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“Budget Your Life” (Wiser Next Week: On Time)

On August 13, 2020June 27, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Wiser Next Week Stories3 Comments

Only then when one stops living for the sake of others will regrets be minimized and satisfaction maximized.

“Figuring It Out On My Own.” (Kingston’s Short Story #9 [Age 17])

On July 6, 2020July 10, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories4 Comments

As a high school senior, I was just about to head off to college next year and in retrospect I felt so unprepared. From not knowing how to cook, to laundry, how to talk to girls and other young men.

“There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute” (Kingston’s Short Story #8 [Age 16])

On June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories5 Comments

Life ain't fair, you play with the hand you're dealt. And once you focus on the tools you do have at your disposal, that is when you find how to utilize it at its highest potential.

“Life Hands Out A Badge”(Kingston’s Short Story #7 [Age 15])

On June 22, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories16 Comments

For all the stupid things you did in the past. Be grateful you came out as unscathed as you did.

“Show Them Your Claws”(Kingston’s Short Story #6 [Age 14])

On June 15, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories15 Comments

Humans at their core are ruled by their survival mechanism. If they think there's a chance they can get hurt and lower their chances of survival most will have second thoughts.

“A Clash of Cultures”(Kingston’s Short Story #5 [Age 13])

On June 8, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories11 Comments

A son of immigrants tale and the struggle of balancing identity between the two.

“The World’s No Mind Reader”(Kingston’s Short Story #4 [Age 12])

On June 1, 2020June 3, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories24 Comments

You gotta draw your line in the sand. And once others know where you stand, That's when you can draw up connections, that is that's when you begin building relationships.

“By The Stats: Lighting Don’t Strike Twice”(Kingston’s Short Story #3 [Age 11])

On May 25, 2020June 3, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories13 Comments

When I was 11, I always stared at my feet. I was looking for that $20 bill my mom picked up but I missed. I've since learned that lightning don't strike twice.

“Roots Lined With Gray” (Kingston’s Short Story #2 [Age 10])

On May 20, 2020June 3, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories22 Comments

You're defining moments are often hidden away in mundane archives. So how can you instill change into the world without first examining yourself in the mirror?

“A Run for Cash” (Kingston’s Short Story #1 [Age 9])

On May 14, 2020June 3, 2020 By Kingston LimIn Kingston's Short Stories10 Comments

When I was 9, there was a power outage. I instinctively knew it was important to act as a cohesive unit.

Kingston S. Lim

Kingston S Lim

Kingston was born and raised in San Francisco, California. He is currently on a global odyssey figuring out how to make the biggest splash in the shortest amount of time. He loves learning new things and has been an accountant, author, school teacher, university guest lecturer, farmer, street musician, missionary and web designer across 4 different continents.

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Reconnecting with my accounting roots. This time by teaching youths in informal settlements in Nairobi through the Red Cross about basic accounting principles and how they could apply it to self employment.
Another training course to further my skill set, this time a Occupational First Aid Course with the Kenyan Red Cross
Continuing to develop my repertoire of skills. This time with fire marshal training in the Kenyan Red Cross 🇰🇪
Jamming with church brothers with the little I've taught myself on the piano. Not afraid to fail. Failing till I succeed. Link in bio for YouTube recording.
Spending a month learning the basics of how to drum. Link in bio for the full clip.
A fun little mini adventure. Getting lost in the urban jungle of Dar and ending up taking 5 different dala dalas (buses) over 4 hours to visit an orphanage run by my church brothers.
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