Gratitude

The December mood already kicked in (I don’t know whether it’s just my thing or do you all get it?). It might be a mindset thing I don’t know.

It comes with some wind of laziness. I’m in the corporate world so it might just get me in trouble real soon.

I have been late to work throughout the week (No one is yet to give me a lash, I guess my stars are aligned).

I live off grid in Taita Taveta County.

Usually, we use motorbikes to move around, also known as “Nduthi” over here.

You are lucky if you are able to find a reliable “Nduthi” guy. Mine is sent from heaven. He is morally upright and very reliable.

Today, he made me realize I have been complaining the entire week. Majorly about fatigue and work. I guess today was his breaking point. I started, one second into it he cut me short and went like “unafaa kushukuru lakini,wajua Kuna wale ambao wanatamani kazi kama yako” ( I should be grateful, there are those who would love to have it).

He said the words in the most perfect coastal accent that I’ve never heard from him before.

I went back in my head and comprehended over his words. Usually we banter all the way to work. Today we had a very silent ride. Weird. His words nudged my heart a little too hard.

For today, I have decided I will try not to complain about anything. I am letting gratitude wash over me. Let’s see how this plays out.

I am allowed to nag about a toxic work place though right? Yes thanks. 😅