Wednesday 24 February 2021

The Lockdown and Baby Blessings!

 







Hi my darlingsssss,

How are we doing? 

Looking around me recently, I saw a lot of new born babies, and I screamed, wow๐Ÿ˜€.

While some of us were hugging pillow and watching film innocently, some people were doing "the do".๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜ 

The result is everywhere around us and we are super excited for the new mom and dads๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜.

Two of my favorite celebrities just announced their baby births and I was over the moon. From Adesua Etomi Wellington to Lala Akindoju, its been an emosh week for me. To every family praying for a child, I pray you carry your own bundle of joy this year. Just get busy in da oza room....praying๐Ÿ˜‹

Baby dust to you all my readers, hehehe,

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TO JAPA OR NOT?




Hi darlings,

Its been a while, yes I know, I know๐Ÿ˜‹. How have we been doing and trust we are all staying safe? 

I guess 70% of Nigerians are back to work after the Covid19 lockdown and we have all been as busy as ever. So, I got into a conversation with my friends on the subject of leaving the country or not. And guess what! Virtually 82% of youths want to leave to country for "greener pastures" or a better life as some tagged it. For those youth that do not want to go, their parents have plans to send them out, they just do not know it yet, hahaha.

Well, I used to be one of those who only wanted to spend vacations abroad but right now, I definitely think "japa" is the way to go, lolz. For my Non-Nigerian readers, japa means to leave a place and not come back for a while or forever, hehe.

Whilst we hope for a better governance, and that all the troubles hounding our great country ends, in the meantime, we would love to enjoy sanity as well as other basic amenities of life in the abroad.

Tell me, do you want to japa or not?๐Ÿ˜

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Sunday 14 June 2020

LEARNING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE. SENSE OR NOT?







Hi my lovelies!

So I decided to ask you all, what did you spend your quarantine, self isolation, lock-down on? I know some people spent an ample amount of time on ALL the social media, while some were actively involved in online gossip. I am SMH @ you!

The reason for this post is to remind you that your internet data can be used for much more. Yes! Instead of sitting and surfing the interet with no intent purpose that you can now enjoy yourself with no disturbance, a little more knowledge is worth it, and today, that knowledge I introduce you to is A New Language.

In our globalized world of today where mobility is facilitated, learning a language is a wonderful benefit. Not only does it help when travelling, it is also a great advantage for studying in general and for career prospects abroad. Acquiring a second language enables us to develop various mental abilities at all ages.

1. Boosts Brain Power: Learning a new language means your brain has to cope with complexity as it makes sense of and absorbs new patterns. As our brains work out the meaning, endeavoring to communicate, we develop key learning skills such as cognitive thinking and problem-solving. 

2. Improves Memory: Use it or lose it. How many times have you heard that phrase? It is a simple fact- the more the brain is used, the better its functions work. A new language requires not only familiarity with vocabulary and rules, but also being able to recall and apply this knowledge. Learning a language gives your memory a good work out in the brain gym. This means that multilingual people have brains that are more exercised and quick to recall names, directions, facts, and figures.

3. Enhances The Ability To Multi-Task: multi-tasking is very stressful for those who are not used to it or don’t do it well. According to a study from the Pennysylvania State University, people who are multilingual and proficient at slipping from one language system to another are practiced at this very demanding work for the brain. People who have developed the ability to think in different languages and move from one to the other become much better multi-taskers, reducing stress levels.

4. Sharpens The Mind: A study from Spain’s University Of Pompeu Fabra revealed that multilingual people are better at observing their surroundings. They easily spot anything that is irrelevant or deceptive. They are also better at spotting misleading information. The study was conducted comparing multilingual and monolingual subjects and the former notably had the edge. 

5. Enhances Decision-Making: According to a study from the University Of Chicago, decision-making ability becomes an easier process for multilingual people. Aside from the rules and vocabulary that go with learning a foreign language, there are nuances and regional expressions that a student of language frequently judges for appropriateness and hidden meanings. Multilinguals are more confident in their decision making choices as a result of practice, practice, practice!

6. Increases Networking Skills: Opening up to a culture allows you to be more flexible and appreciative of other people’s opinions and actions. As a result, if you are multilingual, you have the advantage of seeing the world from different viewpoints, enhancing your ability to communicate in today’s globally connected world.

7. Provides Better Career choices: Multilingual employees add value to the workforce. A multilingual ability is definitely a competitive edge in today’s world. Language learning helps develop strong cognitive skills, such as a better concept formation, mental flexibility and problem-solving, in addition to improving social connection between peers.

There are various apps that are useful in learning a new language. Some of them are:
  1. Rosetta Stone. 
  2. Duolingo. 
  3. Memrise.
  4. Busuu. ...
  5. HelloTalk.
  6. Babbel. ...
  7. Beelinguapp.
  8. Clozemaster, and lots more...
Tell me in the comment section, what language will you like to learn?

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VACATION DESTINATIONS







Soon, we will all return back to our normal, or well, slightly normal lives and hopefully, we can begin to travel, see new places and have fun again. Now this post is for that time *winks*.

We all dream of perfect vacations- often they are faraway places that we have seen in pictures and on-screen throughout our lives. In television and movies, iconic scenes take place in romantic and exciting locations. *Inserts* I am a Korean and American movie junkie!

For some of us, dream vacations are hard to come by, sometimes because of time, money or health. However, we all want to escape from the realities of our everyday lives sometimes and after years of hearing about these incredible destinations and seeing amazing pictures, it’s no wonder that thousands of people have many of these vacation spots on their bucket lists.

Below are some historic sites that you can consider:

  • Taj Mahal, India: One of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal in India, was built as attribute from Emperor Shah Jahan to his late wife. A close inspection reveals incredible details including verses from the Koran written in calligraphy and in laid gemstones throughout the translucent marble surface. Additionally, because millions travel to the Taj Mahal annually, the lines are exhaustingly long, and visitors can expect to be bombarded by those attempting to hawk their goods. So get prepared!
  • Great Wall Of China, China: The great wall of china is an impressive structure, spanning over 13,000 miles and passing through many Chinese cities. The Great Wall is comprised of a total of 16 different sections dating back as far as 3rd century B.C.
  • Copacabana Beach, Brazil: Rio de janeiro in Brazil is considered one of the must visit cities in the world. The ocean lies at the feet of the mountains creating an idyllic beauty that is unparalleled with many attractions that continue to draw people from everywhere in the world. Copacabana Beach is one of those attractions that makes the list of must-see locations. However, the beach itself is very narrow and overly crowded. The beach is surrounded by apartment blocks stretching high toward the sky and obscuring the views. Pishure toh bad *in slangs*
  • Eiffel Tower, France: Paris, France is home to many incredible vacation highlight locales, including, of course, the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower in France has been synonymous with romance in film and photography for generations. Paris sees over 40 million visitors annually because of its iconic attractions. The Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair is the most famous Paris attraction, making it a must-see on everyone’s vacation list. However, do note that even if the tower is open, getting to the top is no small feat- requiring tickets to be purchased months in advance or standing in line several hours to catch an elevator ride to the top.

For me, I would want to visit a quiet and calm island that may not be so visible in the world map, lolz, but give me that peaceful ambience that I so much crave after this global turnaround.

Keep safe my darlings!

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Monday 30 March 2020

THIS 2020 SEF...








There are a whole lot of things that happened this 2020. I really do not know about you guys, but mehn, I planned. As a matter of fact, I over-planned for the year, hehehe.

In our usual language, I had this year on complete lock-down (in my dreams apparently, lolz)

While this pandemic is not yet close to being over, I hear Asteroids is coming to the earth again, this same earth ! Heiiii, we shall survive o, we do not even have a choice than to survive it all.

If I had my way, I would just press rewind, and then we can start all over again because your gal is tired. Well, by the time all this is over, I pray we will still have some months left in the 2020 where we can all breathe easy and then move into the next year, 2021 without this plenty drama, cos this drama is a whole season and more.

In all, we are more than conquerors, I BELIEVE!

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Sunday 29 March 2020

STAY AT HOME OR....








It is no news that the whole world is caught up in this COVID 19 virus pandemic. We hear the rising number of infection spread, deaths, as well as recovery. However, there is so much fear and uncertainty in the world today.

We have been advised by health officials and the government on the following:

DO THE FIVE
Help stop coronavirus
1
HANDSWash them often
2
ELBOWCough into it
3
FACEDon't touch it
4
SPACEKeep safe distance
5
HOMEStay if you can

If you choose to be a Covi-diot, please know that you do not only endanger yourself but all of your family and loved ones.

Stay safe everyone and we look forward to the other side when this is all behind us.THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

Love you darlings!

Thursday 11 April 2019

MY OLUMO ROCK EXPERIENCE!












Hey Darlingssssss,

On my last blog post, I hinted that I was going to visit Olumo Rock with my friends on Saturday and guess what, we did go!!!
It was a fun experience and I am going to detail it all down below.

  1. Transportation- If you are familiar with the road, then you can drive as it is about 1hr, 45 mins drive from Lagos. It is not a straight road at all as there are turns to make and missing any can be frustrating so be sure you know the route well, or you go with someone who does. If not, drop your car at home and take the public buses or cabs. Myself and friends paid about N800 each from Oshodi (under bridge), Lagos to Abeokuta. Once you alight from the bus at Abeokuta, you can pick a cab or bike for N200 per person right to the entrance of the tourist site.
  2. Gate Fee- We went on a Saturday and paid N1,000 as the gate fee per person. That qualifies you to view the Museum gallery etc at the venue. Children pay a lesser amount than adults and if you are coming in groups, the fee is also lower. We met about 5 different schools with a large number of students at the site that day. There were also foreign tourists as well as friends who took the trip together just like us.
  3. The Gallery- This had quite some nice African pieces and artwork that had good prices on them. From jewelry to bags to paintings, they were available for immediate purchase at the gallery. Payment can be made for items using POS or transfer or cash.
  4. Feeding-There is a cafeteria inside the venue that sell really tasty food.We ate white Amala and Ewedu and I must say it was really tasty. There was rice also and it tasted really nice. However, their food gets ready from about 10am and finishes around 2 or 3pm. The cost for the Amala and Ewedu was N600 while Rice was N700. Water was sold at N100, same with soft drinks. I must state that before climbing that rock, you need food. Eat a hearty meal because you will definitely need it! Also take a bottle of water along as the weather and climbing will get your throat parched.
  5. Tour Guide- While you might think that you will find your way around easily, I would advise that you go with a tour guide. A tour guide can be very useful in making sure you pass all the routes and see all the corners of the rocks. Also, a tour guide can assist with snapping of pictures while you climb the rocks especially at those places where you cannot hold your phones, lolz. Our tour guide was really helpful, took us through the ancient path, the caves, the old priestess shrine, snapped most of the pictures we took and showed us the path back to the foot of the rock before leaving. We gave him a tip of N2,000 and he went on his way after we got to the peak of the rock.
  6. Return Journey- We stayed at the peak of the rock for about an hour plus taking pictures and enjoying the view and then made our way back using the stairs this time. Following the stairs, there were also corners that were picture worthy and we did justice to that, lolz. It took us almost 1 hour coming down as there were still areas to view.
When we got down, we got back into the cafeteria and took water and drinks, then called our cab man who we collected his number after he dropped us off that morning. We left for Kuto park where there were buses headed to Lagos. We paid the cab man N200 per person.
From Kuto park, buses going to Lagos were charging N800 per person. We left Abeokuta at about past 4pm, and arrived  Lagos at almost 6pm. In total, it was a journey of about N5,000.

It was an enjoyable experience and its memories etched in my mind forever. Take that trip today, have fun and keep reliving the experience!

Let me know if you need any more information in the comment section and I will answer all. CIAO!