Monday, December 24, 2012

A Christmas Eve To Remember


Had an appointment with a jewellry maker today and he tutored me on how to make a specific design. Spent hours there and took my leave, after paying, when i believed i had gotten the laydown of it. Off i went into the bustle of the lagos island market that was filled up with frantic people trying to make last minute purchases for trhe upcoming christmas. W ith the scorching sun burning my skin i felt glad that i brought my specs with me . Atleast i wont have to squint my eyes every milisecond. Took a whole lot of standing under the sun , pushing through the crowd , and frustration and agility to get a bus that was headed to my destination. The frustration didnt seem to abate cos later i got to know that the fare had been inflated a day ago and serendipity would have it, it was the exact amount i had on me. But the problem was my tummy and the growling sounds it kept making, i was hungry.
Couple of minutes later the bus was full and all that was left was the lady who was loading her wares in the boot of the bus.  Which was when  i heard a familiar voice calling my name. It was a friend of mine who was also heading in my direction too. So i had to, really had to make space for her cos i didnt want her to go through the hell i just went through and we were set to go on a smooth journey or so we thought.
Halfway across , we, the passengers, heard a loud popping sound and i for one had nio idea what it was until the bus started swerving in another direction and tyhe driver trying to regain control. Then it dawned on me that it was that the back right tyre had busted while we were in the third lane and at exactly that moment the screaming started. Passengers yelping out pleas to God, which i too found myself doing, other screaming out their children/family’s name and then there was my friend who was wierdly calm and was trying to control the situation by shouting; “Calm down!!! This is what  causes accidents !! keep quiet”. I barely remeber  her face then, but her voice was calm while i was dreading that moment. But i do remember the lady seated behind me who kept screaming , “Open the door oh!!!!”. It was crazy and frightful i didnt know what to do. Should i open it or not?
 One way or the other the driver got the bus to stop at the very edgeof the bridge above the sea. Even before it stopped in motion people were jumping out and i did too also i called to my friend who was hesitant at first. Crazy Gal. At that  moment my heart was in my oesophagus and we were all so reliefed to be alive even the passersby were probably thanking saving God for our lives. I went to check the extent of the damage and i was shocked to see that the tyre rubber was splatttered o the ground like it had been melted with fire. The driver tried to regain control oif the situation by telling us to be calm and he’ll change tyres and we’ll be on our way. But who was gonna take chances , we all got our bags and got to waving for a lift. Some bunch of good samaritans came to our rescue and some totally turned a blind eye, i hope they will never find themselves in the predicament we were in at that time cos then they’ll know ‘”Karma’s a bitch”.
I and my friend got into a fed.high court bnus and alighted somewhere close then we trekked home. All in all i know am safe and i have found a better way to spend my christmas than just sitting in and watching movies all day long.
I WILL KEEP THANKING THE LORD FOR HIS MERCIES ON ME TILL DATE. AND GRATEFUL FOR EVERYONE THAT IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. I hope people have a rethinkof what this season means to them. I will also use this oppourtunity to wish you all A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR IN ADVANCE.

Dont Judge A Book By Its Cover: THE MUST-READ TALE

This story you are about to read, I got from ♍Ɣ sis-in-law through ♍Ɣ BBM. Although it's fiction it lays out possible true ife happenings. I hope whoever is reading this can grab a lesson or two from it.
Never EVER Talk Bad Of Your Husband To Anyone…Learn!!!


Wow! This is a MUST read story guys! Came across this piece online and not sure who wrote it, but it’s a great story with a solid lesson to teach and a reminder to every woman. Please continue reading and don’t forget to share…..someone out there might need this!

“Biyi hasn’t worked for that long?” Dayo’s voice drips with resentment. “For real?” “He’s been trying,” I say in feeble attempt to defend my husband. “You know how the economy is.”

…My husband and I had vowed never to bring in a third party into our relationship but with a bank account screaming for revival, I need to share my burden with someone else. I grip the phone. Dayo is unusually quiet. “You still there?” I ask. “Hello?” “I am here,” she says. “I just didn’t know things were this bad. And all this while, I thought Biyi was providing for the home.” But he is, I argue silently. Well, maybe not financially for now, but in every way else, Biyi is a rock. “It’s not that bad.” My words sound frail. Dayo clucks her tongue. “You might as well be a widow.”
The words hit me like a fist. “Na you I blame,” she continues, oblivious to the damage her words have caused.

“Me? Why?” She is blaming me for this? Seriously?
“Why do you keep paying the bills?”
“Because there is no one else to do it,” I protest, upset.
“For real? He drives your car too?”
“He needs it,” I mutter. “To attend job interviews and stuff. He gets back late sometimes.”
“How late are you talking?
“Nine, ten…ish.”

Dayo pauses for a second. “I hate to say this gurl, but your husband spending your money on another woman.” Whoa! Hang on. Where did that come from? “Haba, Dayo. Biyi would never—” “Look, I know men,” she slices in. “You are his moneybag and he will take you for a ride as long as it takes. Where is your dignity, gurl?” Ride. Dignity. Moneybag. Ouch. “But he’s a good guy,” I manage. Can my husband be using me? It had never crossed my mind in the past, but I now wonder if Biyi is actually having an affair. “I trust my wonderful Dennis…,” Dayo is saying. I barely listen. My eyes are on the clock. It’s almost midnight and Biyi isn’t home. I force myself to hear what Dayo is saying about Dennis Ono, her multimillionaire-oil- company-golden-husband. Gosh I envy her life, her perfect marriage. “My marriage is wonderful,” Dayo says, as if in affirmation to my undeclared words. “But only because I show Dennis who the boss is. He cannot try nonsense with me. Abi, you think it’s easy to get ten thousand pounds a month as pocket money?” She really gets ten grand a month? That’s like, my entire annual salary in my crappy job plus bonuses. Life is unfair. Honestly. “I am Biyi’s wife,” I say. “I cannot just desert him.” Or can I? At this rate… “In that case,” there is an edge to her voice now, “give him an ultimatum. He gets a job in two weeks or you are out of that marriage.”

“I—”
“Look, I know his type,” she says with conviction. “He conveniently won’t get a job as long as you keep dishing out your money.”But—”
“Starve him,” she adds. “No sex. Make life hell. You are not an ATM machine.”

Keys jangle in the hallway. Biyi is home. “Talk later,” I say to Dayo. “He’s back.” “Stand your ground,” Dayo whispers menacingly. “Ultimatum. Two weeks.” I hang up with a sigh. My husband is leaning against the door frame. For a second my heart falters. He looks tired, drawn. But Dayo’s words punctuate my compassion. “Where have you been?” Biyi gives me a side smile. “No hug?” I jerk my head at the wall clock.” Its midnight.” “I had a job interview in Birmingham,” he says. “I called you tell you I was stuck in traffic but I kept getting your voicemail. What’s wrong?” I cock my head. Is that a whiff of female perfume? It is. Dayo is right. He has been with another woman. With my car. Spending my money. My head spins. “Biyi,” I glare at him, “Where are you coming from?” He steps back, surprised. “I went to Birmingham—”“Did you get it?” I screech. “The job?”
Biyi shakes his head. “I didn’t—”
This is the last straw. I wrench my hand out. “My car keys.”
He gives me a hard level stare. “What is wrong with you, Toni? Did I offend you?”
“Pass my keys!”

He thrusts the car keys to into my palm. I push past him, grab my duffel bag and stuff my overnight things into it. I know I am acting crazy but I have to show him that I would not be taken for a ride. That I am not a moneybag. That I have dignity. I zip the bag up and spin around. My husband is staring at me. “Is everything all right with you, sweetheart?”
“Get out of my way.”
“Where are you going with that bag?”
“I need to clear my head.” I am still yelling.
“Can we talk first?” Biyi suggests.
“I don’t want to talk. Get out of my way.”
He moves out of my path. I swipe a hand across my face, smearing my cheeks with mascara. “Don’t look for me. I will be back when my head clears.” I rush out of the house, jump into my car. My rage doubles as the feminine scent permeates the car. He has been with a woman in my car. I feel like an idiot.I pull up in front of Dayo’s mansion. Her husband’s Porsche is in the driveway, and the porch lights illuminate my dreary form as I reach the door. I ball my fists to knock, but a scream freezes the motion.
“Kill me!” I hear Dayo scream. “Good for nothing idiot. Womaniser of the century!” Whoa. Momentarily, I am unable to move. My hand hovers in the air. Dull thuds, muffled screams. Dennis curses. “I warned you never to serve me stew that is not freshly cooked!” “Am I your slave?” Dayo yells back. “If you want fresh stew, get your PA to cook it for you. Or you think I don’t know about her? You think…”
Dayo’s words are silenced by another thump. My hands fall to my side as a flurry of blows stifle her cries. I want call the police, do something…anything. But I cannot move. And so I shut my eyes tight and listen as my friend is pummelled by her husband. The beating stops. I should dash to my car, but something holds me back. “I am sorry I got you upset darling,” Dayo finally says. Her voice is laced with pain. “It is my fault. I should have cooked for you. I…Toni wouldn’t let me get off the phone…its her fault.”
“Next time you talk to me like that, I will tattoo a punch on your forehead,” Dennis growls. “Get into the kitchen and make me fresh stew. And do something about that leech you call a friend.”
That is enough for me. I sprint back to my car and drive home.

* * *
A knock sounds on the window. Biyi. I wind down and he gives me a smile. “Head clear now?” he asks. “Leave me alone,” I mutter. Dayo’s wonderful Denis beats her up? And she never mentioned?
“I will leave you alone in two seconds,” Biyi says. There is a twinkle in his eyes. “But first, get out of the car.” I oblige, grudgingly. “What?” He reaches under the car seat and pulls out a small basket. “I didn’t come home straight from the interview. I stopped over at the Perfume shop to get you this.” He hands the basket over. Inside is a range of exotic feminine perfumes and a small card. I pull the card openread the words: “Thank you for your support during the hardest times of my life! I love you.”

“That’s why I was late,” he explains as he pulls me into a warm embrace. “You have been so good to me, Toni. I couldn’t have asked for a better wife.” I can’t reply. My throat is lumpy.
“When you left the house to clear your head, I got a call back from the recruiter,” he says with a beam. “God answers prayers, babe. I got the job. It’s a package you won’t believe. Let’s go in. I’ll tuck you into bed and you can tell me what’s bothering you?”

* * *
I awaken to a text message from Dayo. “Denis is flying me to Seychelles this weekend. This is what you get when you stand your ground. You have to be a no nonsense gurl! Don’t you just love my life? Ciao sweetheart xxx.”

I type a quick response back: “Ciao! and i deleted her number right away.Now, this is one story every woman should read. The grass is never greener on the other side, best believe that. No matter how good a friend’s marriage it, NEVER EVER compare with yours. It’s DEADLY and could cost you so much!

by Abimbola Dare




#heavy sigh#. I really tried to fish out the writer but in the world of BBM where stories are Rebroadcasted every few seconds, it is almost impossible to get the writer. So, erm, Abimbola Dare , if by some stroke of luck you're reading this, add me on BBM with this pin: 22495458.
So here I drop ♍Ɣ pen or stop typing or whatever the protocol is. CIAO!!!!!! Hahahahahahah

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

STORY STORY!!!!!!

I do not consider myself  one of those people that always create fiction stories and try to draw a lesson out of it. But today, a situation i found myself in got me into that state where i draw a motivational lesson from a story that is real.
 I went to Ikeja to get some stuffs done for my sister and when i was through i headed directly to the motor park where i found a long queue of people waiting to board Three wheelers(Maruwa) that were yet to arrive. I got in line, having about 20 people in front of me.
After about 10 minutes of standing in line, i looked farther upfront at the lady that was now in front of the line and i envied her position, wishing i was the one there, the one who would be leaving the queue next and be on my way home. I stood for 25 more minutes or so, i kinda wasnt keeping track of time, i got into a three wheeler and, yipppeeeee!!!!!!!, was heading home.
We hadn't even  moved a mile from the park before rain got drizzling and a few minutes after that it started raining heavily and we all know Maruwa now, No Doors And No Window. The raindrops got my Caribbean  skirt, my bag and the package i got for my sister really wet and the driver got some sort of long  rectangular leather to shabbily covered the opened right passengers seat side. The leather offered little help.
 Halfway across the journey, I saw the same lady on the main road standing with dejected look on her face, i wondered what got her into such state and my question was answered when up ahead the three wheeler that she had boarded earlier had a fault and all the passengers were dropped on the road while the driver was trying to fix the problem.
I was instantly glad that i  had gotten into the ,Maruwa that i was in.
Basically am trying to say that one can find oneself in a place where we envy the position of others, that's naturally but acting on that feeling, JEALOUSY, might not be the best idea. Being patient, hardworking and resilient might surprisingly get you past or with the person you envied. So i guess this makes me a motivational storyteller. Abi na for my mind?

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Dr Movie ...........phd,bsc,msc


Dr Movie diagnose a bit of misconception of love all around and i recommend a dose of this twice a year. In Albany, the marriage of Caleb end Catherine Holt is in crisis and they decide to divorce. However, Caleb's father, John, proposes that his son delays their separation process for forty days and follow a procedure called "The Love Dare" to make them love each other again. Do follow my prescription. ALL IN ALL THEY GET

MY REVIEW OF TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN 2

The opening is lovely and (my words) solemn very 3d like. The plot has an intensity to it at the end. The beginning was more drama like and a bit drabby but the end made upfor it in bulks. This movie has a crazy what-could-have-been twist to it. I love new vampy bella and her tantrums. Also the veracity and ferociousness of the new bella was well potrayed by Kristen Stewart. thumbs up to the cast and crew of the twilight series. Sticking it out till the end is impressive and great work. Will miss this series so much.


OVERALL I GIVE THEM  4 STARS


MY REVIEW OF HANGOVER 1&2


First of all i know the movie has been out for years now, but i never got to watch it and coincidentally i saw the dvd at a friends home and i borrowed it. Hangover is a film that depicts the intense carefee attitude of a group of friends that has been drugged by an insider during on of the friends bachelors eve. The ploty all comes down to them searching for a friend of theirs who partied with them and is now missing. The clues and their pitiful quest to remember what went down the day before is so hilarious and loveable. The cast is so perfect,so befitting.
Hangover 2, bangkok plot was taken up a notch. The craziness starting from, a supposed dead person being dumped in an ice block machine to a man having sex with a lady who has a cock is EPIC. However i felt the directing in Hangover 1 was much more better. Why????? Might be because every detailing was nailed down and no one was in a hurry to watch the first movie. Thats just my thoughts or opinion. Do give your reviews by commenting.