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