Let
me just say that I have no idea why that exclamation mark is there but it is.
Now
that we have that out of the way, the weekend is why I am here. In Kampala
(even I who stays in Kyaliwajjala is always quick to say that I stay in Kampala),
Friday ushers people into the weekend although some might argue that that’s
Thursday’s job and the socialites will assure you that everyday is a weekend so
this only applies for people in my lane (that’s a story for another day).
Croak
and Rhyme, an event organized by 40 days over 40 smiles Foundation, was held on
Friday at the Uganda museum and the proceeds going to less fortunate children.
When I found out that these children make little bicycles and sell them many
things went through my head and the more I thought about it, I realized that
those children encouraged, motivated and inspired me. Rather than feel sorry
for themselves, they chose to take action. God bless them. The event entailed
music, poetry and other forms of art with very many talented people performing
and all someone had to do was pay ten thousand shillings at the door or this
case, the gate. The numbers were great
and that’s how the weekend began.
My
boss, Colin Asiimwe got married to Charity Kamusiime on Saturday and I was able
to attend and I wouldn’t have missed it for anything. Even after waking up
early enough, I had to panic around when my very generous sister who I had
finally convinced (read bullied) into dropping me couldn’t take it anymore and
was threatening to leave me. That would have been a pity after all the hard
work I had put into my outfit and look, and after experiencing what I did at
the wedding I would have to spend forever beating myself up although nothing
like Dobbi’s self punishment. The reception was at Serena Hotel, Victoria Hall,
the décor was amazing, and the couple and their entourage were looking divine I
must say. One look at Charity’s wedding gown and I was ready to get married
just so I could wear the exact gown, I still think it about from time to time.
It was an open bar and the waiters were ‘in class’. One of the MC’s was Peter
Igaga and dear Lord that voice, I just kept grinning sheepishly whenever he
spoke. I even got a crush while at the reception, how cool is that? The desert
was great and so was the company I had. In one sentence I’d say, the reception
was a series of magical moments which is all I can hope for. I went to bed
thinking about Peter Igaga’s voice. Congratulations to the couple.
Blankets
and Wine was on Sunday featuring Richy, Irene Ntale, Novell band and Afrigo
band. I have seen all of these artists perform more than times than I care to
count with the exception of Afrigo band which was the ‘main’ act so I was happy
to work at the door to support my cinema tendencies. I dolled myself up, by my
standards anyway and set off. We finished working in time for the Afrigo band
performance and the crowd was ‘not ready’ for it. These legends simply blew my
mind, everyone was cheering, singing along when they could and dancing like
lives depended on it. It was a ‘gudu’ one.