- Bind the strong man over Nairobi
- Release God's blessing on Nairobi
What happened:
- went to Jah Army
- went home
- Ken came to pick up some gear for his shoot
- went to Prestige to journal. Ran into Rachel. she's going to take me to Kibera tomorrow morning
- went to Kibra Academy. Futama was ready to shoot.
- went home. spent quite some time talking to the security guard. he basically told me his life story.
Today was Futama's first day of production. She was so thoughtful and kind that she bought the entire cast and crew soda. Knowing where the soda came from, it was one of the best sodas I've ever had.
Reading Futama's script, watching her direct her own script, working with her actors. And then going that extra mile to treat us all to drinks. Then, she's going to get the chance to edit it all together and have her very first short film. This toast had so much meaning. This toast, makes everything worth while.
Count me encouraged :D
I also spend some time talking, Richard, one of the security guards for our complex. We usually exchange pleasantries as I leave or return for the day.
Today, for some reason, he started telling me about his life. He has a wife and a 4 month old son named Sean. His wife helps take care of his mom after his dad passed away several years ago. They live far from Nairobi.
He makes 200 KSH (~ $2.50 USD) per day. Between rent, groceries, and supporting his family, he doesn't have the capacity to save. "Struggling" was what he called it.
On a side note. Vice President Joe Biden has been here for 2 days. His wife went to Kibera today. They got to experience some "mud".
Such is life in Nairobi. Highs and lows.
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