Who's The Mole?

Hi Blogsville,

Longtime no speak...I think we can skip the part where I apologize for my absence and tell you I've been busy yadi yadi yada.

I'm alive and well, and you are too - honestly, that's all that matters and is enough for us to be thankful for!

The #Scandal tweets are killing me right now! Can't wait to watch it tomorrow and see what everyone is going crazy about. Shonda Rhimes is gonna have people suing her for emotional distress, and heart failures and all sorts of other things from watching the show. Love it!

The weather in NY is just annoying right now, I mean two days of rain, cold today, slightly warm tomorrow...I can't keep up! I just want stable weather :( is that too much to ask for?

Had a stressful day at work today...it's been a pretty busy week in general and then my computer was sha just not cooperating with me. I just jejely packed my bag and came home - honestly I think I also just didn't want to be there. Been feeling uninspired and unexcited by the work lately...praying for direction and guidance.

Got off work and wished I had something to do. Something fun. You know like dance class, gym (I've never worked out in my life and I'm reminded of how out of shape I am when I try running up two flights of stairs and can't breathe), just anything to help take my mind off my frustration with work. Something exciting to look forward to. So when I got home I decided to take a walk and somehow walked into Modell's (sports store) and bought my first real pair of sneakers and a bathing suit. Is this what quarter-life crisis is like? Or am I just bored and itching for some form of change or excitement now that spring is here?

BlackBerry is the absolute worst! The worst! Why am I still using it? Well, because I don't know what to do with all the people I have on BBM. All the other messenger apps are not the same. This is torture and imprisonment by BB makers. Using BBM to hold people to ransom. *sigh*

Last week someone reached out to me to contribute a write-up to a series on their site. I was shocked at the offer, but happy and nervous. Didn't know what to write about till the night before. The write up got published yesterday and I've gotten really good feedback...so thankful and humbled :)

Memorial weekend is coming and after shouting to My Oga that I don't want this Memorial weekend to meet us in this NY, by hook or by crook I just want to be out of town....so far we have no plans lol. *sigh* I just want a change of scenery so bad! Still thinking of where we can go that's affordable even if its near NY. Open to suggestions o...quick getaway or roadtrip let me know pls.

Aiight folks I think my rambling randoms makes up a likkle bit for my absence..no? lol

Have a wonderful Friday and weekend ahead! Be present!

Hugs & Kisses,
Me.

My Weekend: A New Fave Spot

Happy New Week Everyone!

Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I had a laid back chill weekend. 

Spent Saturday just doing what we call 'tatafo' shopping (when you really don't need anything, but just have that itch to shop) at the mall with my sister-friend. Then, I sat at the salon while Oga got his hair cut. I have to say that the precision and attention to detail kinda skills required to give a hair cut and not cause some major damage to a person's head is no joke lol. No profession is easy; every job requires a skill of some sort.

Speaking about jobs and skills the politics that transpires in the work place sometimes can be very annoying and frustrating. You do all this work, make all the extra sacrifices but when time for evaluation come na another story person dey hear. Dem go talk all these nice things about you, how you are this and that, and everybody is ohh-ing and ahh-ing over working with you but the grade when dey paper no correspond with all the mouth-washing. *sigh* Makes me wonder that maybe the saying that nice people finish last is indeed true. Well na God get power pass them.

I've been having really nice dates with God recently. We meet up regularly at different spots - which is usually everywhere and anywhere. But on Sundays, our favorite spot is this place He showed me a few weeks ago called Brooklyn Tabernacle (BT). It's a really popularly spot, and that initially had me worried because I'm kind of like a jealous lover and I worry about getting lost in a big spot like BT and not getting that special connection with Him. So far, that hasn't happened at BT. The choir is amazing and the sermons are well delivered - which for me means, I'm not being yelled at, I'm not constantly being bombarded with topics on prosperity and material things in life. And leave understanding the message and eager for more. If you are ever in the NY area you should check it out; and they recently just started streaming services online! 

Its March and I am still looking for a good devotional! My dear people of Blogsville, help a sister out. What devotionals do you all use? I know most of you use one...why hoard it? Sharing is caring biko!


Its funny how certain things you think you can't live without, you actually can. I haven't had a TV for the past three months! For someone who couldn't sleep without a tv being on in the background...this is a huge change lol. There were times when I'd take a cab home from work just to make it in time for my favorite shows. The TV is sitting on the floor looking at me. I'm just not ready to pay monthly cable bill yet abeg...until then I will watch Scandal, Nashville, Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice online and I will be alright :) 

So tell me, what can't you live without for three months plus? TV? Make-up? Chocolate? Instagram? Twitter?

It's always a pleasure to read your comments. So do leave one! :)

Have a blessed week ahead!

Love,
Me!

Lost but Found - My 100 Truths

Hi All,

Yes, yes it's me. I didn't quit Blogger, or outgrow my blog or have a baby, or get married...none of that. I got lazy, got busy, lacked blogging motivation, and just didn't think I had better gist to share with you all.

Still trying to find my blog mojo, but I'm alive and I decided to try an revive my blog with this tag that I've been reading on a few blogs - Taynement and Nikkisho.

Enjoy getting to know me a little bit; and hopefully I won't stay silent for this long again. Have a fabulous weekend everyone! Stay safe and stay blessed!

1. Last drink: Snapple Ice Tea

2. Last phone call: My Mommie

3. Last text message:  My co-worker

4. Last song you listened to: Me & You – Naeto C

5. Last time you cried: Today …Happy/Thankful tears

SIX HAVE YOU EVER:

6. Dated someone twice: Yes

7. Been cheated on: Yes

8. Kissed someone: Yes

9. Lost someone special: Yes…family member definitely counts right?

10. Been depressed: Yes

11. Been drunk and threw up: Yes…lol hot mess!

LIST FOUR FAVORITE COLOURS:

12. Pink

13. Black

14. Yellow – something about it makes me happy, especially during dreary weather days

15. Green – people say it looks good on me J

HAVE YOU:

16. Made new friends:  Not really

17. Fallen out of love: Yup

18. Laughed until you cried: Yes

19. Met someone who changed you: Yeah…my Mommie

20. Found out who your true friends were: Yeah…I have my core support system

21. Found out someone was talking about you: I wouldn’t know…ain’t nobody got time for that!

22. Kissed anyone on your friends list: J *my lips are sealed*

23. How many people on your friends list do you know in real life: Quite a lot…

25. Do you have any pets: Nope…I want a lil’cute dog, but not ready for the work

26. Do you want to change your name: Nope! I’m the only me, no namesake of any sort. Yay to unique last names!

27. What did you do for your last birthday: I had a party with a friend who is also a birthday mate…same exact date and year J Goodtimes!

28. What time did you wake up today: Alarm goes off @ 6.45am…I get out of bed @ 7.30am J   

29. What were you doing at midnight last night: snoring peacefully

30. Name something you CANNOT wait for:

31. Last time you saw your father:  Last trip to Naija – Dec ‘11/Jan ‘12

32. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: …I would say nothing cos I’m beyond thankful…but wish certain relationships in my family were in a better place.

33. What are you listening to right now: Deuces – Chris Brown

34. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Err…maybe, can’t remember

35. What’s getting on your nerves right now?: Right now? Nothing.

36. Most visited webpage: Google, Blogger, Linda Ikeji lol  

37. Current city: Jersey City and New York

38. Nicknames: Mama, Babie, Smallie,

39. Relationship Status: In a relationship

40. Zodiac Sign: Cancer

41. Male or female or transgendered: Female

42. Primary School: Our Lady of Apostles

43. Middle School: We don't have that in Nigeria

44. High school: Queen’s College

45. Hair color:  Brown

46. Long/medium/short: Shoulder length is long abi?  

47. Height: 5’ …J

48. Do you have a crush on someone: Hmmm…no

49: What do you like about yourself: Hmmm hard to say, but sha I like the woman I’m becoming, and my growth over the years, my ups and downs…

50. Piercings: Ears

51. Tattoos: None...I want a cute one, but the fear of God and needles  

52. Righty or Lefty: Ambidextrous

FIRSTS:

53. First Surgery: @ 5 or 6yrs

54. First Piercing: Ears

55. First Best Friend: Sylvia A…in primary school J

56. First Sport you Joined: Lol me and sport in the same sentence…If you call Q.C matching training a sport then hell yeah! I was the freakin’ mascot and we won!!! Lol allow me jor

57. First Pet: Dog

58. First Vacation: The whole family went to Abuja  

59. First Concert: Naija “concerts” don’t count – Got tickets to the Mrs. Carter Tour!!! I’m super, duper, excited!!! Can’t wait!!!

60. First Crush: Hmmm…can’t remember.

RIGHT NOW:

61. Eating: Nothing

62. Drinking: Nada

63. Already missing: My Mommie

64. I’m about to: Finish this tag and spend my Friday night chillin’ in my room

65. Listening to: Dnt knw the name…sha has D’banj on it

66. Thinking about: Grad school and my fear of Maths…long story

67. Waiting for: Nothing…

YOUR FUTURE:

68. Want kids: Yes J

69. Want to get married: Yes

70. Careers in mind: Currently in digital advertising, asking for God’s direction to find something I really love/passionate about

WHICH IS BETTER WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX?

71. Lips or eyes: Lips since I have to come in contact with them…but nice eyes give butterflies as well lol

72. Hugs or kisses: Hugs…love being cuddle and carried J

73. Shorter or taller: Taller

74. Older or Younger: Older…and mature too.

75. Romantic or spontaneous: Romantic

76. Nice stomach or nice arms: Nice stomach abeg…that chief belly ain’t sexy

77. Sensitive or loud: Sensitive

78. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship...there’s a time for hook-ups, but I’m past that

79. Trouble maker or hesitant: Trouble maker; don’t want some I can overly manipulate or bully

HAVE YOU EVER:

81. Drank hard liquor: Yup…refer to #11

82. Lost glasses/contacts: Nope…20/20 vision over here

83. Kissed on 1st date: Errr nope

84: Broken someone’s heart: Yup…and it sucked!

85. Had your own heart broken: Yes…and this sucked as well

86. Been arrested: No…plan to keep it that way o

87. Turned someone down: Yes

88. Cried when someone died: Yes…I cry for movies, and tv shows too

89. Liked a friend that is of the same sex: This na wayo question, I jump am pass lol

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

90. Yourself: I do, but need to work on making this a consistent believe

91. Miracles: Yes!

92. Love at first sight: E dey happen

93. Heaven: Yes…I want to sit at His feet  

94. Santa Claus: Lol…seriously?  

95. Kissing on the first date: If the chemistry is there…why not if not

96. Angels: Yes

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:

97. Is there one person you want to be with right now?: Right now, nope…loving my me time right now. Will be missing Oga’s cuddles by tomorrow lol

98. Had more than one boyfriend/girlfriend at one time?: Nahh lol

99. Wish you could change things in your past?: Yeah…but I always try walk away from things with a lesson

100. Are you posting this as 100 Truths?:  Yup yup.

Her (My) Wedding Dress...

Hi Guys, 

Hope everyone's week got off to a great start! This is my last work week till the New Year. I have no travel plans, but I'm glad to not have to go to work or wake up early :)

I know the shows Bachelor and Bachelorette are considered extra cheesy and slightly scripted by quite a handful of people, but I can't help but watch the shows. What can I say? I love Love, and I love seeing people in love or at least trying to find love. I also get to live vicariously through the contestants who get the amazing opportunity to travel to wonderful places all over the world for free! I don't mind doing the show, for the travelling alone.

So on Monday was the wedding of Ashley and JP from a few seasons back. Again, I know celebrity and reality show marriages are not known for their longevity, but for once I pray that these two last. They seem so real, so happy and in love. I think they'll last because unlike other couples, they really aren't in the spotlight, and they've dated for almost two years post Bachelorette, so they've had enough time in the real world to work through their differences and the usual relationship hurdles. I'm rooting for them!

Anyhoos, the wedding was picture perfect and the couple looked great - smiling from ear to ear. But like I told my Mom, having the wedding of your dreams at no expense to you whatsoever, is definitely enough to make any couple cheese so hard through out the ceremony. I have to say my favorite part of the wedding was Ashley's dress. I think I was also drawn to the dress not just because of the style, but because I'm just like Ashley size wise, except I have some major boobage going on. So I'm always extra excited when I see a petite bride, in a dress that enhances her every curve; and Ashley's dress did just that.

Photo Courtesy: ABC

The dress was custom designed by Randi Rahm, and is rumoured to have cost $75,000. I scoured the web trying to find better pics of the dress but can't seem to find any :( But hopefully you get the gist of the dress from the pic above. I know I mentioned I wasn't ready for marriage in my last post lol but I have an idea of what my wedding  dress would look like and this dress comes close in terms of the style but not the price tag lol. Only thing missing is lace. I love me some lace fabric...there's something classy and sexy about lace. It reminds me of old Hollywood, women of elegance and a time when a woman can be sexy without having to be naked, or overly revealing...and that's what I want to capture on that day. 

Do you know what you want your wedding dress to look like yet? If you don't you should probably get on Pinterest. Pinterest definitely helps in fueling wedding fever lol. So many gorgeous pictures, wonderful tips and ideas for weddings and everything else.

 I wish Ashley and JP the very best! Have a great week ahead everyone!

Hugs & Kisses,

Miss Enigma!