Hi y'all,
What's popping and how have your week been? First i have to apologise for not sending last week's blog. School is becoming tougher by the day and i have to really buckle up so i dont misuse this opportunity. I'm glad that i'm able to find time to send this missive...remember those letter-writing days lol!
Anyway, let's get down to brass tacks. How did you all enjoy your vals day? i hope you all had fun? I had fun...at least i watched a romantic nigerian movie where the girl had to really suffer to get her dream man (typical) and err...it was kinda interesting. This year was a bit dry, i didnt get any flowers...yea, Olude would be thinking that i have lost my touch init? At one point i started wondering whether the postman had my correct address. Anyway, it wasn't all bad, i got loads of flowers on 'Facebook'...cool init? the wonders of the internet, everything is now done on the internet...cant wait for when people will start getting married on the internet... it'll save time and money. Anyway, i took something from this whole vals day episode, my daughter will not go thru the same thing cos she'll be born on val's day so even if she does not have a date, she still gets pressies and flowers for being born on that day...clever init? but not as clever as being born on christmas or new year's day.
My week has been so tedious, i have a management report due in next month and i have to do my research within a short period of time and write down my findings and reccomendations...wow, that sounded so professional coming from me. Anyway, i have been doing a lot of reading and interviews to get things started and coupled with that, i have been attending choir practice for a night vigil this friday. Yap, the redeemed churches in aberdeen, inverness, glasgow, dundee etc basically the whole of scotland is having a combined Holy Ghost service on friday and the various choirs have been practicing very well. I am kind of worried because i have been told to be a soloist for one of the songs and i've not been myself...i dont like standing in front of so many people, talkless of singing. That is why you would not catch me dating a celebrity, being a celebrity, being in the spotlight etc. I love my life quiet with no one noticing me...infact i like being invisible. Anyway, i have been practicing the song but i hope i dont have to do the solo...abeg so i dont fumble or faint.
I'll be going to Aberdeen this weekend but it will be for just a day and i hope to catch up with Ebele, Seun and Bimpe...at least i hope to run into them on Union street (since that is the major street in aberdeen)...just kidding. will let them know i'm coming and maybe we could all do lunch or dinner, whichever one is cheaper and appeals to us.
Anyway i gotta go now, but before i go, i have got to thank you all who have sent me emails this past year........
Take care y'all and enjoy the rest of your week.
Ciao!
Monday, 25 February 2008
HAPPY LOVER'S DAY
Hey people,
Whats up? how has the week being? mine's been spectacular. Saturday was especially cool...never seen so much sunshine since i got into this land. It was so hot that i felt stupid putting on my winter jacket but i didnt look at anyone. I think spring is approaching and then summer will creep in ( men, i gotta loose enough weight to wear all those colourful and beautiful dresses without a jacket). I think i'm almost there.
I am so fagged out this morning after a full and exciting weekend. My church had an all night vigil which was cool. We had a combined choir with the other RCCG churches in Glasgow. Everything was cool but i was sad that we didnt get to sing the song we practiced for the programme. The preacher was very interesting. She preached for about 2hrs and a half (Mobola you might know her. She lives in Ibadan...Mrs Funke Adebuteru or Adetuberu. She took preaching to another level and i must confess that i was really blessed. I got home about 4am and slept at 5am (waking up at intervals to turn on the water heater and also to switch it off). Finally had to wake up at 10am to clean my room and get ready for choir practice. Practice was cool but took longer than i anticipated and after that, i had to prepare food for my choir members ( i made Okasi/ affang soup the day before and made pounded yam). Everyone enjoyed it and were complimenting my culinary skills. I got into bed about 12 am because i had to go for the second leg of the church programme after cooking.
So i'm doing my management research report and i got my supervisor. I kinda knew she would be my report supervisor but i was hoping it would be someone else. This woman puts the 'bore' into boring. When she teaches in class, people are looking at the clock and waiting for when her time will be up. I was always in La la land whenever she was teaching and sometimes, i just felt like stabbing myself with a pen. Trust me, she is that bad! I'm ernestly praying to God that whenever i meet with her, i wont be tempted to start day dreaming... wish me luck.
Valentine's day is fast approaching...gen gen. Everyone who has somebody will be celebrating it. The best valentine's day i ever had was when...i'm sorry this experience is for me alone but i can tell you that it was lovely, flowers were involved...hmmm...ok i'm back. Ladies do not hold back this val's day, go the extra mile to please ur man. Do something you have never done before and dont be hesitant in trying new things (if u know what i mean) and i guarantee, ur next holiday will be in paris or wherever you choose or something better (please note that this advice for married women only oh...). Men...by now, you should know what your woman likes. Try to please her in anyway you can. For once spoil her! If you have children, send them to your mother or hers,take her to that special restaurant (please no 'Iya Basirat'), give her a single rose (if you can afford it), open the door for her, compliment her looks, give her a kiss every now and then (this really assures us), look into her eyes whenever you are saying anything, tell her how wonderful she has been and the value she has added to your life, tell her that if you had to do it again, it will be with her, playfully feed her (especially ice cream and save some for later...if u know what i mean). I know valentine's day is on a thursday and you might not have time but saturday is a free day and you can take her breakfast in bed to start the celebration. Again, my advice is for the married man only oh...
Ok people, i gotta go. Have a wonderful week ahead and enjoy the 'lover's day'. God bless
Ciao!
Whats up? how has the week being? mine's been spectacular. Saturday was especially cool...never seen so much sunshine since i got into this land. It was so hot that i felt stupid putting on my winter jacket but i didnt look at anyone. I think spring is approaching and then summer will creep in ( men, i gotta loose enough weight to wear all those colourful and beautiful dresses without a jacket). I think i'm almost there.
I am so fagged out this morning after a full and exciting weekend. My church had an all night vigil which was cool. We had a combined choir with the other RCCG churches in Glasgow. Everything was cool but i was sad that we didnt get to sing the song we practiced for the programme. The preacher was very interesting. She preached for about 2hrs and a half (Mobola you might know her. She lives in Ibadan...Mrs Funke Adebuteru or Adetuberu. She took preaching to another level and i must confess that i was really blessed. I got home about 4am and slept at 5am (waking up at intervals to turn on the water heater and also to switch it off). Finally had to wake up at 10am to clean my room and get ready for choir practice. Practice was cool but took longer than i anticipated and after that, i had to prepare food for my choir members ( i made Okasi/ affang soup the day before and made pounded yam). Everyone enjoyed it and were complimenting my culinary skills. I got into bed about 12 am because i had to go for the second leg of the church programme after cooking.
So i'm doing my management research report and i got my supervisor. I kinda knew she would be my report supervisor but i was hoping it would be someone else. This woman puts the 'bore' into boring. When she teaches in class, people are looking at the clock and waiting for when her time will be up. I was always in La la land whenever she was teaching and sometimes, i just felt like stabbing myself with a pen. Trust me, she is that bad! I'm ernestly praying to God that whenever i meet with her, i wont be tempted to start day dreaming... wish me luck.
Valentine's day is fast approaching...gen gen. Everyone who has somebody will be celebrating it. The best valentine's day i ever had was when...i'm sorry this experience is for me alone but i can tell you that it was lovely, flowers were involved...hmmm...ok i'm back. Ladies do not hold back this val's day, go the extra mile to please ur man. Do something you have never done before and dont be hesitant in trying new things (if u know what i mean) and i guarantee, ur next holiday will be in paris or wherever you choose or something better (please note that this advice for married women only oh...). Men...by now, you should know what your woman likes. Try to please her in anyway you can. For once spoil her! If you have children, send them to your mother or hers,take her to that special restaurant (please no 'Iya Basirat'), give her a single rose (if you can afford it), open the door for her, compliment her looks, give her a kiss every now and then (this really assures us), look into her eyes whenever you are saying anything, tell her how wonderful she has been and the value she has added to your life, tell her that if you had to do it again, it will be with her, playfully feed her (especially ice cream and save some for later...if u know what i mean). I know valentine's day is on a thursday and you might not have time but saturday is a free day and you can take her breakfast in bed to start the celebration. Again, my advice is for the married man only oh...
Ok people, i gotta go. Have a wonderful week ahead and enjoy the 'lover's day'. God bless
Ciao!
EKO ILE
Hi y'all,
What's been happening? I'm okay and very well thank you. I dont know if it is the weather or something else 'cos i've just been very happy in the past few days...I guess Jesus makes the difference.
I've been listening to this song 'Eko ile' by the crew from storm records (Jazzman Olofin, Dare, GT the guitarman, Nkiru and Sasha), hence the title of this blog. The song amongst other songs have been making me nostalgic. I cant beleive i actually miss Lagos. Yesterday in Church, we were all reminiscing about Lagos and it's many activities...you know, the traffic, carjackers, flooding, robbers, island, mainland, cinemas, clubs, fast food joints etc. The moment i got home, i started daydreaming about Lagos...i mean, Lagos will not be the same without all those activities 'cos if you take those away, you just have Abuja or some other boring city. Speaking of church (my face always lit up when i think about church), it was good and interesting. The preaching was awesome and i led praise but for some reason, i was very nervous. I baked and took a cake to church. It was a chocolate and vanilla/coconut cake. Aparrently, the cake was so lovely because people ate a lot and i barely had a little left to eat. All the same, i was proud of myself.
Speaking of cake, well thursday was my birthday and i just want to thank each and everyone of you who took time off your busy schedule to wish me well. Awele and Ibrahim really made my day. They actually called me and i was so touched that they would sacrifice some credits to call. Thank you guys. I really appreciate you all and pray that God will will continue to bless you. Also note that the level you are now, is the least you will ever be. It can only get better... trust me, God told me so. Special thanks to my sweetie pie 'Ekemide or Mideke'...I hope noone has been harrassing you? just let me know and i'll deal wit that person in my own way.
So my friend Rita and i started a business. You wont guess the sort of business... yep! Mary Kay. Some woman came around and with her sugar-coated tongue, convinced us. Trust me, it had to be her marketing skills because her make up wasn't impressive at all. I mean, even without any make up on, i was looking better than she did. Oh well, Rita and i got our 'Starter Pack' and we opened it on saturday (bring on the business). I must confess, i wasn't excited about the pack at first but now, i'm thinking 'Bring It On'!... this is so exciting. Maybe, i should do this full-time...nah! i want a proper career in an Oil company. Anyway, my optimistic self cant wait to start driving a Mary Kay car. My new vision now... 'Think Mary Kay'!.
My placement is going well, i have drafted the synopsis for my management report and cant wait to start the report itself. I still feel guilty that i'm not doing anywork and will get some money at the end of the programme. I was even begging them to give me something to do, even if it is to photocopy or answer the phone. At least at IPML, i would have gladly cut pictures (no offence to anyone). Right now, i'll do anything, 'cos i'm getting bored. Anyway, so long as i get my report done, every other thing is fine with me.
Alright people, i gotta go. Take care and have a good week ahead... i know i will. Luv you all.
Ciao!
What's been happening? I'm okay and very well thank you. I dont know if it is the weather or something else 'cos i've just been very happy in the past few days...I guess Jesus makes the difference.
I've been listening to this song 'Eko ile' by the crew from storm records (Jazzman Olofin, Dare, GT the guitarman, Nkiru and Sasha), hence the title of this blog. The song amongst other songs have been making me nostalgic. I cant beleive i actually miss Lagos. Yesterday in Church, we were all reminiscing about Lagos and it's many activities...you know, the traffic, carjackers, flooding, robbers, island, mainland, cinemas, clubs, fast food joints etc. The moment i got home, i started daydreaming about Lagos...i mean, Lagos will not be the same without all those activities 'cos if you take those away, you just have Abuja or some other boring city. Speaking of church (my face always lit up when i think about church), it was good and interesting. The preaching was awesome and i led praise but for some reason, i was very nervous. I baked and took a cake to church. It was a chocolate and vanilla/coconut cake. Aparrently, the cake was so lovely because people ate a lot and i barely had a little left to eat. All the same, i was proud of myself.
Speaking of cake, well thursday was my birthday and i just want to thank each and everyone of you who took time off your busy schedule to wish me well. Awele and Ibrahim really made my day. They actually called me and i was so touched that they would sacrifice some credits to call. Thank you guys. I really appreciate you all and pray that God will will continue to bless you. Also note that the level you are now, is the least you will ever be. It can only get better... trust me, God told me so. Special thanks to my sweetie pie 'Ekemide or Mideke'...I hope noone has been harrassing you? just let me know and i'll deal wit that person in my own way.
So my friend Rita and i started a business. You wont guess the sort of business... yep! Mary Kay. Some woman came around and with her sugar-coated tongue, convinced us. Trust me, it had to be her marketing skills because her make up wasn't impressive at all. I mean, even without any make up on, i was looking better than she did. Oh well, Rita and i got our 'Starter Pack' and we opened it on saturday (bring on the business). I must confess, i wasn't excited about the pack at first but now, i'm thinking 'Bring It On'!... this is so exciting. Maybe, i should do this full-time...nah! i want a proper career in an Oil company. Anyway, my optimistic self cant wait to start driving a Mary Kay car. My new vision now... 'Think Mary Kay'!.
My placement is going well, i have drafted the synopsis for my management report and cant wait to start the report itself. I still feel guilty that i'm not doing anywork and will get some money at the end of the programme. I was even begging them to give me something to do, even if it is to photocopy or answer the phone. At least at IPML, i would have gladly cut pictures (no offence to anyone). Right now, i'll do anything, 'cos i'm getting bored. Anyway, so long as i get my report done, every other thing is fine with me.
Alright people, i gotta go. Take care and have a good week ahead... i know i will. Luv you all.
Ciao!
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