It’s Ayans blog

Yesterday was both world refugee day and Father’s Day. The responsibility fathers have is tremendously huge and even more for refugee fathers who carry the heaviest loads. Fathers lead their children down the path to adulthood in the hopes they leap beyond the boundaries and forge new ones. As a refugee that struggles every day ∞

One of the things I love doing is shopping at any given time but when I want to shop in Eastleigh’s market area, Garissa Lodge, I have to prepare myself. I must go earlier than 12 in the noon as it gets way too crowded after that time. Garissa Lodge is loosely organized by product. ∞

Networking is the perfect way to hone your existing relationships as well as make new connections. It’s a great way of gaining the advice of experienced individuals and get fresh ideas. I was privileged to attend yet again another one of SPNEA Dinner Gala. The Somali Professional Network brings together Somali Professionals, Students and Entrepreneurs. ∞

I’m an active person, I enjoy bike rides and swimming on weekends. Healthy lifestyle is something new I added in my life after I joined https://www.instagram.com/fitnessempireke/ . I started to eat small portions for my daily meals. I still indulge in the foods I crave for once in awhile. I believe life should be balanced, ∞

Cool Things I found on Halal Expo The other day, I went to a Halal business expo held at Adams Arcade by Halal Nairobi where Muslims came together to sell their products in a Halal environment. What does Halal mean? Halal is Arabic for permissible it is the standard prescribed in the Qur’an and sunnah ∞

I’ve always loved being outdoors. And having people, around me, who know how to enjoy themselves is a bonus. Being outdoors is fun, and yet healthy. It’s good for us mentally, physically and spiritually. Yesterday I went to karura forest like I usually I do. This time around, going to Karura forest was different we ∞

I enjoy the tranquility of nature and self discovery. Introspection, the curiosity and self-exploration got me to learn more about myself what I spend my time on, what my likes and dislikes are and so on. Sometimes I find myself  interested in my past and try to draw some conclusions about myself or other people. ∞

Motorbikes also known as “piki pikis” or “boda bodas” in Kenya are a common mode of transport. And my favorite transport. Riding a motorcycle means entering the avatar state. I myself sometimes ask the motorcyclist to go at full speed. This makes me so cheerful. The delight sensation that comes with the speed is inevitable. ∞

My sister and I stayed up the night before eid. There was so much to get done. Our enthusiasm animated the whole house. Hearts filled with excitement, laughter and happiness kept us going through the night. We pumped some balloons, wrapped up gifts, cleaned and decorated our home. Pleased with our effort the following morning ∞