Blogging or Vlogging?

I know a lot of bloggers from back in the days that have now switched to vlogging and have capitalized on it (Apparently there is good money to be made with you-tube).  While I was thinking about starting a new blog I also considered vlogs. The thought definitely sounded nice in my head (as things in my head always sounds nice) but the reality was a total joke…lol (yes! I made a video).  Kudos to those you-tubers.

I am not much of a talker and it pains me to hear myself talk for even 10 minutes. I actually get tired of you-tubers that just sit and talk. No matter what it is they are saying I tend to tune out or change it away from channel after a few minutes unless they switch it around and show us something else. 

Blogging for me is therapeutic. It’s like I’m keeping a private (in a public space) dairy. I’m voicing the thoughts in my head but not to anyone in particular because sometimes it’s harder to articulate to someone you know. There really are times when I do have gist but there is no one to share it with at that moment. Being able to document it gives me comfort.

I actually enjoy writing.

Anyone who knows me well will agree that I am extremely private and secretive so doing vlogs will totally be out of my comfort zone (maybe I do need to get out of my comfort zone). I think this privacy issue was one of the hardest things adjusting to in marriage as hubby has “no secrets”..lol (story for another day). Ironically, I can spill all by writing. I can pretend no one knows me and write it all.

People who vlog tend to dress up and look good for the camera even if they are not going anywhere. I am too lazy to do that. With blogs I can write anywhere and anytime and won’t have to bother about looking good for the camera. I’ve heard some vloggers say they can’t be bothered dressing up, let’s be honest, we’re not all photogenic people. Please try some if you’re vlogging.

Ok, I think I’ve justified to myself why I shouldn’t dabble in vlogs just yet. Maybe someday! Right now, I’ll enjoy blogging.

All Africans are Democrats?

Yesterday, November 6^th was voting day in the US. It was the mid-term elections. For the first time I was feeling very proud to have exercised the right to vote and proudly wore my sticker like It was a badge of honor. After voting, I decided to make a quick stop at the closest African store as I had prepared this indomie noodles meal in my head all day (I watch a lot food prep clips on Instagram). I needed to make this meal a reality hence the quick stop.

When It was time to pay, the following conversation ensued between the cashier and I:

Cashier: So you voted?

Me: I sure did (with a big grin on my face)

Cashier: You voted for democrats, why are you a democrat?

Me: Excuse me (very confused at this point)

Cashier: All you Africans just say you are democrats; you don’t know why you are democrat.

Me: (Can I just say here that at this time, I could hear my heart beating faster, my ears ringing and my chest burning!) I am not an ignorant voter, I am informed. I f you understand why we need a shift in power in congress then you probably wouldn’t make such an ignorant statement; unfortunately, I have kids to pick up and can’t stay to chat.

Cashier: (With a silly smirk on his face as if he was sent to torment me…”get thee behind me”) We republicans, we republicans

Obviously at this point I walked off. As a drove off and processed the foolishness, I was really tempted to go back. I mean this guy does not know jack about me! He made an assumption or stereotyped me. “You Africans all say you are democrats.” (Dude is African too, Ghanaian). Then he insulted me by saying you don’t know why you are a democrat. I mean, not to blow my own horn but I do have a background in political science and public administration. Unlike Nigeria where you just select a degree so that you can gain admission, I was very intentional about what I studied.

To make matters worse, I doubt this guy went out to vote or was planning to as there was only 30 minutes left at the polls at this time.

People really do need to watch their mouth.

BACK AGAIN!

Blogging has really changed from the way we did it between 2007 to 2011. I think the reasons behind blogging has also changed. Do people even still read blog posts? or is everyone on Instagram, you-tube or twitter?

I've had strong urges to start a new blog for a while now and wanted to take a look at this old one(didn't even realize it still existed.) I've decided to use it instead of starting a new blog. I cracked up a lot reading through some old posts. I didn't even realize I missed this space like that.

I think the basic idea why I started this back then still stands; but since life has happened, content would be completely different but I look forward to writing once again. 

I can't promise even myself a structure, would mostly be THOUGHTSINSIDEMYHEAD!

I'm so excited!!!

Don't get it twisted - love is a beautiful thing

lool...Even as I type this, my husband and I are at different computers arguing over the content of a document he's working on and u can believe he's getting upset at my aggressive approach to correcting him.

GNG, my dear friend whom i've missed dearly and probably the only one who still follows the blog ask what i've been up to? Well, I can't begin to explain or rather it would take me a loooongggg time to finish the story so to cut it all short, "love happened!" fell in-love with the man i ended up marrying earlier on this year!

Just as the title explains....I promise this love thing is mad tasking but i can say it's indeed a beautiful thing -of-course only if it's genuine and based on a good foundation- that foundation to us is Christ!

In the few months we've been married, well, technically we've been married longer than that but a story for another day but let's just say the few months we married infront of family, friends, and of-course God, it's been a bliss and already full of experiences...

I personally thank God everyday...

I'm Back...I think!

Didn't think I'll be back here again...think i want to come back into blogging now...missed it!

Reflecting

If you dont' believe in God, please don't bother reading this post or listening to the songs, it may not make much sense to you...

Hmmmm...2010 has indeed been one of the most interesting years of my entire life! Am writing not because i feel obligated to come here or anything but i seriously just have an urgent urge to write or talk about what has been running through my mind today and couldn't find a better avenue and then remembered i still had my blog albeit my unfaithfulness to it.

I woke up this morning with a word from a song ringing in my ears and i've played the song over and over again since i woke up and got ready to go to work, i repeated the the "word" to myself pretty much all day, facebooked it (i've not updated fb status in a while), i BBed it on my phone and even as i write, am listening to it again.

"Only a God like you..do I give my Praise" the song itself was written by Pastor Wale Adenuga who i happen to have the Biggest Respect for his songs and even much more respect after meeting him in person..as in, i'll like to meet a more humble man than this guy!

As i said earlier, 2010 has indeed been a challenge but my soul, my spirit, everything that is in me truly exalts the name of the most High God i serve. Unfortunately, this has been the worst spritual life year for me. I've been so unfaithful to God that it's ridiculous! At some point, I couldn't even explain my finances so i stopped paying my tithes until I got a nudge again...thank God for that saving!

I've also had to take some rather big steps this year and am truly hoping and praying that God would put His stamp on them all...

Today, even while my heart was rejoicing in God's love towards me, i saw a video on FB done by Fela Durotoye about raising money for an education project; towards the end, they had these young boys and girls talking about what they wanted to be in the future and what was stopping them, my spirit literally dropped as i realized how much i had taken for granted for being abroad!

Am not sure if this reflections is because the year is coming to an end, but i really am thankful for where God has placed me right now and even more thankful for where i know he is taking me...I hope you're reading God, not sure how else to thank you but i truly am Grateful!

Please enjoy these songs i've enjoyed today and the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC6wGMNmm-4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCeUH5VHdU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEWJm6DZL60&feature=player_embedded - i really want to help!

I remember saying i was going to try to blog more especially about the wedding; unfortunately, i can't seem to find the time still...how sad! Sorry GNG, i should really have posted the picture of the ring, but.....

Since the proposal, we've been working on finding a ceremony and reception venue. Well, Reception venue is what we have to concentrate on now since we're ruling out the chances of having the cerremony on some sort of grounds rather than the church. It's really been a difficult process too. Well, i guess it's only difficult when you're considering costs as well. A person who didn't have to worry about finding the best possible hall at an affordable price would definitely be having fun with this process. We've finally narrowed down our choices to two places. Let's call them Royal Hall and Ballroom.

Royal Hall is offering to provide everything including the food and a personal wedding planner about 6 wks prior to the event all at a rather good deal if we consider the original cost of the hall, it's location, and as ive named it - Royal Hall because of it's Regal. I personally like it because it saves us a lot of stress in regards to finding different vendors (did i include that it also includes the cake?). W e would be able to shift our attention to finding vendors like DJ, live band, hair and make up person, etc. With Ballroom, we would have to find all the vendors by ourselves well, except for the drinks which they would also provide. The problem with Royal Hall is that the time is not very reasonable, we can't begin our reception until 7:30p.m. It would mean we would have to shift church to later than we wnated it. Even if we pushed church to 5, assuming that they finish by 7, our guests still can't go inside the hall when they get there till 7:30p.m. and there is no outside area for cocktails. Besides, 5p.m. is too late for me for church....i think i would be crazy by then...lol...For Ballroom, we're currently getting quotes from different vendors so that we're better able to compare.

At the other end, this past weekend was our first formal family introductions. We heard it went well and waiting to see pictures. At that meeting, more introductions were done...oh, the YC's family were asked to come with 8 people to meet 8 from our sides...they must be a really big family because they ended up with 12 people. Still, all went well sha. They were also given the list below to bring when they come next:
LIST FOR INTRODUCTION
Obi - (11)
Orogbo - (11)
Atare - (11)
Salt - (1 dish)
Sugar - (1 dish)
Adun - (1 dish)
Fruits
Sweets
Biscuits
Hot Drinks - (2 bottles

LIST FOR ENGAGEMENT
Bible with Ring
Handbag
Wardrobe
Atare - (42)
Orogbo - (42)
Obi - (42)
Yam - (42)
Sugar - 1 Roll
Iyo (Salt) - 1 bag
Adun
Honey - 2 bottles
Schnapps - 2 bottles
Wine - 2 bottles
Soft Drinks - 2 Crates
Fruits - 2 baskets
Biscuits - 1 Carton
Dowry
Opening of Gate
Iya gbo
Baba gbo
Iyawo Ile
Omo Ile
Ijoko Agba
Isigba
Aeroplane
Owo letter Reading

I've heard that compared to some, it's a pretty reasonable list. lol.

At this meeting, my people also presented his people with tentative dates for both intro/engagement and wedding. Apparently they are supposed to go consider it and let them know if it's fine with them.

We'll see!