I've been tagged (and nagged) by Aloted so I came to update my blog. It was well overdue! Honestly, I've had the urge to blog several times, but I can't seem to find enough hours in the day. And every little creative spark I have at the moment is going towards my professional writing. But anyway, back to the post:
Aloted and NoLimit came up with this idea for us to reflect and think about ten really positive attributes about us. (Here's the link to Aloted's post - here). I thought it was a great idea as Aloted mentioned, somehow we find it easy to remember the negative aspects of our character and we ignore the positives. So this got me thinking... and it was slow at first, but soon I was able to come up with more than ten good things about me.
So here goes:
Adaptable: I find that I can adjust to situations easily. Sometimes the fear of the unknown gets me worried, but once I'm in a situation, I can adjust and adapt easily.
Generous: I'm able to give and share easily. If I have something and someone else is in need, I will give. I actually find it enjoyable to give because I like it when the recipient is happy. Sharing my stuff comes easy to me too.
Dedicated: I don't commit to things easily, but once I do, there's no going back. I will make sure I see it through to the end. Whether it's a relationship, a project, an idea, etc.
Creative: Of course. I have to be, I was created by an awesomely creative God, lol. I find that the more I express my creativity, the more I get creative ideas. Whether it's in writing, cooking, interior design, problem-solving, or other things, I enjoy coming up with something new and different.
Curious: Not about gossip or other people's business, lol. I have a thirst for life and knowledge. I love to read, to travel, to explore, to experience new things. I love to ask questions about the big issues in life.
Optimistic: I like to see things in a positive light. I function better when I'm positive about the outcomes of any task. I'm drawn towards happy, good, positive things. I like to dream big and hope for the best all the time. I can't stand negativity, it drags me down.
Loyal: I just am. I haven't got many friends, but I am very loyal to the ones I have. I don't think it's fair to betray anyone, much less someone that considers you a friend.
Thoughtful: I consider all angles before I speak or act. I don't like to feel that I acted rashly or unfairly towards anyone, so I go out of my way to avoid that. If it was unavoidable or unintentional, I always apologise.
Team-Player: I can work very well in a team. I like to share tasks, do my part and make sure that everyone else is doing their part too. I will happily offer to help out other members so that the whole team achieves its goals.
Gentle: I'm usually calm and gentle, not a lot stresses me out. I don't like aggression or drama so I stay well away from it. I like my peace of mind too much to go looking for trouble.
There we are! I really enjoyed doing this, actually. I should recall this post from time to time, when I'm tempted to beat myself up.
So to share this, I would like to tag: Doll, Jaycee, Lara Daniels, Just Doyin, Believer, Vera, Simeone, Yellow Sisi, Shorty, Just Joxy, Enybee, Jhazmyn, ... okay, EVERYONE who has commented on my blog this year!
Stay blessed and favoured!
FG
My musings about life, things I observe around me, and the phases I go through as I discover myself, my purpose and my passions.
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Honest Scrap Award - 10 Things Meme...

Here are the instructions I have to follow:
1. You must brag about the award
2. You must include the name of the blogger who bestowed the award on you and link back to the blogger
3. You must choose a minimum of seven (7) blogs that you find brilliant in content or design.
4. Show their names and links and leave a comment informing them that they were prized with Honest Blog Award.
5. List at least ten (10) honest things about yourself. Then pass it on!
So here goes ten honest things about myself (gosh I did the 30 things about me recently, sigh!)
1) I'm currently reading, of all things, a book called "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing A Novel". I picked it up over the weekend and I've had fun reading it so far. Who says you can't learn something new from a foolishly titled book?
2) Recently I developed a craving for spaghetti carbonara that I can't explain. I have eaten it six times in the past week already.
3) I have never gotten drunk.
4) I'm addicted to ASOS. Help, they've taken all my money!
5) I'm ashamed to admit I'm a secret fan of the Pussycat Dolls
6) Sometimes I'm amazed by how God awswers my questions before I even ask Him
7) I have a bad habit of not finishing the projects I started or having a good idea and letting it go to waste. I'm on a mission to change this flaw.
8) I need to get fit again, without spending hours and money at the gym. (Summer is coming and I'm eyeing a nice dress!)
9) I can't wait to get Chimamanda's new book "The Thing Around Your Neck". It's been getting great reviews everywhere and I'm excited. (Check it out on amazon)
10) I have sudden flashes of childhood nostalgia sometimes. I think I'm growing old and longing for the days of playing ludo or snakes and ladders with my friends.
There, all done! I'm supposed to tag seven people, but I'm sure this award has gone round already. But if you haven't done it yet, feel free to tag me as the giver!
Hope you enjoy the rest of the week!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Random Things About Me
I got tagged to write this note on facebook - 25 things about me - so I'm putting them up here as well. Enjoy!
1) I’m very shy and quiet when I’m in a crowd of unfamiliar people. But with my close friends, I’m playful and talkative.
2) I process information for weeks. For example, I could watch a movie on Monday, and still be analysing every scene a week later. Or I could read a book and be thinking of an alternative ending to the story 2 months later.
3) I'm such a keeper. I hold on to emails, letters, text messages and birthday cards for as long as possible. I still have letters my friends wrote to me when we were in secondary school, birthday cards from three years ago and more.
4) I would rather spend money on experiences like travelling, enjoying good food, going to see plays and shows than buying stuff. I think life is for living, not for accumulating material things that only depreciate. For example, I would rather spend £2000 on a nice holiday than on the latest “IT” bag.
5) I love listening to music. Even when I'm working, I have to have some kind of music playing in the background, or in my head. Can't stand absolute silence.
6) I learn songs quickly. I can hear a song twice and learn all the lyrics off by heart. Sometimes this is good, because people are impressed when I know the latest songs off by heart already. Sometimes it is annoying because I pick up songs that I don't even want to.
7) I try to avoid getting addicted to anything. When I realise I have started liking something too much, I stop doing it immediately.
8) I have a terrible sweet tooth. I love things like ice-cream, chocolates, yoghurt hmmmm.... Never put me and cake alone in the same room.
9) I am a night owl by nature. That explains why I’m awake at 2.43am typing this. That also explains why I hated the 9 – 5 work routine.
10) I recently cut all my hair and decided to start over. I realised perms and weaves don’t work for me.
11) I can be so disorganised, procrastinating with work even when I have deadlines fast approaching.
12) I have a very low boredom threshold. (I’m already getting tired of this meme).
13) I am very loyal to the people I really care about.
14) I have just started learning how to drive. Hey, better late than never!
15) I admire naturally fashionable and stylish people but I’m quite clueless with throwing things together and coming up with a striking outfit. Who can help a sister out?
16) I love reading books and magazines. My dream holiday would be: sun, sand, sea and a heap of good reading material.
17) I'm very indecisive but I can be very stubborn once I’ve made up my mind.
18) I absolutely hate feeling guilty. I would go out of my way to avoid upsetting anyone, and if I have then I’ll apologise at once.
19) The worst thing a person can do is to betray my trust.
20) I’m not really a TV person. I don’t watch many shows because they require commitment to follow. And I don’t like watching the news; most of it is depressing stuff anyway.
21) I’m obsessed with my kitchen and bathroom. I don’t care much if every other room in the house is untidy but I can’t stand a dirty kitchen or bathroom.
22) I like cooking and trying new recipes. Dear hubby gets to eat all my experiments – good or bad ;)
23) I usually spend ages brushing my teeth, often more than thirty minutes. (Totally random, yeah?) Well, actually that’s because I’m daydreaming at the same time.
24) I love photography – just haven’t found the time and commitment to focus on it.
25) I love God and I’m complete in Him.
I thought I should throw in a few extras:
26) I love travelling! I love the planning, the anticipation, and the excitement of discovering a new place, a new culture, trying new food, etc! And I love taking photographs and collecting souvenirs. *Sigh* If I could get a job as a travel writer, that would be just perfect.
27) I love seafood - give me shrimp, prawns, mussells, squid, scallops etc over chicken or beef any day. When I eat out I check for seafood on the menu first.
28) I'm a gadget girl. I love getting a new gadget and getting to grips with it, reading the instruction manual and what not.
29) I really want to learn a foreign language - French, Spanish and Italian top my list.
30) I'm still not sure if I want to have kids..... Oops, did I just type that, the in-laws mustn't read this...
YOU'VE BEEN TAGGED IF YOU READ THIS!!
1) I’m very shy and quiet when I’m in a crowd of unfamiliar people. But with my close friends, I’m playful and talkative.
2) I process information for weeks. For example, I could watch a movie on Monday, and still be analysing every scene a week later. Or I could read a book and be thinking of an alternative ending to the story 2 months later.
3) I'm such a keeper. I hold on to emails, letters, text messages and birthday cards for as long as possible. I still have letters my friends wrote to me when we were in secondary school, birthday cards from three years ago and more.
4) I would rather spend money on experiences like travelling, enjoying good food, going to see plays and shows than buying stuff. I think life is for living, not for accumulating material things that only depreciate. For example, I would rather spend £2000 on a nice holiday than on the latest “IT” bag.
5) I love listening to music. Even when I'm working, I have to have some kind of music playing in the background, or in my head. Can't stand absolute silence.
6) I learn songs quickly. I can hear a song twice and learn all the lyrics off by heart. Sometimes this is good, because people are impressed when I know the latest songs off by heart already. Sometimes it is annoying because I pick up songs that I don't even want to.
7) I try to avoid getting addicted to anything. When I realise I have started liking something too much, I stop doing it immediately.
8) I have a terrible sweet tooth. I love things like ice-cream, chocolates, yoghurt hmmmm.... Never put me and cake alone in the same room.
9) I am a night owl by nature. That explains why I’m awake at 2.43am typing this. That also explains why I hated the 9 – 5 work routine.
10) I recently cut all my hair and decided to start over. I realised perms and weaves don’t work for me.
11) I can be so disorganised, procrastinating with work even when I have deadlines fast approaching.
12) I have a very low boredom threshold. (I’m already getting tired of this meme).
13) I am very loyal to the people I really care about.
14) I have just started learning how to drive. Hey, better late than never!
15) I admire naturally fashionable and stylish people but I’m quite clueless with throwing things together and coming up with a striking outfit. Who can help a sister out?
16) I love reading books and magazines. My dream holiday would be: sun, sand, sea and a heap of good reading material.
17) I'm very indecisive but I can be very stubborn once I’ve made up my mind.
18) I absolutely hate feeling guilty. I would go out of my way to avoid upsetting anyone, and if I have then I’ll apologise at once.
19) The worst thing a person can do is to betray my trust.
20) I’m not really a TV person. I don’t watch many shows because they require commitment to follow. And I don’t like watching the news; most of it is depressing stuff anyway.
21) I’m obsessed with my kitchen and bathroom. I don’t care much if every other room in the house is untidy but I can’t stand a dirty kitchen or bathroom.
22) I like cooking and trying new recipes. Dear hubby gets to eat all my experiments – good or bad ;)
23) I usually spend ages brushing my teeth, often more than thirty minutes. (Totally random, yeah?) Well, actually that’s because I’m daydreaming at the same time.
24) I love photography – just haven’t found the time and commitment to focus on it.
25) I love God and I’m complete in Him.
I thought I should throw in a few extras:
26) I love travelling! I love the planning, the anticipation, and the excitement of discovering a new place, a new culture, trying new food, etc! And I love taking photographs and collecting souvenirs. *Sigh* If I could get a job as a travel writer, that would be just perfect.
27) I love seafood - give me shrimp, prawns, mussells, squid, scallops etc over chicken or beef any day. When I eat out I check for seafood on the menu first.
28) I'm a gadget girl. I love getting a new gadget and getting to grips with it, reading the instruction manual and what not.
29) I really want to learn a foreign language - French, Spanish and Italian top my list.
30) I'm still not sure if I want to have kids..... Oops, did I just type that, the in-laws mustn't read this...
YOU'VE BEEN TAGGED IF YOU READ THIS!!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Finish this Sentence
It's been a while since I did a meme and I am feeling too lazy to write a proper post at the moment. So I stole this off my cousin's page. Here goes...
Finish This Sentence
I am...: excited about starting my new career
My ex-boyfriend was...: a twat
Maybe I should....: try out Pilates, I hear it's good
I love....: strawberry cheesecake
I don't understand....: why I don't float in the pool
I lost my....: earings at a wedding
My current boyfriend is....: now my husband
People say I'm...: quiet and always smiling
Love is....: more than a feeling, it's a verb
Somewhere, someone is....: getting over a broken heart
I will always...: remember my first time
Forever is....: a very long time
I never want to...: have regrets
I think the current President is....: yet to prove himself
When I wake up in the morning, I....: turn off my alarm, thank God and greet hubby
Life is full of...: ups and downs
My past is incredibly...: interesting
I get annoyed when...: I want something to happen but it is outside my control
Parties are for...: eating, dancing, flirting and having a laugh with friends
I wish...: I was on holiday right now
Tommorrow I'm going to...: start training the girl replacing me at work!
I really want some....: more money!
I have low tolerance for people who....: are brash, slow and stupid
If I had a million dollars...: I would support a charity, sponsor a child and invest the rest in property.
Guess what? You've been tagged! Have a good week.
Finish This Sentence
I am...: excited about starting my new career
My ex-boyfriend was...: a twat
Maybe I should....: try out Pilates, I hear it's good
I love....: strawberry cheesecake
I don't understand....: why I don't float in the pool
I lost my....: earings at a wedding
My current boyfriend is....: now my husband
People say I'm...: quiet and always smiling
Love is....: more than a feeling, it's a verb
Somewhere, someone is....: getting over a broken heart
I will always...: remember my first time
Forever is....: a very long time
I never want to...: have regrets
I think the current President is....: yet to prove himself
When I wake up in the morning, I....: turn off my alarm, thank God and greet hubby
Life is full of...: ups and downs
My past is incredibly...: interesting
I get annoyed when...: I want something to happen but it is outside my control
Parties are for...: eating, dancing, flirting and having a laugh with friends
I wish...: I was on holiday right now
Tommorrow I'm going to...: start training the girl replacing me at work!
I really want some....: more money!
I have low tolerance for people who....: are brash, slow and stupid
If I had a million dollars...: I would support a charity, sponsor a child and invest the rest in property.
Guess what? You've been tagged! Have a good week.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
I was tagged!
Londonbuki tagged me, so I have to complete this. Here goes:
FOUR JOBS YOU'VE HAD IN YOUR LIFE
1. Admin Assistant
2. Course Producer
3. Market Researcher
4. Trainee Accountant
FOUR FICTIONAL JOBS YOU WISH YOU HAD
1. Space Astronaut
2. Heaven's Gatekeeper
3. Award winning fashion designer*
4. Travel Writer*
(Not fictional)
FOUR MOVIES YOU COULD WATCH OVER AND OVER AGAIN
1. I-Robot
2. The Italian Job
3. A Knight's Tale
4. Saworoide (Yoruba movie)
FOUR CITIES YOU'VE LIVED IN
1. Lagos
2. London
3. Nottingham
4. Colchester
FOUR TV SHOWS YOU LOVE TO WATCH
1. Everwood
2. Everybody Hates Chris
3. Desperate Housewives
4. Scrubs
FOUR WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY
1. hotmail.com
2. blogspot.com
3. yahoo.com
4. bbc
FOUR OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS
1. Jollof rice and fried plantain
2. Prawns in Black Bean Sauce
3. Chinese seafood platter and dumplings
4. Assorted meat pepper soup (yum)
FOUR THINGS YOU WON'T EAT
1. Frogs
2. Dogs
3. Tofu
4. Raw steak
FOUR THINGS YOU WISH YOU COULD EAT OR DRINK RIGHT NOW
1. Prawn Satay
2. Jollof rice
3. Vanilla & Honey Smoothie
4. Pancakes
FOUR THINGS IN YOUR BEDROOM
1. A bed
2. Full length mirror
3. Dressing table
4. Wardrobe
FOUR THINGS YOU WISH YOU HAD IN YOUR BEDROOM
1. A fluffy rug
2. A change of paint colour
3. A new dressing table
4. More clothes and shoes
FOUR THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW
1. Black trousers
2. A camisole
3. Black dangling earings
4. Silver bracelet
FOUR PLACES I'D RATHER BE RIGHT NOW
1. In bed
2. On holiday in The Maldives
3. At a spa
4. Shopping at Harrods... lol
FOUR FICTIONAL PLACES I'D RATHER BE RIGHT NOW
1. Narnia
2. Troy (?)
3. St Clares
4. The land flowing with milk and honey
FOUR PEOPLE YOU’D REALLY LOVE TO HAVE DINNER WITH
1. Jill Briscoe
2. Oprah
3. Donald Trump
4. Hubby
FOUR THINGS YOU ARE THINKING RIGHT NOW
1. I'm tired
2. I need to get out more
3. Have I lost some weight?
4. I have exams coming up soon
FOUR OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS
1. My family and friends
2. My mp3 player
3. My laptop
4. My Books
FOUR PEOPLE YOU TAG
1. Omo Ibadan
2. Calabar Gal
3. Zaiprincess
4. 1982
FOUR JOBS YOU'VE HAD IN YOUR LIFE
1. Admin Assistant
2. Course Producer
3. Market Researcher
4. Trainee Accountant
FOUR FICTIONAL JOBS YOU WISH YOU HAD
1. Space Astronaut
2. Heaven's Gatekeeper
3. Award winning fashion designer*
4. Travel Writer*
(Not fictional)
FOUR MOVIES YOU COULD WATCH OVER AND OVER AGAIN
1. I-Robot
2. The Italian Job
3. A Knight's Tale
4. Saworoide (Yoruba movie)
FOUR CITIES YOU'VE LIVED IN
1. Lagos
2. London
3. Nottingham
4. Colchester
FOUR TV SHOWS YOU LOVE TO WATCH
1. Everwood
2. Everybody Hates Chris
3. Desperate Housewives
4. Scrubs
FOUR WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY
1. hotmail.com
2. blogspot.com
3. yahoo.com
4. bbc
FOUR OF YOUR FAVORITE FOODS
1. Jollof rice and fried plantain
2. Prawns in Black Bean Sauce
3. Chinese seafood platter and dumplings
4. Assorted meat pepper soup (yum)
FOUR THINGS YOU WON'T EAT
1. Frogs
2. Dogs
3. Tofu
4. Raw steak
FOUR THINGS YOU WISH YOU COULD EAT OR DRINK RIGHT NOW
1. Prawn Satay
2. Jollof rice
3. Vanilla & Honey Smoothie
4. Pancakes
FOUR THINGS IN YOUR BEDROOM
1. A bed
2. Full length mirror
3. Dressing table
4. Wardrobe
FOUR THINGS YOU WISH YOU HAD IN YOUR BEDROOM
1. A fluffy rug
2. A change of paint colour
3. A new dressing table
4. More clothes and shoes
FOUR THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW
1. Black trousers
2. A camisole
3. Black dangling earings
4. Silver bracelet
FOUR PLACES I'D RATHER BE RIGHT NOW
1. In bed
2. On holiday in The Maldives
3. At a spa
4. Shopping at Harrods... lol
FOUR FICTIONAL PLACES I'D RATHER BE RIGHT NOW
1. Narnia
2. Troy (?)
3. St Clares
4. The land flowing with milk and honey
FOUR PEOPLE YOU’D REALLY LOVE TO HAVE DINNER WITH
1. Jill Briscoe
2. Oprah
3. Donald Trump
4. Hubby
FOUR THINGS YOU ARE THINKING RIGHT NOW
1. I'm tired
2. I need to get out more
3. Have I lost some weight?
4. I have exams coming up soon
FOUR OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS
1. My family and friends
2. My mp3 player
3. My laptop
4. My Books
FOUR PEOPLE YOU TAG
1. Omo Ibadan
2. Calabar Gal
3. Zaiprincess
4. 1982
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