Tuesday, November 24, 2009

WHAT A WORLD

What a boring day at work. I think everyone is looking forward to eating Turkey on Thursday and shopping predominantly on Friday. Americans really need to drop their obsession with shopping, don’t they know we are in a recession. Who am l kidding it’s like I’ve sworn into consumerism, although l have my limits. I have never seen the excitement in Black Friday, where shoppers flood stores at ridiculously early hours to take advantage of time-sensitive sales and special discounts. For those who want to experience a hellish Black Friday. Here’s a tip:

“This year, 90 percent of electronics deals and 50 percent of clothing deals will be available from your home computer as of Nov. 27, and most sales will start at midnight,” according to the website blackfriday.fm.com and http://www.blackfriday.com/.

Nonetheless, I’m looking forward to Thursday and Friday not because of the Turkey, Sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Ok, I’m getting hungry! Or the insane sales in stores, but the fact that l don’t have to wake-up and drive for almost 1hr30mins to work. What a wonderful thing to look forward to, and I’m sure the guy sitting adjacent to me feels the same way. Men, does he look tired and stressed, I’m so sure he’ll be one of the first people to abscond early on Wednesday with hopes of sleeping in Thursday and Friday. Good days are definitely ahead.

Ok… So when l read this, l was in complete awe. Still am.


Ok, this l believe is the worst story. A Nigerian Girl killed her Mother. Olubukola Adefisayo 26yrs confessed to sledge-hammering (if that’s a word) her 62yr old mother. According to her recorded confession, she claimed her mother was a witch; her mother killed her sister, was sleeping with their houseboy and was high on cocaine. Also, she claimed to have confronted her mother and when her mother denied it, she grabbed a sledge hammer and continuously hit her until she passed out. That is just so…. Sick. The words that come to mind – MENTAL ILLNESS.

From what I’ve read her high school mates said she was a nice girl (what difference does that even make at the moment) whom had issues controlling her temper. She went to Oklahoma University, even scarier (to those who know me, know why). In America, she was a member of the choir at her church and some describe her as a very nice young… oh whatever… that doesn’t even matter… Some claim… and l write this with much satisfaction, finally some truth… that she slept around too much, had a boyfriend whom abused her and also had two children whom were taken away by child care services (Thank God). Yes… another shocker, or not …. Was that she was a suspect in a case of attempted murder while she was in the states. Imagine her bragging in this interview. Unbelievable. I feel so sorry for her family, but especially sorry for our poor legal system. What a lawless country!

On a lighter and final note, what do you all think about Oprah retiring from her Talk Show? Word on the street says Oprah will not be renewing her contract when it ends September 2011. They also stated that talk on a new cable channel with Discovery Communications called the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is a possibility.

Monday, November 23, 2009

A LETTER TO HIM (Carpe Diem)


Every man dies. Not every man really lives. ~Braveheart
 
This is to the one that is most caring, ever forgiving, unbelievably righteous, and implausibly merciful. There are not enough words in the English dictionary to express how remarkable he truly is. No matter what l do, the numerous mistakes l make, the unfortunate accidents that come my way he forgives me every time. Even my deepest, dirtiest, darkest moments he’s still there by my side, telling me everything is going to be okay. A magnificent perpetual part of me yet l don’t appreciate him. He’s hurting and l need to be careful so he doesn’t leave.

He’s pain……

I’m driving along a bumpy road, and instead of letting him ride in the passenger seat by me l shut the doors. He’s knocking asking if he can ride with me but l say no. He loves me so much, that he holds on to the bumper of the car. As l drive we come across bumps and pot holes so he’s getting badly bruised. He’s hurting and crying but l keep on driving, the pain is becoming unbearable so he’s about to let go. Please Lord, don’t let go…. for l need you every second of the day. I’ll leave the doors wide open for you to come in anytime.

Lesson…


We never appreciate things until their gone, but then it’s too late. We ever so rarely sit back and thank him for all he has given us. Instead we worry about tomorrow a day that might not come, what a waste of time, energy and effort. No offense but I disagree with bf when he says “Life is not short”. Life is short… as a matter of fact it’s too short. We live everyday with great assurance of becoming the best we can be, not actually living but striving. Is that really what this life is all about, a constant struggle? Sit back reflect, meditate or whatever and appreciate your surrounding. For 2010 is coming and some that celebrated 2009 with us unfortunately will not see 2010. We create problems for ourselves; something really simple suddenly becomes this massive complicated issue, so overwhelmingly bearing that the result is actually worthless.  We should learn to PRAY ALWAYS!  




 Thanks Ade Doyin after reading your blog you inspired me to write this!

Don't be fooled by the calendar.  There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.  ~Charles Richards

As you grow older, you'll find the only things you regret are the things you didn't do.  ~Zachary Scott