Month: April 2020

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Truth

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I really want to say it…
Though not confident about it
But,I could write you know…
I wish my ego,pride and selfish desires would at least,give me a chance to say it.
Sometimes,I just wish I could scream…
Let the birds of the air hear me..
But,noooo….
Guilt won’t let me spit it out.
I’m gradually becoming a slave and prisoner to myself.
I can’t hold it back anymore..
I have to speak.

Silence shouldn’t be an option

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Liebster Awards

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I got nominated for the Liebster Award
Yes, I accept the Liebster Award, thank you!

I’d like to thank mentalhealth360.uk for nominating me.
Mentalhealth360.uk is an intelligent mental health coach who has impacted me with amazing articles.
I’m not really familiar with this award but, I know its going to be a platform for me to meet and interact with bloggers.

Rules
Thank the blogger who nominated you, and provide a link to their blog.
Answer the 11 questions given to you.
Share 11 facts about yourself.
Nominate 5-11 other bloggers.
Ask your nominees 11 questions.
Notify your nominees once you have uploaded your answers

Eleven things about me
Iam an art enthusiast who loves to see things artistically.
I love vegetables so much especially carrots.
I can be very emotional and that sometimes makes me stay away from people.
I admire nature.just love the view of green grasses.
Iam a graduate of mass communication from a state university in Nigeria.
I have couple of certificates in photography.I love to interpret or relate my writings sometimes with really amazing pictures.
I do not love oranges…yeah..,it sounds weird when I say it sometimes.
Iam the last born in my family with a twin(fraternal twins).
I’m a very deep thinker.
I care a lot about people I love.
I love cooking and trying out new recipes.

My nominees are..
Everyday4bee@wordpress.com
Creativeenvision@Creative envision
Majaalifee@MAJAALIFEE
Roser@howl
Harsh@cryptic’s world

I hope you’ll all participate and I’m looking forward to reading your answers so we all get to know a bit more about you.

There are so many amazing bloggers out there but I’ve just recently come across the 5 blogs above. I’d appreciate you taking some time to check out their wonderful blogs.

Tell us a bit about your blog and why you started it

– my blog is basically a random personal blog.
I write articles, stories, I post pictures and other human related write-ups.
I’ve always wanted to write. so many ideas I want to share so, I decided to start writing to share my thoughts with people.

Tell us a bit about you
– Iam an introvert who loves to discover new things and meet new people I share same ideas with..tho I hardly interact sometimes depending on where I find myself.
Iam also an entrepreneur. Started a small business recently and hope to develop and grow it.I love children and love to share ideas with teenagers too.

What are three things you like about yourself? –

I like the fact that iam persistent in the things I love to do. my free spirited self, and I like the level of patience and tolerance that I have.

What is the one thing about you that you dislike and why? –
I can’t say no to people many times no matter what the situation is, I find it very difficult to say no.
I dislike this trait because, people take advantage of that about me.

If you could share your last meal with anybody who would it be, alive or dead? –

my best friends.

Where do you live and what’s it famous for?-

I live in Jos, plateau state(Nigeria). the weather here makes it very famous.

When were you last in education and what did you study?

last four years. I studied mass communication.

Who are you in lockdown with? –

family

What are your thoughts on blogging awards?

– I feel its just a platform for bloggers to be recognized and to also do better in their works.

What do you enjoy and not enjoy about the blogging community?

– I enjoy reading from different bloggers and also learning from them.

What’s the weather like where you are? –

the weather is normal.

My questions
1. What is your life’s philosophy?
2. What do you think the trend in your society is at the moment?
3. Who could you share your secrets with?
4. What defines you?
5. What is that experience you’ve had that left a stigma on you?
6. What is your best and worst moment?
7. How would you describe yourself?
8. Do you ever regret helping anyone?
9. What is blogging to you?
10. What inspired you to become a blogger?
11. Are you a perfectionist?

I look forward to seeing your response and replies.
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Perfection in love

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Real love is hard. But that’s what makes it so incredible.
It’s not about finding the perfect person.
It’s not about falling into a relationship with no roadblocks. No, it’s not about settling for less, but it’s not about demanding, either.
Real love is finding someone who simply fits, and fighting to fit even when the pieces become jagged and worn over time.

Real love is knowing you’re not with the perfect person, because he/she does not exist, but loving them in spite of this.
And loving your relationship not because it is everything you imagined, but because it is wild and wonderful
and difficult and exciting and everything more.
Opane_
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It’s a new day with fresh ideas and opportunities.
Do not procrastinate on those things you’ve always wanted to do.
Be focused and consistent.
Start the day with a high level of positivity.

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Inner child

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Its okay to feel broken sometimes but,its not okay to remain broken.
Telling yourself ‘oh,sorry…I know I messed up,but I got this’ shouldn’t be a high mountain you need to climb.
You need to allow the child in you to always express itself.
Explore,discover new things,love yourself just the way you are.
Everyone was born creative but,getting out of the box to discover where you belong is the most amazing thing.
Never beat yourself too hard for not being where you want to be.
Have you ever watched little children playing?
They look so adorable,happy and excited.
You should be like them…enjoy what you do.
Appreciate and applaud yourself for being so strong and brave.
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The power of being a woman.

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Author:Michelle McKinney hammond

michelle mckinney Hammond is one great and intelligent author I admire so much.
You should check some of her books(very powerful).
This particular book is basically for beautiful women struggling to know their place as women.
Most times,women accept the definition society gives to them about themselves forgetting what God has already written and spoken about them.
After reading this book,you would begin to see things concerning you from a different perspective.

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Purpose driven life by Rick Warren.

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this book has really blessed me.it has opened my eyes spiritually.
God bless Rick Warren for using this book to bless the lives of many.
The book is powerful and insightful.
Before I read this book,I had little knowledge on purpose.I didn’t clearly know why I exist as a child of God.yes…iam a believer but, with little wisdom about my purpose on earth.
I recommend this book to many.trust me,you won’t regret reading it.
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Its time to go home..,pick up the baskets and other stuff we’ve got..(children running and screaming).

Hey mum, can we stay a little please(child frowning and puting on some facial expressions).
Oh no darling, we really need to go.
(Child still insisting)
Come oh..you no hear wetin I talk?
(Sounds like a typical Nigerian mum)

We’ve been family friends with the Jacksons for many years and we only get to see during the holiday because,we live at Ibadan while the Jacksons live at kano.
We got along so well especially with their two kids, Joel and Jordan.
The both families are average Nigerian families.
The both mothers are into business. Mr Jackson works with a company in kano while my dad, Mr Godswill works with the government in Ibadan.
I was in same school with the Jackson’s. we blended so well that other children thought we were siblings.

From primary school, we went to same uni after some years.
Growing up, I became so close to Joel. we were in same department. we studied together, walked together and visited both families sometimes for weekend.
For us, we were just childhood besties that got eachother’s back anytime.

As time flies, we graduated from the uni. Joel got a scholarship to further abroad. for me, going for my masters wasn’t on my list.(I always imagined myself working and earning good).
Of course, I got employed in an international company here in Nigeria. I was really comfortable and happy.

After two years, Joel got back from the UK.
(Both families excited and exchanging pleasantries)
It was a welcome dinner for Joel. everyone was so excited to see him back home after a long time.
(Ehen..why is he so full of himself like sey na on top him head school for abroad start..mtwwww)
My thoughts…

Joel has really changed. he acts so differently.
He has become so arrogant and proud.
Trust me, I was so eager to travel back to Ibadan the next day. my parents wished they could stay for few more days with the Jacksons.
Ahn Ahn…see Joel of yesterday o(my mum exaggerating things again). he has become so big and more mature. lily, what do you think?
Think about what??
That moment, I pretended I was blank to what she meant.
My mum always loved Joel and always called him her daughter’s husband when we were kids but, I didn’t like it. I and Joel were just close friends.
Weeks passed and my parents started mentioning Joel in every conversation(it was really annoying).
I didn’t take it serious because I know my parents so well but, to my surprise, they were really serious about Joel and I getting married.
(Somebody should just wake me up from this terrible nightmare)
Soon, the Jackson’s started sending gifts to us and visited very often.
Obviously, they want me to marry their son joel “you both are very compatible.
Remember you grewup together. always running around like little puppies” (Mr Jackson giving a little history as usual).
To cut the long story short, we both agreed to marry each other(of course,to make our parents happy and fulfill their wishes).

Our wedding date was fixed immediately and, everything was fixed accordingly.
Finally, we got married but, I never thought or imagined that my wedding night would be my worst nightmare.
Like a normal couple, I showered and lay on the bed. Joel also headed for the bathroom.
(Na which kind baff person dey baff for almost one hour)
I tried calling him from the room but, there was no response so I decided to open the bathroom door to see what was happening.
I have never been this shocked and clueless in my life.

I found Joel on the floor laying helplessly.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. Joel has been on drugs for the past years he travelled abroad. no one knew about it because, he appeared to be a saint everyone admired.
Getting to the hospital, Joel passed on. According to the doctor, he overdosed the substance he took and from all indications, he has been an addict.

I felt broken…
I thought we could make our marriage work as time goes on.
My family’s selfish desires pushed me into becoming a young widow. it wasn’t part of the plans I had for myself.
The Jackson’s were broken and shattered.
Nobody knew what Joel went through abroad.
No one knew why he changed so much.
No one knew why he decided to overdose himself that night.