/03/2015 – Another fruitful day at work! I’m glad for the
chance to impart skills I usually take for granted
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Our thoughts are words waiting to be written.
20/03/2015 – Visit to see my baby’s baby
21/03/2015 – A reply tweet from The Single Woman
- “It doesn’t matter” poem
22/03/2015 – I pray God gives me the courage to pursue my
dreams
23/03/2015 – Spent the day with my baby and her baby. I am
proud of Baby J and her accomplishment. She is where I would like to be
financially
25/03/2015 – The fact that people find me inspiring is an
amusement in itself!
26/03/2015 – A new drawing. I can never tire of the creation
process especially when a merger of two designs is involved. It leaves me
awestruck
- Being asked to write for someone whose work leaves you breathless! Jon
Storm!
27/03/2015 – Worked on my third coloured piece and love how
it looks
28/03/2015 – Waking up to Jon’s feedback is
indescribable!
- Colouring art pieces wouldn’t be possible without Ama’ help
30/03/2015 – Seeing Patience again and having the
opportunity to work with her is a pleasure
31/03/2015 -
Sometimes, the battle lines need to be drawn for you to know
where you stand.
2/04/2015 – Sad never fails in his attempts to cheer me
up
- Having a heart to heart with Clare made my heart a little lighter
05/04/2015 – The feeling of success is sweet!
- Five drawings coloured so far
09/04/2015 – Fruitful day at work! The mini-workshop was not
only educational but insightful as well
12/04/2015 – Spent the weekend working on my choker necklace
and the reality finally met my vision
14/04/2015 – First read into Manuscript Found in Accra
27/04/2015 – A chat with my ride or die girl is always what
I need
03/05/2015 - “Imperfect hearts” poem
07/05/2015 – De Ja Vu moments due to work make me feel like
I am walking in familiar footsteps
05/14/2015 – Trip to Gomba
- Creative firsts at work make me think I was meant to be in publishing
19/05/2015 – Fantastic feedback over my creative efforts
especially the newsletter
22/05/2015 – Birthday!
25/05/2015 – Shakira always pops up when I need her most
26/05/2015 – Wonderful feedback about Simply Shanah
02/06/2015 – Gainful employment gives me a sense of
fulfilment I am beginning to love. Alhamdulilah for the abundant
opportunities.
