Merry Chrismas and a prosperous 2015

a very very merry Christmas to all my readers. may this celebration remind us the real purpose for Christmas and may it bring hope, cheer and joy to you and your.

xox
TuTuAlly

THE LOWER MIGHTY ZAMBEZI

my festivals started very well with a weekend away right at the banks of the Lower Zambezi, if you ever in Zambia this is the place to be. the sunrise in the morning is spectacular. though I couldn't get a picture for the sun.

characterised with Hippos, Elephants and crocodiles its an amazing sight really. The boat rides are awesome too.

Dark cloud has befallen Zambia

it all started with a dream...everyone thought he had never make the presidency sit but he dreamed on and achieved it. He was what I can say a champion.  He always got back up when we all thought he could not. He reached his goal.
to a Tenacious Man, a Gallant Man
A Dreamer, An achiever, a voice to the voiceless. I celebrate you.
He did the impossible, he was a people person, I mean who can ride on a common mini bus as a president. He had his way of reaching out to the people and ensuring we were heard.
We shall surely miss you Father of the Nations.
my Condolences and sympathy to the Sata Family and the Nation at large
MHSRIP
God blessed him with the presidency and he has run the race.
Goodbye till we meet again His Excellency

THE CLEAN UP

so I get to the office and I here we are essential workers, that means no half day for us..arrgg... was looking forward to knocking off early today. Then as am wallowing in self pity, I here noises outside, traffic begins to build as cars swerve to the sidewalks clearing the mid apart. This is like 07:00 am. yea I know I get to the office like really early to try as much as possible finish some work before 08:00am when it gets all crazy with clients.
out of curiosity I step outside, and see a lot of people with brooms marching on the middle of the road, telling cars to go to the side, its a riot its a riot someone screams from the other side of Cairo road, then i thought what are political cadres up to this time. But alas, they have been employed with cleaning up the city.
as we all know, today is the eve of Zambia's independence and the streets are all colourful with people wearing, black, orange, green, red and copper mixtures. quiet a spectacle i must say.
this is what am wearing to celebrate My Zambia, My Independence

and,
this is what the streets of Cairo road looked like today

everyone was now using their brooms and they cleaned every corner of the city. it looks great almost sparkling.
this reminds me of the time we were kids, how we were always told to clean the house to the extra ordinary when visitors were coming. we would all get busy and you know what they say first impressions last long. I guess its the same thing with today, clean up and make the country look beautiful as tomorrow will celebrate 50 years of independence. even the street vendors are all gone, chased from the streets. but I think at 50 years this should be our daily routine, to ensure that we keep the city with that sparkle all the time not just one day as every day is a celebration. I love how the streets are looking today. :-)

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DARLINGS

KISSES

The shy Syndrome

The shy Syndrome. what do you all think makes people shy?

Drunken People

 

The noise of words flaring from one point to the other

The sounds that resemble that of a firework

The joy filled in their eyes tells a story
The drum beats, the dance and the funky walk just knowing all is well

The build between strangers so strong feels like it’s a forever friendship

The Bright colours, like a sun’s rays, beautiful colours or green, black, red and orange you will see in their eyes, makes one’s blood rush.

 The drunkenness of a freedom fighter, The hunger in his Heart, is that like of an alcohol addict, The drive is so intense such that he shall do anything to get that which feeds his emotion and keeps it in check.

The Year 1964 gives such a drunken scenario, showing a people hungry for a free nation, a freedom to be able to buy food by going to a shop through the door.

Indeed it is such a jubilee, 50 years Mother Zambia, 50 years of drunkenness towards a poverty free nations, 50 years of growing and developing the nation, 50 years of individual freedom as a Zambian, freedom to trade, freedom to move from one place to the other, 50 years of Christianity and putting God first.

Indeed praise be, to God, for he has blessed our nation with freedom of peace, for Free men we stand, in politics in economy and in developing our nations. 50 years of Independence calls for a better Zambia, a developed, an independent Zambia. What are you doing about to enhance development as a Zambian?

Let’s reflect and see that even as we are independent as a country we are independent as individuals and help build and even better Zambia.
Looking forward to the cultural festivities, celebrating 50 years of independence, The days are moving and counting, soon it shall be the 24 of October, I hear the jubilation already, the laughter and the happy independence greeting between strangers, reminding us that in need we are one and we have won the freedom fight and that together we can, together we are able,  together we shall and together we are drunken people for a better Zambia, a corrupt free Zambia, a People driven Zambia and a productive Zambia, that effects more export for the benefit of our children.

This year of Celebration may the connection of freedom remain in us and that drive for a better Zambia. The independence of the mind in us should reflect in our country, may we be hungry for initiating factories that create products for the world at large; to be a land linked country in all trade, industry and labour. Just like our fore fathers saw it fit, to unite and plan for a free Zambia, to shed blood so you and I would live better lives, so should we filled with such drunkenness for a better economy.

Happy 50 years my darling fellow Zambians
#50Kisses

SUMMER MADNESS!!!!!!!

The rainbow touch, as the rays shine through my window, to my skin in the morning.

 

That awesome feeling of vitamin D never running out as it’s in constant supply all day.

The cool water of swimming pools callingJ,

The flowers looking bright, the bees singing in the air as the buds open wide.

Yahoo, its summer alright, how I love and look forward to summer, almost wish I had take a summer holiday and be on some island enjoying the sun.

But today am here to bring to you my readers the SUMMER FASHION and which looks to rock this summer.

One very important thing though is to keep hydrated, the sun is beautiful but it is also dehydrating. Try by all means to take 2liters of water a day or more, if you are up and about, should help keep the headaches away.

Sunglasses are a must have this summer season, they will not only make you look awesome but will protect yours and my eyes as we sun bask from the excessive rays of the sun.

                                                           

 

Oh how I love hats, I have them in different colours I must admit. *hides face*. They will protect my face from the sun’s heat and thus helping keep the skin on my face from sun burns and healthy too. One other thing that will protect the skin and keep it healthy this summer is sunscreen.

 

                                                          

The only problem with summer is no matter what you wear, you still feel hot, but gladiator sandals, sweetheart neckline dresses and tops should help with fresh air to our bodies.

If you are like me who does not very much like to leave my legs bare during summer, then the maxi dresses and skirts coupled with jeans should come in hand this summer.

For hair, cornrows are the best way to go as they let in fresh air as compared to weaves. For this summer I am just rocking my natural hair, but remember to keep it moisturised as well. Coconut oil helps and for a deep moisturiser after a wash, a mixture of egg, Mayonnaise, and olive oil will help give your hair that shine and oil balance. Just leave it on for about 45 minutes then rinse it off.

Remember summer is colourful, so rock them colours and be summer-ious .
#kisses summer awesomes.

 

 

UMWANAKASHI

UMWANAKASHI(a woman)

wake up at 4-5am to make sure food is ready and house cleaned. That’s a perfect definition of an African woman.

When Mum goes to visit at the village she is always telling of stories about how they had to chop down some firewood draw water from the well and make sure the food is ready by the time the men will awake. Even the field work is left much to the women to tender.

Who is a woman? That question always runs across my mind. A woman is human, is one definition i got. To be a woman entails being able to do anything a man can do even in heels lol. However to be a woman means to be able to empower, build, encourage inspire and most of all not to forget about yourself.

 A virtuous woman on the other hand is described in proverbs 31.

 Women are made and created for a special purpose. It’s just about knowing which purpose you been made for. Most of the time we try to look down on the women that do some things differently, If only we could support each other’s purpose we had build a very beautiful environment.

      To be a woman is a blessing,To care for others the way a woman does is divine,

To be able to cry because you are happy is selfless and many mistake that for weakness.
A woman’s touch turns everything into Gold…
It just seems to take all else away and a perfect way, to express that it will be okay
and when a woman loves  nothing can ever change that…
The brilliance of how she does things is impeccable.  She is a multitasked creation, makes sure all is ready in the time it’s needed.
Today I just wanted to celebrate these two woman in my life, My mum Dairine Nachali and Yuyo Nachali Kambikambi, they are strong, loving, kind, inspirational and most of all God fearing. Love you to bits.

As the saying goes it takes a village to raise a child and I am grateful to all other women and Men not mentioned for the hand in building and raising me to be the woman I have grown to Be.

#kisses

CATS AND DOGS

I must admit how much of an animal person I am. from Dogs to cats, to snake and Horse name it.

so my boyfriend and I were chatting about cats and he mentioned how peculiar they can be. I have grown up around Cats, well the domestic cat that is, but it would not be a bad idea to have a jaguar for a pet, its beautiful, the black silky smooth feeling of its far, the hazel or gold eyes and how high headed it will walk. it leaves you in awe of God's creation and also teaches you that you are beautiful just the way you are. it walks with such majesty like its the only one in the world.

isn't she a beauty. I always wondered why cat would see in the dark, maybe that is the reason most Africans associate them with witchcraft, but hey people will be superstitious anyway.

Cats' nocturnal vision is far superior to that of humans, however  its false to say they can see in total darkness. They can see clearly with only one-sixth of the illumination we need to see, so when you're trying to read  at twilight, ask your cat for help!  This is so because In the feline, the muscles of the iris surrounding the pupils are constructed in a fashion that allows the eye to narrow to a vertical slit in bright light and to open fully in very dim light, to allow a maximum of illumination. 

In addition, a reflective layer behind the cat's retina called the tapetum lucidum reflects incoming light and bounces it back off the cones, making more use of the existing light. The tapetum is probably responsible for the fact that when a small amount of light hits a cat's eyes at night, you see shiny green orbs.(Kachingyyyyyy)

My boyfriend calls the cat that lives near him a person. i laughed out loud when I heard this, mentioned how the cat knocked on the door and also tried to open if the door was semi-closed its easy for any cat to push and enter. but what struck him the most was when it went and used the toilet...well not the bow per se but the floor of the toilet and then to make matters worse it went and jumped to go outside from the window where the kitchen sink is. In his mind this registered as it washing its hands after using the toilet. I think that would just totally freak anyone out
But cats just like dogs are trainable, therefore, if you want the cat to be going outside on the grass to pee or poop, all you have to do is show it and you will never have to endure the stench that comes from a cats pee. one must also know that cats are very clean creatures and they will not leave their poo in the open where all can see, careful if you do not teach the, they will find anywhere they can bury in the house.

Cats have flexible bodies, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency  for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals.

they are fun to be around...the see a red dot and they chase it, they just put a smile on someone's face. They can even Tell when someone does not like them, I can say they are social species really.  They love wool and cushions,  I always have to chase mine from my room as it loves to cuddle up right on my pillows and well it either i will find my pillow wet or with fur.


so if you looking for a pet to adopt think of a cat, it will not bother you when you have fed it as cats sleep almost the whole day. Some sleep about 20 hours a day and thus leaving 4 hours for play.

if you are looking for a place in Zambia to adopt not only a cat you can visit the Zambia Animal Welfare  facebook page @

https://www.facebook.com/LusakaAnimalWelfareSocietylaws

they are doing a good job in ensuring that stray cats and Dogs have a place to stay. pass through and adopt one from there. they are found right behind Levy Junction.

for a Perrrrrrrfect pet

Kisses

AMA GADGETS

its a busy world we live in. a turn to the right and a person is on there Nano, Blackberry or ipad.
These days we even call each other for dinner using our Cell phone.*hey dinner is ready* because this is what today's world has become.
 But no today am not here to talk about that, I am here to talk about the latest Gadget the iphone 6.

 we all know that Apple has had many iphones come out some of which we didn't even understand the difference. well I didn't. But news has it that between September 2014 and April 2015 , Apple has two iphones coming out which it has named iphone air and iphone 6.
First things first let's talk about screen size. Expect bigger from the iPhone 6, that's for sure.It's widely expected that the iPhone 6 will have a 4.7in display and its also  possible that the iPhone 6's display could have a pixel density of up to 538ppi. which means better pictures. if these rumours are true then am excited to have this iphone 6 has one of my number one gadgets aside from my number one Nokia lumia 520
The iphone 6 is expected to be lighter than the iphone 5s which makes it even more portable. now if you are like me then this phone is the one for you, the lighter a phone the better for as I don't get to drop it much. and thus it should also be less likely to scratch, crack or shatter.  Whoop Whoop !!

finally there might be a touch screen phone that will not crack easily that's the hustle most of us feared about touch sensitive phones, once it drops then one has a whole new bill of having to fix in a whole new and expensive screen. apparently, it is rumoured that Apple will use super-durable sapphire glass for the display, combined with lightweight and strong Liquid metal, which Apple has exclusive rights to use.
 This is the reason I decided to feature this possibly soon to be new gadget on my blog. I have heard how people fear for their breaking of their screens but this might be a solution from Apple to you and I. very excited for its lunch.

further, you can also expect significantly improved internal specs. The iPhone 5s has a powerful A7 processor, so we're expecting an even better A8 processor in the iPhone 6.
We've heard rumours about a bigger and better battery in the iPhone 6, but some of that extra power could be used up by the iPhone 6's bigger display but hey we all know if you have a smart phone, always carry your charger with you everywhere.
Other additions that we could see in the iPhone 6 include wireless charging, an NFC chip, 802.11ac WiFi and a new 128GB option, none of which are available in the other iphones.

well all we can do is wait and see what more it really has to offer
but for now visit http://store.apple.com

INTERNET DATING!!!CINDERELLA STORY OR DEATH PENALTY?

                 THE SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS!!!!!!!!!!

ONE NEVER REALLY KNOWS WHATS ON THE OTHER END OF THE NETWORK
With the growing number of social networks, its a place to mingle and meet new people my friend whispered to me. in the back of my mind I was like...'hmmm... I think the physical presence makes more sense for meeting someone for me'. I like to read people's non verbal queues to really know what there are saying.
 So my friend met this guy, first he starts off but telling on how much money he makes and how he wants to travel the world. he is quiet a charmer, as I decided to add him and do my own survey on him. he said he loved and well he said that to me as well. told of how he is living a swell life in the diaspora as if to get me interested.
Then all the sudden, he says he will be losing his job month end and will not have anywhere to stay. this is a guy who says he has worked for the army and has invested in a lot of stuff. well my investigation proved well as they say lies always have a way of coming back to you. asked him about saving and all he could say was life where he is is expensive and thus could not afford to save.
so he asked to come and stay with me. my face turned red with anger as this is the same story he told my friend.

further investigations proved us right when we found out he had come to live with a girl who would pay all his bills believing it was love and of course he added a lot of lies to make her believe he was looking for a job and business venture. but six months down the line he was just gaining weight on her salary.
 The social media is the greatest invention  that has ever been made, however we have to learn to use it well for growing our knowledge and even finances.  We have to be careful who we let into our circles as it can either be Cinderella story or a death penalty.
I mean I have seen people who have met on social media and there are living their Cinderella story while I have also read about people who have been killed because they trusted someone they met on social media too much.

Meeting new people on social media can be quiet exciting, but I always say it better you stick to the circles you know,  If you too trusting or at least don't go meeting people you are not sure about. If you have to meet them don't let them near your homes, do it in a public place and book your own cab and DO NOT LET them get you open drinks...we live in a world with different people and some of them are very dangerous while other just want to live off of someone.
As women we need to guard ourselves from such vices because sometimes we do tend to fall for sweet empty nothings
Connect on social networks but be safe while at it
Take care now

Masquarade..Dance or what????

oh that one sees is the dust, rising up and almost touching the clouds, the noise is so intense and loud it attracts but even the smallest child in the house.

I never thought I had witness such dance, such movement, it makes one wonder how it is that a voluminous individual would stand on a thin stick and still be able to move with such velocity, Its amazing.

  when I moved to the area am staying now, one Sunday I took a walk and I just saw kids running with such speed from all directions and the elderly. it attract me I wondered what in heaven was happening so I tagged along and what a joy I saw on the kids faces.

The gule wa mukula (masquerade dancers), were dancing and entertaining the masses. this was a great idea.  someone came up with the idea of Sunday entertainment, every Sunday, the masquerades dance, and children will be waiting even, until it starts.

 I know in Africa we tend to avoid such because of the spiritualism behind it, but it kept them kids entered the whole Sunday and this means having them stay away from other unruly activities as Sunday isn't a school day.
This is nice recreation and it teaches the kids a part of their culture they tend to forget. it helps them identify where they come from and how they have evolved and thus enabling them to became a better people.

Dance is art and this is a part of art that should be embraced by all of us
have learnt to embrace all dance because they tell a different story and surely help one connect to the world at large…it helps us understand a particular time and place. The Salsa for example tells a happy story full of fun and cheer and the African masquerade gives us a glimpse of what social entertainment was for our ancestors.

The Aurora of Dance is beautiful if you really follow through be it masquerade or not...
DANCE, IT RELIEVE STRESS AND THE BEST WAY TO EXERCISE.

 

the cookie story

they were heart shaped, crunches with a touch of coconut. God knows I looked forward to tea time at 16. even though I had a flu they made me feel the need for time and these I could test.
 baking is something I love to do during weekends and I make sure have some ginger biscuits ready for the kids home...they love these and would finish them before it was even Monday. but when I went on a vacation,  like always I endeavor to learn something new in my adventures. so I stumbled upon the coconut chocolate chip cookies I was saved on my vacation. Now these cookies were just testy but made you feel at home in a far land knowing when you get there, there will be cookies waiting for you there. boy did I want the day to end so I could go to the warm welcome by the people and ahhh then the cookies came and tea. conversation while music played.
 I know you should be thinking hmmm girl loves eating, but for me it taught me the beauty of hospitality, I mean just try saving a cookie or two to you visitors and you will have them looking forward to coming to your house, it says hai, you are welcome in my home please feel at home as you munch on some cookies or be that which you have prepared. it just tells someone the heart that you have and that you welcoming all that need to come to you house.
but most importantly it reminds me of a story in the Bible, the story of the woman with the last bit of flour and oil but when a man of God came through she made bread for him with the last bit that remained. but low and behold immediately she saved that, her flour bin was filled up and olive oil over flowing (1Kings 17:1-16). when you give with all your heart, God will give you back a 10 fold what you have given. giving says am clearing my basket so it can be filled some more and I give more. we are blessed in order to bless others too. so even as you welcome those victors into your homes, here is a cookie recipe that will say welcome to my home and  please do come again to my warm house.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar

2 beaten eggs

a handful of coconut flakes or powder

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

pinch of salt

finally chopped walnuts/Hazelnuts

Method

cream butter thoroughly. add sugar, one cup at a time, mixing between additions, add eggs, melted chocolate, coconut, salt and flour, blending well after addition. make any shapes you want out of the dough, sprinkle a pinch of chopped walnuts on top. bake at 350 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes and you have you cookies ready to save. Enjoy

opportunity

Life...its beautiful just how everything unfolds and makes sense at its own time. while at the time it happens you will be anxious to know why its happening, how its happening.

Opportunity is given to all of us, but i wonder why some of us get to see the opportunities and why some of us don't seem to see them.
 Opportunity has been defined as a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. (Oxford dictionary).
but God has given all of us the same amount of time...i think the most i would say is that we luck planning...someone once said luck of planning is a great recipe for failure, but in as much as someone will plan there life out, they also need to couple it with proper time management.

i recently got a story where a person even after turning a company down for over 6 months, the company was still calling, i guess it goes to show that if you work your way very way, favor and opportunity will know you, it means not despising humble beginnings because from them we learn a lot, it means working well with others for you learn a lot from them, it means working well alone as well because they you get to be independent and put your potential at play and then you will be amazed, jobs will be coming to you instead of you looking for them, why because you would have put your best foot forward and opportunity has no choice but to follow you and you will grab it with both hands. The Bible says in 'whatever you do it to the very best of your capabilities.(colossians 3 :23)

Life is full of opportunities but do you think opportunity wants to go where there is no hard work, that's the very reason it will pass some of us by and we won’t even see it. Ever wondered why they say we should exercise? that's because it keeps our body alert and active all the time, same goes for all work, we need to be putting ourselves out there, that way we always alert and when opportunity comes, we shall be able to recognize it.

Put yourself out there, Pray, Live and love.
be active and do the very best for everything you are given...success will take you higher much quicker that way

God Has given all 24 hours but the decision is ours...what do we want to do with that 24 our...make it or sit down and complain about everything that's not happening

to us. choice is our. to stand up and take that step the best foot forward knowing we will see and crab the opportunity that presents its self.

natural vs other

ok so i have been thinking...what does changing how we look really say about us?
i have beautiful long black natural hair and yet i will admit i love to wear Brazilian and well like every one else horse hair as well.lol
I was recently at a friends wedding. Being bridesmaid and all, we were required to doll ourselves up. Boy was i excited as i pulled out my Brazilian. had my hair done and i must confess i was all courageous and really high shoulders knowing i was looking fly. then as i looked myself in the mirror, it occurred to me, Ally look at how well you carry yourself with another person's hair,  its not just me but i have seen a number of ladies actually feel themselves more, even their confidence rise as they wear other people's/ animal's hair. is that we are not proud of our natural looks, such that we try to change ourselves or is it that society demands that as women we should change ourselves to please others.?
one thing for sure is that we love praise, we want to turn heads and have the attention on us, but we really tend to forget who we are, that we are created like that for a purpose, i mean with Great maintenance, of our own looks we would have the courage to step out and have our shoulders high.
i know African hair is a little expensive to maintain, but take it from me, moisture is all that our hair needs and we would rock it all the time. i want to see ladies, even Gents be proud of who they really are, embrace it and shine...because all of us were meant to shine in our own way not the way of another person. we are not our hair, or our clothes but the personality that we portray.
trying to look like another person is living that person's life, now if we all living other people's lives what time shall we have to live our own, the 21st century needs innovators, creator and people who know who they really are and what they want to be, then we shall see more development in our countries. its starts from as little as admitting, i have thick long black hair and am proud.
so whoever you are, rock that person and add to the change and purpose you were created for.
Be-You-Tiful