Dreams : Village Edition

I do academic writing, freelance writing, and healthcare consultancy. When I am not working from a hospital or a clinic, I am indoors on my laptop. The past few weeks I have spent them indoors, and on the weekends I am a full-time sports mom.

Last weekend found me in Muranga County, and the ambience, the green, and all of that village vibe were exciting. One of the ladies I was with said she would want a husband from those sides so she could enjoy the ambience. I asked her if she knew what village life was like, and she said she did not have to do all of that. While I agree she doesn’t have to, there is a part of village life you cannot escape. For example, moving from one place to another can be challenging, seeing as motorbikes and walking are the most used.

Ten minutes later we get to the end of the road, and by that I mean that was as far as a car could go. By now a gal Toto has changed her mind and is telling God to give her a husband who doesn’t come from those sides, or any village for that matter. I, on the other hand, who love every aspect of village life, was having the time of my life.

You should see my pictures; I had the time of my life; I was happy, and she just couldn’t get it. The hilly roads, the mud, the wet ground, and the wild fruits. By the time we were coming back, she was praying for me to find a person whose village would make me happy. I love myself, both the city version and the village version.

When I say the City version, I do not mean nightlife, please no. The last time I went to a concert, it took me a record four minutes, and I was already in an Uber going home—a story for another day.

I cannot wait to retire somewhere where I can grow my own food and rear my own domestic animals. Wake up to the sounds of birds chirping away and rivers flowing. Oh, the amazing color green, the freshness of air.

Well, let me go back to working because that dream has to materialize very soon. As for the other dream, well, it was prayed for, so we wait for the higher power to take care of that. In the meantime, I keep grinding, one day at a time.

How is everyone holding up? Are your dreams still intact? Are you okay?