An Amazing April *“As we close one chapter, the pen is gradually inking up, preparing itself to write the next.”* Quote source https://kidadl.com/quotes/best-new-month-quotes-to-inspire-a-fresh-start The month of April has dealt with me so nicely and I feel blessed for the grace I enjoyed in the past 30 days. Looking back at what I have achieved, all I could say is “thank you, God”. It has been His love towards me that has made me enjoy many things last month. I am fully…
Thank you for the compliment The month of May started so well and on an amazing ground for my family. The beginning of a new month started on a Sunday and it's that moment to spend with God with other brethrens. We prepared our meals as usual before taking our bath and we all got dressed ready for Church. My cousin took shots of me and my sister who is the last born while we trekked to church that wasn't up to ten minutes walk from home. The service had just started a few…
His Ego ruined it all. *“When the ego is with you then your heart becomes like sick.”* Quote Source https://www.statusb4u.com/2020/09/ego-status-quotes.html?m=1 Many things are happening in this life and it's good to pay attention to those things so we can learn from them and be able to apply them in our lives and eliminate the bad ones we don't want. Marriage is fragile, just like women which should be handled with wisdom and care and also to know the right thing to do and…
Buying in Bulk?? Is that your way? *“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.”* – John Gunther https://www.sophisticatedgourmet.com/food-quotes/ I have always loved to have my things stock up inside because I don't like begging or asking for this and that from another person. My foodstuffs are in bulk as I don't want to be stranded or not have anything available in my house especially when I need something to cook urgently. The feeling that you have a lot of food and…
What makes people charming? *"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom".* Marcel Proust https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/marcel-proust-quotes When you tell someone “you are charming”, what does it mean? Why do you think he or she is charming? There would be something or things you have seen such a person exhibiting or doing, that makes you look at his or her face with a smile and say ***“you are…
Which do I prefer? *“It’s Friday morning mankind! Good vibe, don’t frown and let the monster see you smile!”* —Napz Cherub Pellazo https://www.google.com/amp/s/parade.com/934975/parade/friday-quotes/amp/ Since I already knew what I would be posting for today, I wasn't worried but took my time to do other things since everything would be based on myself. I had another great night and I slept like a baby. It rained heavily last night and I relished the cold too. This is my…
Who do you say I am? *"Our attitude towards others determines their attitude towards us".* *Earl Nightingale* https://www.keepinspiring.me/attitude-quotes/ It's a bright new day and the end of the week. Who is happy with me? I am super grateful for how the week turned out for me because, since the beginning of a beautiful week, it has been exciting for me. All thanks to God. Yesterday, I couldn't do anything on Readcash but I was on Hive curating posts in the EcoTrain…
The Hard Way (My story) *"Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from".* **Al Franken** https://www.azquotes.com/author/5116-Al_Franken One thing I love about @Olasquare is how he writes his life´s experiences and most of them are similar to what I have experienced too. As I was reading his article last night, I…
An Absolute Perfect Day *“Don’t wait for a perfect day. To make it a perfect day, dance the whole day, sing every hour, and love every moment”* ― **Debasish Mridha** https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/perfect-day#:~:text=%E2%80%9CJust%20a%20perfect%20day%2C%20problems%20all%20left%20alone.%E2%80%9D&text=%E2%80%9CThere%20is%20no%20perfect%20condition,perfect%20day%20to%20take%20action.%E2%80%9D&text=%E2%80%9CEvery%20day%20can%20look%20like,if%20you%20do%20something%20ideal.%…
"Akudaaya" (Died and Reappeared) *“If you get up in the morning and think the future is going to be better, it is a bright day. Otherwise, it's not.”* - Elon Musk. https://kidadl.com/quotes/best-bright-quotes-to-help-your-light-shine Don't doubt me if I tell you not every human being you see walking is real. Are you surprised? In our world today, with what we are seeing and hearing happening, you will believe someone who told you they have seen a lot on earth especially…
Maslow´s Hierarchy of Needs using Joe as a case study *“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”* ― **Philip Pullman** https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/needs One of the theories of psychology that I love the most is Maslow´s Hierarchy of Needs which was gotten from the theories of motivation of human beings. According to Abraham, one cannot understand the motivation behind why people do things they do or act without…
My walk to the catfish pepper soup joint *"In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful".* –Alice Walker https://parade.com/1034896/marynliles/nature-quotes/ *I wanted to make this post first on this platform today when I remembered yesterday was Wednesday and it would be best for a community on Hive called* ***"Wednesday Walk"*** *where you post about your walk on a Wednesday. It doesn´t…
Topics are available but I can't type. *“You have good days, you have bad days. But the main thing is to grow mentally.”* -Floyd Mayweather Jr. https://www.semidelicatebalance.com/quotes-about-bad-days/ I have some drafted topics already but I am not in the mood to form words on them. I have been noticing some changes in me and it's almost like getting sick, but I am trying to manage and be strong since last week. My Cousin returned from somewhere last week and brought a lot…
Parasocial Relationship *“Maybe we're all just broken inside. Unable to really grasp the difference between fictional people and people we just don't know. They're all just abstract ideas we're happy to have suffer for our enjoyment.”* ― Jonathan Sims https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/parasocial-relationships *I feel a sense of love from you guys yesterday who took out time to wish me when I complained of having a slight illness. When I try to observe the cause yesterday,…
How to improve ourselves? *"Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about to say should be left unsaid".* Bernard Meltzer https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/bernard_meltzer_157511?src=t_yourself When we talk about improvement, what comes to your mind? Perfection? Looking great? Adding more value to yourself? Changing your lens to a better perspective? Every human being…
How to improve ourselves? (II) *“I think I’m better than everyone else. An opinion that has been backed up with ample evidence.”* **Cassandra Clare** https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/self-importance I started a series yesterday about how to improve ourselves and funny enough, this would continue for some days until I complete it all because I wouldn't want to write a whole journal since it will definitely bore you even if you find it interesting. Lol I started with…
How to improve ourselves? (III) *"To be of good quality, you have to excuse yourself from the presence of shallow and callow minded individuals".* Michael Bassey Johnson https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/negative-people *I left my hometown for another state yesterday and it was a stressful journey for me. I wasn't able to visit articles, only a few. I will try my best today God willingly.* For two days now, I have started a series on how to improve ourselves and I am so…
How to improve ourselves? (IV) *“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”* Lao Tzu https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/35-quotes-how-care-less-about-what-others-think.html I am enjoying this series because it gives me room to do my best and also be happy I am getting better too. After all, I have got you to come around to learn something from it too. We are all learning and I can't say I am 100% perfect. Did you miss the first…
How to improve ourselves? (V) Finale *"When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated"* Brené Brown https://www.habitsforwellbeing.com/20-inspirational-quotes-on-boundaries/ Wow! It's the end of the series and it feels like I should continue with it, but I would love to end it here with another interesting part of the topic above. I would like to thank you guys again for your beautiful comments which I enjoyed replying to. Thank you…
Engagement is my priority on any blogging platform *"Have you seen how it works? The power of engagement. Try it anywhere and see the results it brings".* Princessbusayo Engagement is very important on any blogging platform if you want to succeed and grow. You can't just expect to see a huge amount of money the next day without your input. Your input will reward you, but if you think you just post and dump your content on the platform, waiting to return to see people…
Isn't this an emotional blackmailing? *“The emotional blackmailer may go out of their way to do things for you, even if it goes against their self-interest…they’ll bring it up over-and-over again, frequently reminding you what they’ve sacrificed to make you happy.”* – Amica Graber https://relationshipsmdd.com/emotional-blackmail-quotes/ I have always heard of people blackmailing another and threatening to disclose whatever secret between them, except they are given demand…
A priceless gift *"All the gold, diamonds and other jewels on earth cannot match the shine of love and care that you have bestowed upon me. You have given me the priceless gift of life and the priceless gift of having such a great sister".* Unknown So, I have accepted the thirty days gratitude challenge by @Jane and I might not follow the numbers because there would definitely be days an idea of a topic might show up and would have to skip it, and I might not go with…
Something I find comfort in? *"I'm O.K. having a comfortable life. I don't have to live in a mansion and drive Aston Martins or Ferraris".* Mya https://www.brainyquote.com/authors/mya-quotes Okay, guys, it's day 2 of the ***"Gratitude Challenge"*** by @Jane. I am wishing you all a wonderful week again. Once again, thank you for always showing up on my articles. If I may ask you, what do you find comfort in? What makes things at ease for you? We all want to live a comfortable…
A Bad Monday *“Everything is going to be okay. Actually, it’ll turn out better than okay. You’ll see.”* Unknown Yesterday took another bad turn for me. As I am writing this, I am feeling pains in my body, especially my back and this has started last Tuesday when I have been in my Aunt's place. I can't remember the last time I felt like this. Seriously, I am not enjoying my stay but I just had to endure for a few days and leave. The thought that I will never visit her again…
He has a reason. Do you believe it? *"There will be times when doors close. Accept it. That chapter ended for a reason and in due time you will understand why".* Germany Kent https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/everything-happens-for-a-reason Yesterday morning (around 11 am), Aunt sent me to deliver some clothes to a customer and prayed that I meet the parents so they can give me money because she needed it urgently since she had no cash with her and was not ready to go to…
Do I have a favorite part? Day 3 Challenge *“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.”* – Wayne Huizenga https://www.google.com/amp/s/parade.com/936820/parade/good-morning-quotes/amp/ *Now, continuing with Day 3 of the Gratitude Challenge, it talks about "My favourite part of the morning".* Do I even have a favourite part? Perhaps it could have asked, *"What's your favourite part of the day?"* I think it's still easier to…
So Gentle and Stubborn!!! 🧐 *"Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful".* Prince https://www.azquotes.com/quote/236599?ref=beautiful-day *I am almost leaving my Aunt's place and I can't wait to be active back again. Seriously, I missed a lot of things while with her but I just had to endure till this moment. There are many things I could have done, but couldn't do them all because I was always tired and…
What's my favourite memory? Day 4 Challenge *"Every time you miss your childhood*, *ride on a bicycle!"* -Mehmet Murat İldan. https://kidadl.com/quotes/best-childhood-quotes-that-will-make-you-nostalgic Yesterday was children's day in Nigeria and it's something I want to talk to you about for the day 4 Gratitude Challenge. Children celebrating their day on the 27th brought beautiful memories to me as a once a child and I couldn't stop smiling remembering them. My favourite…
Something happened years ago *"Think smart, work smarter. Achieve great results. Happy new week".* Unknown This day was a big day I learnt a big lesson. Never share your issues at home with your friend, he or she might give you the wrong advice, and if you must talk to someone and need advice, listen to him or her talking, then give it thorough thinking to see if it is good advice or not and if you think it might destroy things, ignore it immediately, else, you might regret…
Can I be more active again? *"Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life".* – Germany Kent https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a39775557/monday-quotes/ I slept in my room last night and I felt great relief again. This is what I have been wanting for two weeks or more since I got to my Aunt's place but it seems the days were getting longer the more I keep counting down to…
Do you think there is a problem? *"Do you think there is a problem? No, there is not. You just need the right key to unlock the door, because using the wrong key will keep you confused and stay put in a place".* Princessbusayo One thing about us is that we tend to be anxious and feel nervous whenever we are faced with any problems even if they are just little that don't need to worry over. Problems are part of life and until you learn how to deal with them, instead of…
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