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!