Forget the beautiful pictures on Instagram, the funny post on Facebook and whatever we get to be up to on twitter, there are times when getting out of bed in the morning is a real struggle. Sometimes, I ask myself why we have to go through a lot of pain and disappointment, but I am …
6 things you will regret not doing in life
If you were to die now, what would you say would be the one thing you wished you did? Well, If you are reading this, congratulations, you still have oxygenated blood being pumped from your heart. meaning you still have a chance to do all you would have loved to do. And if you have …
All things Natural hair related-Relaxed to Natural
Ever since I made the post about my natural hair, I have gotten some questions regarding products and stuff I do to my hair. To be honest and like I said in my last hair post, I am quite lazy when it comes to my Natural hair but I do have some tips and tricks …
Meaning of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and how to get the best deals
Its November and you know what that means, holiday season is upon us. Time to get shopping. With Christmas, a season fraught with gift giving just in a few weeks, now is the time to snatch up those affordable steals while you still can. Thankfully, we have Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What is it …
How much is too much when it comes to sharing?
Recently, I heard an unpalatable news. The events surrounding it made me question how much is too much when it comes to sharing? what aspects of our lives should we share? Coming from an African background, A Nigerian one at that, I understand all too well the paranoia attached to sharing some aspects of private …
My Natural Hair struggle
If you are a Natural, you know the struggle is all too real. I just spent a lot of time experimenting with my hair because I wanted to see what products and methods work best for it. Decided to come on here and find supporters. lets start from wash days… WASH DAYS Standing for hours …
On forgiveness: Is it possible to forgive and forget?
Do you know that the phrase ‘forgive and forget‘ has no place in the Bible? With forgiveness seen as the most “good person” thing to do, Is it a must? Forgiveness is not something you do for another person, it is for yourself. It is a selfish act. Sometime ago, I harbored some hurt and …
Sex for grades: Sexual harrasment and opinions without evidence
Since the sex for grades scandal was brought to fore, as a result of BBC undercover work carried out by Kiki Mordi, a lot of Nigerians have expressed different opinions, as it is to be expected. Most, at least on social media, seemed outraged. There has been an outpouring of support for the ordeal a …
Naomi’s Diary: Why do I go to church?
Going to church has always been a ‘thing’ for me. But its a ‘thing’ that has meant differently at various stages in my life. As a kid and a Pk one at that, it was one of the things that we did. Attend Sunday service, bible studies, camp meetings etc. All of it was just …
Why do we procrastinate and how do we deal with procrastination?
Procrastination has been an issue that I struggled with. Here is a story that gives a little insight to how it works. I had a paper to write that was due in a month. The normal and rational thing was for me to set out a plan that would enable me finish the paper on …