Learnt something about myself today #growth

Feeling duh... right now but I still have life enough to write. Been feeling like I need a change for a while now. I’ve had a few months of emotions of patriotism and stuff. I just feel like I’m done ranting and expecting everybody and everything to be 'proper'. In a lighter mood, I will switch to the rewarding lesson of today.

I participated in a session today that required making a storyboard from magazine rips and cuts that were self-picked. After that was ‘show & tell’ time and while my storyboard appealed to some, my telling didn’t quite come out right. I have since ditched the disappointment of the bashed expectation, well, sort of. (But if that was true, I wouldn’t be talking about it here again, would I?) 

I’m reflecting on how the need to get out of the spotlight overpowers and steals the opportunity to say something that may inspire someone or even myself. I’m in denial that I’m shy but I agree that I do get uncomfortable in front of a crowd. But I want to have a go at changing that. 

Now that I’m aware of this pattern, I’m hoping to develop a habit of remembering to make good the practice of writing out my speech/presentation on paper before actually giving it. I fussed a few weeks ago also when I had to give a 'formal' presentation on something I know so well. And I may have to do another presentation for peeps in a couple of weeks!

Hmmmm.... what to do now? I think I better start cracking on my act!

Africa is a Country

It started a couple of days ago when I saw a friend’s picture on Facebook. She was on this magnificent throne - a black and shinning silver power bike! She looked like a goddess! Few days later was another of her pix, a really funny one with her sitting on a stool that was crafted as a woman’s waist down to the feet (hope your imagination explains it better than I have described). Anyways, the picture had comments and one of them said something about her being a visiting friend from Africa. Hayibo! I clapped my hands and swallowed hard remembering that some battles are not worth fighting.

A few days later, while looking around at some potential countries I would like to visit (I was actually reading up about them to find a reason why I should 'See Paris and die'). I came about a striking description of a particular country and I thought, why not? Africa can be this country, Africa is a country! This time, I was not riled by the expression neither was I saying it from an ignorant point of view. It is a dream that I believe is worth dreaming. My husband doesn’t stop talking about Africa having open borders, being a free trade zone and the likes. Beyond the challenges inherent - Boko something, Al Shabaab, the wars in Libya, Egypt, the politics, etc. How can we stir ourselves towards being an organized community having an exclusive domain / territory?

This is my dream Africa. Perhaps not rich enough. Perhaps each one of us’ contribution can help rewrite this random piece, making it transcend beyond the pages of this blog to the reality of our situation. Your contribution to the making of our country, Africa, is hereby solicited. It begins with you. And if it sounds too good to be true, I leave you with the words of a citizen of Africa, Mandela the Great, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Let the great minds begin to work this out. #Africaisacountry

Africa, officially the African Confederation, is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 65 cantons, with Algeria as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, both the Suez Canal and the Red Sea along the Sinai Peninsula to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The establishment of the African Confederation is traditionally dated to 7 September 2024, which is celebrated annually as Africa National Day.

Africa pursues an active foreign policy and is frequently involved in peace-building processes around the world. It is a member of the World Free Trade Association. Africa comprises four main linguistic and cultural regions: English, French, Portuguese and the Africano-speaking landscapes. The Africans, although predominantly French-speaking, do not form a nation in the sense of a common ethnic or linguistic identity; rather, the strong sense of identity and community is founded on a common historical background, shared values such as federalism and direct democracy. 

Since the federation of the territory in 2024, Africa has become one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. As of 2029, it is the world's second-largest economy by both nominal total GDP and purchasing power parity (PPP), and is also the world's largest exporter and importer of goods. Africa has the highest wealth per adult (financial and non-financial assets) in the world according to Credit Suisse and fourth-highest per capita gross domestic product on the IMF list.  

African citizens have the third-highest life expectancy in the world on UN and WHO lists. Africa has the top rank in Bribe Payers Index according to Transparency International, indicating very low levels of business corruption. Moreover for the last five years the country has enjoyed highest economic and tourist competitiveness according to Global Competitiveness Report and Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report respectively, both developed by the World Economic Forum. Nigeria and Libya have been ranked among cities with highest quality of life in the world with the former coming second globally according to Mercer. 

Africa is a world leader in science and technology. It is developing its education system with an emphasis on science, mathematics and engineering; in 2026, it produced about 10,000 Ph.D. engineering graduates, and as many as 800,000 BSc graduates, more than any other country. Africa is also becoming the world leader in the production of scientific researchers and software developers. African technology companies are increasingly springing up and becoming world leaders in telecommunications and personal computing. Recently, Africa has launched its space program aimed at being the world's most active, and is advancing its steps in a project to assemble a large manned station by the early 2040s.

2009 till date

So you kind of expected this to be a fill in of all that's happened in the past four years...well, I wish I could capture it all but just a peek at some happenings. Pardon me, but summarily, I can only say life has happened! I havent been just a spectator though, I have happened. I've made choices, taken huge steps, gone out and in of my comfort zones and I'm here today - I feel good about me (yeah, this is my brag site)! I'm still alive (...like my housemates come to my door to inquire when I go quiet in my space)! Its been nostalgic coming back here, I do hope I do more often. We'll see about that...

At Tunde's wedding in 2011

In my room, yesterday

TDB sometime last week

Smiling on Face Time with two cute dudes

My after two sister that is an all time show stealer, I just cant beat her at being glam!

My legit lineage of grace!  

Beautiful people doing beautiful things - Ilizwi Photo Club.

Howdy people. No gist for the blog yet. Lots and lots going on but just cant seem to pen it down yet. In any case, i went to Takwa Bay some time ago, it was my first time and really a fun time for me. I took some pictures i'll try to upload some.

For those who dont know, Takwa Bay Island is about five kilometre off Marina on Lagos Island in Nigeria. It used to be an extension of the administrative headquarters of the colonial masters in pre-independent Nigeria. The beach, popularly called Takwa Bay is more or less a tourist center. At least when we have foreigners come to work with my Team in the office, we take them there and its great fun for them. You can get to Takwa Bay by boat shuttle from several points on Lagos Island. The price ranges of the shuttle varies as well as the kind of ship/boat you choose to take.

It was a fun time for me. For those who havent been there before, you may want to take out time to visit the place. For those who already have, i'm sure you could do with another visit one of these days?! Ciao!

A frantic effort to get sanity into Nigeria

(Musing....) what do I stand for? How do I stand for what I believe in? Fellow Nigerians, beloved people of the world... I like Ogho's effort to build a better world starting from his immediate environment.Please click here

Its my first post in 2009!!!

What can i say? God is good all the time! I'm alive and well and God has been wow! I love God more and more, i mean, I love Him terribly. He's the best of the best and that's just all i can say. I'm not exaggerating, I'm not faking it. I want to invite you reading this if you are not happy about your life. Just know that "one thing is needful" and you must not miss that thing. It is knowing the Lord Jesus. I invite you to give it a try. You wont be disappointed.

I want to try and i keep saying i want to try and I know that God's help is avaialble. I will write great stuff that you guys will be inspired by. Do stay tuned. As inspiration comes, i will pen it down.

See you soon!!!

Well, i'm through with my site. it was an experience, i enjoyed it! I'm excited about the oppurtunity to have been able to conquer that. Thanks to all who participated in the success, Owolabi's Leg, Micadeye, the guys at Ozzu - Bogey, Neksus and others!

Well, about me, I'm doing fine, think i'm making some changes in my life. Though its experimental, i think it helps to chill out a bit and cling to what God tells you as an individual, i'm beginning to realise that its more profitable than banking (without any other option)on what you hear from others tell you about God TY Bello says in Greenland that she 'got a word and wont let go...' I want to be committed to what i hear directly from God. So adieus for a while. i'll tell u what next comes up.

Do you like my recent pix? Happy days......