The women before me. My mom and sister. My world’s best duo. My comfort and home. My pamper spots and rocking chair. My joy, my pride. My mentors, my tutors. We’ve quarreled bitterly Walked on eggshells like contending housemates do. Allowed our harsh words tear and hurt each other. Tongue-lashed ourselves, allowing bitter quarrels and malice to govern; but wisdom, love, and forgiveness have found their course over the years. As I grow in age, the impact of quarrels on…
Be diligent at what your hands find to do, for diligence is the mother of good fortune. A fortnight ago, I was opportune to speak on a panel of 4 at the just concluded Icreate Skills festival. The discussion was on creating an enabling environment for Artificial intelligence (AI) by analyzing different integration models for the digitalization of TVET, simply put, how do we digitalize the employment of tradesmen? It was my first time speaking in that capacity, and I…
Did you know that a change of scenery, great food, awesome conversations, and lots of laughter may just be the cure you need to de-stress? YES! it’s that simple. Things the body and mind experience when stressed are better watched as a video than described. Lola, my bosom friend, was so stressed by work deadlines, a relationship hanging by a thread, family pressure, and putting up with the woes of surviving in a megacity called Lagos, such that she became a…
Two members of my household were sick last week, and I was emotionally, mentally, and physically drained from caring for them, meeting work deadlines, and living up to other general expectations from life and family. I felt overwhelmed, overworked, and worn out by anxiety. I constantly fretted over their loss of appetite, reoccurring fever, dull look, and unusually long sleep pattern. I completely forgot the medications administered were kicking in and, their bodies required the long rest to recover fully.…
It’s another major milestone season for our first daughter – transitioning from Primary to Secondary School. So last week, she wrote yet another secondary school entrance examination that lasted for 5 hours! Ordinarily, it should have been a stressful day for us all, but we turned it into a memorable one. I honestly think there should be a community of mothers with children sitting for entrance examinations into secondary schools to offer support and guidance through this process. I did…
Dear Friend, Are you fatigued? So tired (body and mind) that all you desire is a complete break from all the tasks and things competing for your attention? In the words of my friend, ‘I just want to take a physical and mental vacation.’ Does this describe you? Rest assured, you are not alone! In the past few weeks, I have struggled to find myself in between work, love, and family expectations. It hasn’t been easy applying all the tips…
Today I went into a rage and broke my hubby’s phone and mine. I threw both phones against the wall of our garage and watched the screen and other parts shatter in different directions. I have no regrets and I am not contrite either; this thing seem to have more hold over our household than we care to admit. You can judge all u want, even call me irrational and emotionally unbalanced; I do not care about your opinion. You…
The bond between a mother and her son can only be explained by the Creator who in His infinite wisdom made such relationship unique. I share such a beautiful bond with my soon to be 4 years old, he ceaselessly compliments my cooking, dressing, hairdo and nails. Yesterday, he asked to accompany me to change my nail paint and even suggested what colour he would love my nail painted with. I can’t remember telling him of any plan to visit…
Last night, I made a confession to my girls and I felt happy that I could finally let it out. My confession was one that had gripped my heart and filled my mind, even before my girls were conceived. It grew with time and was nurtured by my fears till it almost became a living reality but for God. So few days ago just before bedtime, I decided it was time to open up and pour out my heart to…
