The Nigerian Mentality...and Banking

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5pHSbvyQxDs/VlRO2ChxPVI/AAAAAAAADZA/VTfYEQMSmNI/s1600/bank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5pHSbvyQxDs/VlRO2ChxPVI/AAAAAAAADZA/VTfYEQMSmNI/s320/bank.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Hi Guys!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> So, as you might already know, I work in a bank in Lagos, Nigeria. Sometimes, our customers complain about our services or lack of to my face, on social media or to each other and I have the privilege of hearing such conversations. If you're honest and sincere, you'll agree with me that more often than not, when you open your mouth to comment on your bank, you're saying something negative. And it's ok, I respect your feelings. I also know that banks are the easy targets for everybody's frustration in this country. I just would really like to ask a few questions which I hope that you honestly answer in your mind.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - You most likely employ the services of an Internet Solutions Provider in your home or office and you experience the erratic service they are legendary for. Knowing that these ISPs are also what majority of the banks use, why do you expect banks to never experience network downtime? I'm not trying to make excuses for them, but c'mon! Let's be a tad bit realistic okay? I worked with one of these ISPs in Abuja during my service (NYSC) year and we provided Internet services to 90% of the banks in Abuja at the time...I can easily tell you it is not always their fault. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - As a Nigerian and also a Lagosian, I can also easily tell you the biggest problem we have. All talk, no action. A typical Nigerian will complain and complain all day, but ask him what he has done to solve the problem and the answer is almost always nothing. We like pity parties and we are quick to throw them everywhere and every time, but move to ensure a solution is a problem. Stop complaining about the queues in the banking hall, the complaint boxes seat empty in the banking halls, next time use it! Pick the phones strategically placed in the banking halls and speak with someone or send an email to the complaints team. Stop moaning about the problem, cause a change darling.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - Did you know that when an ATM does not have cash in it, you can walk into the bank and speak with the Head of Operations? He/She will be extremely grateful for this and ensure the ATM is loaded with cash immediately, because sometimes they are genuinely unaware. This will also help reduce queues at the Machine.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - Did you also know 95% of the customers on the queue inside the bank are there to carry out basic transactions like check account balance, withdraw as little as N2,000. Are you aware that you can check your account balance, get your account statement, carry out transfers both foreign and domestic, confirm your cheques, create additional accounts, pretty much do anything on the internet banking platform? </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - Do you know that we have Cash Deposit ATMs in a lot of the branches in Lagos or are you scared to use a machine that "swallows" your money and you cannot see where it goes? LOL. Please use these machines and help us decongest the banking halls. God bless you in advance.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - Are you aware that CBN's aim is to make the Nigerian economy a Cashless one? Stop withdrawing money to buy groceries. Your grocery store has a POS machine, pay for your purchases with your Bank Card. Everybody is online real time now, pay for that asoebi via internet banking. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - Do you know that you actually don't need to come into the bank, except to pick up your Bank Card, Chequebook or Token?</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> - Do you know that you have an account officer that manages your account and whose job is to make your banking experience seamless always?  I advise that you go to your bank and get this person's details (email and phone number), some banks allow you access to this information on your internet banking profile (well, my bank does...lol) and life will be so much easier for you.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> These are the things I remember. If you have any banking-related questions that you've always wanted to ask, advise or anything you want clarification on, please let me know. </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Cheers!</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> xxx</div> <br /> <br />

The Nigerian Mentality...and Banking

Hi Guys! So, as you might already know, I work in a bank in Lagos, Nigeria. Sometimes, our customers complain about our services ...

Rivaj Lip Pencils

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Hiya,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I got some Lip Pencils in Dragon Mall on my last trip to Dubai. The first time I visited Dragon Mall was in 2013 on my first trip there, my friend was getting married and wanted affordable hairpieces and earrings for her big day. The mall houses stores that sell mostly chinese items at ridiculously cheap prices. Yeah, I know when you read Chinese you were like, nah mehn...I'll pass. The amazing thing is, this place houses the most amazing deals you'll find in Dubai. I'm not talking cheap designer stuff, nope. I'm talking amazing Jewellery, shoes, makeup and clothes all at great prices.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bringing me to the reason for this post. I got the Lip Pencils pictured below; the chubby sticks, for 10dhs each (about N570) while the slim ones were 5dhs each (1dhs is currently N57).</div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKZkrbFEFjY/VlQq8Px7u_I/AAAAAAAADYM/hm18qnc7ocE/s1600/IMG_1368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKZkrbFEFjY/VlQq8Px7u_I/AAAAAAAADYM/hm18qnc7ocE/s1600/IMG_1368.JPG" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> L-R: Cola, Maroon, #034, Auburn, #025, (no colour name) and Pink</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qrApbDsqBv4/VlQrCa_dQJI/AAAAAAAADYU/Q1udBSIj-z4/s1600/IMG_1367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qrApbDsqBv4/VlQrCa_dQJI/AAAAAAAADYU/Q1udBSIj-z4/s1600/IMG_1367.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jLbIT6SKsNA/VlQrKWOx88I/AAAAAAAADYc/TBE9mALcPbc/s1600/IMG_1370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jLbIT6SKsNA/VlQrKWOx88I/AAAAAAAADYc/TBE9mALcPbc/s1600/IMG_1370.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KUOKLnukzHs/VlQrZol5_VI/AAAAAAAADYk/JTQsbWqLpIs/s1600/IMG_1369.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KUOKLnukzHs/VlQrZol5_VI/AAAAAAAADYk/JTQsbWqLpIs/s1600/IMG_1369.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I love the texture of the pencils....they are very much like the Zaron Lip Pencils, smooth, consistent and not drying at all.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I have never seen them in Nigeria, but if you happen to visit Dubai, you can get them at the Dragon Mall or in the Gold Souk (my sister was there some weeks ago and got some...of course I took one from her :D ).</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Cheers.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> xxx</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <br />

beauty, lip pencil, rival

Rivaj Lip Pencils

Hiya, I got some Lip Pencils in Dragon Mall on my last trip to Dubai. The first time I visited Dragon Mall was in 2013 on my first trip...

Blogs I Love - Fashion Bananas

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Hey Hey!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I read a lot of blogs, some consciously while some I find myself on by trolling. I find that I keep going back to some and they've made it to my "Blogs I Love" list...mostly because they have great content. I won't be doing a "Top Ten Nigerian/International Blogs I read" or anything like that, a lot of bloggers have done that and I find that they have sort of the same names. There's soooo much amazing content out there that isn't being read, maybe because these bloggers haven't mastered the art of photography or don't have the most amazing blog layout. I'll be sharing at least one with you each week and I hope you come to appreciate them as much as I now do.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The blog I'm loving today is Delmy's blog <a href="http://www.fashionbananas.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Bananas</a> and it's only apt that I start with it because it was literally the first fashion blog I started following. When I wanted to start fashion blogging and I had no idea if it was something I really wanted to/could do, I sent her an email with my questions/concerns and she was sweet enough to reply in detail.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In my mind, I'm Delmy's Nigerian sister...lol. I think I feel this way 'cause I've pretty much followed her blog from when she started till she met her Significant Other and had her baby, plus she has shared personal stuff with her readers, so I feel like I know her really well. She isn't much of a talker on her blog but I love her style...it's so chic and chill, and her personality too. And she's super super hot too :D</div> <br /> <u><b>Pre-baby</b></u><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ydi7iL20nY/Vkxw0dHS2SI/AAAAAAAADWg/q2MwLQIz8AQ/s1600/delmy%2B17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Ydi7iL20nY/Vkxw0dHS2SI/AAAAAAAADWg/q2MwLQIz8AQ/s1600/delmy%2B17.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sW_GvRlZfSg/Vkxw203fTPI/AAAAAAAADWo/tTIXu_0zsqM/s1600/delmy%2B19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sW_GvRlZfSg/Vkxw203fTPI/AAAAAAAADWo/tTIXu_0zsqM/s1600/delmy%2B19.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5B1CM5KrvWQ/Vkxw5z8sftI/AAAAAAAADWw/j4SqlL6quqE/s1600/delmy%2B20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5B1CM5KrvWQ/Vkxw5z8sftI/AAAAAAAADWw/j4SqlL6quqE/s1600/delmy%2B20.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <u><b>Styling her bump:</b></u><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QBppsV3Nfpg/VkxxGaMvC7I/AAAAAAAADW4/7QKYzmrX_7k/s1600/delmy%2B9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QBppsV3Nfpg/VkxxGaMvC7I/AAAAAAAADW4/7QKYzmrX_7k/s1600/delmy%2B9.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOKNZLYpv64/VkxxH7MJ-eI/AAAAAAAADXA/FId-fz3g03I/s1600/delmy%2B13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOKNZLYpv64/VkxxH7MJ-eI/AAAAAAAADXA/FId-fz3g03I/s1600/delmy%2B13.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAftUq0S4vw/VkxxJrkpWTI/AAAAAAAADXI/WgoT-ihRf18/s1600/delmy%2B14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cAftUq0S4vw/VkxxJrkpWTI/AAAAAAAADXI/WgoT-ihRf18/s1600/delmy%2B14.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <u><b>Post Baby</b></u><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFYwhXNnL_I/VkxxiN2vmTI/AAAAAAAADXQ/Z01Pqsdrw3Q/s1600/delmy5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFYwhXNnL_I/VkxxiN2vmTI/AAAAAAAADXQ/Z01Pqsdrw3Q/s1600/delmy5.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LNZ_CODhPyo/Vkxxj7-k77I/AAAAAAAADXY/pcYE5DwN6XU/s1600/delmy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LNZ_CODhPyo/Vkxxj7-k77I/AAAAAAAADXY/pcYE5DwN6XU/s1600/delmy3.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1LS1SNF1nr0/Vkxxm9YsiUI/AAAAAAAADXg/zT4DSdZl6yA/s1600/delmy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1LS1SNF1nr0/Vkxxm9YsiUI/AAAAAAAADXg/zT4DSdZl6yA/s1600/delmy2.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YP1TEXauMVY/VkxxoFhzFzI/AAAAAAAADXo/lk8p7hUeeiU/s1600/delmy1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YP1TEXauMVY/VkxxoFhzFzI/AAAAAAAADXo/lk8p7hUeeiU/s1600/delmy1.jpg" /></a></div> <u><b><br /></b></u> <br /> Hope you like her blog as much as I do.<br /> <br /> xxx

Blogs I Love - Fashion Bananas

Hey Hey! I read a lot of blogs, some consciously while some I find myself on by trolling. I find that I keep going back to some and the...

28 Lessons at 28 (Part 2)

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qYma0K7o044/VkSdNewHz0I/AAAAAAAADVc/0vaeZ-ZZsiY/s1600/IMG_1196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qYma0K7o044/VkSdNewHz0I/AAAAAAAADVc/0vaeZ-ZZsiY/s320/IMG_1196.JPG" width="294" /></a></div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Hey Hey,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Let's jump right into the remaining lessons...</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 15. Eating Amala for breakfast will knock you out till the next day. Don't do it.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 16. Read more. Anything, just read. It'll improve your vocabulary and english; both written and spoken.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 17. Meeting new people isn't so bad. Any chance you get to do so, jump at it.<br /> <br /> 18. The people you meet in #17 will be greatest assets...treat them well. You know how they say it's a small world, you will end up meeting up somewhere and needing someone's help...don't wish you had treated them better when that time comes.<br /> <br /> 19. Stand up for yourself. Don't be a pushover. People will mistake your calmness and quiet demeanour for stupidity and try to take advantage. Show them you're no wallflower.<br /> <br /> 20. It's probably not ok to correct every grammatical error you see or hear. Especially hear. Because one day you'll correct your boss and you better hope for your sake and the continuity of your job that he/she pretends not to hear you.<br /> <br /> 21. Be spontaneous. Like, maybe once a month. Adopt the 3 second rule...whatever comes to your mind to do/say in response to a question/thought/whatever, do that. Don't "compose yourself" and act respectably instead.<br /> <br /> 22. Stay true to you. Don't pretend to be "posh-er" than you are. For instance, if someone asks for your favourite food, tell them the truth...you love Beans & Plantain or Amala and Ewedu and not sushi.<br /> <br /> 23. It's ok to cry. Your problems won't disappear after you dry the last tear, but you'll feel a lot better for letting out the sadness/anger/hurt.<br /> <br /> 24. Managing 2 instagram accounts is hard. Keeping your "blog life" separate from your personal life is probably even harder. At some point, they'll both collide and you'll wonder why you tried to keep them apart in the first place.<br /> <br /> 25. I have learnt to trust my instincts. That nigga (usually) ain't never lied. That little nudging at the back of your mind that keeps whispering that there's something off about someone or something shady about that deal you're about to make, listen to it. It has saved me countless times. And you know what they say about a woman's intuition.<br /> <br /> 26. It's ok to wear a fab outfit again the next day...like, the exact same everything, if nobody actually saw it when you wore it that day. We can't be letting good outfits waste and such.<br /> <br /> 27. Everyone has advice to give you. You need to lose weight, you'll look better if you do...stop being too churchy so you can find bae (haha, I believe we've dealt with that guy abi?), wear makeup more often, wear heels more often, go out more often...blah, blah, blah. Listen to them, it will make them feel important, like they're improving your life by running their mouths. But go ahead and do whatever it is you want to do anyway, after all it is your life not their's.<br /> <br /> 28. Before you make any decision (in terms of your finances, relationship, education, best route to the island, buying a new phone), pray. I only did this for the big things until I was reminded recently by Mike Murdoch about including the small things too. Now I apply this to the seemingly stupid ones.<br /> <br /> I normally leave my house at 8am on Sundays. After saying my prayers last Sunday, I left at 8:15am and I was grumbling so much that my sisters were making me run late. At some point on my route to church, I passed by an accident that had just happened like 10mins before I got there...a bus and a bike rider collided and the driver died instantly. I can't exactly say it might have been me, but I really thanked God that I was a bit late.<br /> <br /> <br /> So that's it....I enjoyed this challenge. Nothing is impossible oh, I did it!<br /> <br /> What's the biggest lesson you've learnt that isn't already here? Please share with me.<br /> <br /> Kisses.<br /> xxx<br /> <br /> <br /></div>

28 Lessons at 28 (Part 2)

Hey Hey, Let's jump right into the remaining lessons... 15. Eating Amala for breakfast will knock you out till the next day...

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Caramel

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Hi guys,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> My friend and fellow food and makeup junkie, Lamide, bought me the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade caramel and I intend to use it to highlight...it's been on my wish list for a long time and it's my first ever NARS product. I still have the Taj Mahal Blush, Sheer Glow/Luminous Foundation, Dragon Girl Lipstick and Audacious Lipstick in Dominique on that list, but with time I'll probably get them checked off the list :)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcCDWTzfn8Y/VkMTourOW_I/AAAAAAAADUo/4uYq7eoYS-M/s1600/IMG_1206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EcCDWTzfn8Y/VkMTourOW_I/AAAAAAAADUo/4uYq7eoYS-M/s1600/IMG_1206.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vur7Af4qM9I/VkMTtFTKzEI/AAAAAAAADUw/VCbMB-r_87s/s1600/IMG_1207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vur7Af4qM9I/VkMTtFTKzEI/AAAAAAAADUw/VCbMB-r_87s/s1600/IMG_1207.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zG5RdiSqYgM/VkMTyElG-UI/AAAAAAAADU4/KkxQ1eitEMY/s1600/IMG_1208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zG5RdiSqYgM/VkMTyElG-UI/AAAAAAAADU4/KkxQ1eitEMY/s1600/IMG_1208.JPG" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Anyways, NARS has such awesome packaging....just my type. The black matte top makes the concealer look expensive and the glass body isn't the cheap kind. The doe-foot applicator is just perfect, I can control the amount of product I use. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In terms of consistency, it really is creamy, but I haven't used it on my face so I can't tell if it is as radiant as it claims to be.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Everything else works for me though and I can't wait to try it out. Anyone else tried this? Please let me know your thoughts.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> xxx </div>

beauty, NARS, SL

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - Caramel

Hi guys, My friend and fellow food and makeup junkie, Lamide, bought me the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in the shade caramel and I in...

28 Lessons at 28

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H0NmJpEnYqA/VkDCNOSxDaI/AAAAAAAADUU/6Ku_aMhU2t8/s1600/28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H0NmJpEnYqA/VkDCNOSxDaI/AAAAAAAADUU/6Ku_aMhU2t8/s320/28.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /> Lol, this post is so....cliche right? </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> My birthday came up over the weekend and the idea for this post came to my mind because, well, everyone does it. I thought, no way can I come up with 28 lessons. So this started out as me challenging myself, then I figured I might just as well post it up.<br /> <br /> In my 28 years here, I've learnt a lot of things. These lessons are all mine and no one else's. You may not agree with them, they may not apply to you, you don't even need to learn from them. I just feel like sharing is all.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. It's ok to make mistakes. They may sometimes be the most painful, but they are definitely the fastest of all the ways to learn. And you know what they say about experience as a teacher.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 2. What people think about you should never affect or determine what you think about yourself. They have every right to think what they like, but remember Jer 29:11 reminds us that God's thoughts towards us are of good and not evil. So, don't mind what anyone else thinks.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 3. Always carry vex money. Never depend on another human being. Well, except that person is your family, husband or bff, then it might be ok :)</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 4. You should never ever ever in your lifetime cook and eat indomie the way it is is. (Not all lessons are deep please). Ever. Add some cameroun pepper, onions, yellow pepper (you can tell I don't joke with my pepper), diced meat and top it off with one boiled egg and you're good to go.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 5. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Like, see how I had condemned couscous in my mind, then I tried it and fell in love. I'm all about the food references, but this applies to pretty much everything. Well, except murder. Please, don't kill anyone. Thanks.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 6. God will never ever ever ever ever ever fail. Can I throw in more evers there? Like, ever. In the awesome and through the most trying times, he has remained the only constant thing in my life. He keeps showing up for me and I'm trying to get as close to him as I can.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 7. Don't trust anyone with your charger. Not even your sisters or co-workers. They will take it and it will be swallowed up in the sea of all other chargers. If, like me, you never bothered to make a "mark on it" (crying hot tears) or write your name on it, then it will be gone forever.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 8. Don't depend on anyone to make you happy. Take care of yourself by yourself, treat yourself to expensive lunches and spa dates. Splurge on that thing you've been wanting probably on your birthday. People generally stay looking out for themselves...but if you have friends that are all round sweethearts and are dependable, appreciate them.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 9. Never make the mistake of assuming you know someone's thoughts or plans if they haven't voiced them to you. Don't assume for anyone. If you're in doubt, ask. Seek clarification when you are not sure. You think you're in a relationship just because you're doing things people in relationships do. Haha! Sister, I pity you.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 10. If you want something, ask for it. You'll either get a yes or a no (which really won't kill you anyway), and life goes on.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 11. When you are served a plate of small chops, save the chicken for last. Then you get to savour the juiciness within. Or maybe eat it first, you know how some people always show up to eat that last thing you've been saving. Clearly, I haven't learnt the lesson behind this one. Sigh.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 12. Don't leave your bag outside a classroom with your phone in it and go for an exam. They will most likely steal your phone before you're done and you'll end up sitting on the floor and crying like your husband died. Lol. True story.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 13. It's ok to wear makeup at least once a week. Sometimes, beat that face and remind them you can slay when you want to.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> 14. Even if you wear makeup once a week, it's ok to buy as much makeup as you like. Well, a reasonable amount of makeup every other month. (Or week? Haha) When they ask (and be sure they will), simply tell them you're a collector of beautiful things.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you made it this far, congratulations. Thank God I haven't completely killed you with boredom. You deserve a gold medal. Lol.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The remaining 14 lessons coming up in the next post.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> xxx<br /> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /> <i>image via google.com</i></div> <br />

28 Lessons at 28

Lol, this post is so....cliche right?  My birthday came up over the weekend and the idea for this post came to my mind because, well...

Love me, Love me

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Heyyyy,</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> I wore this to church on Sunday...but I didn't have my camera with me, so my iPhone saved the day. Apologies for the poor quality.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXvJ2oaGb4w/VjfeYBwHERI/AAAAAAAADTg/zKpPEtXtsb0/s1600/IMG_0958.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uXvJ2oaGb4w/VjfeYBwHERI/AAAAAAAADTg/zKpPEtXtsb0/s1600/IMG_0958.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tXNlvlkzhZI/Vjfef1MacOI/AAAAAAAADTo/yOWLgcXM6f4/s1600/IMG_0959.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tXNlvlkzhZI/Vjfef1MacOI/AAAAAAAADTo/yOWLgcXM6f4/s1600/IMG_0959.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G9s3FOsdREU/Vjferlp4LcI/AAAAAAAADTw/8bGCVpMDo9k/s1600/IMG_0960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G9s3FOsdREU/Vjferlp4LcI/AAAAAAAADTw/8bGCVpMDo9k/s1600/IMG_0960.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ptv6emIH15Q/VjffC0iVzUI/AAAAAAAADT4/B0v4I8WJu6w/s1600/IMG_0961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ptv6emIH15Q/VjffC0iVzUI/AAAAAAAADT4/B0v4I8WJu6w/s1600/IMG_0961.JPG" /></a></div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>Blazer: Zara // Skirt: ASOS // Shoes: New Look</i> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Have an amazing week guys.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> xxx</div>

OOTD

Love me, Love me

Heyyyy, I wore this to church on Sunday...but I didn't have my camera with me, so my iPhone saved the day. Apologies for the poor q...