Friday, December 21, 2007

Is this true??? LOL

Question: What type of man do you want to marry
6 year old: I want to marry a Prince like in little mermaid and we will live happily ever after
13 year old: I want to marry Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan
18 year old: I want to marry a guy that is tall, dark and handsome. My pref stats are 6ft 3”, big upper body, toned abs, strong legs and with looks that will give Tyson Beckford a run for his money
21 year old: I want to marry a young and rich professional preferably a doctor, lawyer or an Investment banker. He shouldn’t speak with an accent, that’s a no no, he should be classy, “he should respect and appreciate me as a strong black woman” more blah blah…..
24 year old: Same as 21 but with more feminine BS
Ladies and Gentlemen, we now have the decline
27 year old: I want a responsible man with a decent job or at least a bright future preferably with no kids.
30 year old: I want a God fearing man and I’m open to all races. God created all of us in his own image anyways
32 year old: I just want a man. Any man!!!
36 year old: I just need a kid. Can someone please impregnate me?
40 year old: This is a wicked world. I’m going to adopt
50 year old: I just want to live long. What was your question again?

1Corinthians 9:27 I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Why worry?

So much has happened in so little time........ I joined Visa Journey, cause I am now going through the process of waiting for anything to happen so that my hubby and I can be together. I feel like I am trapped in a "the future will never get here" time trap. I am going through a lot in my daily life I just feel that if the oceans did not separate us I would feel better. So rather than worry about the distance and the time it would take for us to be together I sit and think of God's mercy on my life. I am currently reading a book called Pilgrim's Progress..... I believe every christian should have a copy. I am getting a new awareness of the gift of grace through the blood of Christ. Oh what a joy to know Christ died for me........ I am learning and growing and yearning more for Christ and I pray for perseverance in every area of my growth/life.


Matthew 6vs27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Naija union

It has been a while that I have vented about the workings of my mind........., well I still have some level of malaria and I am totally exhausted of feeling sick all the time. Even though I have not been 100% I have been able to plan/attend different events. Most recent was a baby shower, most of the women that attended were either married or engaged. Which brings me to the topic on my mind........... In the beginning of most relationships there is love and understanding, half way through these feeling either get deeper or the couple is struggling, and by the time you have woken up with the same person for 20yrs. It is either you two can't live without each other or you are already divorced. At this time a most of my friends are still in the early stages of marriage..... I wonder if it will be a thrilling and exciting ride for me...... I know I have to learn to be submissive and respectful to my hubby no matter what?????????? Do I keep my expectations or let go of expecting anything. Learning is a very interesting venture, I am open to all possibilities and my senses are tingling with joy.

John 20:29 You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe with out seeing me.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

A little more time

DRAMA,
Is the best way to describe everything that has happened over the last month..... I just got back from Naija bout a week ago. So let me start from the beginning and end with a very short version. I flew into Abuja airport for the first time due to all the hype, but trust me it is not even worth the trouble..... First, they harass any one that looks like they spent too much time out the country. I had to lie that I was still a student to have all the 50 custom offices that wanted to know what I brought back for them to leave me alone. This lie also had to be brought up when I was finally leaving cause they wanted me to leave some thing behind for them..... Do they need a pay raise or do they think everyone that fly in/out of the country has it made... My dear we are all on the hustle......

Moving on, I travelled to Benin, Yenegua, Oghara, Ibadan, Lagos, then back to Benin, finally back to Abuja.... Trust me there was nothing about it that was easy. Fighting off stomach aches and fever. Through it all I am now engaged and had to meet all the aunts and uncles in the whole of Nigeria cause our union needed their special blessings.

There were political battles that just leave me too exhausted to think of what can truly save Nigeria... The youth in the country just go with the flow and the elders just continue to take and loot. I was told that I have been away too long, many people have good/wonderful ideas, but there is limited avenues to see them through. This is a case of trying to feed a family of 20 people with 1 cup of garri. WHO GETS TO EAT AND WHO DIES OF STARVATION????.

My trip gave me a more grounded look at Nigeria and the social/ political issues and truly we need to communicate SELF RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECTFUL INTERDEPENDENCE.

All in all I had a blast, I got to hang out in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT). Missed me initial return due to weather and go-slow(that's my story and I am sticking to it). So stayed in Abuja for an extra 3 days which extended my vacation from 2wks-3wks.

Got back to the states on friday nite and by tuesday- malaria waged war on my body. By thrus my whole stomach wanted to exit through my mouth. At that time I decided that since I was not smart enough to medicine all this time or bring any from naija I will go see what my NY doc can do for me..... The worst is that I just die in the hospital rite.....
Well it turns out that the doc knew bout the fever and went ahead and offered me Chloroquine..... My people I was toooooo weak, hot and dazzed to argue even thought I knew the pinching to come(but hey it would only last for one day rite.)

LOL, come see me dey cry when for 3 days I won tear my skin and drain my blood commot for my body. I could not sleep or shower, I call every one in the world to know what can be done and all i got were alot of u should've, could've.... I do not know why such punishment would be given to a sick person especially with the newer drugs available.

To top it off, all the issues of missed flight and falling sick cut into work time..... So the Man is holding a knife over my neck.

If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. Luke 16:10

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Only in Naija- is that so??????

Well this will be what some will consider free writing.... My step-grandmother(we all know how that is sometimes) passed away in March and she will be getting buried this friday. Come to find out that rumor has it that she was killed(spiritually). One of my cuz asked me that why is is that one can not just die and let it be accepted as such. I also spoke with someone who told me a young lady about my age was killed because she did not want to get married. The question now is why would people pay others to find wives for them, is that not a form of slavery??????
To top it off this week, my car died and caused me to get to work 2hrs late...... this week has been quite interesting, but I will not be trapped in touchy feelly situations. I have been blessed to come in contact with individuals who have a wealth of encouraging words and experiences. of course backed by God's grace.

Luke 8:21 Jesus replied, " My mother and my brothers are all those who hear God's word and obey it".

Friday, August 10, 2007

Naija rule

Well as the time draws near, I begin to understand the pressures that come with having a wedding in Nigeria with Nigerian family members...... Everyone has something to say about the way everything should be done. The interesting thing is my intended does not seem to be bothered by any of the "do it this way talk" from his end. I am feeling stressed cause of all the mind multitasking I have going on and I really need to concentrate on the Joy of the Lord as my Strength.

Luke 6:46 So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say?

Friday, August 3, 2007

Naija fever

In exactly two weeks I will be packed and ready to get on the plane to Naija, abeg somebody pinch me. I went to a traditional wedding of a friend last nite and it was quite interesting...... I no know why some weddings just dey make person won hurry up marry. The bride was so beautiful, and even though I did not personally know her, she made me feel as though we have been friends since forever(LOL)...... The white wedding is on Saturday, but I would need to be seriously crazy or superwoman to be able to make it, with my jam packed schedule between now and when I go on my trip. So many things to do, so many gifts to buy, so little time to pack. Everyone is getting ready for my introduction in Ibadan, but I am seriously nervous about meeting the parents of my intended in Benin..... Oh by the way the wedding I went to yesterday was a Benin wedding and everyone including the children spoke the language. I felt like I was intruding, *humph* this won wey I de won marry Benin man so, I hope den no go sell me one day. The best part of my trip will be the second week into my trip, I will be in Abuja for the whole week. After all the traveling and preparation/ events during the first week, I can finally enjoy some deserved time with my intended.
So guess what I did........ I called my cuz in London and her sis in Lagos. I want have a full nite to me and my girls, I already contacted some of my main chicks in naija and we are going to paint the town red....... This of course if dependant on knowing where all the parties are going to be in the last weekend in august. This plan is making my intended see green and I am like " my dear you can come and watch if you want".... ROFL

Luke 1:14 You will have great joy and gladness and many will rejoice at his birth.....

Thursday, July 26, 2007

The Great gift .......

Grace......

It is a wonder to receive an opportunity of a life time.
It is a wonder to place more value on another human life.
It is a wonder to believe in brighter tomorrows.
Why get wrapped up in the right now emotions?

It is a mystery the source of every first heartbeat.
It is a mystery the exact trail of our galaxy.
It is a mystery understanding every aspect of the human component.
Why do finite humans try to judge an infinite God?

It is love that brings us to each new day with grand opportunities.
It is love that puts us in a place of discipline when wrong is done.
It is love that set the belief for salvation in motion.
Why the struggle to accept that through grace we are loved?

Mark 14:34 He said to them, "My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me".

Friday, July 20, 2007

feeling blessed

I was part of a discussion on poverty in the Naija Delta;- someone stated that the youth of that region need more educational support such as scholarships et al. It was the general idea that some of the problems stem from the oil companies............Well, if we say the problems start with the oil companies, the question now is where the solution will start. It is a crisis for our people to live in the richest region of the country and our youth are severely undereducated. Where do we start to give out awards to the youth when many are not opportuned to get educated? How does one start to generate interest in the masses about their civil rights and responsibilities? Corruption is an integral part of our society; covered under the shroud or respecting our elders and the love of MONEY. A small step towards the right direction would be developing policies that promotes a healthy interdependence among our people, instead of constant rivalry.

On a lighter topic............ I am now in full swing to go to naija for august, (can u believe it). You will not believe the gist I just got from my girlfriend this week in regards to the man that was going to be the best man at my wedding........ So it went like this( I will call her Nham)

Viaduct: Darling how are you, I got my tix to naija I can't wait to see you!!!!!!
Nham: WOW, my luv I have missed you sooo much, ur man sent me a text today.
Viaduct: isn't he the sweetest!!!!!, well my sista how things, watin de happen.
Nham: I am just waiting to finish this youth service I will be done in February.
Fast forward-
Viaduct: How is your man(the guy that is supposed to be mister bestman) ?????
Nham: We are no longer together O, but don't ask too many questions~!!!!, even before you
start, let me tell you that I walked in to find a naked girl on his bed!!!!!
Viaduct: Igini, it is a lie, say that again.
Nham: Yes O, this happened about a week ago, but I do not think ur man knows about our
split yet.
Viaduct: My intended most likely does not know, cause as we both know he does not hang with
the regular crew that much.
Nham: Yes, I have not told him, and as I see neither has my ex so I am begging you,.. anything
I am going to telling you, pls do not tell him, before he tries to ask for family meeting
over this case.
Viaduct: ROFL, don't worry, I won't tell, this na girlfriend talk.
Nham: There is this girl chioma, that we would always quarrel about when I went to visit him
in abuja, three weeks ago. Con see how he de rake, de tell me sey I no trust am so he
won break up. So I carry body go back to camp, but I decided to come back and talk
Naheyin the monkey open door and tell me say woman de room, he even tell me make
I excuse them, make she fit wear cloth......., soo tay, them enter motor drive off without
me..........
Viaduct: *gasp* it is a lie, what nonsense
Nham: Well if he wants to go and try stuff out fine, if it is God's............
Viaduct: Stop it rite there, abeg no put God name follow that direction at all.....

This went on for a while as I planned on showing / having a good time with her when I land.
I got home, told my mama the tori, na yin she begin laf me say why I think say man no go cheat, say I get fairy tale for mind.

Well I have called my intended and told him the gist, which really blew his socks off and I quickly put in a sidebar that he should look for a replacement bestman.(Period)

On more exciting topics- I need info on venues for receptions.
My mom fell in love with the redeem camp, and she wants my white wedding there, but my socialite aunt says that would be raz to have it on a camp and I should look for hotels.
My dad lives in Ibadan and I have not been in Bodija for more than 1wk at any given time whenever I visit naija( oh by the way I have been away for over 10yrs and even when I lived in naija, I was never allowed to go anywhere and I was very shy.) Now the problem is that my intended lives in abuja, he is from benin and Ibadan is not familiar grounds for him....... I do not know how I will get a nice location and not get cheated.
I have started looking for my gown, and I have a particular desinger in mind. She makes her wedding dresses with corsets in the back ........... I need to lose some serious poundage before I deceive myself to start tying any dresses on..... I am glad to have till next year before I have to buy the dress.
Before I sign off today I will leave food for thought,............................. if a woman dating a struggling man, wants him to keep a financial promise he made because he loves her. She demands that she will not assist him in this endeavor even though she is quite well off. They are both madly in love,
Is the woman wrong in setting such high standards?????????
Is the man right for asking for assistance??????????

Mark 10:15 I tell you the truth, any-one who doesn't receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Intercontinental

I am hoping to go to Abuja this august to meet the family of my intended....... At this time, I am still waiting on arrangements to get a plane ticket, (can you believe it). Well watin man go do, so I jus dey here dey look, dey see if this trip go possible. To add stress to the situation are all the extra noise coming from outside the relationship. I wonder........, if it is such a crime to have international relationships why do we have all the technology available to us?????? Many believe you will never really get to know the person unless you spend time with them. OK, now tell me, how much time is enough time???????, and to add insult to injury a disclaimer is added- "not that the man won't leave if he wants to later but at least you put in the time to know him before you decided to marry him". I f the man will one day lose his mind and walk away from me, then there is no need for me to worry myself about knowing every single thing about him. I have already spent time with him and I know required information that will allow me to make a decision for today, as it says in the bible tomorrow will take care of its self.

I am an addict to wedding websites cause I have to plan a wedding in Nigeria that will have the NYC feel but cost less than buying a brand new car(no matter the brand). I realize that Nigeria may seem economically inefficient, but everything cost as much as living in the projects of NYC. It amazes me that a New York chick that feels she is holding down her own when she hangs out with the nite crowd in the city, has to go get a brand new wardrobe just to travel back to Nigeria. The fashion in Nigeria can cause a NYC sister to go broke, tying to be fly on the local streets of Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, talkless of Abuja. One has to come home correct or else you might be left in the dust........... The last time I went home was this January, I got the opportunity to travel to different places and take in the sites and the people. I could not believe how beautiful Abuja was... I actually fell in love and was about to relocate immediately. Then I remember say I get job for new york and I no get work for abuja. Since then I have learnt that getting work in abuja is not a walk in the park.

For many females abroad, it seems since 2005(for me any way), Nigeria is the place to meet and marry a Nigerian man with the sense of responsibility and love a man should offer a woman. The question is what about the women in Nigeria, do these men not see them?????. During my last trip I saw and met so many beautiful, well educated and sophisticated Nigerian women. Also What happened to the Nigerian men that live abroad, are they running from their women???????

Matt 6:34 So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today.

Friday, July 6, 2007

First female President

Well let me start by saying hello blog world, I guess I have read enough blogs out there that I decided that this could be a good spot for me to vent and get new ideas. I am a Nigerian and I want only the best for Africa's Giant as it is sometimes called. I have shared my views on becoming a president even though I feel in noway prepared..... I am currently riding the waves of believing that since Johnson of Liberia could get there so can I. I know......... it seems quite laughable. I grew up in naija half my life and the other half has been spent trying to understand the so called american culture in NYC........, I am still on that search. The interesting development is that as of late I have developed a deep desire to return home after gaining all the wonderful american knowledge(up to the Masters level).

I went to a Nigerian job fair in London in april of this year to try to make this wonderful dream come true, but I quickly realized that someone should have seriously persuaded me to study Engineering. Every international job seems to require the knowledge of Mathematics......... If the job is not searching for employees for the petroleum companies, you can be gainfully employed in the banks. This is really sad to me cause I believe we need developers, policiy makers, administrators and humanitarian social service providers. As I am well aware, Money makes the world go round and Naija has a way of making sure the rich get away with murder all in the name of keeping up with the trends and the poor stay begging.

As I read the article in allafrica.com last month regarding the election of the first female speaker, I want to believe that my dreams of a female president are not impossible................
Now I just have to figure out a way to start living in Nigeria and then we can get it started!!!!
Matt 22:14 For many are called, but few are chosen.