Musings of an average girl

    Its been a week since the incident in Blessing's house and she was still in perpetual night. It was as if the sun set and refused to rise. The complete lack of an apology from Melvin didn't help her pride at all. So, she had meant nothing to him? Or maybe she had served her purpose. She never should have branched out into advertising. The company was doing well before. But the need to make Melvin acknowledge her one way or the other was too great. She had to propose ridiculously low budgets to get the jobs they bid on, but the other areas of the company made up for the lack of profit from advertising. She gave a self-depreciating laugh. This went against all she thought she was. She was a modern confident woman who didn't need to play games to attract attention, Yet here she was. It seems when it came to Melvin, she didn't know herself at all. She had deliberately made stupid business decisions because of some misplaced hurt. And to what end? At the end of the day, ...

    i didn't know I had so much audience o. Is that not what it is called? People watching you. Really, I didn't know it was this bad! ahah! See me, see case o. Okay, let me explain.      Over the weekend, i attended my friend's baby naming ceremony. Me na, with my 'sumarty' , was helping to share the food, (throways face) and even carried the babies of other mums when they needed the help. Then, it started.      "Your baby is soo cute" she's smiling.      "oh, Its not my baby, i'm helping the mother. She's busy"      "Oh", she said.     You will be surprised how much emotions can be packed into one syllable - Disappiontment, scepticism, sadness, questioning your ability to reproduce, and most shocking of all, anger. Yes o! They are angry that you don't have a baby of your own. Is it their born? Ha! I shrugged it off.      When i wasn't carrying a b...

   Happy New Month, everyone, and welcome to August. The month of Grace and Favour. It can only get better.    Oh, and watch this space, something good is coming.

    Daughter of former governor of Delta State, Orode Uduaghan-Okpu turned 27 today. The mother of two shared these stunning photos along with some inspiring words. "When Strength Matters!! (Another Year today)," she writes Through the pain I saw grace Through the sorrow I saw joy Through the hardship I held on to faith Through the sleepless nights I saw peace Through the heart breaks I became love Through the sadness I learnt to smile Through the fire I kept it cool Through the storm I became calm Through the betrayal I grew loyal Through the hurt I saw healing Through the surgeries I saw Restoration Through the battering I gained strength Through the mistakes I found a path Through the shame Identity came Through the fear I found courage Through the lies I saw the hidden truth Through the gossips I learnt silence Through the brokenness I gained Myself Through it all He wrapped His arms around me and made it all better. Jesus made it all Better. ...

    Blessing sat staring at her phone, still reeling from the call she just received. She looked up when her sister Mercy walked in.     "When Melvin comes, please tell him something came up, and i had to rush out".    Her sister looked at her like she had grown an extra head. "Why? You are already dressed, and was just talking about your date, what changed? And i.......... "     As is prevalent in all African homes, a simple look from Blessing killed whatever Mercy had to say.     "Okay o. Hmmph!" She walked out.    Soon, Melvin came in. He was promptly told that Blessing had left urgently because something came up.      "But, her car is outside".      Mercy, who hadn't prepared for this couldn't come up with a response. "Erm, she left with someone, that is someone came to pick her. Yes."      "Well, i guess i will wait for her then". He ma...