Very productive day:)

It was a very productive day for me, I missed writing so much that I am in front of my ipad since this morning, posting new pieces nonstop:) Thanks to my seasonal flu, I am in bed since this morning with a fever 39C!  but I am looking at the bright side, I was able to write and share so much:) Again like other cases, my husband ended up going to a business trip, I am really suspicious that he is planning his trips when kids and I are sick!! Too much of a coincidence there!!!

Anyways, I have taken all the over the counter medicine out there and nothing seems to work! I cannot eat or sleep! As far as I know people around us are also sick with this seasonal cold/flu!!! I even saw my sister in-law today at doctor's office! It became a meeting place for us lately. Either we go there for ourselves or take the kids! Today even the doctor was confused because of same last name on the patient list!

Writing always make me happy, it is kind a therapy for me:) I feel free and independent. Soon enough my platform will change and I will miss my blog. It was a great discovery in Kenya, and we became a good team last two years.

Garissa...

How can I not write about Kenya. I feel very attached for this country home for endangered species , beautiful climate, unique environment and of course its wonderful local people. I was speechless when I saw the Garissa attack on CNN and felt helpless, and remembered the feeling when West Gate attack happened few years back. terrorism is so close to us no matter where we are, and where we live. Unfortunately, It is part of everyday life especially in Middle East and Africa. No ones' life should end like this, we humans all deserve a decent life, humanly living conditions, and equal opportunities and fair endings... But is it possible? Can it be achieved in countries like Kenya, with a human life is so cheap and most cases worthless...

My sincerest condolences to 147 people whom viciously lost their life's. Their only goal was to get an education for better and humanly life...

My prayers are with families. Hope God will give you strength in this difficult time...

Spring break In Ft. Myers

After months of freezing cold weather in DC, our kids had a blast in Ft. Myers this past weekend. It was a long missed vacation for them since they were so used to play outside in pleasant weather in Nairobi. That was probably one of the best thing during our years in there:)

It was the best time of the year to visit FL before the temperature reaches 100 F with %100 humidity! I would never guess the weather would be this pleasant, it was 80s during the day with a nice cool breeze in the afternoon. Locals told us, if you want to go down to FL, months of March to May is the way to do it. Otherwise there are afternoon thunderstorms late May, and there is the tornado/hurricane season during the month of September. 

We have been in South Beach and FT. Lauderdale before, but I am not fan of these places. It was way too crowded, felt like a melting pot with too many people, lines were too long, restaurants were packed, definitely not a good fit for families with children. May be it has changed, who knows? 

When we heard about Ft. Myers from our friends that with its down to earth locals, warm hospitality, great beaches, pleasant weather and Southern charm we did not waste any time and bought our tickets. We were not disappointed. From airport to hotel it was lovely. I believe what makes the place warm and friendly is definitely it's people. And Ft. Myers had it all:) 

Majority of the hotels are only 20-30minutes of ride, aside from dining in the hotel there are so many options to choose from in an around the city centre fit for all budgets. Oh by the way, FL is famous for it's outlet centres! I do not do shopping when I am on vacation, but seen people with big shopping bags in the hotel:) I definitely recommend Coconut Point area, it is quite, charming and in land islands let you swim in the ocean:) I made our reservation through expedia, had the best deal so far once again! 

After the move

Cannot believe it is already four months since we moved back to U.S.! It just does not feel that way, guess it is because we moved into our own house and to an environment where we feel safe and secure. Never in a million years I would thought safety would my priority like this, guess you never know the value until you loose it!!

Anyways, kids were home due to Easter break, finally weather is warming up. I have been busy with gardening, tidying up our deck and doing last final touches throughout the house. When my husband got the job offer I expected to have small to big scale of constructions in the house since it has been on rent last seven years! There are few more items remaining, than we will be set. Hope we will not be moving again, but with us you would never know! 

I was always a fan of doing little changes in the house such as changing small furniture's, accessories little bits and pieces that will give a new fresh face to our house. With so many options out there now, it is a full time job! Too many options to choose from with quick delivery and return. Cannot believe how retail sales have changed last couple of years. It was such a relief for me after Kenya, and I am definitely enjoying being a good consumer:) 

One of the best website I discovered is wayfair.com, aside from amazon, target, and pottery barn and etc. Timely delivery and good quality products for best price. There are great deals every week for home furnishings. And of course a gem called 'home goods':) sister company of TJ Maxx specialising for discount home furnishing goods. If I have extra time during week, it is one stop I do not miss. Ok, I am not one of those shopaholics even though I may sound like one! But just get a quick glimpse of ideas is so much fun especially after three years of not much retail therapy. I must admit, retail shopping is one of the best therapy, even psychiatrists agree with that:)