Your citizenship really determines so much for you. As a Nigerian, your matter long ooo.
I had a Saudi classmate when I was fling my Masters. He explained to me that all Saudis in the UK were fully sponsored by the government. I asked what his plan was after school, he said he was going back home to take up a job. He didn't even like the UK. I don't blame him, he struggled with the language and culture.
I had Korean classmates (those ones are always rich and clean). No one was staying back or had plan to.
I saw Chinese classmate 2 years later. He had started a business with his babe. He told me the government encourages them to take loan to invest abroad. I thought we were just having a discussion. I didn't know he had his plan mapped out.
My Spanish friend (the only one I still talk to), I asked him when he was going to pick up his British passport since he was eligible for it having been in UK for many years, he said he didnt need it that his passport takes him where he needs to go. I spoke to him recently and he said he is looking to leave the UK soon. He wants to return home to Barcelona. That reminds me, he has been inviting me to Barcelona 🤦♂️
At the start of Covid, my Canadain flatmate packed his bag and left. He told me he would finish his program from there. I once asked how he was paying for his program (Law Undergraduate), he said he took a loan from the bank in Canada.
Then you look at Nigerians- we are always looking for how to stay back at all cost because home offers nothing. Conversation always centred around sponsorship jobs - even if it is care job. This is after working 12 hours shift through out your Masters to pay for your fees and cover for your living expenses. People are even so desperate, they are paying 10k to 12k for sponsorship job just to stay back.
Those tiny flashes of ideas that God puts in your heart has real implications for millions and billions of people.
Please act on them even if it stretches you. For some of these ideas, there are no material outcomes, but trust me, God has you taken care of if you just act.
The logic is simple.
When I was single, I was covering my bills, cooking for myself and I cook very well, sorting my home, organizing my life. I am a very organized person. Yomyom swears I have OCD, but I don’t. I just like my place neat and organized. I’ve always had peace in my life.
Why would I now enter relationship where I’m just there to carry burden while you just relax? Why would I enter a relationship and my life was better when I was single? You’re coming into my peace. You bring your own income and your values and we scale up together. If I wanted to adopt kids or run charity, I know how to go about it. Relationship and Marriage are responsibility. You devote all of yourself to your partner and your relationship, and your partner does same. No exception! If you’re the only one giving, it is not a love story.
To love is to give love and to receive love.
- Chimamanda Adichie
As a man, let me share some very crucial clothing and body accessory to have:
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1) Get a small rechargeable hair Barbing clipper.
For men, 80% of our aura is in how clean our facial features are.
And many of us wait till we go to Barbing Salons before we trim our facial hairs or even haircut (for the non skinny men)
This makes most of us look quite untidy and unkept for a while.
And removes the consistency of neatness of our facial hairs or haircut.
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2) Try to get like 3 corporate sets.
A long sleeve white shirt
A long sleeve blue shirt
A long sleeve black shirt
A black trouser
A grey trouser
A brown/blue trouser.
Then get like 2 long ties and 2 bow ties.
Plus a brown and a black belt.
Sometimes you might be required by setting, to dress corporate.
So you should be prepared.
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3) Get a nice sunglasses or shade.
One thing about sunglasses, is that it compliments the shape of your head and face.
And the dark vibe adds mystery to your person.
People can't really predict your eye movements when speaking to you. They don't know if you are staring at them or at their nose 😅
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4) Baggy clothes
As a guy, you should have like 2 baggy clothes in your collection.
Baggy hoddie, Baggy round neck, etc
2 is okay. (Black and White)
You can then combine them stylishly.
It works great for hangouts and casual shows.
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5) Cargo shorts and trousers.
You know those extra large pockets that shoots out by the side of your shorts and trousers?
For a man, it can make their lower body look very good.
It is also fluid and adds that soft movement when you walk.
Get like 2 pairs. Mix them up stylishly with tops.
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6) Wristwatch is extremely crucial. Your hand needs to look full and weighty.
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7) A very minimal gold or silver bracelet or ring.
You don't need to have neck chain or earrings.
A small touch of gold on your hand can give that soft premium vibe.
Don't overdo it.
Big rings on multiple fingers defeats the purpose.
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8) Lip Balm.
Guys should also take their lip therapy serious as well.
Dry and peeling lips can be very noticeable, especially if you are a tall person (because your face is mostly directly above the head of people. So your lip level is their eye level)
They will notice these details more 😅
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Let me stop here
Should I keep making posts about men's hygiene?
Is it something you'd be interested in?
Celebrating 36 glorious years of love, laughter, and divine grace!
This journey has been nothing short of a beautiful testament to God’s unfailing faithfulness.
From the tender beginnings to the present day, every shared smile, every challenge overcome, and every answered prayer has woven a story of enduring love and spiritual strength.
That’s 432 months of unwavering commitment, 1,872 weeks of partnership, 13,149 days of laughter and prayers, 315,576 hours of growing in faith, 18,934,560 minutes of shared purpose, and 1,136,073,600 seconds wrapped in God’s endless mercy.
As we celebrate this new chapter, our hearts overflow with gratitude we bless the name of the Lord for His perfect love that binds us, His faith that guides us, and His boundless grace that sustains us.
@shadeolukoya
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One day, even you will become big. It will come suddenly, unforeseen by you and with very little cooperation from you. That would be your time.
When it does come, never forget to understand the pains and sufferings of your fellow man and remember where you came from.
No be you 'lock in' pass. Enjoy your grace and keep it moving.
Some blud don lock in so tey, dem lock up - nothing play.
As your own don play, chop your life - leave motivation for your papa house.
Not all success is due to hardwork. Not all poverty is due to laziness.
To know the value of a year, ask the student who failed their exams.
To know the value of a month, ask that mother whose baby arrived too soon.
To know the value of a day, ask the couple about the night before their wedding.
A minute? Ask the bettor who played under 3.5 in a match with scoreline 2-1 in the 93rd minute.
A second? Ask the driver who literally just avoided a crash.
Value of a split second? Ask the athlete who missed the medal.
Time is precious. Appreciate every second for what it is, use it wisely and live it to the fullest.
I don't think anything else has humbled me, this much in my adulthood:
Even though it isn't an excuse for complacency but hardwork doesn't guarantee success.
You can do everything right - clap for others, wait your turn, show up everyday & still not make it.
It is humbling.
Oh, I have a few
1. If it bugs you when you’re dating, it’s not gonna go away once you marry
2. Look at people in the eye when you say hi/hello/good morning…
3. When you finally find something that took you a while to locate, put it back in the first place you tried. That's where it belongs.
4. When you say no, don’t explain. Explanations indicate you can be argued out of your stance.
5. Nothing is the end of the world except the ACTUAL end of the world.
6. The end of the road is the beginning of a road
7. Not everybody has to find their passion. Just find a job you don't hate.
8. Before saying something about someone else, pretend that person is listening and how you would feel if you knew they heard you.
9. Read books. Expand your mind, vocabulary, and perspective. Never stop learning.
10. Don’t walk with both of your hands in your pockets - if you trip, you’ll fall flat on your face.
11. Always write things down, on paper, or on your phone, especially when you find yourself "taking mental notes" because you. will. forget.
12. Remember that it’s a privilege to have dishes that need washing
13. Perfume and cologne are meant to be discovered, not to announce your presence.
14. If your dog doesn’t like someone, trust their judgment.
15. If you’re trying to make a decision, flip a coin. Then pick whichever option it is you’re rooting for while the coin is still in the air.
There is a little, secret sting that comes with final parting: when you go on a date and realize it is the last one for you, when you hear an ex that you haven't spoken to in years get married, or when you simply decide to never speak to someone you liked again.
Most people are talking about "locking in."
It is about relationship. You can't keep flinging people away that are not at your level because you want to mingle with the elite. If you can't relate with your supposed guys because life buttered your bread, why should those above you, accept you?
Build sustainable relationship. Tomorrow, you and your guys will fine dine together. It is not Iceland that made the wedding special. It is the gathering of friends and loveones. You can go to Iceland alone and be bored. Special moments are special because of special people. Build sustainable relationships!!!
More of you need to understand that loyalty is more important than money.
Every Nigerian should please read this and share. It is a lifesaver
I have seen too many people with Stroke in the Brain coming to the hospital.
I am worried we aren't talking about it.
Here is what I noticed
So many people need to learn this.
"I've" works when it's before a verb in a sentence. It doesn't work with nouns or pronouns.
"I've got a friend who runs." ✅
"I've been to the supermarket." ✅
Use "I have..." for:
"I've biscuits in my bag." ❌
"I've an empty suitcase." ❌