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 about how much time "the boo" gave me when I was home. Every single moment was mine, and that quality time is the best kind of gift you can get. It really isn't about the things, it's about the moments. And you only get moments from time together. So, again honey, thanks for the moments. "Sang" it Chrisette!
What Can Really Make A Man
No Gold Or Money, Clips And Honey
Dips Dont Make A Brother Know
No Dont Make A Brother Golden
What Can Really Make A Man
Is He Really Real
Let Me Let You Know The Deal
What What What
[Verse 1:]
What Makes A Man Golden? (What?)
Is Not What He's Holdin' (What?)
[?] (What?)
And How Fly His Clothes Is (When?)
When Brothers Impress Us (When?)
Attractions Just Natural (When?)
Just Good Conversation (When?)
Ain't Got To Be Packin', No
[Hook:]
Simple Love Money Cant Buy
Simple Love's Hard To Come By
I Dont Need No Sugar Daddy
I Can Be Ya Sugar Mommy
[Chorus: x2]
I'm A Good Girl
Ain't To Many Good Girls, No
Ain't Too Many Good Girls
(Who) Got They Own Dough
(Who) Got They Own Flow
(Who) Aint Looking For Sugar No More
Simple Love's Hard To Come By
I'm Just Trying To Live The Life
Trying To Be A Lady
Brothers Holla At Me
If You Love A Lady Who Dont
Need A Sugar Daddy
[Verse 2:]
A Man Puts His Time In (Where?)
You Usually Find Him (Where?)
'cuz Thats Where His Home Is (Where?)
So He's Steady Grindin
Oh Why Do My Sistas
Steady Find Mistas
Who Swear What They Give Us
Is Better Than Quality Time
[Hook:]
Simple Love Money Cant Buy
Simple Loves' Hard To Come By
I Dont Need No Sugar Daddy
I Can Be Ya Sugar Mommy
[Chorus: x2]
I'm A Good Girl
Ain't To Many Good Girls, No
Ain't Too Many Good Girls
(Who) Got They Own Dough
(Who) Got They Own Flow
(Who) Aint Looking For Sugar No More
I'm A Lady And I'm Hard To Find
I'm Just Living My Life And Now
Trying To Be A Lady
Brothers Holla At Me
If You Love A Lady Who Dont
Need A Sugar Daddy
When A Brother Try To Get The Goodies
With The Blinged Out Chain, Let Me Hear You Say
"Hey! I'm a Sugar Momma"
When A Sugar Daddy Try To Get The Digits
With The Same Old Game, Holla Back
"Hey! I'm a Good Girl"
If Ya Got Ur Own Dough
Yeah Ya Got Ya Own Money
Let A Brother Know
"Hey! I'm a Sugar Momma"
If Ya Gotcha Own Whip And Ya Money Aint Funny
Ladies Let 'em Know
"Hey! I'm a Good Girl"
I'm A Lady And I'm Hard To Find
I'm Just Living My Life And Now
Trying To Be A Lady
Brothers Holla At Me
If You Love A Lady Who Dont
Need A Sugar Daddy
[Chorus: x2]
I'm A Good Girl
Ain't To Many Good Girls No
Ain't Too Many Good Girls
(Who) Got They Own Dough
(Who) Got They Own Flow
(Who) Aint Looking For Sugar No More
Simple Love's Hard To Come By
Im Just Trying To Living My Life And I
Trying To Be A Lady
Brothers Holla At Me
If You Love A Lady Who Dont
Need A Sugar Daddy
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Blogging Bug
I'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 repped for Tiwa. The other promoters who shall remain nameless barely brought anyone out. Ran into a fellow blogger who comments on my blog periodically and always says nice things. It was nice to put a face to the name. Turns out we totally have some history as well. Nice seeing you hon. I also reconnected with someone I went to elementary school with! Crazy, right. She's now a fabulous pastry chef at a really posh, acclaimed restaurant in the Buckhead area of ATL....I already see my wedding cake being designed and made by her....LOL. It's a small dang world o.
I pretty much unpacked and studied the rest of the weekend but this week I'm getting back to full-force studying since my exam is set for September 17th. Arrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh! This is the last time I am taking this GMAT especially since it has had power over me for way too long. I will kill it! I will kill it! I will kill it! Prayer. Positive self-reinforcement. Visualization. Positive thinking. Study. Study. Study. Prayer. Positive self-reinforcement. Visualization. Positive Thinking. I think you get the picture. As always, your prayers and good wishes are needed and much appreciated.
On to Naija trip news. It was the best time ever. I will not do it justice in any way shape or form and cannot go into too much detail as per na tori I tell them for ibise so I could go. I will say that this trip was mostly spent with family and it was really nice. I also attended a couple of weddings of course - congrats to Omo and Oma & Wande and Dapo, and a Bach Eve for my friend Toyin whose wedding was on the 18th. I missed Low's birthday dinner due to family commitments but from the pics it looked like it was a blast. The boo took the whole time I was there off work and gave me every single second of his time, which in my book makes him the BEST man I know. He was truly at my beck and call, from taking me to get food, to taking me to get my hair done, to doing some family runs and going to church with us. I also got to spend time with his family which was amazing. The best part of the trip was just knowing he was next door.....that's a story for another time. LOL. So honey, thank you for making my trip so wonderful and making me feel like a queen the whole time. Thank you for stepping up when it came to my family as well. I am so grateful to God for you and I cannot wait to see you again!!!!! The memories will stay forever fresh.
In other news....my fabulous celebrity sister Ms. Minx turned 25 yesterday. I am extremely proud of what you have accomplished in your 25 years and look forward to being able to celebrate many more significant occasions with you. I hope you had a beautiful day because you deserve nothing less. God bless you and keep you and make His face to continually shine upon you and grant you all of your hearts desires. I love you.
And finally, speaking of birthdays........mine is coming up in a few weeks. September 9th to be exact. I'll be a big fat 26. My 25th birthday wasn't much to write home about since it was the day after our house was robbed last year and I didn't feel much like celebrating. Obviously, it's important to praise God and be thankful in good and bad but I will say that this year has been an exceptionally good year, full of many blessings, and I definitely will go to church, especially since it's on a Sunday, and praise God very loudly. Otherwise, I have no clue what I will do. I'm not in the mood to throw a party, especially since I'll be studying for my exam. We'll see sha. Any birthday ideas will be appreciated. This year, I also decided to ask family members who usually give me pressies to donate to my b-school application fund cos those joints run about $200-250 each and I'm applying to about 6 or 7 schools. However; to any friends who read this, below is my dreamwishlist for my birthday so should any of you decide to give me gifts, it won't be too difficult...LOL. It's actually pretty similar to my Xmas wishlist except for the IPOD and MacBook and of course, Idris is no longer on the list, for obvious reasons...LOL. Peace Y'all.
- I can dream and wish, right? LOL
- More realistic wish, I think. The Speedy 30 - the mid size. I got a different one at Christmas but I'm still waiting for this one!
- Still on the list. As last time, the necklace to match the bracelet would be great too.
- This represents giftcards. Favorite clothing stores include; Ann Taylor LOFT, The Limited, H&M, Mango, Nine West, Nordstrom, and Zara. Giftcards to bookstores also count.
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 repped for Tiwa. The other promoters who shall remain nameless barely brought anyone out. Ran into a fellow blogger who comments on my blog periodically and always says nice things. It was nice to put a face to the name. Turns out we totally have some history as well. Nice seeing you hon. I also reconnected with someone I went to elementary school with! Crazy, right. She's now a fabulous pastry chef at a really posh, acclaimed restaurant in the Buckhead area of ATL....I already see my wedding cake being designed and made by her....LOL. It's a small dang world o.
I pretty much unpacked and studied the rest of the weekend but this week I'm getting back to full-force studying since my exam is set for September 17th. Arrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh! This is the last time I am taking this GMAT especially since it has had power over me for way too long. I will kill it! I will kill it! I will kill it! Prayer. Positive self-reinforcement. Visualization. Positive thinking. Study. Study. Study. Prayer. Positive self-reinforcement. Visualization. Positive Thinking. I think you get the picture. As always, your prayers and good wishes are needed and much appreciated.
On to Naija trip news. It was the best time ever. I will not do it justice in any way shape or form and cannot go into too much detail as per na tori I tell them for ibise so I could go. I will say that this trip was mostly spent with family and it was really nice. I also attended a couple of weddings of course - congrats to Omo and Oma & Wande and Dapo, and a Bach Eve for my friend Toyin whose wedding was on the 18th. I missed Low's birthday dinner due to family commitments but from the pics it looked like it was a blast. The boo took the whole time I was there off work and gave me every single second of his time, which in my book makes him the BEST man I know. He was truly at my beck and call, from taking me to get food, to taking me to get my hair done, to doing some family runs and going to church with us. I also got to spend time with his family which was amazing. The best part of the trip was just knowing he was next door.....that's a story for another time. LOL. So honey, thank you for making my trip so wonderful and making me feel like a queen the whole time. Thank you for stepping up when it came to my family as well. I am so grateful to God for you and I cannot wait to see you again!!!!! The memories will stay forever fresh.
In other news....my fabulous celebrity sister Ms. Minx turned 25 yesterday. I am extremely proud of what you have accomplished in your 25 years and look forward to being able to celebrate many more significant occasions with you. I hope you had a beautiful day because you deserve nothing less. God bless you and keep you and make His face to continually shine upon you and grant you all of your hearts desires. I love you.
And finally, speaking of birthdays........mine is coming up in a few weeks. September 9th to be exact. I'll be a big fat 26. My 25th birthday wasn't much to write home about since it was the day after our house was robbed last year and I didn't feel much like celebrating. Obviously, it's important to praise God and be thankful in good and bad but I will say that this year has been an exceptionally good year, full of many blessings, and I definitely will go to church, especially since it's on a Sunday, and praise God very loudly. Otherwise, I have no clue what I will do. I'm not in the mood to throw a party, especially since I'll be studying for my exam. We'll see sha. Any birthday ideas will be appreciated. This year, I also decided to ask family members who usually give me pressies to donate to my b-school application fund cos those joints run about $200-250 each and I'm applying to about 6 or 7 schools. However; to any friends who read this, below is my dreamwishlist for my birthday so should any of you decide to give me gifts, it won't be too difficult...LOL. It's actually pretty similar to my Xmas wishlist except for the IPOD and MacBook and of course, Idris is no longer on the list, for obvious reasons...LOL. Peace Y'all.
- I can dream and wish, right? LOL
- More realistic wish, I think. The Speedy 30 - the mid size. I got a different one at Christmas but I'm still waiting for this one!
- Still on the list. As last time, the necklace to match the bracelet would be great too.
- This represents giftcards. Favorite clothing stores include; Ann Taylor LOFT, The Limited, H&M, Mango, Nine West, Nordstrom, and Zara. Giftcards to bookstores also count.
Friday, August 17, 2007
CHANGING THE WORLD - ONE ACT AT A TIME
I'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. I listened to the lyrics and the sentiment of the song really embodies what this series is supposed to be about - just one person reaching out, can make a difference not just in another life, but in the world. One becomes two, and together they are stronger and better. Even more, the two can become three, and four and so on........get my drift?
The song is hopeful, global, local, personal, beautiful, forgiving, unpreachy, simple, and most of all, speaks to the importance of us pulling together. I'll try to post the song later. So, here are the lyrics.
Hello my sister
Did you make a mistake?
There's life in your belly
And it's too much to take.
Hey there my friend
I heard of your Dad.
He was a hero
when the towers were crashed.
I am one
And I'm reaching for you
I am one
And together we're two.
I'll be your strength and I won't let you fall
And together we'll find one more
Hey little girl
Little Indian girl.
Can I give you some bread
And a piece of my world.
Look to my fingers
There is hope in my hand
Come to my pocket and I'll give what I can.
I am one
And I'm reaching for you
I am one
And together we're two.
I'll be your strength and I won't let you fall
And together we'll find one more.
If one can do anything
Then two can change the world.
If one can make a difference
And together we're so much more.
There was a flood not long ago
It took my people and it tattered my soul.
I am one
And I'm reaching for you
I am one
And together we're two.
I'll be your strength and I won't let you fall
You may not have much
But alone I am one without you.
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. I listened to the lyrics and the sentiment of the song really embodies what this series is supposed to be about - just one person reaching out, can make a difference not just in another life, but in the world. One becomes two, and together they are stronger and better. Even more, the two can become three, and four and so on........get my drift?
The song is hopeful, global, local, personal, beautiful, forgiving, unpreachy, simple, and most of all, speaks to the importance of us pulling together. I'll try to post the song later. So, here are the lyrics.
Hello my sister
Did you make a mistake?
There's life in your belly
And it's too much to take.
Hey there my friend
I heard of your Dad.
He was a hero
when the towers were crashed.
I am one
And I'm reaching for you
I am one
And together we're two.
I'll be your strength and I won't let you fall
And together we'll find one more
Hey little girl
Little Indian girl.
Can I give you some bread
And a piece of my world.
Look to my fingers
There is hope in my hand
Come to my pocket and I'll give what I can.
I am one
And I'm reaching for you
I am one
And together we're two.
I'll be your strength and I won't let you fall
And together we'll find one more.
If one can do anything
Then two can change the world.
If one can make a difference
And together we're so much more.
There was a flood not long ago
It took my people and it tattered my soul.
I am one
And I'm reaching for you
I am one
And together we're two.
I'll be your strength and I won't let you fall
You may not have much
But alone I am one without you.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
ROSS 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, may He lift up the light of His countenance upon you, and grant you peace, joy, love, success, prosperity, happiness and more. Amen.
Love is a wonderful thing...........when that love is a mutual adoration, it can move mountains and change the world. So I believe.
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, may He lift up the light of His countenance upon you, and grant you peace, joy, love, success, prosperity, happiness and more. Amen.
Love is a wonderful thing...........when that love is a mutual adoration, it can move mountains and change the world. So I believe.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY TO ME...LOL
Hey 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 updating.
When I think about what this blog means to me, it started as a way to express myself, albeit not anonymously, but it has become more than that. It has reinforced my belief and hope in the future of Nigeria. I am part of a Nigerian blogging community full of amazing people, with diverse interests and talents, full of creativity, ambition and drive, many of whom are committed, as I am, to making a positive contribution to the growth and development of a better Nigeria in some way, shape, or form. In addition, I have made friends - Biodun, and Miguel, to name a couple, who have added exponentially to the quality of my life. I have found old friends. I am able to keep in touch with other friends in a unique way. I have been inspired by other bloggers, whom I would love to meet and get to know as well.
In the last year, I have shared significant moments with many of you. You have rejoiced with me, encouraged me, supported me and reaffirmed my faith, optimism and hope in human and Nigerian nature many a times. I appreciate everyone who reads silently, and voices their opinions by commenting as well. I look forward to another year of blogging. I'm not making any promises to blog more often or anything like that. I want to do more frequent updates and really develop my "Change the World" series but other than that, I'm not sure where it'll go. However; I am sure that wherever it goes, it'll be an experience that I will cherish for a long time to come. Happy Belated Anniversary to me!
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 updating.
When I think about what this blog means to me, it started as a way to express myself, albeit not anonymously, but it has become more than that. It has reinforced my belief and hope in the future of Nigeria. I am part of a Nigerian blogging community full of amazing people, with diverse interests and talents, full of creativity, ambition and drive, many of whom are committed, as I am, to making a positive contribution to the growth and development of a better Nigeria in some way, shape, or form. In addition, I have made friends - Biodun, and Miguel, to name a couple, who have added exponentially to the quality of my life. I have found old friends. I am able to keep in touch with other friends in a unique way. I have been inspired by other bloggers, whom I would love to meet and get to know as well.
In the last year, I have shared significant moments with many of you. You have rejoiced with me, encouraged me, supported me and reaffirmed my faith, optimism and hope in human and Nigerian nature many a times. I appreciate everyone who reads silently, and voices their opinions by commenting as well. I look forward to another year of blogging. I'm not making any promises to blog more often or anything like that. I want to do more frequent updates and really develop my "Change the World" series but other than that, I'm not sure where it'll go. However; I am sure that wherever it goes, it'll be an experience that I will cherish for a long time to come. Happy Belated Anniversary to me!
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