pesa, pombe, siasa na...

For the benefit of those who do not understand Swahili / Kiswahili (What exactly is the difference?), the phrase pesa, pombe, siasa na mapenzi: money, alcohol, politics/power and loving.

Now that is what makes life go round and for some, makes them dizzy. Being a Furahiday, I bet there are alot of power negotiations (in and out of the boardroom), drinks, cash and loving that is flowing freely (I miss Nairobi....)

Anywho, I realized that most of the decisions we make in life are based on pesa, pombe, siasa na mapenzi. Think about it, why do we go to school (No Mwas, it is not just to get a spouse...). We go to school so that we can get better jobs, be richer or just improve status. Why else are most of the doctors and professors jaluos??? and no it is not because they grew up at the Lakeside and ate fish, if that was it, I would be ranked up there with Einstein.

When one crosses over the thin invisible line and moves over to the side of addiction or controlling, it is all about power. And for those of us who doubt the power of money, you only need to read the papers and you will see all the interesting things people do for money. For those of us who underestimate the power of some action you only need to look at the Biblical Solomon and if you are not familiar with the story, you can think of Clinton. About alcohol, what can I say, where it flows, there is bound to be lots of politics and power issues and cash involved and some action.

The point? (Besides reminiscing about home) is to help us think of what motivates us. Are we slaves to what drives us or are we in control? If you can answer that honestly, you have a pretty good idea of where you are headed.

This blog is dedicated to my friend, james muriuki(kiki), I admire your control! YOU CAN BE ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT, AND BE ANYWHERE THAT YOU WISH! Never underestimate yourself, follow your dreams and make them true. See you at the acme!