I have been going through a blog upgrade phase, rethinking things about my blog and its future. I had to change a few things here and there. I promised myself not to blog until everything was finalized.
I got lazy along the way, failed to meet the timelines, gave myself excuses for not doing it. I got sad and just lost morale to do it all together for a while until one day I woke up with a renewed determination.
I did a back and forth with a few friends asking for their opinion on the blog lay out, colours, etc. During the feedback sessions, I had to learn this truth:
Never ask for feedback if you aren`t ready to receive it. Your heart might be shattered. Usually because you`ve put in too much and you think other people don`t understand. I took the feedback regardless of how I felt and incorporated it in.
I am happy to say, I finally got the job done and here is the new site http://rachealkizza.com/. Be sure to check it out and follow so you don`t miss out on dope content.
For everyone who has visited me since this site was opened,thank you so much. See you on the other side.
A fashion trend according to Quora.com is a particular style, or clothing popular at a certain point of time or a particular period of time.
I wore whatever I was comfortable with this year. I`m t-shirt ,jeans and sneakers kinda girl and I wore them this year. I have a pair of boots I bought in Nairobi a while back and it has come in handy in this ever changing Kampala weather.
I also have a liking for jumpsuits and dungarees,I own a couple of them.I hope in 2020 the fashionistas will invent jumpsuits and dungarees that are easy to take off once in the rest rooms,because the current ones are a nightmare.
Today I want to share with y’all some Bible verses that have been encouraging me since January.
Depending on the season I am going through, I find encouragement in each and every scripture.
+Psalm16:6
“The Lines fallen to me in pleasant places;Yes,I have a good inheritance.’
+Psalm30:5
`Weeping may endure for a night,But joy comes in the morning.’
+2 Peter 1:3
`As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue.’
+Romans 8:32
`And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.’
+Daniel 11:32b
`but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.’
+Numbers 23:19
`God is not a man,that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?’
Ps: Writing this post has been therapeutic and re-energizing.
Do share a Bible verse that has gotten you through a season this year.
It`s not everyday that you meet a 20-something lady doing things that many dream about. Today, I introduce you to Lamachi(did I mention that I love her name?!!well-I do), gifted musically and her hands prosper in whatever they choose to do. She has a huge personality that oozes kindness and love.
1. Who is Lamachi?
Lamachi: Lamachi apa(actually preferred as ) my new name version -Purple:is a child of God whose greatest desire is to know the love of God more and to mirror it on the earth.
2. What are you passionate about?
Wow!!…That question is ambiguous when it comes to me. I am passionate about A LOT of things. In precise order, I must add:-God, people, loving the above, the color purple, teaching the word, design (in general), fashion design, counselling, fine art, music,singing ,and just being.
Multi-media wall hanging with stained glass,local and glass beads ,calabash,bamboo,bark cloth and beaded painting on canvas. Photo credit: Lamachi
3. Are you pursuing music professionally?
Well,yes and no. For a long time, I was just doing music with people who were doing it professionally. (Talk about collabos and the background eish,hehehe.)Until recently, when I was asked to train people in music and worship by 3 institutions/ministries.One of them being a bible college. So you can say,I am doing it professionally. But ,if it were left to me, I consider myself a worshiper who is here to teach and usher people into the mysteries of worship.Then they can walk on their own from there. I also teach them fundamentals of music and singing, which is a stepping stone to ministering.Worship being a KEY word.
Photo credit: Lamachi
4. Where does fashion and design come in?
My middle name is Jackline and I often tell people I am a Jack(line) of all trades. I have this tinkering ability to do something new, and do it well. So, having been presented with a sewing machine by my mom after my first degree,I literally taught myself how to sew and then enrolled for a master`s degree where I majored in sewing(Fashion Design),more like fine art and they are both academically my professions.
5. Do you plan/intend on doing it full time?
Yes!!I work at an organization where tailoring is THE job.So, when I go home and do my personal orders, it is just a continuation of my day time job. So tailoring is my full time work.
6. How do you deal with people who take ages to pay up?
Well,I have not sewn professionally for long.I am just easing into it but ,I dont work on anything that hasn`t been already paid for in full or close to it. That`s my rule.
7. Any future prospects.
Hehehe. I will not be jinxed!!hahaha,anyway,I think it is safe to say,“watch this space”.The bible says,“man may make his plans ,but God has the final say. Jeremiah 29:11 that`s where you will find my future plans.
8. Advice to people who want to venture into the clothing/sewing/tailoring business.
I say go for it. Be sure to have what I call the 3 ps that every tailor must have:passion,patience and perseverance.
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