When I was pregnant I decided to try and keep a weekly journal. It wasn’t the easiest thing and I wasn’t entirely religious about it. In this post, I’ll be sharing my second trimester experience. You can read about my first trimester here. By the time my second trimester rolled in, I was already starting to get curious. My belly…

When I found out I was pregnant, I was stunned! I remember feeling my head swell as I stared at the test result. For some reason I felt rooted to the floor, I sat on the toilet seat unable to move. After what seemed like an eternity, I called out to my partner but when he responded I couldn’t mouth…

When I was younger, I would pass out as soon as my head hit my pillow. Often remaining fast asleep till morning.  On so many occasions, I’d fall asleep in the living room and wake up on my bed without any  knowledge of how I got there.  In the morning, I’d be told that I actually walked to the bedroom…

Hello reader, I’m glad you could make it. So this story can actually be read as a “stand alone story” but it’s also a continuation of Sacred Voices. If you haven’t already, please read it here first. Thank you! The Story… It is not that I don’t mind that whenever I walk through the village, little children run behind me, calling me names…

From her days as a young child, Chiugo had always felt the presence of her chi. Even though at the time she didn’t understand the ways of the world and the roles of gods and spirits in them. There was always a strong connection between her and the voice in her head and it never failed her.  When she was…

I’m quite a light sleeper. The lightest sound or movement can rouse me from even my deepest sleep state. Anything from gently opening the door to switching on the light can spell the end of sleep for me.  But it gets worse An inadequate amount of sleep or being  suddenly pulled from my sleep, can induce a migraine that can last anywhere…

There are quite a number of things no one tells you about getting married and you probably wouldn’t have guessed either. No one tells you about the emotional and mental shock/changes that comes with being married. We watch movies and see photos of newly weds and it always seem so glamorous and perfect. But regardless of how perfect photos may…

Every now and then after I read a book, I say to myself or someone close by “this was such an interesting read, I should do a review” But more often than not, the appeal starts to fade almost as soon as the words are spoken and eventually I abandon the thought all together.  But that wasn’t the case here. This…

Travel can be medicine for the soul. There are few things quite as amazing as packing a bag and heading out to a new destination but it can also be exhausting and overwhelming. Some of the challenges we encounter can be easily avoided with proper planning and foreknowledge. To help you overcome some of the travel related challenges, I will…

Couples seem to be living together before marriage now more than ever. It has become a global phenomenon and shows no signs of slowing down. There are those who still vehemently oppose the idea of living together before marriage often citing religious and moral reasons. Research has shown that nearly half of all couples decide to live together before tying…

Traditional weddings in Nigeria are a colorful event filled with a rich display of culture and heritage.  From the bright and catchy attires to delicious and sumptuous meals and even the entertaining music. No matter the part of the country, you are bound to have an interesting and entertaining time. But planning a traditional wedding in Nigeria is no easy…

I usually never never travel alone, I’m always in company of a friend(s). Every adventure I’ve gone on,  from trying new foods to cave crawling, I had someone by my side Why? Well its usually more fun to explore with people. Also, I just wasn’t brave enough to go on my own. It started off that way, and so I…

This past weekend, I got a chance to experience the Erin Ijesha (Olumirin) waterfall. The journey was long & exhausting and the climb was even more draining. But standing there watching the water cascade down, everything was instantly totally worth it. The Journey to Erin Ijesha (Olumirin) Waterfall So my plan was simple, leave Lagos as early as 5:30am and get…

I have always avoided writing product reviews because quite frankly I don’t think I have the range. Personally I doubt I know enough descriptive words to pull it off. But most importantly, I’d hate to intentionally mislead anyone but alas, here we are. I stand  sit really before you here today ready and prepared to delve into my first product…

Anyone who knows me will agree that I am not really a food person. I don’t usually overthink it, I eat what is available and I keep it moving. But there are usually times when I get bored with basic “everyday foods” and decide to be a bit more experimental with my food choices. This post is about one of…

This is the story of how I learned that I was still okay with being completely vulnerable. But first, here is a short video of my friend and I falling on our asses… One day, my friend and I were walking around the mall and stumbled on an indoor skating rink. I hadn’t had even the slightest clue of their…

Travel is medicine for the soul. If you are a travel lover like me, then you ll agree that there are few things as rewarding as packing a bag and heading out to a new destination.  I enjoy exploring new places and venturing into new territories.  Most of my travels are on a whim and as a result can also…

I’m supposed to be working on a novel but I haven’t touched it in two whole weeks. That’s not a good sign – normally anyways. I HAVE been reading – and rereading books on writing lately. I’m not entirely sure what I’m searching for but I’m hoping that this is one of those you’ll recognize it when you see it scenario. My…