A couple Sundays back, my sister friend, socialpreneur mentor and avid Iya Henry Supporter, @beeba.com and #AraLagos were exhibiting at the #Ecobonk #Adire fair. It was a rainy day which means only one thing to me, my bed, but I had given my word so I had to go out and support a sister. I …
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The question of the day is, should you have to pay your spouse or partner for providing you or your extended family with a professional service? Before we delve in, let me just share with you my conspiracy theories on Nigerian influenced Marriages. First of all, Marriage is not for the faint of heart. I …
This evening, as usual, Henry waited till bed time to start packing his school bag. As I patiently watched him pack, I would intermittently bark at him so he didn’t relax and think his time wasting was working. I noticed there were bits of pencil shavings in his pencil case. I asked why as he …
Christmas is hands down my favourite time of the year. From The food to fighting with my siblings over food. Fighting with my siblings over clearing the kitchen. Sitting in the kitchen with my siblings grumbling about guests leaving on time so we can open our Christmas presents before Boxing day. Opening presents on Boxing …
In my family, the success of an event is directly related to the amount of angst and drama certain family members (specifically my sister and I) experience. Today was no different. It started with me getting less that 5 hours sleep because our Eddie has decided playtime is between 2am and 5am. Now in order …
I just read a post about someone asking people to say excuse me and not move her out the way by holding her waist. As I read it I smiled and thought if only that were my problem. Years ago, I noticed the little children I volunteered with found the only way to get my …
When I made my vows, I didn’t mean it When I got married, I said “in sickness and in health” but I didn’t know that I didn’t mean it. Nte had a fever, we assumed malaria. After 2 days of treatment and the fever not breaking someone whispered “test for Covid”. My natural response was …
One of those things that had always shaken my confidence was the fact that no one had ever slid or slithered into my DMs, in 5 years of using instagram, nothing! Well today that changed! I got a message from a stranger. It said “Hey, are you a model?” Whaaaat!!! Well… In my former life… …
In order to stop breastfeeding at night, I have taken to sleeping on the living room couch. You would think that would cause relief but Eddie, my toddler doesn’t sleep till after midnight and wakes up at 4:30a.m. like clock work. Eddie can also open doors so there’s nowhere to hide. This morning the heavens …
Literally this time 4 years ago, I was on my way home, sitting in silence, unable to speak. I had had so much hope, so much faith. No one could shake my belief in God. I put it all on the line because I knew if I just believed, God would not fail me. I …
