tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324691142024-03-23T13:25:17.615-05:00El Sonido de Mi VozA RUNNING COMMENTARY OF MY LIFE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UNIVERSE WE LIVE IN. DON'T JUST LISTEN - MAKE SURE YOU HEAR.Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-41981579195286192652011-04-22T23:00:00.002-05:002011-04-23T03:01:18.092-05:0030 DAYS OF HAPPY - DAYS 3 & 4Or should I say POSTS 3 & 4 :-). I'm rolling 2 days into one. Allow me, I beg. LOL
So in the space of a day, I've flown from Mexico to Cali safely, and had a fantastic day celebrating my momma's birthday with her, along with my aunt. Gosh, California is beautiful! We had high tea at a small quirly little tea house in San Juan Capistrano, watched the sun set over Laguna Beach and had theMs. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-33943109051867807542011-04-20T09:57:00.007-05:002011-04-20T10:32:45.276-05:0030 DAYS OF HAPPY - DAY 2So, what am I happy about today? Well, in addition to the fact that I'm alive and healthy, today I am happy because I have the BEST HUSBAND IN THE WORLD.Oh what was that? Husband, you ask? LOL. Yes. One of the great things that's happened since I last blogged is that I got engaged, and then of course got married. More details on that at a later date. Today's happy post is dedicated to my Mr. Fab Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-6590849821275979182011-04-19T09:33:00.003-05:002011-04-19T09:53:35.288-05:0030 DAYS OF HAPPY - I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG! It has been ages since I last blogged - 2 years, 9 months, and 24 days to be exact! June 26, 2008 was my last blog before I got swallowed up into the business of business school and so much has happened since then! I'll have to update you at a later date. :-)It feels good to be doing this again. :-). I have totally forgotten my HTML tricks, and shortcuts so I'll have to pick that up again. Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-23670256333333003972008-06-26T13:52:00.005-05:002008-06-26T14:48:54.232-05:00Gone Too Long......I know. But for good reason. Who knew that getting into school wasn't the hardest part?!!!!!. Anyway, I'm busy getting ready to move to Chicago. Tomorrow is my last day at work, and then it's full speed ahead till August. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm excited yet, and my typical answer is NO! But really, it comes and goes. I'm usually stressed, anxious, worried - you know, all of those kind of Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-29767008513218513042008-05-07T16:17:00.004-05:002008-05-07T16:51:42.821-05:00Times flies..............When you're busy! I have no idea where the time has gone. I know everyone is busy, but when I tell you that I have been busier than ever before of late, it does not even come close to describing how busy I've been. Anyway, I'll stop rambling and get to the point.I'm going to Kellogg. Yes, I think many of you already knew that but I don't think I officially said it. That far? Yes! Do you know how Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-87915944324760136642008-03-29T21:43:00.001-05:002008-03-31T22:01:44.041-05:00YEAH BOYEEEEEE!As much as I detest Flavor Flav, I had to borrow his line. Or maybe Sally Fields' line is better - "they like me, they really like me". LOL. I heard from Chicago GSB, the last one on the list and I made it, WITH SCHOLARSHIP. God is good......all the time.I must, yet again, reminisce on how gruelling the b-school application was and it feels so good to be where I am with 4 offers in hand and some Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-70168855591538442812006-09-19T14:37:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:16:55.620-05:00UNA PEOPLE - COME SUPPORT NAIJA MUSIC AND INDEPENDENCENIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT 2006- A TIWAWORKS PRODUCTIONHey Y'all, I hope the week is going well for you. This post is a call to all the Naija folks in ATL and beyond to come out to support Tiwaworks, ElDee, Naira,and Keno.....four young Nigerians doing it big in the Entertainment industry in Atlanta and beyond as well as celebrate Nigerian Independence on Saturday September 30th.It'll be Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-1155323758257861082006-08-11T13:57:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:16:42.296-05:00"Going Back to Africa"Ok....I'm back to politicking. I can't help it! I very rarely watch the news. I prefer to read it so that I can form my own opinion. This is not to say that a writer's point of view doesn't jump out at you but at least it's a lot easier to remind yourself that you have a brain too especially since you can just turn the page or throw the paper out when you're done with it. Something I happened to Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-80728427805509989542006-11-30T20:13:00.002-06:002008-03-10T15:14:41.273-05:00DEEP BREATH...............PHEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!Hey All. How are you guys doing? I thought I'd post something on this final day of November. Where has the time gone?!!!!!! I vividly remember the beginning of this year, looking forward and wondering what the new year would bring and here we are almost at the end of it and as I begin to reflect, I have no choice but to be thankful.The reason I haven't posted for a minute is because I've been Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-75086744153188461062008-03-06T11:22:00.003-06:002008-03-06T12:25:07.223-06:00ANOTHER UPDATESo! I got my first "ding", which is what they call being denied in the b-school world. Cornell denied my application to their program. I think I should start at the beginning for this one. Cornell was a late consideration for me. I had decided where I was going to apply, but when I learned more about their dual degree MBA/Master's in Industrial and Labor Relations(MILR) program in late October, IMs. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-27151126842987362062008-02-28T11:47:00.003-06:002008-02-29T14:32:44.360-06:00GONE TOO LONGHey Y'all! I wonder if anyone still bothers to read my blog since it's been ages since I last updated. My people, make una no vex o. Na life o. So much has happened between Christmas and now that as much as I have wanted to write, I had no clue where to begin. So, I'll do a checklist of sorts and try to hit the highlights.DecemberNigeria was a blast. I arrived on December 24th and immediately Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-77789410771705718382008-02-29T14:27:00.004-06:002008-02-29T14:30:38.407-06:00UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!Since I posted yesterday, I learned that I'm in at Kellogg!!!!!!!!!! A freaking top 5 school. I cannot believe it. God is truly good. For me, Kellogg was what we in the b-school application world call a "reach" school - and I reached it...LOL! Hmmmmm......Cornell who? LOL. Just kidding. Or am I? Have a fab weekend guys. I sure will. God bless.Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-22493929413887531172007-12-17T12:29:00.000-06:002007-12-19T22:33:23.003-06:00DONE AND DUSTED - NAIJA HERE I COME!Hey Y'all. A new month and I'm still at this whole application thing. Actually, the essay writing thing. It's kicking my butt, no joke but I'm trying not to let it get me down completely. It takes so much time, and saps so much energy but I'm trying to get it done as soon as possible for many reasons.Above is the beginnings of a post I started on December 4th but never finished. It was titled "Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-17825109571101797042007-11-01T18:59:00.000-05:002007-11-01T20:15:35.575-05:00BACK IN THE BUILDING!!!!!Hey Y'all! What's good? It's been a long time and I apologize for being MIA. I have so much going on and unfortunately blogging has taken a back seat. I owe you many updates and I'll try to cover them in this one so guess what? It's gonna be a long one!So, last time I blogged, Chrisette Michelle was in my CD player and my GMAT exam was looming. Since then, Jill Scott has replaced Chrisette and I Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-32341760633628134292007-09-13T11:54:00.000-05:002007-09-13T12:17:02.448-05:00IF THERE EVER WAS A WORD TO DESCRIBE ME........The closest anyone has come is Taiye Tuakli-Wosornu, with this awesome article. I identified with the characteristics and struggles he (she?) describes so strongly. Folks, I am Afropolitan. Are you? Read the article and then let me know what you think. I'm interested to see who identifies or doesn't.Thanks Wande!Afterthought: I was so excited about the Afropolitan article that I failed to metion Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-38380233802959448872007-09-10T14:29:00.000-05:002007-09-12T11:40:16.249-05:00Good Friends Are Hard To Find, I Think I'll Keep Mine....Thank You Kesingsheen!Ok...funny title I know, but does anyone who grew up in Naija remember that ad for the hair cream, Kesingsheen? "Good hair is hard to find, I think I'll keep mine. Thank You Kesingsheen". Well, I do! So I modified it a bit cos y'all I have me some good friends and so it really should be, Thank You God!!!!!!A lot has gone on since I last graced these pages with my presence. I was on a roll for a Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-79167009784345596772007-08-22T22:09:00.000-05:002007-09-10T15:03:44.259-05:00Simple Love's Hard To Come By........I'm back AGAIN! Can't help it...LOL. When you're inspired, you're inspired I guess! I've been bumping the Chrisette Michelle album non stop for a few weeks now and I just keep falling in love with her voice and her words over and over again. My favorite part of this particular song, "Good Girl" is highlighted. I was listening to the album on the way home and as I listened to this song, I thought Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-91797649961282237202007-08-20T13:30:00.000-05:002007-08-20T14:59:30.850-05:00Blogging BugI'm back again y'all. You better enjoy it while it lasts....LOL. I guess I'm subconsciously trying tohonor my anniversary month by blogging more frequently. I assure you, it won't last....:-).Anyhoo, weekend was nice and laid back. Worked the door at a TiwaWorks/some other folks FUSION event on Saturday....a mix of Naija and Caribbean music. For a first-time event, I'm glad to say that Naijas Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-66029917431521273592007-08-17T16:13:00.000-05:002007-08-17T16:24:26.637-05:00CHANGING THE WORLD - ONE ACT AT A TIMEI'm hoping to make a couple of Changing the World posts a month. Most of the time, it'll be articles but every once in a while, it may just be an image, or a song, or as it is in this case, the lyrics to a song.I mentioned the artist, Chrisette Michelle a few posts ago. I did eventually buy her album, which is awesome by the way, and there's a bonus track on it called "I am One" that I just love.Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-41160331965366024412007-08-16T08:06:00.000-05:002007-08-16T08:17:58.172-05:00ROSS KNIGHT DONE DID IT AGAIN!!!!Oh to be loved, cherished and adored. This time, it was the proposal to his girlfriend. Amazing! Enjoy and I'll be back with details of my Naija trip soon.The narrative is here.The slide show is here.Let me take this opportunity to say a big fat congrats to my girl, Biodun, who recently got engaged. God Bless you and keep you both, may He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-37701105161287420052007-08-15T10:32:00.001-05:002007-08-15T13:06:11.562-05:00HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY TO ME...LOLHey Y'all. Have you missed me? It seems not so.....well, maybe except for Ms. Uzo. Thanks for checking in girl. LOL.I've been in Nigeria and just returned yesterday. I didn't really have the time to check email and do anything online while I was home so I missed my 1 year blog anniversary which was on August 10th. I can't believe it's been that long, even though I've been choppy with Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-40885551212815737132007-07-17T21:17:00.000-05:002007-07-17T21:20:33.114-05:00CHANGING THE WORLD - ONE ACT AT A TIMESAN FRANCISCO - For years Dr. Victoria Hale could see the problem. The world's poorest people — from India to Africa — were dying from curable diseases while big drug companies did little to help.Then one day she admitted to a cab driver, an African immigrant, that she worked for a big drug company."He rolled his head back and laughed and said, 'You all have all the money!'" she recalls.Hale quitMs. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-52816323404351647552007-07-16T10:05:00.000-05:002007-07-16T16:12:25.340-05:00Kelly Rowland Collapses in NigeriaO ga o! Click on the title for more. I guess Beyonce forgot to tell her sister that Nigeria is damn hot!UPDATE!!!!!!!!!Go here to see the collapse. Sandra Rose, an ATL celebrity news blogger, seems to think it was a publicity stunt. Whatever! It looked painful.Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-7730114238470772192007-07-13T08:56:00.001-05:002007-07-13T09:26:14.377-05:00Just a quick one........I've been meaning to update that the so-called militants released the little girl I talked about here. Thank God. But they've since kidnapped a few other oil workers. We need a resolution, a revolution......something sha.On to lighter matters though. I found out that I met Dolapo, the designer of the fabulous UrbanKnit bags and scarves after the fact! LOL. I was in London earlier this year as myMs. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32469114.post-9550641043623845812007-07-05T11:04:00.000-05:002007-07-05T11:32:51.826-05:00WHY?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Really, WHY?!!!!!I have watched as the weeks and the months have passed with more and more stories of kidnappings, and death in this region. In fact, I'm almost surprised when I don't hear anything about the Delta region. I have waited for the booming voice of the new government to speak loudly against these occurrences and possibly present a plan of action but alas, she remains quiet. When will Ms. Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10363477055811428507noreply@blogger.com7