Dear No One

Dear No One,
I don't really like big crowds, I tend to shot people out.

I like my space. I really do.

I like being independent, not so much of an investment but I don't want no one to tell me what to do.

I like being by myself, don't gotta entertain anybody else. Don't need no one to answer to.

But i'd love to have a soul mate. God Will give him to me some day and I know, it'll be worth the wait.

 Sometimes, I just want somebody to hold. Someone to give me his jacket when it's cold. We'll have that 'young love' even when we are old.

And Sometimes, I want someone

to grab my hands. Pick me up, hold me close -be my Man. And I will love you till the end.

So if you are out there, I swear to be good to you, because i'm done looking for my future 'someone'.
When the time is right, I know you'll be here but for now...

Dear No One. This is your love letter.

Inspired by my favourite song. Dear No One, By Tori Kelly.

Wrong Caller I.d

Hmm... the weirdest thing happened to me today.

Re-wind to about 2 weeks ago, I walked into one of our commercial banks to make a withdrawal. Don't have a debit card on that account. This particular bank is always crowded. Even though I arrived before the bank opened for business, there was already a huge crowd outside on a queue. The bank opened some minutes later and we were allowed in, of course there were already several queues formed inside. One for cash related transactions and a separate queue for the enquiry desk, which was where I was headed, to simply confirm if my account was still active since its been more than a year I 'touched' the account.
As I was waiting for my turn on that queue, I was staring at the other queue, which I knew I was definately going to be a part of. And finally! It got to my turn. I was told my account was dormant and can't withdraw without re-activation. In an attempt to save time, I walked up to the last person on the other
queue and told him to retain the space behind him for me while I finish up here. He agreed.

When I concluded the account re-activation process, this guy had already left, with a fresh set of people on the queue. I knew I couldn't start at the bottom of the queue, since most of the 'new-comers' met me in the bank.

So here is the gist, a young man at the very top of the queue offered to let me stay in front of him, once I
 Narrated  my ordeal to him. I thanked him. And went ahead to process my cash withdrawal. But the young man kept following me about even after I had left the bank premises. He asked for my mobile number. Then I thought, the best way to get this guy off my back, is to give him my number, get his, save it with an awkward i.d, and never pick his calls. Don't blame me. Stalkers give me the 'scares'.

Hmm! I saved the last missed call number a with the awkward i.d. This number has called me on several occasions after then. I'd just watch it ring. Until today. The number was calling me, I asked myself,
Why am I even scared of this guy sef?. I picked the call. The caller didn't sound like him. He could have given the phone to a friend of his, I thought. I said "who is this please?. The caller became so emotional, and said " so you don't have my number? Maybe i'd just delete yours after this call". I was indifferent. I was waiting for him to narrate how we met at the bank. But this person was not saying anything close to that.
I pressed on. "Can you please tell me your name, as I can't remember where or how we met". The caller replied  "i'd tell you my name at the end of the conversation after then i'd end the call". I thought my plan of 'playing dumb' was working. For where!
The caller was Silas Samuel, my secondary school mate and friend. He said his name and hung up. Chai!!

I just started laughing. Maybe at my stupidity, or at the situation, or maybe at the thought that I may have just lost a very good friend. I called him back immediately. I had no choice but to tell him the whole story. Maybe he would understand. He laughed and said he did. I couldn't stop apologising.

I write this, because I feel weird. I love my friends, all of them. Wouldn't want anyone of them to feel less appreciated.

I just hope I haven't lost a very good friend.

Salaam!

Au Naturale!

salaam.

Lately i've been telling my friends and anyone who cares to listen, that I drink and cook with my 'body cream'. Yes I do! I even apply it on my hair. So what am I talking about? >Olive Oil.

Extra Virgin Oil in a jar.

How did I decide I wasn't nt applying anymore chemicals on my interior and exterior?. Lol. Well, I was staring at my cosmetic shelf one afternoon. Toomany products. The mere thought of those products being harmful as a result of their components gave me stomach ache. I picked a bottle of my moisturiser, scanned through the ingredients. Nothing seemed natural. So I got curious and carried-out a research online for natural alternatives and I was wowed at the result.

Just like this quote I read somewhere "if you can't eat it, don't use it on you skin". Coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil became my besties. Plus this feeling that i actually know what i am applying on your skin, makes me feel smarter. Lol. Same thing I did with my bathing soups. Substituted them for the good ol African black soap.

African black soap

Suddenly the sun doesn't feel as hot as it used to. Especially on my face. My skin is well moisturised and it looks and feels younger and silkier. Make-up comes off easily. And oh! My lashes and brows are thicker now. Finally! I just love this feeling I get, knowing that i'm keeping skin cancer and other 'yama yama' diseases at bay.

Try it out. I'm sure you'll thank me. Don't forget to tell me what you think on the comment box.
Peace!!

Fruit Mix

Hi.

Take a brief second and just flow with me on this one.

So, I was thinking about this -what if the fruits and vegetables that grow in each season are just God's way of telling us what we ought to be eating all year?

Yep! I know that sounds weird but, flow with me still.

I feel that if we feast on the fruits and vegetables harvested each season, there would be less pollution in the world and less diseases as well.

*fruits and vegetables for the cold season to help us prevent cold-related illnesses.

*fruits and vegetables for the warm season to help keep our bodies fresh and healthy. 

Till my next post, think about this and tell me what 

you think on the comment section.

Peace!!

The Ideal Woman.

Asalaamu Alaekum!

In my opinion, i'm going to be writing about some attributes and characteristics that the ideal woman should posses. So Enjoy. 

 Learn Something Good Everyday: I disagree slightly with the popular saying that "one should learn something new everyday". Learning something new doesn't necessarily mean learning something of positive use to you. Learn something good as it relates to your health,family,career,faith and generally about life. Making this a part of you, will keep you refreshed, empowered and younger everyday.

Remember You are a Woman: Never forget this please. I know most times life's everyday struggles tend to make you feel like we aren't. But as you are busy with succeeding in your career and academics you should also work-on your main success as a woman. Which often times has nothing to do with career and academics. Forgetting this fact will only make woman compete with their Male counterparts. An unhealthy competition because their Male counterparts are fulfilling their rights and responsibilities as Men which are very different from a woman's responsibilities.

Know When to Stop: Women all over the world are always busy doing one thing or another, either in thier homes or places of work trying to make the world a better place. But it's important to know when your body needs rest and time to replenish it's lost energy. If you don't rest and recharge, how will you carry on? Take a time-out once in a while, let someone else handle the world's problems, even if it's just for a minute. Take a walk, play your favourite song, anything, you don't have to empty your wallet to find something that will help you relax.

Take Your Health Seriously: Smiling is your best facial exercise. Do that often. Your stomach is not a dumpsite so not just anything should go in. Take just 10mins to exercise everyday. Laughter is you best friend. And learn to accept the things you can't change in any situation.

While there is still soomuch to share, i'd rather stop here for now. See you next time.
Peace!!!