What inspires change in you?

Don't judge me or judge me if you so desire but when I was younger (not so long ago by the way), I was not proud to be from my country. I just did not see what was so amazing about my country. We had like what? One fido-dido, one bon-apetit restaurant and one cinema that looked like someone's living room. I on the other hand wanted the big things like Mcdonalds, disney world, endless ice-cream places and so much more. 

I just felt like I was in the wrong country, and when people thought me mixed race, or Indian I jumped a little...*yesss, I clearly don't belong here...so glad am not the only one who sees that.* Long story short I have come around over the years, I guess DSTV had a role in this. Give a girl limitless TV channels and she will calm down. 
For the longest time I remained lukewarm until my biggest breakthrough...I really am grateful to google. There I was, young and restless with irrelievable insomnia searching for ways to get more grounded in my roots. I found Keep a Child Alive, which led me to Alive Medical Services that later led me to the two doctors who have had such an immense impact on my life, and then I fell in love with being Ugandan.

How did these two people ignite this sense of national consciousness? I was moved beyond expression by how dedicated these doctors were to helping the community. They worked effortlessly for a cause they believed in, a cause that has such a positive impact on my country. They didn't do it for themselves alone but for the people and their country too. Being in constant communication and close proximity with them literally changed my outsight. It is not what my country can do for me but what I can do for my country. Now, with my cleared sight, I see many movers, shakers and changers doing everything they can to promote our country. We have got the artists, the writers, the speakers, the campaigners and the workers (among others) who are introducing new ideas and new ways to benefit us. 
I want to be part of this crew that effects the change. 

My country is different from what it was many years back, we might not be where we want to be, but we are somewhere between good and best and we are working to get to best. We need to get down, dirty and involved in our community for the good of everyone so that when the question is posed, 'why are you proud to be Ugandan?' I hope you will have an answer such as this, 'I am proud to be Ugandan because I have been part of the change.'

This one is for YOU

Playlist

Birdie- I'll never forget you...who am I kidding? Listen to the whole Birdie album

Ed Sheeran- kiss me

Kelly Clarkson- catch my breath

Swedish house mafia- don't you worry child

The wanted- Warzone

Sometimes I get my notepad to write something for you...I write for hours, only to read over what I have written and it doesn't make sense, habitually I start writing about something else but sometimes this too doesn't yield much. Days go by and there are no new posts and I start to feel terrible for neglecting you. Thing is, I don't want to write something I personally wouldn't enjoy reading, so when I write something and I am not having a good time with it, I don't post it. I have countless drafts stashed away because I find them 'dry' and missing my heart (if that makes sense), and then I have some drafts I would like to share but sometimes I think to self  'oh no! you wouldn't dare...that is too personal' so I hold back. The internet is a tricky thing, once something is published even deletion won't completely get rid of it. They are always retrievable if  you have a Zuckerberg on stand-by. 

I am not an impersonal person...When I care to know, you can't escape my gentle probing ways.  So I try to do the same with my blog, I want it to be personal to an understandable level. I share bits of me through my music, my aspirations, my thoughts and my beliefs but I do not know about you. Here I was seated in Starbucks sipping on my water pondering away and I had a 'light bulb' moment. I want to thank at least one person or two people who take their time to read my blog. I long to know each one of you personally although that is almost impossible.

Here's the plan, I want to gift one of you, (still brainstorming what exactly but I know the perfect give-away will come to me) my way of expressing gratitude (it could be anyone). The requirements are: if you have an inspiring story or done/doing something inspiring for someone else, tell me your story in an email. I promise to remain unbiased, and with your permission, I will share your story here on my blog, we can keep it anonymous or not. The gift will be posted or delivered in person depending on the distance, all these details shall be discussed at a later time. I would have loved to gift everyone of you but I am no Oprah but rest assured there's no good deed that goes unnoticed. :-)

I cannot wait to know more about you and good luck.

Ps. Please be honest about your stories.