As usual I like to do a little roundup of the year in significant aspects of my life. You should too.
Faith
This year I became an official member of my church, I also became a teacher of the Children's ministry. I would say during some parts of the year, my walk with God was strengthened. Although there where days when it was definitely lacking. One thing I tried to do more this year was be thankful in ALL things. The good and the bad. I always thanked God. I felt very blessed this year. and again I am THANKFUL!
Family
My siblings and I grew closer this year. I think the day we created our BBM group was the day everything changed for the better. It amazing how close we all are now thanks to a little device. My parents, God just continued to use them to bless me this year. I am so proud of them and I cant even start to mention all the testimonies in one post.Because for real its too much. P.S I officially became Canadian this year!
Friendship
I think I lost one of my closest friends this year to a bad argument. I have never fought with a friend so I don't know what I am supposed to do. Overall I still have my close circle of trust peeps. I added a new person to the circle this yr too that I met of twitter. She is a really good person and has been there numerous times and hanging with her is a blast! I learned so many things about friendships this yr. You don't have to live in the same city with some people, for them to be your best friend. Also you cant force some friendships, sometimes they have lived their life span...
Relationship
WOW..This was the year when hurricane Lohi blew into the world. Twas as if people who knew me before where afraid to tell me they liked me or maybe I just became pretty overnight *insert LOL here* I was a good girl this yr: Didn't increase my "body count"lol. Went on too many dates, met too many guys. Kissed a lot! hehe. I had an amazing year just being a single lady. Now its the end of the year and I would probably be in an official relationship in the next few weeks. Am I happy??? YES! is he great?? (which one???..LOL) YESSSSS! Do I believe I have found "the one" errrr I have NO CLUE! In retrospect I am happy for all my experiences in life so far! and I just LOVE being happy!
Finances
I paid off some debts this year. I am working on my down payment for my house. I need to own one in the next yr or two. I think sometimes I was careless with money(spontaneous trips and purchases) but overall I think I did a decent job saving and being responsible for myself
Education/Career
I am about to start a new job in the new year.*SOMEBODY SCREAM THANK YOU JESUS HERE* I am very excited with where it can take me. I am very grateful to God for this opportunity. Education wise, I should have been in school in the later part of the year, but I was too lazy. I also plan to be in school starting January or April. I am already working towards my empire. and I love it.. Keep the name Lohi Creations in your head.. its gonna be a TAKEOVER.
Health
I stopped dieting and gyming. I just relaxed about it and made some lifestyle changes and I lost weight. I still don't drink pop, although I drink a little too much wine these days. I cooked more than I ate out. I only had my regular cramps and migraines and freaking HIVES.I blame #oneofmyfollowers for this..smh!..hopefully 2011 is better! Team size 4! If Jhud can do it, so can I! #GBAM!
Travel
I took too many trips this year! I think that's where most of my money (I could have been saving) went! but I would not change anything in the world for the fun and experiences I had! I shall now try to remember all the places I went to. Toronto, Montreal, Hamilton,Calgary,Windsor, Detroit,New York-New Jersey,San-Diego,Mexico,Los Angeles, Banff,Edmonton,Baltimore(DMV. After this yr. I only have one more continent to visit..Australia..ohh and Antarctica...RME!I had too much fun on my trips! Next yr's lineup is already looking too mad!
ADDICTIONS
My continuous addiction to the Internet increased as usual. I also became addicted to photography. I became addicted to recipes and learning about the roots of foods and herbs. I became even more attached to my phone (#teamBB) I became addicted to making happiness my only goal in life. I became addicted to traveling, I cannot wait to start making eough money so I can ravel like every two weeks.
Overall it was an AMAZING YEAR! my most carefree year so far. If everything goes according to HIS will,. I would have a new job, new man and new car in the first few months of 2011. I am happier than I can ever remember. I pray God continues to give me happiness and I pray I continue to grow as I discover my purpose within Him
Here is a toast to a good 2010...2011 LEHHHH GOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
2011 Motto: #EverlastingJoy!
Happy New year BlogFam!!!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
.....Tis the season..!
Love you all! Will be back to do a yearly roundup!
Kisses!
Ms.O
***I am improving in my photography! Yay me! *iThink*
FoodBlog Update CLICK HERE
"Yeah, I’m 23 with a money tree Growing more too, I just planted 100 seeds"
Posted by Ms.O at 7:53 PM Labels: OurJourneyITS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't ever remember being this excited to be older. Earlier today, the devil tried to take away my happiness. I became nervous thinking of all the things I had not achieved on my "life timeline" on where I thought I should be by now. A good friend quickly reminded me that I still had the greatest gift-life- which meant I still had time to accomplish all those things and MORE! I smiled and my happiness came back!
This year has been crazy!!! This was my bare it all-be carefree-no longer stuck within my ways-try new things-be truthful to my self-just LIVE year! I am so glad I did it that way I would not change any of it for anything. I grew so much thi year, as a woman and in my spiritual life. I think I am a better person. I started new projects, completed others. made new contacts, solidified old ones. I learned new parts of my self I did not know existed. My strength was tested. My heart almost got broken. I laughed like never before. I cried more than I let on...some where tears of joy.
This day I am thankful for two people. My Mummy and my Daddy, who have taught me what it is to love a person selflessly. Even when I do not pick up their calls, when I am rude, and on days when I feel like I don't need them. They somehow(because they love me) stick around and God knows I am VERY grateful. Without them(and God) I AM N. O. T. H. I. N. G.
I am getting too emotional now! I am a big girl today! I have said my many prayers to God. He definitely knows what his plans are for me and what I would like as well. One of my favorite verses in the bible is Isaiah 55:8
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, said the LORD"
..and knowing God's thoughts for me, I am sure this year would be BRILLIANT!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
#BIGSHOUOUT TO my BlogFam who sent me presents for my birthday! I was sooooooooo shocked! I always put up that list just because and some of my dreams have come though already! THANK YOU! Your rewards are in heaven!
This song brings me peace....:)
Have a blessed day!!!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
p.s Please visit 360 NOBS to View my smile....It might just make you have a better day! hehe..xx!
R.Kelly performing at the Soul Train Awards 2010. iLove!
Promo video for Lanvin for H&M...which debut last week! #Loveage... Unfortunately there is no H&M in my city...*sad face*
Have a blessed week fam
Hugs and Kisses.
Ms.O
p.s my birthday is 4days away!!! Eeeekkkkkkk!
Someone sent me this song...:):):):):):):)iLove! *blush worthy*
Its been a difficult *last* week and weekend
I am tired...of a whole bunch of things
Wish I knew how to rant on twitter/blogger/inRealLife
Wish I knew how to air my dirty laundry....Just this once
Wish people would stop making assumptions..its making an Ass Of U and ME
...But I am alive so no complaints
Happy to see November...
Its my birthday in a month...hmmm! Skydiving/Bungee jumping anyone?
I am scared! this is all so new to me. iLove it tho. NO COMPLIANTS! FEELS GOOD!
I am VERY thankful...
Have a good one!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
p.s FOOD BLOG UPDATE
I am at work right now and I seem to be playing the exact same songs over and over and over again. Its one of those days that I am happy for music and the comfort it provides.(also thankful that I can listen to music while I work) Thought I should share..
Seal- Secret---iLove this song. LOVE the video more.
You're the one- Hallerin hill & Lisa shipman-- If I ever get married, this would be our song.
Nneka- Africans.. Africa as a whole is on my mind alot these days..#GiveMe50 www.giveme50nigeria.com
Orezi-High BP..This song is SOOOOO CHEESSSYYYY...but someone sent it to me..and I cant stop playing it...
Hands Tied- Toni Braxton....proper tune...#thatisall...
These are some of what is on rotation my iTouch right now. If I put up the rest, I think you guys would accuse me of being MUSHY!!! I am not mushy..I dont get mushy...*big grin* #kthanksbye #Backtowork
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
p.s. I am working on a new site for all my blogs and projects. I want to have everything at one spot (just more organzied that way). Hopefully I am done soon. Be on the lookout for that..kisses..xx!
.....On days when I am so ANGRY and IRATE-for no reason(I am blaming PMS)......
LIKE
*Getting jokes(Read dry jokes) from my dad via txt messages...and him calling to confirm if I thought they where funny and if I laughed...*blank stare* #LOL!
*Talking to the BFF via BBM for hours(actually we where sending each other lyrics to this one song we cant get outta our head, for hrs....#LAUGHS)
*Talking to the bestie via skype for 2+ hrs....This dude right here..#JOKESFORDAYS!
*Talking to my 'Obim' while he whispers sweet nothings in my ears.......Tehehehehehehehe...iBlush
*.....Looking at these....iSmile...:)
............That makes me THANKFUL and HAPPY.I then realize I do have a good life and an even better support system! *BBM dancing emotion*
Hugs and Kisses.
Ms.O
-What am I doing for Independence day? Well I am part of a campaign started by my friend Jeti It is called #GiveMe50. As we all know, Nigeria is turning 50 next week and I really am not in the mood for a celebration. This is because I do not feel I have anything to celebrate. Instead I am asking Nigeria to do ONE thing for me and maybe next yr I would have a cause to celebrate. I am asking for an end(or maybe less, or a start towards) to sexual abuse in homes. The house girls sleeping with the little boys-the uncles sleeping with the little girls-the oga's sleeping with the house girls-rape-date rapes,etc. I feel we as Nigerians never discuss it because it is such an offensive topic, BUT I am willing to be a spokes person on this issue and maybe in the future I would tell you guys why I am so passionate about this aspect of Nigeria's development. In the mean time go to #GIVEME50NIGERIA TO SUPPORT, LEARN JOIN, ETC.
-moving on....FYI--->Music is my therapy(after shopping) I listened to a Fab mixtape recently by the guys and girls over at We Plug G.O.O.D. Music and all I can say is Fabness all around..DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING THE LINK
-Also my friends at 360Nobs.com Have an amazing collection of OLD Nigerian music. Listening to the list brought about a feeling of nostalgia. iLove.
-Why do I feel like I am meant to be with an Igbo man for the rest of my life? I just have this preference for them. I cant even explain it.. actually I can, they are FINER and have MORE drive...#IMHO!...I Still love Yoruba, Edo, akwaibom, etc men tho...LOL!
-RE: Eddie Long issue, I am currently praying for the Body Of Christ aka The Church. I am also working on a post regarding a discussion that we had on twitter on Wednesday. I need to present my opinion with facts and proper findings so bare with me.
-ONFRIENDS: Today one year ago, I met one fo my closest friends right now. We had 'met' other times in the past but never said anything to each other. I remember him asking me for my pin at this event and weirdly enough I had lost my phone earlier that day. (HE STILL BELIEVES I JUST DIDN'T WANT TO GIVE IT TO HIM....HAHAHAHA) I Love this man(platonic ally) with all my heart, he makes me want to be a better person, teaches me about life, tells me when a guy is bullshitting me and who is for real, compliments me, helps me, is there for me DAILY, supplies me with indomie, amongst others. He has seen me cry more times in a yr than most of my other friends. I totally forgot it was our one yr 'anniversary' today. He called me at midnight and reminded me, while saying some of the most amazing things ever. I had tears in my eyes. I LOVE THIS MAN! Here is a toast to a true friend! Happy Anni T.D!(In your mind now, you will feel special...)
InTwitter Woes,
-Isn't it funny how people on twitter HYPE a song or artist so much that you believe they are the next best thing since slice bread. Then you 'logoff' go into the real world and talk about 'X' person and people are like 'huh? who is that?' and then you try to explain and they are like 'nope never heard of him/her'..BUAHAHAHAHA! Please Artists, producers, designers, etc promote yourself OUTSIDE twitter. There is a HUGE population that are not on there. They matter.
-I read a blog post(More like tirade) the other day calling out naija artist for "feeling themselves" because they don't reply to tweets and when they meet their fans in public they are rude...O_o...err OK buddy...I really don't want to go into that right now. Lets just say, I want to know the last time Keri Hilson, Rihanna, Kim or even Lil duval replied a regular fan.. double standards much?
-Happiness is a BEAUTIFUL THING!**HUGE GRIN**
Note: The campaign is not yet fully lunched yet. It would be launched officially on October 1st 2010and the website would have more information.
This is a rant....if you take offence easily, please exit this page now. Thank You.
OK so I am light skinned(for those of you who do not know). I have been this way since I was born..duh!..and up until I moved to Canada like 6yrs ago. I did not know that being light skinned was a "big deal" or seen as an "easier" way to achieve success. This rant is because I am sick and tired of all the light skinned hate/bashing. I was born light skinned. God made me that way. I did not go to him and beg and say "OHH LORDDDDDDDDDDD PLS MAKE ME LIGHT SKINNED So that I would be able to go through life "easier". I did not gravel and complain and tell God that if he did not make me light skinned I would not go to earth(LOL..that imagery just made me laugh). NO. God on his own made me light skinned. So I am SICK AND TIRED of all the crap I hear when it comes to light skinned people. It is so irritating to see people act like the reason I get some things in life is because I am light skinned. GTFOH!!!!!!!! do you know how hard I work because I am a pretty light skinned woman? Do you know what it takes for someone to take me seriously? that I am not another pretty face with an air head? No you don't. Now there are some people that believe light skinned is better and they will be very sufficeint but I do not think I am better than anyone. People now think saying they prefer dark skinned chic's makes them a better person.. #NEGROPLEASE. its all about preference. People complain when a celeb uses light skinned girls in his videos??? Like what aren't we human beings??? What if no dark skinned girls came for the audition? Did some of you think about that through your heads? I am just tired of light skinned people always being beat down, like we BEGGED to be light skinned, and as if we don't have to work for anything. Some idiot even told me the other day that most light skinned girls are not even pretty. That just because we are light skinned we get this 'pass' ...*ROLLING MY FECKING EYES*
WHATEVER...I JUST SAW SOME BULLSHIT TWEETS TODAY....AND I WAS ANGRY ALL OVER AGAIN.
SORRY FOR THE RANT.
P.S. I SWEAR I AM ON THE VERGE OF BECOMING A MEAN/BAD B***H AGAIN. MY NICENESS IS BEING MISTAKATELING FOR WEAKNESS AND I HAVE PRETTY MUCH HAD IT.
p.s I am really happy though! LIKE CLOUD 9 STUFF
P.S.S I get to have indomie soon! *bbm dancing emotion*
p.s.s iShould do a post about my new house...hmmmmm
p.s.s.s I know there are some stupid people out there that take the whole light skinned thing too far. I was just upset joor.
Hugs & Kisses
Ms.O
Today is my mothers birthday and I woke up really early and prayed to God on her behalf. I thanked God so much for her life. for her health, for her personality, for her strength, and at some point I started crying because I just realized all this woman has done for me. Now I would not begin to list them all her because I would be writing for months but all I can say is I am grateful.
The carrying a child for 9 months bit is already hard enough but the real work begins when the child is born. I would not be the way I am today if not for my mother. I am a strong, independent, smart, Christian, beautiful woman because of my mother. The discipline she instilled in me growing up has made me the woman I am today. I am so VERY Thankful for her. My mum is my rock. The great woman of God I desire to be when I grow up. She balances a career in nursing, being an entrepreneur and being a full time mother to four children.
She taught me to cook, clean, dress up, put on makeup, do my hair, study, pray, read my bible, do my nails, in general the fundamentals of being a good woman. I don't know where or what I would be without her. Today my only gift to her is prayer and love. The flowers die, the kitchen utensils stop working. but my love would always be there and my prayers would take her father than ever. I love my mum! She is my twin! I cannot wait for the day I start taking care of her as she has done for the past 20+ years for me.
Funny story: In my first yr of university, my parents helped me move to a city 5hrs away. we drove down and I checked into residence. While I went to familiarize myself with the campus, my parents went shopping and bought me a laptop, printer, duvet and other necessities. The store (future shop) was out of the printer my parents picked, So I was supposed to go back two weeks later to get the printer. I walked into the store two weeks later and this happens.....
Clerk:wohhhh woahhhh woahhhhhhh.
Me: huh??? (surprised look on face)
Clerk: you are here to pick up a printer eh?
Me: Yes. How did you know?
Clerk: Damn OMG. OMG! you look EXACTLY like your mother.
Me.(confused face)
Clerk: WOW I have never seen two people look alike like this. Like you walked in here and I knew you where her daughter.
ME..LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
Yes this happens everyday. If you see me and my mum, we are TWINS! that's why I call her my twin! hehehe...Here as some pictures to prove it..:)
In LA last week!!!---Family Vacation!!!
Nigeria '09....Family vacation!
Happy birthday Mummy. This one is just for you! Now praying to God that I look this great at 53!!!!!!!!
Have a great weekend and week. This post might be disjointed, because I didn't over-think it. I just wrote.
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
p.s check the food blog later in the day. I would update it. I would do it right now, but I am almost late for church..:)....xx!
We Are everything from lovers to friends...and ViceVersa
Posted by Ms.O at 7:46 AM Labels: OurJourneyMy mind is in 5million directions right now. iFeel like pouring out. As usual you guys get to be a part of this fun fun fun experience. Are you excited now??? ya?? ya???? YES???...sigh OK fine! here we go!
Is it weird that my only goal in life is to be happy. OK so I am weird I have a timeline I work with in regards to my life and every yr I have accomplishments, goals etc to accomplish on it. The only constant in this timeline is happiness and it stretches from when I started this timeline to age 45 where it currently ends. I just want to be happy. All the time. I would never sacrifice my peace of mind for someone or something. E no too poss--not possible. That said I AM HAPPY!
Can you overdose on mangoes? Coz I bought a box of mangoes on Thursday last week.(COS IT WAS $1.89 FOR THE ENTIRE BOX!!!)Went away for the weekend and they where all ripe when I got back on Monday. I ate 4 in about 2hrs last night..THEY ARE SOO GOOD AND TASTY!
I learned what Okafor's Law meant recently..Oh God pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee don't ever make me be a victim of Okafor's law! #prayingfervently! Oh wait I already was??? #GOTTTDAMMIT!!!! #Kanyeshrug. (p.s. if you don't know, google is your friend)
I saw this tweet two days ago "Wait oh so all you girls that once you get boyfriends you forget who your REAL friends are, who would be there to comfort you when y'all breakup? #TRICKPLEASE" iDied of laugther! Oh how people forget..#sigh! (I really hope you guys don't breakup though)
My besties once told me: "Give me any two best friends who claim they are closer than close. I can make them dislike each other because you see girls are VERY fickle minded and would drop years of friendship for a man" I disagreed then. After recent happenings, not so much.....smh! P.S I heart the men in my life. They stay teaching me life lessons.
Delusions are a bad thing. I read some things and I go wow if only you know the real truth. Sadly I cant tell you, coz I am not that kind of person and you seem SO happy. Oh well living in a lie must be fun for some..yes? no? maybe? #Lohishrug
iCannot wait to be back in school in September! Ohh the joys of writing and reading and learning. I hate school. I don't know why I am so excited. I think its because I actually have a plan now. YIIPPPPIEEE!
iThink I met a good man. *fingers crossed* *knocks on wood not to jinx it* *smiles*
In twitter woes-news.
Am I the only person that gets irritated when people subliminal about their "HIM" or "HER'. No grown ass person should be putting their business out there on the inter webs for people who don't know you to see and then what be jealous? So we should tear our bra and use it as glasses? or jump from 3rd mainland bridge and die?(I always wanted to say that) hehe..Its just one of my pet peeves. I believe in discretion. HUGE ADVOCATE. PLEASE READ THIS BY MR. BEREOLAESQUE himself. #CHURCHHHHH
Gbaguan Mopol: absolutely needed. Did you guys go through "its" timeline to see the crime against the English language that where being committed? GOTTTDAMMIT! If these are the people that would be teaching our future children and are supposed to be the "leaders of tomorrow" then #NAIJAWEHAVEAPROBLEM!
Ok...I'm done!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
Thanks to twitter and the likes, I have began to talk to a lot of non-Canadians who always seem to believe we are just these 'wanna-be' Americans O_O! So I took it upon myself to 'ejumacate" the world on the beautiful contributions my wonderful country of Canada has brought to the world..hehe
- Drake- Do I REALLY need to explain why Drake is one of our greatest exports? He is not only the most talked about 'rapper' right now, but how many people do you get a Grammy nomination without an EP/Mixtape? Many of you might not know this but Drake was a TV star prior to his music career on a Canadian teenage drama called Degrassi. He was wheelchair JIMMY!!! hehehe. Shoutout to Drake for putting Canada/Toronto/T.dot on the map
-Justin Bieber- WOW..Justin Justin Justin. Do you know the city where this kid comes from is smaller than my village in Nigeria? LOL! He is now a world renowned celeb, with the most views on YouTube, longest TT on twitter, and many more accolades. All thanks to my baby daddy Usher. We love you Justin #ThankGodYouStoppedTrendingOnTwitterTho.
- K'naan- He was the voice of the world cup in 2010, with his hit waving flag. We have the city of Toronto and Canada's love for immigrants to thank for this amazing emcee. Take your time to listen to K'naan's album Troubadour,#SomeDopeIsh
- Research in Motion:Blackberry- How many of you knew this GREAT company that is the reason some of you have e-boyfriends right now is a Canadian company? Raise your hands?? No you didn't know? WELL GUESS WHAT, RIM is located in Waterloo ON. They are the brains behind the blackberry technology. I am sure alot of you reading this post right now, are on your BB's! YES THANK CANADA ALL OF YOU!
- CARIBANA- So it is Caribana this weekend and the amount of people that have hit me up from the States asking if i'm gonna be there is crazy! Caribana is not just your regular Caribbean carnival IT IS 20 times better. (OK maybe I lie, but still its fun joor)
- Twilight series + MANY OTHER MOVIES - ALL YOU TWI-HARDS. Guess where the past 3 movies have been shot? In the beautiful Canadian city of Vancouver..
- LAST BUT DEFINITELY NOT LEAST- MS.O..AKA LOHI O.AKA OHITA. Yes another GREAT contribution Canada has made to the world is yours truly. I cant even explain why I am great, because it would be tooting my own horn...BUT I AM! Deal with it...LMAO!
fun Canadian Facts-
-Ottawa - It's illegal to eat ice-cream on Bank Street on a Sunday. (iChuckled!!!)
-Montreal-It's illegal for margarine to be the same colour as butter.
-When raining, a person may not water his/her lawn
Ok I am done.. FOR NOW!..
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
#QuoteIreadandLove- "My body is a temple, and damn straight I just don't let ANY man worship in here"....BUAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH!!
*Note: this was done to annoy a friend of mine. I hope you had some laughs too*
Hey guys! I hope everyone is having great week. I may not have blogged here but I have not ONE but TWO blogs that I guest wrote for this week.
The first is our very own NEEFEMI I did a music Monday post for her...SO RUN over there and hear my taste in music! *please don't judge me*
I am also starting a monthly column for my friends over at JAGUDADOTCOM Its is a monthly food/health column. SO RUN over there as well and kick it with me and my Jaguda fam..:)
The response so far on both posts have been great and I am so happy! 
Some twitter folks last week Thursday did this #NoMakeupThursday thing..and I participated out of boredom. This is my no makeup face...I look like I am TEN yrs old!
#Kanyeshrug....
I am just very THANKFUL to God for everything. I have not been this happy and certain and settled in AGES!!! This was supposed to be a quick update, but I chat too much!
Hugs and Kisses
God is Love
Ms.O
I had always wanted to visit New york since like ummm FOREVER. So when my girls asked me sometime in April about a trip to NYC, I was definitely excited. We finally settled on a date that worked for everybody and later found out the Nigerian Reunion was on the same weekend. We decided to do our own thing as well as attend some NRC events. I needed some time to clear my head, meet new people, network, and just be FREE!!! I had A LOT of fun with my girls, met some new people, defiantly networked and visited one of the greatest cities in the world!!!
This weekend I met too many Nigerian Celebs:Basket mouth, Comedy Jedi, Wale Gates, Ramsey Nouah, Nnenna, Mrs Omokorode M.I Abaga and last but not least Banky W.
I also met a lot of my tweetfam, which was VERY EXCITING. They include @kidkonnect, @tommypearldee @kuitkatt @oluwasparkle @amebor @solitudechossen @mdemuren @temiwelli @naijadiva @chinnyn and many many more that I dont rememeber
I also met one blogger Miss Enigma aka Undercover007!!! She is sooooo pretty! and a very nice person. I wish we had more time to hangout. there is always a next time!! I am already planning my trip back.
In regards to the NRC, they put on a great event although it lacked proper organization in some parts, I do think they still need to be appreciated for putting the event together. The advice I have for the NRC executives is that they need to become more organized in general and let go of generic Nigerian attitudes towards things like poor time management. In general I had an AMAZING TIME, with my friends, tweetfam, blogfam and everyone else I met there. Here are some pictures!! Taking by me!!
PICTURES REMOVED AFTER TWO MONTHS!!!!!
Ok I'm tired..these are enough pics ya???? If you want to see more, be nice to me, buy me shoes and I would give you my facebook link..LOL!
Theme song for the weekend- "party hard'and "empire state of mind"
sidenote...after not wearing anything longer than my knees this weekend, I am punishing myself to only long dresses for the rest of the summer. The Ashewo in me shall not be seen again.
Peace, love and red velvet cake(yes i just made that up)
P.S Can you see that I am now FAT!, dont worry, working on it!
Hugs and Kisses.
Ms.O
............H********K feels like????
Aint that a female dog!!!!!
I once tweeted this "I want to become well versed in the bible, so when I face any situation, I know what scriptures to read that would provide the comfort I need"
...and I found this today...
Isaiah 40:18-31
"Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"
It shall be well..:!
I'll do a picture post later today about my trip to NYC! Funtimes! with my LUVZZZZ!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
I made the decison that "now was the time" to SPEAK or forever hold my peace
I had tossed in bed at night for days on end, which had turned into weeks
I had thought of all the possible outcomes,scenarios et el--prepared for my fate
I had rehearsed this speech like 100 + times(can you tell this was hard?)
So on Sunday after church and shopping and cleaning and cooking
I dailed THE number 24 times, but hung up
So I took the easy(easier) way out and PINGED on BBM,
..and I typed, and typed and typed and typed.
...but I could not hit send for another 30mins. it just stayed 'unsent'...while I cleaned some more.(my house was already spotless at this point)
I Finally did after a friend talked me through it and finally in what seemed like years, HE replied. I was shaking.
I got my answer(s),NOT what I wanted to hear(read).but knowing is always better right?
THIS is day two of forever... it is hard. but...
LESSON LEARNED: My philosphy works--> "Allow room for major fuckery, so when someone disappoints you, you just shrug and keep it moving"
This whole talking about feelings thing is actually great. Watch me finally become mean. P.S A mean Ms.O is not a good thing. #EVL(Evil villan laugh)
Song That reflects my Mood.:
Tiwa Savage Kele Kele Love
P.S I still HATE/DESPISE Subliminals on TWITTER! #ThatisAll
Can you guys tell I am WAY happier than I have been in weeks?? Yes? No?..meh!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
iWon I just realized i had not done a post on that yet! YIPPIE!!! I WON I WON I WON! so Thank full to everyone that voted, If you are ever in the Ottawa region. Please stop by mine for some good ol home made dinner, all on me!
I opened my e-mail at about 8am Tuesday morning, was looking for a particular email from my mum so I checked my junk. I found direction. I had been praying, crying, starving myself, fasting. and there it was in an e-mail. So thankful to God for the little mercies.
I remember too many things through smell and music. A lot of songs remind me of different people and circumstances( i cannot listen to certain songs anymore). Perfume: I can smell exes, friends, anyone from miles away. sometimes I am on the train and I smell a "friend".. iSmile.
friends...sigh! I really do not know what I would do without mine. I hung out with my close circle all through last weekend. One of us was visiting from out of town. I appreciate them SO MUCH. They gave me the push I so badly needed. They even had a surprise Grad dinner for me!!!! I was so surprised! LOVES THEM!
In this same breath (read as post) Some 'friendships' are not worth it.
Sometimes I just want to turn off my phone and be out of reach for hours,and it just be with my thoughts.However i remember that there are people I talk to all the
time(sister,bff,besties) that once they cannot reach me for 30mins they panic #youknowyourselves.
Sports, I wont say I am a HUGE fan, but I watch alot of sports, my brother plays football so I had to watch so I could undertsand. I Watch hockey cos of the Canadian in me. Basketball was my ish when I was in HS, now I watch whenever I can catch a game. Soccer I watch often, I only support #teamsupereagles though. Does this make me a sports person?..O_O
EHEM EHEM *clears throat* " NEW YORK, CONCRETE JUNGLE WHERE DREAMS ARE MADE OF, THERE's NOTHING YOU CANT DO"--> T-Xdays
I wish I knew how to discuss my feelings. I really really realllllllly wish I knew how to. I cant even write it down, for fear that someone might read it. it all stays inside me. I dont talk.
In that same breathe(read post). that is about to change. I am about to become outspoken about my feelings. wear my feelings on my sleeve, be an open book et el. *asking God for strength on this one*
I do not blog about relationships because I do not think I have had enough experience to talk about love and all that jazz. I have alot of thoughts about them, they might be too radical and pessimistic.
Thank God for new budding relationships with....MYSELF! Step 1. *SELF LOVE*
I love peppermint tea, raspberry tea, orange peko tea, mango tea! I love TEA!
"If you love something let it go, if it comes back that is how you would know"--> *rollseyes*---->DEAD LINES--SURE!
Have a great weekend lovelies!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O...xx!
P.S My title is a song by Eedres AbdulKarem ft Keke and Vicky called Calabar Girl. he sings with my Mummy's name(Ima which means Love). I have had the song on repeat all evening.
P.S.S Happy Fathers day in advance to all the fathers out there. My daddy is still better than your daddy! hehe..:D
THE RANDOM RANDOMOSITY WANDERING THROUGH MY MIND RANDOMLY!! (you like my title ya?)
Posted by Ms.O at 11:55 AM Labels: OurJourneyHello, I have never really done one of these random posts before, But I feel the need to let alot of things off my chest. So here we go.
I was Nominated for a Nigerian Blogger Award!! For my food blog CLICKHERE! I feel very honored to be recognized by my peers. It all started as a hubby, but the whole idea is going some where bigger soon. Of course I will keep you all in the know! Speaking of food I am going to apply to culinary school!!!!! MY DADDY HAS APPROVED. The question is when.
I am at a good place in my life, even though it really could be better, grad is in about a month, I could really care less about attending the ceremony. I am not in the mood for the formalities or the whole hoopla surrounding it. I would rather go on a vacation to Cancun or Cuba, or St tropez, somewhere..anywhere
I am overweight! Yes I said it! I am working on it. Now if only my mum would pay for my personal trainer,I feel like I need one. I do not eat either. I had 3cups of coffee today, and it is already 3pm.
Starbucks/TimHortons needs to start paying me. I have put at least 3 of the managers children through University.. in the past 5yrs...
I hate to admit it, but I do have feelings(I am a huge pessimist). I am the first to say 'I do not care" about alot of things, from men, to reputation, to gossip. But deep down I do. **SIDE NOTE** Yes I know you are reading this. I care that you are lying to me, but like you always say, you are sheltering me from the truth, so I do not get hurt.. PURE BULLSHIT!
Why do men lie? I read Vera and Nicey's posts... such EFFTARDS!!!! arghhhh! but I guess women lie too right?.. *rollseyes*
I love to play catch up with friends! BBM-ed with Lady Koko(EX BLOGGER) FOR OVER 3HRS last Friday!! FILLED WITH LAUGHTER, CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM , HEARTFELT EMOTIONS, EVERYTHING! iLove that chic!
You can definitely love people you have never met! I love SOME of my twitter fam dearly. No I am not like 80% of Nigerians on twitter falling in love with online characters and flying across the world to visit them.(I don't have a problem with it though) LMAO!!! #shoutout to all my UnderG runs people, we see you! If you are guilty, it is ok. Love is a beaurriful thing!
In line of twitter, #SHOUTOUT to those people that are not on twitter, or even those that are not following you, but know what you are doing 24/7. How you ask? because they have you on search and have your TL on refresh. Some even start following you so that they can see your tweets with one particular guy...and call said guy when they think you are visiting him. #LWKMD! I love you people. You make my twi-life fun!
Why is it the one you love is never in love with you?..and all these men wont just leave me alone! Cant a babe just be single till her next birthday again?.. 2010 is Ms. O wild out yr! **Its about time I did a post on "the men in my life** HEHE..**ADJUSTS HALO**
The ONE iLike...sigh! Somethings just cant work can they?
OK this is too random! I am done... Voting for Nigerian Blog awards beings next week. VOTE WISELY!
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
I was tagged by the beautiful Taynement(I have not met her tho..but I know she is beautiful :D! So here we GO!!
God-I really Love God and now as I grow up I understand what it is to have a relationship with God and not just be a Christian by words and birth.My relationship with God gets shaky, and I still have a long way to go. but with God by my side, who can be against me?..
Family/friends- This is one category because I consider my friends as family once they gain the (prestigious title if i might add) title of friend. I have a fabulous family! I am my daddy's baby and always will be.I have the most amazing mother in the world! We also look alike so we are often calle twins!! My friends:Lox, vanchi toonee, debs, TD, Coleman and TIP,these people keep me grounded! And I love and appreciate all of them everyday!MY BDAY LAST YR!
Shoes- Anyone who knows me knows how much I love shoes. I cannot wait to be able to afford my first pair of Loboutins, or Chloe's, or Giuseppe Zanotti's!!! I rock shoes from everywhere now.. If you annoy me..buy me shoes and I would forget what you did sharp sharp..no dulling..lol Alexander McQueen Shoes
Photography- I have always been very interested in pictures. I got my first camera when I was 10.I am hoping to take some classes at the local college here to improve this passion of mine. I believe if you are gonna do anything even as a hobby, you have to do it exceptionally well! Pictures, memories make me extremely happy! Took this pic last night from my balcony
Cooking/food- I love food WOAIII!!! I LOVE FOOD!!! Cooking it, eating it, reading about it, taking pictures of it. learning different methods and intricate details about it! Sometimes I wish I was in Nigeria where I could plant my own herbs and spices!!! I plan on going to culinary school in the future.*fingers crossed* Cooked this last weekend
FOR MORE VISIT HERE!!!
Music- I just like everybody else LOVES music! I love that music can make me happy when everything else seems to fail. It lets me escape to just me and my thoughts. i listen to every genre...Yes even country music! As long as it sounds good and I can move my body to it, I listen to it. My music library, well lets just say its HUGE!!! One of my Fave songs of all time!!!
Technology-CRACKBERRY,ITOUCH, LAPTOP,INTERNET,WII, These are some of my favourite things! iLove technology! #nuffsaid
Fashion/clothes- Fashion and art is something I am very interested in. I love to watch the trends. I dont think i can ever work in the industry but i am a huge fan of amazing designers like McQueen and Chloe and a lot of European designers that might not be as popular but stand out and are different. Chloe Fall 2009
Travelling- I love to travel. Thanks to my dad's job, I have been to almost every continent! I hope to go to the remaining two this year.. or maybe next *crossing fingers* Dubai..2001 or 2002..PLEASE DO NOT LAUGH AT ME!!!!!:(
Last but not least I love LIFE! Yes I try to celebrate my life everyday. Some days are harder than others, but i do try to be thankful for life. When days like April 22nd come and go with so much bad news, it reminds us as human beings why we should ALWAYS be thankful and learn to live your life to the fullest and like it is GOLDEN. RIP DA GRIN. I did not even know this man, but I shed enough tears yesterday and today. Words truly fail me with this one. Sun re o
#ABE!!!
And that is it guys!!! Ohh one thing came close as well
******Things that smell good- Candles,lotion,Perfume, MEN(LOL)
I tag MissFlyHigh, YNC-CHIC, MIZCHIF, AnyaPosh ANDREA Miss Enigmaand anyone else who has not done it yet!!!
I wrote this last night, but blogger wouldnt let me publish it!!! Right now I am at work finishing some work cos I just impulsed bought a ticket to go see my folks in a couple of hours..lol! I'll be MIA but.....
Have a blessed weekend everyone!!
Hugs and Kisses.
Ms.O
Anybody who knows me well knows that I am a HUGE internet junkie. I visit too many blogs daily.from Nigerian blogs,to music blogs, to cooking blogs to photography blogs, to entertainment blogs to just random blogs. I always seem to find the strangest things online. I love the world wide web Whenever I find new interesting site to add to my google reader, I am always so happy. Sometime last year a website sprung up called Fmylife this website is a random collection of everyday mishaps from people around the world. The statements always end with FMYLIFE and are most times funny but sometimes actually really sad. It is a funny website to go on to pass time and laugh at the mishaps that happen to others(as long as its not me, its funny! #evl). Two weeks ago however a friend told me about another website called GivesmeHopewhich is a positive version of the aforementioned website. I visited the website for the first time last week Monday when I woke up angry(does that happen to other people?. I just wanted some hope and viola I went there and it did give me hope and make me smile at the little kindness that is left in this harsh harsh world.
Just a short post to give somebody hope.
Here is a song that always makes me smile whenever things aren't the greatest and for sure it GIVES ME HOPE
...and a pic of me..Just because I can...LOL!
Have a blessed week y'all
Hugs and Kisses
Ms.O
P.S VISIT 360NOBS ITS A REALLY COOL WEBSITE AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF BLOGGERS AND TWITTER FAM WRITE THERE. SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT!!!!
Kisses..xx!
P.S.S Its my 2nd baby brothers birthday in a couple of hours!! I feel so old! I miss my family so much! I am thinking of moving to the city they live in...sigh!
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