this hair business

I have always been comfortable with short hair but i've been flirting lately with Ghana weave and i must confess that it suits me, yeah I know because I know and also because a lot of people have complimented me. MCL also seems to light up when he sees me with the hairstyle..here is a man that has always told me that he's fine with whatever hairstyle I choose....hmmm makes you wonder. Between you and I, I must confess that it is priceless to see him with a twinkle.

So here I am dragged into a zone of deliberation that I've not visited in a long time - What hairstyle to do next? For one, the last braiding session was very painful because I made the mistake of taking out my invisible braids the night before. There's also the cost of these hairdos! they are expensive and take a lot of time too. On the other side, it's fun to play with long hair and get to have a different look with each do. Now I'm thinking of putting weave to cut out the pain and time but unfortunately that does not cut out the MONEY. Gosh, what have I got myself into? I should have just stayed with my lovely low cuts. So when people ask, "are you growing out your hair?" I usually wonder why they want to know but answer them, "I don't know what I'm doing with my hair" and honestly speaking, I DO NOT KNOW...I just know I'm having a hard time right now figuring out I do not know what to do with my hair next.

My hairdos haven't been the only drastic change in my life..but guess what? It has all been wonderful..looking good and living life to God's glory. More to come later. Talking about other drastic changes, it hard to imagine the amount of blogs out there that are dead. I pray I continue to weather the drought and find my way through..and i pray the same for you today.

Lesson Learned: You are my witnesses says the Lord, the people I have formed to show forth my praise

I AM HUMBLED BY GOD'S PERMANENT RESOLVE TO LOVE ME AND KEEP ME FROM ALL HARM, BLESSED BE HIS HOLY NAME

Where I am From...

Exactly a week ago, I was in a gathering with Kathleen Manning, the co-author of "Where I'm From..." The book is a collection of very short narratives about individuals. At the beginning of the exercise she read what she had written about herself and had two other people read. Then she asked us to write about ourselves. I thought, "right here?" but then the words started to flow and here is what came in that moment unedited:

I am from Nigeria West Africa - a country so rich with oil yet plagued by poverty. I am my father's daughter, the proud native of a city called Ikere Ekiti in the deep of southwestern Nigeria. A city full of promises yet limited by tradition and struggles with its past. I am a child of promise and carry a sense of urgent mission yet I struggle with the notions and ideologies that are thrust on me. The definitions that are given to me before I am allowed to be me. I am a woman, a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a mentor, a friend, a minister and an individual - like many others but yet different. I am the product of a praying mother like my home town of Ikere Ekiti is surrounded by mountains, my mother's prayers has fortified my lif eover and over again. I am troubled by what the world thinks I should be, a model of the past. No! whay can't I be a model for the future? a promise for those coming behind me that life should not be mapped by your accent, your color, or gender. That rules of accomplishment and happiness are not generated by other voices, but by your voice and my utmost inner witness. I am my mother's daughter, curvy, full lips, powerful and daunting - a carrier for the generations to come.
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the Mordecai project

I really, really wanted to go for this program...i'm pleased it was a blessing to many. I thnak God for what He's doing in the lives of women worldwide, including Africa.

Lee Grady is a man I'm discovering and I was excited when I read about the African Woman Arising Conference. The mission of his ministry speaks to the heart of the burden I also carry for women all over the world. Read about the conference and release yourself also for God's use in these last days.

Oops! Girl in Red Phone Ad is Obama Supporter

So much for the sleeping little girl, it's looking more like an active young woman turning the tables. Read full story here.

Kai!

Its March already and this is my second post this year. somehow somehow I've held down this blog for 3 good years now. (**toast**) to many many more years of growth and godly adventure. Its been an eventful year and it promises to be even more fulfilling hence my eyes are on you Lord.

DH and I have been caught up in the Obamarama phenomena...let's just say its an historic presidential race with a prospect of the first female president or first african-american president. I keep praying for the safety of them all coz we know some crazies dey this blessed country.

The twins started home care (home-based daycare), its been good for them. Its amazing that they will be 2 this May. Their brother will be finishing kindergaten...really need to stop the penny saving and decide on a solid college savings program fast! coz at this rate time seems to be ticking fast.

I've only lost a pound or so since thanksgiving.....yeah, I'm not suprised so don't be coz I've not been exercising as much and I've yielded to several temptations in the arena of wicked foods. nonetheless, I see the benefit of healthy weightloss because I have not gained a pound! although my weight has been stagnant. as my pastor says, march is my month of marching forward so I'm marching forward on my elliptical and with my dvds baby.

I'm loving Ireti Osayemi, she's a gift to Nollywood.

Finally, I receive grace for this week! two intercultural competency trainings at two ends of the state. Father I give you all the glory and put the pressure back on you.

Need Quick Money?

If you need quick money try eating more oysters. I am sure seafood joints have become even more popular since this news broke.

Read more about how pearls are formed here. Isn't God just awesome? I love that He's just a matchless artist.

Harvard vs Nollywood!

Na wa o. I was totally onto something else when I ran into this online..makes me really proud. I can send my sons to Harvard and have them catch up on their rich culture and conversational Yoruba at the same time? now that's great.

You know me, I just get excited about anything pro-Nigeria. God bless you all!

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2008 will be great for you. You just wait and see! Happy New Beginnings!