Recently, my life came into a season of change. Considering that what I was required to change is one of the things I have in common with my hubby in the highest percentage, I was torn about how to deal with it. I knew the time had come for me to make this shift but I also knew that it was possible that everyone else in my family may not be at the same stage …
I wouldn’t say I had an abusive childhood, but I had my fair share of hard, angry words spoken into my life by my father. It was usually to do with the things that children deal with: a school subject they don’t like and therefore don’t perform very well in the exams. Or some plates left unwashed or floors not swept. Nothing major that would justify being told: ‘you’re good for nothing”, “you won’t amount …
by Enife Atobiloye She was excited! Of all the 5 schools my daughter applied to, 3 had just come back with acceptances. The fees ranged between $42k and $57k. I took a look at the mails and said “But these fees are high!” “But mum you said we’ll cross that bridge when we get there” Apologetically, I admitted to that statement and somehow gained sudden momentum in my belief that there was no need to …
by Otonye Inwang I love the unadulterated feeling I have the first minute I open my eyes each morning- before the role call of my responsibilities begin, before the slideshow of my to-do list starts playing in my head. I truly love mornings. Mornings signify new beginnings, fresh starts, resets… they’re simply beautiful. As the sun hits the earth and God’s mercies are released anew, my love for life is rekindled. Mornings offer fresh opportunities …
I stood before the sign and i sighed. Was I now a candidate for this? Yes, unfortunately it had become so. Gone were the days of trim and slim. Things had gone south. I peered down at my mid-section. Yes, again, the tell-tale signs were there. Flab, fat, glob and whatever other unsavoury but true name I might call it. That was my reality. I had gained more weight than was needful. I had tilted …
