I'm Inspired...

Life is periodically hard and it will attempt to break your resolve to trust God. Its a subtle process, especially when you've prayed and aren't seeing any change. You just gotta ask for grace. Especially in this Nigeria; when there's light issues, petrol issues, traffic, I can go on. This week would be great! Can I get an Amen???

Simply Average : I'm not too good at yelling I don't like whispering I play the drums but not very good at it I sing too but hide behind the beautifully robed choir I lie but only when pushed to the wire I get caught because its really not my desire Football is my passion too..but I don't play beyond my streets Photography oh! I love photography But I never pursued a carried in it The only pictures I ever took, was of a few friends who tried to cook, a meal that turned out rather disastrous I hear comments like; Oh its nice! You are good at it! You will make a great singer....blah blah blah I lazy around in bed Never paying attention to what anyone has said. I find myself sitting at the back at this great concert Looking at the possibilities of all I could have become. I could have been perfect I could have been great Somebody wake me up and tell me its not too late Maybe I'm good, maybe I could be better But surely right now I'm 'Simply Ave...

Wham! Wham!! Wham!!! With every whip she shuddered, her mother told her not to come out of the closet, but she couldn't take it anymore. She knew if HE saw her she would regret it. But she just had to know the fate of her mother! She took caution to slightly open the door without any noise, stepped out of the closet. Tiptoed towards the door of the room, turned the door knob; it made a little creak noise, she peeped through the small opening, saw a shadow. Could that be her HIS or her mom's? She asked herself. She quietly pushed the door open again; it creaked a little, but this time the sound stopped. She saw a shadow turn and walk towards the sound. She closed her eyes, tried to hold her breath, and hoped that it wasn't HIM coming towards her. A minute passed, and as she opened her eyes, wham! was the last thing she heard as she slowly fell to the floor; deep down her soul she heard a voice saying 'You should have stayed in the closet' With love, theInspire...

Silently says TGIF! Today was very rough.. And it began when I woke up at 4 and found out my phone fell from a high vintage point (thankful the screen didn't break sha) it affected the sim slot but it's alright now, to the mad mainland traffic and I couldn't purchase stuff because sales today are on another level because black Friday.. The highlight of my day was like an hour ago, I think I have met the most hilarious old people! The tricycle or keke marua I entered conveyed the most radical old Nigerians. I can't even begin to write all they said; majority of it was in pidgin sef. They all didn't know each other, but their conversation was so funny (they were tackling the driver, at some point the driver (an old man too oh!) was like they should come down because he had probably never encountered such passengers!) I was just observing and laughing. I guess God taught me a lesson that no matter what happens or is happening there's always a reason to smile. ...

Today is Thanksgiving!!! Thanksgiving shouldn't be restricted to one day or a particular month, it should be done daily! Well in celebration of this day, *drum rolls* here is one of Kolade's master piece. Enjoy! THANKSGIVING Is it in plenty? Is it in few Is it in the things that we have brand new Is it in sickness?! Is it in health?! Is it in the pain that I once felt?! For the family that surround me For the Problems that thought they bound me For the Love of Christ that found me For the long hours spent in the labour room For the cry of a new born baby For the husband who stood by her daily To the beggar on the street who could hardly find meat to eat To the young man who just lost his Job and now finds it hard to make ends meet For the happy times we spent at the beach For the million dollar winning speech To the pastor who stands every Sunday to preach To everyone out there searching for a reason to be grateful For all the things that could have made ...

I don't understand the type of men being bred today. This morning I entered a 'keke napep' or tricycle and it takes four people (in Lagos, because the extra cash is important, I don't know about other parts of the country though) it was some woman and I waiting for two more people. And luckily two people came, a school girl and a young man. And you know what happened? This 'agbaya' of a man went to take the seat at the back and the young girl said she couldn't seat in front. The driver now had to beg the man to please kindly seat in front. To be honest if I had known he was going to beg him I would have gone to sit there myself. *hiss* Some 30 minutes later, in another bus, the lady at the last row of the bus had reached her destination, the man who sat closest to the door refused to open the door, said the driver (there wasn't any conductor) should do it. Imagine?? Wasting everyone's time! Not that I support women being treated as helpless being...

Today I begin a new series titled Experiencing Love. The story is found in Luke 15:11-24 The first step is to Give Out: In the story, the father gave the son his inheritance. Despite contrary opinions that the son shouldn't have asked or his manner of asking was wrong. The first step in experiencing love is to be a giver. This can't be overemphasized. Its more blessed to give! God has given you so much, so much I say. There even somethings you don't realize He has given you. This season is one of thanksgiving (thanks and giving). Please I urge you to give something this week. It can be money, your time, your love, your food, your clothes, your smile, just Give! #ExperiencingLove #EL #GiveOut God bless you. With love, theInspiredCutiee 😘

The TV series 'You're the Worst' has an episode titled SundayFunday.. If you are 'free' on Monday, (like no work or no class) I believe Today is called MondayFunday.. I remember in Uni, when everyone had classes on Monday, I'll be free! It was too chilled! When everyone was complaing about the weekend being over, I was like I got one extra day! Off days from work too are the best on Monday. Enjoyed my Monday men! I hope you did too? (Despite whatever happened) With love, theInspiredCutiee 😘

Food is bae, this can't be over emphasized!! . And when you meet someone who shares this philosophy.. Issall over jackie!! Lol. Today's post is on SAE!  Sobechi isn't your regular type of chef, she's going to be a barrister (just watch that space) *wink*, she's adventours, fun and edgy, a lover of God. (P.S: her wife material isn't sold on earth ) I just had to find out more about her: *What brought about SAE? Cooking is my passion, I have always loved to cook, and so I kept wondering how I was going to start something different in my environment, that would make an impact, and as a student, we were just limited to rice, and more rice, students barely ate meals that were balanced, and rarely ate fresh healthy vegetables, and it was not scarce, and this I think is an important aspect of learning and growing, eating well. So I sat down and brain stormed and asked for divine guidance from GOD, I actually started working with SWF (Sobechi With Foo...

Kolade is an amazing writer. I just have to share one of his poems.. Enjoy! WORRY! I worry about the bread I'll eat I worry about the bed I'll sleep I worry about my today I worry about tomorrow I worry about the clothes I'll wear   I worry about what will happen when mum's not there I worry about the darkest nights I worry about the buildings height I worry about what I'll become, When all the things I hold on to are gone I worry about the place I'll be when time finally stops ticking I worry about the seeds I have sown I worry that the trees will not grow I worry about what my son will become I worry about my daughters prom I worry about my bank account I worry about my looks I worry when I see the lightening I worry when I hear the thunder I worry about the cars I'll ride I worry about my future bride I worry about where I'll spend eternity I worry if I'll make it into heavens gate I worry about being a second too lat...

Fridayyyyyy  The weekend begins.  Whooop. Like I know 3 people who are getting married tomorrow! Every weekend seems to be fully booked because Christmas approaches. I'm sure you've had amazing week! (yeah some ups and downs but still amazing!) This week has been one rollercoaster of a ride. (Well for me) Adele's album is out.. #Adele25 #AdeleFire #AdeleBae #QueenAdele,  I can go on with the hastags  How to get away with murder season two is over for the year, till next year. #Screams #WhenDoesSeason3begin? #ShondaWhhhyyyy #ThisCanCauseHeartAttack Finally stored my BVN palava. Now I can say been there done that..  The irony is I'll never experience such a week again.. Like it can't happen the way it happen again. This amazes me about life in general. I guess it simply means enjoy every moment. With love, theInspiredCutiee 

 Sigh.  Just sigh.. Today has been a very long day. I literally woke up in a startle. To be honest the story is long, but the bottom line is that it was a very long day.  From BVN palava, to traffic of life, to hunger, (I wasn't able to eat as much as I would have wanted, not no food oh biko *smiles sheepishly*) to scarcity of petrol and water!!, even my internet began to misbehave lowkey.  This is a word for ECOBANK, Ambo,(he hasn't come yet oh) Water cooperation and the rest (they know themselves) (and yes I mentioned the names of people that "think" they can ruin my day) my God is bigger than you all!!  Thank God for peace of mind despite all! Peace out.  With love, theInspiredCutiee 😘

A lot of arguments have risen due to the fact that Nigerians have been hashtagging #PrayforParis, saying that they haven't even taken time out to pray for their own country. In my opinion Chris Travis says it all: The problems in the world are so profound that our efforts seem futile. The world is broken. Wars and genocides are like a cancer that can't be beaten. Peace is short-lived - just a remission, really before the violence flares up again. The issues of poverty are so complicated that few agree even on how to help. Most scientists concur that climate shift is in progress, but there is almost no consensus on its causes or what we can do about it. Honestly, if you are attempting to change the world in your own strength, there may be not much use. You are probably thinking with so much suffering in the world, what could I possibly do about it? Or is it worth trying? Despite that! You have a crucial part to play. God knows what He's doing, and He's work...

I wrote this while I was in church (please don't judge me , it just popped in my mind and I began to write) She felt something slowly tickle her face, she ignored it the first and second time, then it began to move more rapidly than before. She woke up in a startle, disoriented and wondered what could have been causing this, it felt like it was on her face, she touched her face and it was wet, 'what's this?' she asked herself because it was dark. She quickly jumped up and flicked the switch on.. She screamed when she saw it was blood! The small dark spot on her pillow and on her nightie (when she sat up) were both evidence that she was bleeding from her nose. 'No, no not again' she cried. 'This can't be happening again' she said! Then she quickly remembered she was to tilt her head up whenever her nose began to bleed, she tilted her head and waited a couple of minutes but it didn't stop. She began to panic because she was loosin...

Monday is here again.. Since the title for the post is Monday blues, I recommend Asa's songs.   Asa is a mix of everything; there's happy and upbeat, there's sad and slow, there's love, there's peace, there's reminiscence, there are thought provoking questions, and there's hope for the future. My dad sprung my love for Asa, I remember when I was much younger he'll play her CD every morning. It was always such a special father and daughter moment. So if you are on your way to work or school you can jam her album on your player in your car or download it on your phone and plug your earphones. I don't have a particular favorite song or album, I love all her songs, everyone of them..  But be careful oh, don't go and forget your bustop or hit someone's car or get knocked down while your headphones are on the loudest. Biko please be smart.. Lol. Have a beautiful Monday! With love, theInspiredCutiee 

I'm a lover of art. The mere fact of picking up a pen and sketching something amazing always has me in awe. And what's more amazing about Obinna is that he didn't even study this in school, he has a gift! Today's post is on Obinna Omeruo!  Fashion can never go out of fashion (pun intended lol), this however doesn't streamline his designs to fashion only. He's an embodiment of artistic designs. I got curious about what he does so I asked him a couple of questions: *What brought about this idea and in what year? The idea came from a need to express myself but at the same time add value to my surroundings. There was a need and I jumped right in. I would say 2010 because that was the first time I got payed for a project. *I'm sure you've had challenge or two, care to share? Lol! Like all entrepreneurial endeavors especially in Nigeria I face capital funding. *How has the growth been generally? Its been a steady growth which I thank God for. W...

Look what I found! *big grin* I was trying out writing short stories sometime back in July, here's one: She married him because she felt no one would.. And felt honored that a 'god' asked her to.. And he seemed like a decent guy until she was locked up in his mansion.. Then the beast was unleashed.. From their wedding night he began to rape the breath out of her.. He didn't even try to be romantic.. He literally said 'ain't nobody got time for that' and then tore her clothes and rammed into her from behind.. He did this for 2 full hours and when he had his fill, kicked her out of 'their room' and told her to go sleep in the kitchen.. Note: he lived in a mansion so he clearly had enough room but he specifically said sleep in the kitchen like a bitch; the female dog. And that became her life.. She slaved herself, (from her waking hours till bedtime) for him.. Her routine was: *wake up at 5am.. Not a minute past 5am coz he had to be at work by ...

Today is Friday the 13th. Also known as Black Friday. Some people have a phobia for this day, because its considered to be an unlucky number (the 13th). Well having said that, there's no reason to be afraid of some date on the calendar or schedule activities which you'll do on any day to another date just because its 13th of Friday. Why? Because you have God. That's enough reason. In other news, the light situation has been great. Say Sai Baba!!   I heard someone complain that bottled drinks in the 'fridge' have broken! Lol! Imagine. My mom turns of the freezer these days just because its over working. . Another person said both generators in his house have stopped working just because he didn't even 'warm' the batteries! Now if they take the light I say with so much confidence 'there'll bring it soon'  Wow!! Its a new era mehn!   Thank God for light!! With love, theInspiredCutiee 

If you are familiar with ABC network; Thursday is titled TGIT becauseeeee SHONDAAAAA!! Shonda is bae. If you watch Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to get away with murder, you already know Shonda is bae. Today's post is Thank God for Shonda Rhimes  She has a beautiful mind. You can't watch any of her shows and be calm! lol!; every time I do, I'm always like does the comments and rave about her show turn her on? And she's on girl power!. I hope to write awesome series like she does and people rave about it (well in a good way, lol) She also lost a hundred pounds this year (whatdidyousayyy??) she's my model for fit fam abeg!!. You can watch her on ELLEN: Shonda on Ellen Another reason why Thursday is amazing, (apart from the fact that Friday is after Thursday, lol) is the list of series airing (well the ones I watch) *The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Elementary, The Blacklist, The Big Bang Theory, 2 Broke Girls and of course Shond...

Not the urban dictionary definition   of Netflix and chill oh biko! Aziz Ansari (Tom Haverford in Parks and Recreation) with Alan Yang; has a TV series titled Master of None; the series premiered last Friday 6th November. And since Netflix is  of Marathons, I downloaded the entire first season by Saturday and I finished it yesterday. Ehnywaayyy The show is nothing short of amazing; well that's if you are into selective humor. (If you like New Girl you should like this too. And speaking of New Girl thankfully FOX network has renewed the show for Season 5, whoop can't wait ) Master of None is basically about a regular Indian (colored guy) dealing with life's situations and challenges; some sweet some sour. It consists of 10 episodes, about 28 to 30 minutes run time. I love Episode 10... With love, theInspiredCutiee 

Here are  Part 1 and  Part 2 and  Part 3 Part 4: Breakthrough Breakthrough is defined by Dictionary.com as an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction; the overcoming of a stalemate. OR any significant or sudden advance, development, achievement, or increase, as in scientific knowledge or diplomacy that removes a barrier to progress. I'm sure that at one point or the other in our individual lives we've tried to breakthrough. Sometimes we might have succeed, other times a huge failure and the obstruction is still there, having a laugh or two. In the book of Daniel chapter 10; Daniel had actually 'prayed and fasted' yet his answer was delayed by some unseen forces. Imagine if he didn't pray? Whether you like it or not there would be obstruction on the road to success. Challenges are experiences (like Ayo said in Ayo's interview ), and they say experience is the best teacher. BUT there are some obstructions tha...

My friend said the weekend is a scam. Lol. Moday the beginning of a new working week. Lots of people don't like Monday morning, some people are grumpy when they get to work on Monday morning. (Or every other day lol) Which is why you need to be sensitive. You can't just come bombard someone with work first thing in the morning all because its a new week. Some people have had an amazing weekend while some might not have, imagine if someone had to take care of a sick child or family member all weekend, the person would probably be worn out. Be sensitive to other people's moods and feelings. Be concerned about their families. Not everything is work. Have a great Monday. P.S: I have a new mystery crush.. #MCM (Mystery Crush Monday not Man Crush Monday😉😁) With love, theInspiredCutiee 😘

Today's post is on Jerseygramm! Who says you can't wear jerseys and still look fly??!! . Ayomikun the CEO behind this brand (lemme share this; aka AyFly ) ever since I have known him has been a resolute young man. He brings out the dapper in jersey.   I'm sure he must have really thought about his responses to my questions because he's a man of few words. Lol. *What brought about the idea, what year it began? I can't really give a clear answer to what really brought about the idea, but I just wanted to be different and carve a niche out in a saturated sector. And I started in 2012 after nysc, I was jobless that point and well I dabbled into a lot of business till I settled for this and built a name started from 0 - 100. *There's no enterprise without risk, any challenges? Challenges... I like to look at them as experiences rather because next year that challenge won't be there again. But answering the question; there was a time no...

I'm yet to understand why its when I decided to get fit that it began to literally rain on my parade. I sha went for my fitness club today despite the rain. (yes I have to share *big grin*) Moving on. Saturday's aren't for rest anymore. Sigh! Today we had some family get together, I knelt down and greeted so many people. Traditions though!! The dishes I had to clean up!!*tears* I"m so tired. And I still had to make my weekend classes and do my assignments and read. I'm not even married and I'm this weak!! Today's post is for all them "superwomen"; Those who go to work Monday to Friday, Saturday turn up and Sunday full time church workers and still have to cater for their families while furthering their career and still look pretty. They are my heroes!! I don't know how you do it???? With love, theInspiredCutiee  

Just look at how many retweets this got!!! When I saw the tweet, I was like I know right???? I heard if you want to meet someone you have to meet at least four people.. Imagine you want to meet Governor Ambode, you have to know someone who knows someone who knows someone that knows him.. Haha. Well with the aid of social media and 21st century technology, you are just one click from 'knowing' anyone. And in deep cases like what I occasionally do on Instagram (X_X) especially those who's accounts aren't private  you can tell a lot from their page. I have this friend who vets boys not only via social media.. My gosh!! She's the realest MVP. If all she knows about you is your nickname, she'll find you..   Maybe it's an organization, a race, a person, a theory, literally anything.. Its available. I'm thankful for the internet by the way. I mean; you can know so much with just one click . (I don't think I have ever appreciated the in...

If you haven't figured I'm a series fan by now, well I guess that's not your fault. lol. I LOVE SERIES, movies are to mainstream, hehe (have you wondered why there now seems to be a sequel in many movies?)  Anyways apparently I carried last (covers face) by not knowing "Being Mary Jane" season 3 was out, I sharply downloaded the episodes I missed, (spoiler alert: Lisa died). Everyone is going through something, it might not seem like a big deal to you, but it does to the person going through such. Everyday, we message people with the question; in fact it has become a greeting: "How are you?" and the usual response is "I'm fine" (I usually type I'm aii (short for alright) lol). I have an aunt who says "I know you are fine, I'm asking how you are doing?". lol. yeah she does it every time. In episode 3 (season 3) of "Being Mary Jane" titled "Ugly Truth",  many of us are really not "fine". ...

Leviticus 23:22 according to the message says: When you reap the har­vest of your land, don't reap the corners of your field or gath­er the gleanings. Leave them for the poor and the for­eigners. I am God,  your  God." There would always be poor people among us. Its nature. We can't remove them. But we can help them. Some months back, I was talking to a group of teenagers, I asked them who can we call poor?. One said 'anyone who looks like a skrep' (he was the group's joker), another said 'someone who dresses badly, like when their clothes are torn' (kanye do you hear that? Lol), another said 'someone who doesn't have money'.. And some others I can't remember right now. They may not be hundred percent right.. But there are some factors about poor people that they mentioned. I know part of the five alms of Islam is to give to the poor. We shouldn't leave that task for them alone.. Everyone should pitch in; whatever religion you pr...

Here are  Part 1 and  Part 2 Part 3:Relationships Most times the term 'relationship' is associated with dating; (layman terms 'going out') not that its not part of the definition.- A sexual or romantic involvement. Relationship can mean being related by blood or a way in which two or more people behave and are involved with each other. I guess my focus on this post is friendship (which can lead to romantic involvement, how many people aren't 'friends' and are 'dating?'. My opinion is that the starting point is friendship. I believe that relationships which start out with friendships are the best and actually last longer. (not some mediocre type of friendship oh biko. lol) Some people are in very toxic relationships; Tyrese type of situation 'every time I try to leave something keeps pulling me back' hehe Proverbs 4:23 according to the Message says "keep vigilant watch over your heart; that's where life starts...

Lots of effort is thrown into the proposal in this 21st century because Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and the rest.. Originality is important.. Secrecy too; so your girl doesn't find out (I say girl because I haven't seen girls doing the proposal, but the rate at which we are going expect girls to begin. Hehe). So I stumbled on this link: nationalparrot.com/top-10-most-extreme-wedding-proposals-ever/ Its so cute and interesting too.. I'm sure there are more amazing proposal stories but these are the ones the writer shortlisted. Well I know marriage is a big deal, what matters most is not the proposal but how long you both stay committed to one another. (I'll probably have another post on this..because these stories never end. Lol.) On a lighter note, having said that: P.S: Dear future husband, please don't have a lame proposal..  With love, theInspiredCutiee 

Yeah I do this a lot.  So this morning I was engaging in my usual hobby, saw a picture of some girl and I was like 'sigh  why so hot?!!' 'Why is your life so together'. My brother said 'caaman be thankful that you sef you are hot' lol. Yeah he can be cute..  Anyways like I said yesterday its Thankful November; here are two reasons; Thank God I'm hot  and Thank God its Monday  I hope you have more than 'two' reasons to be thankful today. With love, theInspiredCutiee 

On Friday, my pastor was giving a testimony; he went to the hospital, the doctor rescheduled his appointment and he was even in a rush to leave, but there was a restless man also waiting to see the doctor.. They started to talk and the man was like 'it doesn't matter how busy the doctor is,he must see him today!'.. Apparently he hasn't been able to eat solid food for two weeks (only fruits and liquid) because he couldn't pass out feaces, and this particular doctor need to confirm what exactly was wrong with him because he needed a second opinion. The reason for this 'shalaye' my people is simply THANKS!.. I swear through out the service I kept on saying thank you God I can eat.. No kidding.. Lemme not even downplay it! IF THE DOCTOR TELLS ME TODAY THAT I CAN'T EAT SOLID FOOD I'M LEGIT GOING TO DIE! I like food too much: Yeah yeah I know its not good to like food the way I do, but I'm thankful I can eat. I'm thankful I...