Uncle Carlos

Uncle Carlos,

Truth be told, I'm no longer that little girl you used to know
The cutest little one in nursery
The one that always ran into your arms because you always cuddled her
What little child doesn't want to be cuddled
The one you played with without limits
The one you sat firmly on your laps while soothing yourself
The one who loved the candy you gave every now and then
The one you took to your office cos she is a special kid
The one you took off her clothes occasionally to keep track of her growth
The one you taught a game
That game you played so well but I never seemed to grasp
That game that hurt and hurt so much
That game I was not allowed to teach anyone
Our little secret game
Oh uncle Carlos, how callous!!!!!!
I remember......oh yes!!!!! I remember

To be continued.......

Breaking news: MILEY CYRUS is BLACK!!!!!!!!!

I'm black....yeah right. I should hit you with a wrecking ball.

I know...right!!!! I can imagine what you are thinking is exactly what I thought when I heard the news. It wasn't really news though, a conversation maybe.

So the other day, my friend and I were having a cup of frapuccino and enjoying the fresh smell of summer's emergence and a cute couple walked by, they looked so in love, walking hand in hand, touching, stroking hair, whispering and all, you could imagine butterflies hovering around them. One thing is the guy was white and the lady black, for me that's a perfect combination, any racial combination does it for me, the major point being the love they feel for each other.

As usual, my friend who happens to be a guy that's not my boyfriend but I hang out with a lot and I started a conversation and he asked: Can you date a black guy or any other race that's not white
I say yes I can if I love me some black, Italian, Indian or any race and its mutual, then he has me.
What the....he said, seriously you mean there aren't enough white guys to go round, you know how that makes me feel.

I was like take it easy bro its just a convo, and I'm not supposed to care how that makes you feel, you ain't me. I started calling names of mostly multi racial celebrities I love.
My friend in the usual white guy tone says me too,excited I looked at him and said really???
Sure he said, I can do black girls like Halle Berry, Kerry Washington and maybe MILEY CYRUS.
Miley what? she ain't black!! I screamed out loud, she is purely white, doubt she's got any mixed blood of any kind.

He starts arguing lamely, blindly and confidently at the same time. His argument centered around wild. I have seen some black people in action and they are mostly wild, she is wild, therefore she is black.
Come down from your high horse honey and see for yourself, you ain't even friends with any one that's not white so how do you judge and come to a confident conclusion. Anyway I said, since you are so sure Miley is sure black. In your world, that is. There you have your perfect black girl.

FYI- Miley aint black, the other ones are taken. There are many others in different shades and races though.

Growing up ain't easy

Been over twenty years I heard myself cry for the first time
Though in pains mama felt honey and waffles as she heard her baby cry
She held me in her arms like the most precious thing in the world
We've been bound close ever since, her chest is always home.

Though my eyes weren't blue but papa found it amazing anyway
The look on his face could have won him a million dollar that day
He lifted me up, he stroked my hair.
And oh....that love was intense.

But now I am grown
And I have got to carry my cross all alone
All they can do is watch and hope all the years of teaching pays off
But now I am grown
And I have got to face the world on my own
Mama's far away
Papa's nowhere close
Why do I have to grow
I don't ..................................
(To be continued)

Sinners Take The Bus...

Sinners take the bus
Sinners take the subway
Sinners get on the train
Sinners flying jet
Sinners on the plane
Sinners everywhere

Sinners go shopping
Sinners go selling
Sinners in the store
Sinners around the mall
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are teaching
Sinners are learning
Sinners in the school
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are watching
Sinners are waiting
Sinners are guarding
Sinners are protecting
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are working
Sinners are sweating
Sinners are striving
Sinners are thriving
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are loving
Sinners are caring
Sinners are sharing
Sinners are praying
Sinners everywhere

Sinners protecting lives
Sinners in the police
Sinners be fire-fighters
Sinners in the army
Sinners in the navy
Sinners in honourable uniforms
Sinners in the government
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are leaders
Sinners are followers
Sinners are protesters
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are heroes
Sinners are saints
Sinners are martyrs
Sinners are legends
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are black
Sinners are white
Sinners are all colours
Sinners in all races
Sinners in all religion
Sinners everywhere

Sinners are the children
Sinners are the mothers
Sinners are the fathers
Sinners are the brothers and the sisters
Sinners are family
Sinners are you and I.

We lay back at the end of a good day
Recount our actions, ordeals and encounters
We realize we are greatly flawed
Even while been extremely careful
One thing could still go wrong
Who am I to judge
Who are you to bring down the other person
He who has no sin, let him cast the first stone

Sinners make amends
Sinners change their ways
Sinners everywhere.

US Officials Arrive in Nigeria to Help With Search for Kidnapped Girls

U.S. officials are on the ground in Nigeria to help the government there find the hundreds of girls kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram, Secretary of State John Kerry announced today.

"Our inter-agency team is hitting the ground in Nigeria now, and they are going to be working in concert with President Goodluck Jonathan's government to do everything that we possibly can to return these girls to their families and their communities," Kerry said during an appearance with Syrian Opposition Coalition President Ahmad Jarba.

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki would not say exactly how many officials were in the first group of American experts and advisers to arrive in Nigeria but said the final tally will be in the dozens, in addition to the embassy officials already on the ground there.

Psaki said Wednesday that the FBI and USAID are among the agencies that stood ready to provide personnel.

A separate team of seven military experts, dispatched via the Department of Defense, will likely depart tomorrow for Nigeria, according to Pentagon officials.

They will provide support in communications, logistics and intelligence, largely out of the U.S. embassy in Abuja, and won't be actively searching for the missing girls, officials said. An additional team of 11 military officials is already on the ground there.

The U.S. embassies in neighboring Chad and Cameroon have also been coordinating security measures with their host governments, in the event Boko Haram violence, or signs of the girls, cross over the Nigerian border, officials said.

Culled from: http://news.yahoo.com/us-officials-arrive-nigeria-help-search-kidnapped-girls-212414297--abc-news-politics.html

An innovation that Will Transform the Airline Experience

Here comes the solution we have long awaited. The innovative Paperclip Armrest features a double-decker design that lets two people share without touching. Finally, there could be elbowroom, even in the middle seat.And Lee’s design isn’t a flight of fancy. He told Yahoo that he has been hired by an aircraft seat manufacturer to design an economy-class model that will go into production soon.The award-winning idea by Hong Kong-based Paperclip Design has taken flight—at least on the Web. ”The idea for the armrest came about when I was at a seminar in a crowded lecture room while studying at MIT,” the 30-year-old Paperclip Design Director James Lee told Yahoo Travel. “The guy next to me was using the armrest, and I had nowhere else to put my arms, and I realized if the armrest had more level[s] I could have rested my arm underneath his elbow.”

As for me, I cannot wait to have that on air planes. Tired much of elbow fights or better still......the survival of the biggest elbow.

# Bring Back Our Girls

The fresh sour taste of the horror never seems to get better or go way. Everyday with a different sad tale. The wailing and anguish of mothers, the fear of the unknown for their girls, mysteries untold, imaginations running wild. Where do we begin and where do we go from here. Where are our girls?

Nigeria and most especially her government has been the focus of the world within the past week as news of the over 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram broke. The government has been slow in responding and the people are angry. The constant loss of lives with mere condolence and sad messages from the government has ceased to console the people. Now they want action...We want action!!!! We want all want our girls back. #Bringbackourgirls.

Numerous protests have been organised all over the world by Nigerians and well meaning individuals and organisations in other countries, mothers have raised their concerns, fathers try to stand as the strong hoper and rock for families. Public figures have thrown their weight behind the protest in different ways. The US government has sent troops, other countries like France have offered help to Nigeria.

We hope and pray the troops and those involved in the search make a headway, OUR GIRLS get back soon into the hands of their loving and waiting family and we the world over that love peace, unity and harmony.

A Heart Less

Dear Locketss,

I have a big challenge and I need help and  answers. Right before I got married, I was never one to get angry. Loving, innocent, respectful, dutiful, brilliant, naive, calm and all the positive features a lady should have, I had.
My husband was same before but everything changed once we were together, he did things wrongly to upset me, I repeat the same thing over and over again. I take to corrections quickly but he hardly ever does.
Oh yes, when I was pregnant, he treated me like a queen. Once baby is out, the whole attention shifts and I become invincible. Though, I get attention from other pple cos I am pretty like that, I blow them off cos I love my husband and cherish my family.....so much.
Overtime I noticed this behaviour pattern and I began to change as well, I was becoming like him. When i am weak and need to lean on him, he is so insensitive to my needs, I could care less about him. I always wanted to spend time with him but not any more.
I have only one heart and now I am a heart less, I hardly feel any more, I lost my smiley face, we fight...oh yes we do, maybe worse than mortal combat. He was ill the other day but I could care less. I had a heart meant to love and be loved, give and receive, be positive but now my heart is gone, a heart less.
Help me, what do I do.

Thanks,
Stranger.

Easter Recap

I woke up this morning, FLAWLESS. I mean, not totally after the reunions and meeting with family and friends over the Easter holiday; making others happy, reaching out, mending fences and sharing love as Christ did for us many years ago.

The holiday ran from Friday through Monday and that was a long, long holiday. But guess what, it's Tuesday morning, 5 am and I practically did not want to get up. You might call me lazy but I know most people felt same way. I stand to be corrected though.

Saturday, second day of the long holiday, my 13 mths old baby took ill and kept me awake for 3 nights (Monday inclusive) and would not let any other person touch,hold or even carry him, he just wanted his mama. I'm sorry I ain't a supermom, the pressure got to me I was close to tears because my husband took ill too......*sobs*

Yes I had to do almost everything by myself this morning, left the house late and got to work a minute past eight, not too bad. sad though,as one would think after that long holiday you'd get to work earlier.
nobody knows I want to sleep badly, its 4.00 noon and had only a cup of tea,I am hungry too. I thought all I ate for Easter would last me for a week. Can't wait to get home to my recovering family and hopefully get a good night rest since it rained.

Keep the Easter spirit up, remember and uphold the reason for the season. Holidays like this are not just to relax,have fun and all (It's an essential part of it though). Reflect, Reach out, Pray for, Bless others this period and beyond.

I Love You.

Diary of an Addicted Wannabe 2

Of course, I got noticed. Tell me, why won't I. I was wearing all the pretty dresses I could not afford, make up got me looking like barbie reloaded and oh that accent, people be confused where I hail from. I was enjoying it, I thought every girl wanted to be me. I was everywhere, every party, every joint, I was living the life.....at least that's what I thought.

The Living Word Wednesday - LOVE

So every Wednesday, I would like the share the word with you guys. The Living Word of GOD.

The essence of this is to keep us in sync with our spirituality. Reconnect the disconnected souls, heal the broken hearted and the sick, freedom for the oppressed and I assure you there would be live testimonies. You just stick around and hold fast........God always has you in mind.

Lets start with Love.

The two greatest commandments in the bible focuses on love.

And one of them, a doctor of the Law, putting him to the test, asked him, "Master, which is the great commandment in the Law?" Jesus said to him, "'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind.' This is the greatest and the first commandment. And the second is like it, 'Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.' On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 22:35-40)

When we wholeheartedly love as commanded, we can never go wrong. A world filled with people that love God and their neighbours is paradise, void of hatred, killing, stealing, back biting, adultery, jealousy, strife and evil things. If you love the Lord your God, you will keep his commandments which negates all these actions.

Show love today by feeding the hungry, visiting the sick, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, show acts of kindness, bless those around you and without: It could be with a smile, listening, words of encouragement and even friendship.

Did I hear you say you do not have capacity to show love. NO, you do. Love is not expressed in material things alone but in our deeds and actions.

My dear children, let us not love in word, neither with the tongue, but in deed and in truth. (I John 3:18)

GOD LOVES YOU.

Paul Walker back on set of Fast and Furious 7

Cody (left) and Caleb Walker (centre) - pictured here with their late brother at Caleb's October wedding - will 'help complete some remaining action and fill in small gaps left in production' a statement released on the film's Facebook page on Tuesday reads


Not exactly Paul Walker himself (we dearly wish), but his brothers Caleb Walker and Cody walker are stepping to help finish filming on "Fast & Furious 7," the film Walker was in the midst of making when he died in November.

Caleb Walker and Cody Walker have been enlisted to complete their brother's action scenes and "fill in small gaps left in production," Universal Pictures said in a statement Tuesday on the film's Facebook page.

"Having them on set has made us feel that Paul is with us too," read the statement.

Production on "Fast & Furious 7" recently resumed after it was suspended following Walker's death.

The 40-year-old Walker died in a car crash on Nov. 30 outside Los Angeles along with his friend Roger Rodas. A police investigation found the Porsche that Rodas was driving was traveling up to 94 mph when it went out of control.

This infact is celebrating and keeping alive the memories of Paul walker and his character Brian O'Conner.

Fayrouz L'original Expression Show ($20,000)

  

Fayrouz L'original expression show is designed to give young undergraduates with unique creative abilities a platform to showcase their original works for a chance to win amazing prizes and opportunities. 

Employing fashion and style as the creative outlet, Fayrouz L’Original will see teams of four young creatives- Model, Photographer, Fashion Designer and Make-up Artiste put together completely original ensembles; competing against one another until a grand winner emerges. To drive this world-class show-down is a very distinguished panel of judges, a carefully selected number of personalities who over the years have carved a niche for themselves in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry.

The show is open to undergraduates of universities across Nigeria: with an online registration and shortlist to achieve the top 10 teams that will battle at Regional shows in Lagos and Enugu. Highest scoring team at the Lagos and Enugu Regionals show will be then be housed, mentored and prep for the Grand Finale a massive show that will have celebrities and the big names in the fashion industry in attendance.

To register, visit: http://fayrouzloriginal.com/register/

Boston Marathon Bombing Anniversary

Exactly a year ago on April 15, 2013, a day that started beautifully was turned into a nightmare for several innocent people. Abruptly cut short with two pressure cooker bombs just near the finish line on Boylston street. 

Three were killed and more than 250 were injured. Immense fear gripped the streets and its environs as no one knew if the terror was over or only just beginning.

One year on, Boston marks the anniversary and the staging of the first marathon there since the events that shocked the world.

Let us show love the world over to those that lost their lives, those that got injured physically and emotionally and the whole of boston. Take a minute to pray for healing today.

Let us preach PEACE, LOVE, UNITY, STRENGTH AND HARMONY and make the world a better place.

Little Ones

Dear Bunny,

From a mother of three strong, self-willed boys (Aged 5,3&1).

Tired much of those little, cute, loud, inquisitive, beautiful, wonderful kids,the list goes on and on. But trust me, some other times you just want to say something else.

I love my kids and they know I do, but they just love to drive MAMA nuts. And daddy, where is he in all of this: Yes, he is my third overgrown baby. There, I said it. Did I forget something, yes I love him too. Can't deny the fact that he is a helper like no other.

Recently, I decided  not to clean up my home again. Why, you ask. Minutes after it is efficiently and effectively cleaned and I just sit to enjoy the clean view. It does not even last long, there's something here and there and here we are again, back to the where we started: dirty. Everyone knows mummy hates dirty  plus I am a working mum. Here goes my cleaning cycle, Mornings and Evenings during the week and full time weekends. just cut to the chase: every time I am home with the family.

My home is in a mess right now, I haven't cleaned up in almost a week and  I know it is not healthy especially for the kids. I am also trying to drive a message home, put your dirty clothes in the laundry basket, put your shoes in the right place, place your bag in your room not on the living room floor, put your toys together once you are done playing with them and all.

I am not giving up though but I am ready to pick up my sweep, mop, and mummy boots. Let's get kicking and cleaning again. 

Diary of an Addicted Wannabe

Let's start with me. I am not that puppy though.......just saying. But what if I am?

Firstly, I am watching myself blossom into a beautiful woman which i never thought possible. Ridden with so much insecurities, did not feel loved, appreciated and most of all not beautiful enough. I got so used to feeling down that  I felt the need to counter every positive compliment. Like oh, you got really white teeth and no straight thanks, my teeth is not white, you should check out Temi's. Typical ME.

What baffled me all the while was deep inside me I was pure with angelic thoughts towards all, wanting to reach out by all means regardless of the circumstances, but I was not getting the desired response. I just wanted to be loved. 

Soon after, my vision changed, I just wanted to fit in, roll with the "big girls and guys" with supposed "high self esteem" to boost mine, wear the latest trend, put on a different accent, just work on my outside, ain't nobody got time for the inside. Damn, I lost me................................... All I was, now gone. No identity, what a life!!!!!

WORD IS - SOMEONE NEW'S IN TOWN

Open up and let the world see you beautiful..........

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to LOCKETSS. I am sure you are wondering what LOCKETSS means, is and what its all about. Yes .....I was wondering the same thing before finalizing and saying yes, that's the one( just like when you are ring shopping), I know right.

LOCKETSS is derived from the word locket and what it means to me is where you keep things precious to you, like pictures of loved ones and all. On LOCKETSS, feel free to share your stories, your joy, your pain, your gain, your issues and all things bound to inspire those around you and farther, share the love, not hate, mostly give what you'd love to receive.

I assure you it is going to be a fun ride, just stick with me and don't be in a hurry to leave. Its all about you.......

With love

Aiphy