IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

<div style="text-align: justify;">Today I was scrolling through the 'gram and I was looking at the "Suggested for you" drop down and  I clicked and landed on a nice looking page, great aesthetics and all. Not sure why the follower count caught my eye, because it never does, but I saw that she had 9,999 followers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After like a minute, it clicked to me that if I followed her, I would be her 10,000th follower and she would become part of the #SwipeUpGang. You're probably thinking, that's quite superficial...does it put money on the table? Well maybe it does for her, or maybe it doesn't. What's important to know is, for most content creators there's a lot of hard work, planning, strategising and implementing said strategy that goes into growing and providing value to a community and every chance I get, I choose to celebrate the, make life easier for them in every way I can. Especially as someone who has struggled with growth and being consistent. I know the feelings of inadequacy, wanting to give up, actually giving up but falling back in love again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So I clicked the follow button, watched it turn to 10k and let out a happy squeal and a little dance. I felt like I'd just given her a gift and it was such a super happy moment for me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In this current clime and with the spate of bad news we receive on a daily basis, sadness everywhere, I'm choosing to take my happiness anywhere I find it, in whatever form. Helping someone hit a 10k follower goal/milestone, having no acid reflux all day even after eating 2 whole meals, seeing the sun after 3 days of constant rain, neck hugs and kisses on my cheek from my niece. These are my happiness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">xxx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Belinda.</div>

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IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

Today I was scrolling through the 'gram and I was looking at the "Suggested for you" drop down and  I clicked and landed on a ...

SALON LAUNCH OR NAH

<div style="text-align: justify;">Sooo...I braided my hair myself. Yup. Like my entire head of hair, I put it all in braids.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's probably not a big deal to you but to me it's such an achievement. I've wanted to do this since the lockdown started but oh the fear. I was worried that I would start and not be able to finish because I was tired or it looked horrible. I didn't trust myself to finish it so I kept putting it off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I kept seeing people with their hair in braids and one day I just decided to go for it. Worst case scenario, I won't finish it and have to go around with half-done hair right? I went to the supermarket, bought the hair extensions, "pulled" them and got busy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I won't tell you lies, I sort of cheated so it would be easier for me:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. I made the braids big so that I'd be done faster.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. I made them a little bit shorter than I would have liked too.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all, I think I did pretty well and it's something I see myself doing over and over again. Yes even after Corona.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most obvious lesson from the story is that you can achieve anything you want to, as long as you decide that you can. Most likely, you'll achieve it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm definitely looking for new things to try out, I love using my hands.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll let you know what other adventures I get up to :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">xxx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Belinda</div>

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SALON LAUNCH OR NAH

Sooo...I braided my hair myself. Yup. Like my entire head of hair, I put it all in braids. It's probably not a big deal to you but to me...

TOP 10 TV SHOWS ON NETFLIX

<div style="text-align: justify;">If you're looking for TV Shows on Netflix that are really really good and that you can watch in a week or 2 (with 2 or less seasons), then I've got just the thing for you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I did a whole Youtube video with my Top 10 bingeworthy and highly-rated TV Shows.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you like them as much as I do. </div><br /><br /> <br /><br /> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QAvKwUkMOGw" width="480"></iframe>

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TOP 10 TV SHOWS ON NETFLIX

If you're looking for TV Shows on Netflix that are really really good and that you can watch in a week or 2 (with 2 or less seasons), th...

I'M THANKFUL FOR...

<div style="text-align: justify;">I'm thankful for GREAT friends that make life so much easier. You know them, the ones that even though you had a mad argument, will still make sure you're taking your meds and you're fine. Like, you don't have to be in the best place in your relationship to still be loved.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm thankful for family, the best type a girl could ever ask for; the type that show up for you when you're in need and love you when you're in the worst place and shape of your life.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm thankful for a lover that loves me totally, intentionally, loves every part of me from my crooked toes to my underbite and argumentative self.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm thankful for the love of God, for his mercy that cannot be explained.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm thankful for his provision; a good job, food on my table, bills paid...he really takes care of everything for me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm thankful, I have so many reasons to be. I hope we never run out of reasons to be thankful.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">xxx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Belinda</div>

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I'M THANKFUL FOR...

I'm thankful for GREAT friends that make life so much easier. You know them, the ones that even though you had a mad argument, will stil...

THE PROBLEM WITH INVITING A 3RD PARTY INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP

<div style="text-align: justify;">Heyyy You,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was reading some old blog posts, like where I shared <a href="http://www.diaryofafashionenthusiast.com/2015/10/the-most-embarrassing-story-ever.html" target="_blank">the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me</a> and I thought it's been a while since I shared anything personal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Started digged into my memory for something to share with you today and then...nothing. Wow. Guys, I think I'm too mature. It's like I've stopped doing nonsense things. I can't believe this. LMAO.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But I have one today sha, from when my life seemed like an episode of , constant chaos everywhere.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So many years ago, I was dating this guy and we were having some problems. I talked to one of my "friends" about it and she gave me advice and all that, but the problem got really bad. This is where I made a mistake, I got her involved. I think we created a group chat on BBM and she attempted to help settle it. End of the day, nothing was really settled and we broke up a few weeks after that. Fast forward to about a month later, I found out that my "friend" came to Lagos (she lived in Portharcourt at the time) and met up with my ex-boyfriend, on the grounds that we had broken up at the time. She never mentioned this me, but my ex and I got back together and during a conversation we were having, he let it slip. He claimed nothing funny happened but those 2 weren't to be trusted then or even now, so they could have lied.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Till today, I can't really say how I got tangled in that mess. How I dated someone so foolish and how I was friends with such a horrible person but I think my judgement back then was really off. I know that I'm a way better judge of character now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moral of the story: One, be mindful of who you share your problems with. Two, Consider the Pros and Cons of bringing a 3rd party into your relationship one million times over because that person can F you up totally. And three, if your "boyfriend" and "friend" ever do something as foolish as this, un-boyfriend him and "un-friend" them ASAP ok?</div><div><br /></div>

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THE PROBLEM WITH INVITING A 3RD PARTY INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Heyyy You, I was reading some old blog posts, like where I shared  the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me  and I thought it...

ADULTING LEVEL XXX UNLOCKED

<div style="text-align: justify;">Heyyy,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today I went to the hospital to drop a sample for a H. Pylori test (basically to check if I still have the bacteria that cause Ulcer in my stomach) and they asked me to wait 30 minutes for the test result.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While I sat in my car, I thought it would be nice to get breakfast, kill time and such. Vestar Coffee is one of my favourite spots and it's like 4 buildings away from my hospital, so I started to pull out of the car park to head there. Then I started thinking of what I would order there. Probably a Ham and Cheese sandwich. But Belinda you're off cheese now, thanks to Acid Reflux. Hmmm...ok maybe am alone. But Belinda, there's bread at home. You can buy ham and make it yourself, you know right?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wow. As soon as that thought crossed my mind, I realised instantly. I've unlocked a new level of Adulthood. I've become the "there's food at home" person. I don't even know how I entirely feel about it but I know I don't feel bad.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I know sometimes I will want something because there's a certain way someone else makes it that I can't recreate, or something they put it in like a secret ingredient that I can never copy. Or maybe because I just can't be bothered to do the hardworking that cooking or making that food entails. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My there's food at home side shows a lot more than my "F it, i'm going to eat out for the fun of it" side these days and maybe Corona is to blame for this mentality. Whatever the case, I still like this adult person I seem to be becoming.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">xxx</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Belinda</div>

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ADULTING LEVEL XXX UNLOCKED

Heyyy, Today I went to the hospital to drop a sample for a H. Pylori test (basically to check if I still have the bacteria that cause Ulcer ...