The In-Between’s See All Episodes HERE “Desire is the kind of thing that eats you and leaves you starving.” -Nayyirah Waheed You can’t sleep. You had said your prayers about an hour ago, and made to sleep when his call came in. You like him. He likes you. You talk about a lot of things– good, …
Love is crazy and it leads us to unexpected places at times. Sadly enough it could mean struggling to find joy in seeing someone you love with a person he or she has the opportunity to be as happy or even happier as they were or will be with you.
Yes, this article is about pornography. Now, this little section is for the sake of all reflex reactions. So basically the gasps of “Oh my God, I’m not reading this” from the pretentious holier-than-thou folks, the excited rubbing of palms (possibly accompanied by licking of lips) from the proud pervs in the house, and the …
It was the last day of camp and I was a little more than relieved. I was ecstatic. All that shenanigans about camp being interesting, bah, it wasn’t true. At least for me. I just couldn’t wait to get out of Awgu camp to get my first decent shower and meal in 3 weeks. …
Don’t Stop even if you Fall. In trying to stick to your resolutions and achieving your goals, an important fact to accept is that slip ups will happen,
I was sitting on the floor watching Mr. Ibu make a fool of himself, when uncle asked me to come sit on the bed next to him. “I’m fine here Uncle” I replied. “Is your bumbum not paining you? Come and sit here where you’ll be more comfortable.” he repeated, patting the space next to …
“Excuse me” Maryam was taken aback. Such rudeness. She was even more surprised Kevwe hadn’t gone all ballistics on the babe. She was obviously still surprised at the stranger from the look on her face. Tokunbo wasn’t so surprised. “Oh sorry, where are my manners” the girl said cutely “hi, I’m Michelle ….” She took …
…Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see the problem was not with the world; the problem was me. And for all those times I myself had been blind, I vowed to see the beauty in life and appreciate every second that’s mine…
Its a long look into your eyes, the subtle caress of your shoulders
I’m tired of the people asking me what kind of job I’m looking for. When I say, an entry level position in a research institute or food/beverage company, they look confused, and when I say anything a graduate can do, they look at me like I’m unserious. So, I’m always tempted to scream, what kind … Continue reading
Brethren, I took an aptitude test last week (at the time of writing this) and somehow fucked up the opportunity. No, it’s not that I did horribly at the test. I think I did really well, but… let me just start from the beginning. So, I applied for this Job, and a week later got … Continue reading
Alert: This series is sort of a rant. If you’re not interested in listening to me (abi reading) whine, DO NOT CONTINUE. You’ve been warned. It’s exactly two months today since I passed out from the NYSC and it feels like it’s been years. I’m finding that the tales of graduates being unable to secure … Continue reading
When Things End The Moment They Start. See Previous Episodes HERE “One of the hardest things you will ever have to do, is admit to yourself that the person you want most isn’t any good for you” -R. M. Drake It is Sunday—the weekend after, and you toss lazily in bed, snippets of last night slipping … Continue reading
All that Glitters does not Always Shine See Previous Episodes HERE “Love, is the art of staying when you have every reason to leave; but so is foolishness” You must meet Pastor Johnson, at least, hear him out; mama emphasizes over the next few days, recounting how often he has been to visit her with gifts … Continue reading
“Go ask your mother for the money, after all she has a job ehn!!!” My heart tighten in my chest as I hear my husband snap at our daughter, in reply to her request for the money to buy the book they were asked to get at school. I’m sure even a stranger overhearing his … Continue reading
Meeting the Future See Previous Episodes HERE “That line between love and lust is thin as a whisper.” -Julia Karr By 1pm, you are at The Art Cafe, seated on Table 5, opposite Olorunsogo Martins– after the initial ritual of light hugs and cheek kisses, taking him in again, detail for detail; as he orders you … Continue reading
Making Decisions, Giving Zero Fucks See Previous Episodes HERE “The heart; it wants what it wants” -Selena Gomez It is certain that you feel something for Sogo. Not just any kind of something, but a strong something—mentally, physically, emotionally, bodily; yet you cannot decide if all of it is a product of love or lust. Pastor … Continue reading
This is How the Story Goes See Previous Episodes HERE “Without exceptions, all epic loves start with a massive dose of lust.” -R. M. Drake You have never been in a relationship. Men had come, or more precisely, boys– during your University days; but the ones you liked never liked you enough, and the ones that … Continue reading
“Madam, left or right?” The taxi driver’s question jolts me out of my reverie. Since I directed the taxi to bring me here – instead of the hotel where I’m supposed to be packing for an evening flight – I’ve been engrossed with thoughts of the past mingled with thoughts of how I would be … Continue reading
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