Monday 15 June 2020
CONFESSIONS OF A LOVESTRUCK LAD: Bob-Geff Odumegwu
IS THIS POETRY OR ATTEMPT TO MAKE LINES RHYME
Is this really poetry?
Or just an attempt to make lines rhyme?
I'm just trying to share my story freely
&
honestly
Tell a tale of an experience that was mine.
It's not about feminism or racism
Or any other important topic of discussion
But about the pangs of heartbreak,
It's spasms
&
the joy of a heart free from tension.
We were close in Senior High
The real thing, nothing highly sensual
We talked and laughed
such chemistry I can't deny
Because even now I know it was mutual.
One thing led to another
I called it quits
torn between decisions
I explained it had nothing to do with her
My inner conflicts were the cause of that condition.
Years later we got back in touch
Getting close again
I felt a lingering guilt
But
My love had more substance.
Call me old-fashioned or conservative
I never had a thing for social media
Felt it was mentally and socially degenerative
But for her
I got on Facebook with my little Nokia.
Love continued, like a sweet fairy tale
Our chats - a bit one-sided
I didn't really care.
"I don't chat much on Facebook, it's going stale"
Was her beauty blinding or was I just overlooking my fears?
'I'm in the area, are you around?'
"I'm not feeling well, maybe next time"
"Sorry
no problem, I could tell from your voice"
No need to ask which line was mine.
I was expecting an Android
I didn't tell her.
Me, anti-social media guy of yesterday.
Getting on WhatsApp felt cool ice cream
Smearing a burning desire
This chase had changed me.
I got my phone Oh God!
such happiness
Do I really need to charge it before use?
Impatience was a balm for past
pain & disappointment.
Deafened by joy and laughter
I couldn't hear the truth.
Three nights before
We had a long call
Romantic, reaffirming and love-sure
Is sitting on the fence always this sweet before the fall?
New to WhatsApp
She was first to receive my text
'Hello or whatever you say when you're new'
My naivety on the platform
wasn't covered by any pretext
"Sorry I can't do this"
(HOW!... HAHA MUST BE ANOTHER WICKED PRANK)
Shaking hands deleted my &
Opened a new one
Rattled, I apologized for going blank
Asked if she was serious
Because she could tell a mean joke.
Why?
A couple of heartrending chats later
Then an 'I owe you no explanation' that wasn't shy
Bold!
My WhatsApp experience was traumatized and shattered.
Six months I bled
Even prayed to not develop hate
At least I'm proud no one knew or heard
My painful ordeal or its wearing weight.
Was it payback? Was it karma?
I was not the best, clear fact
But I knew I deserved better.
I grew and healed
My heart was never bone
but it had really fractured
But I had changed
Never again would I be insulted 'immature'.
Long boring story short
Women are not scum, neither are men
Though we might have got hurt
We grow and we learn
My hurt is fading
&
the pain almost is gone
I am pretty much one of the coolest guys that'll come your way
If you ask if I've forgiven and moved on
I don't know till meet her again
So is this really poetry?
Or just an attempt to make lines rhyme?
Well, I'm just trying to share my story freely and honestly
To tell a tale of an experience
that was once mine.
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This poem was written by Bob. If you have had a similar experience, please share in the comments. Bob will be there to chat with you.
Bio- I'm a blogger and a mobile photographer. I want to share my art, views and perspectives with the world and interact with as many other wonderful ones as well. I'm also interested in traveling, anime and food of all kinds and cultures. I'm genuinely interested in people, healthy relations and self-improvement. You are sure to expect a wonderful and different experience with me.
Visit www.blog3bstyle.blogspot.com for my content
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Cheers guys
Thursday 11 June 2020
10 INSTAGRAM PAGES YOU SHOULD FOLLOW TO BOOST YOUR CREATIVITY
I am sure you've probably heard the "you are always pressing your phone" talk from either friend or family.
I mean, you should really cut down on your screen time because let's be honest if you are not making money or being productive with your phone, why spend so much time on it( this is the part where you look at me and say look who is talking lol) because all of us are on this table.
Well, I spend a lot of time on Instagram and it has really helped to squeeze creative juices out of me, I am more than grateful for it.
Here are Instagram pages that offer value and BOOST your creativity
OLOTU FUNKE
This page will teach you everything from female empowerment to body positivity, skincare, branding, photography tips, and much more. You can't visit her page and not learn something to improve your wellbeing or brand. Her blog is even more amazing. I am not exaggerating when I say I visit olotufunke.com every day. She embodies womanhood in a way that gives courage. It is too awesome.
SALEM KING
Salem is the great teacher, his page is such an inspiration. He gives you valuable information without mincing words. The only motivational speaker I know who doesn't do acquire to expire to retire. If you want tips on how to grow and be a better human being and you like fried yam. Follow Salem!
I have seen salem summarize in a one minute video what someone couldn't do in 10 minutes. Salem is the truth, creating content that respects your time and is worth your while.
TRIBECALLEDENA
This tribe was founded by Everythingnaart All I will say is follow this page and join the community! I became more intentional about blogging and trying to grow my Instagram by following this instagram page. You get to meet and connect with creators doing amazing things with their creativity, you receive job alerts, useful Emails with free resources and Ebooks, now how cool is that. Ok I am going to stop here! #enatribe rocks. I am proud triber.
EVERYTHINGNAART
She is the founder of tribecalledena. Her page is a whole institution, what! She inspires me to fuel my passion for media and content creation. Amin is a content creator per excellence. You cannot follow her page and not be rebranded. You get video and app recommendations, tutorials, hacks and tips for growth on social media( not just Instagram) and lots more. She has a cute son goodjoyayo who would give you live nuggets that will blow your mind. I love him!
THE BLACK WRITER
The black writer is a Christian creative, a brand storyteller, and a social media strategist per excellence among other things. She is a perfect definition of a lifestyle influencer. Her page is literally a form of healing, you visit it and you suddenly want to glorify God with your creativity.
She sends amazing letters, free Ebooks, and offers free phone call bookings just to pray with you and advice you( I am getting emotional) This is what I call premium content with divine approval, Follow her! Don't be slacking.
HEROATSBOAL
Follow this amazing page created by the amazing Asakemi if you want to see how oat meal transforms into all forms of deliciousness. This page make ditch ice cream and candy for oat meal. She is my Oat making inspiration, she has other sumptuous recipes on her Instagram page. If you are vegan she has the right meal plan for you. Asakemi is her personal page and it explores nature and minimalism at it's finest.
Hisbrownpoet
I can't even scream this enough, this page will teach you that 'Nah, I can't afford to be mediocre' her editing skills are top-notch and her captions are fire. She is an amazing writer, so follow her page for details on how to get her book. I love how I see Europe because I see them through her photos. She is fashion, style, travel, poetry & photography personified. I love her and you will too.
SIAINSTYLE
She is all things vintage, fashion and style. Follow her for style, photography and editing tips. Her put together is just so crisp, curated and unique I love it.
Visit her blog at siainstyle.com then share your testimony because you will testify.
LAURETTAHAMZA
I discovered lauretta when she was the community manager for tribecalledena and since then I have simply adored her. Her voice caught my attention during her tutorials on the tribes page. I have not regretted following. She is doing amazing things in health and technology. She is selfless and goal-driven in a way that will inspire you.
If you are into anything health, tech or media related Lauretta is your plug. She is the E.D for the Chsscheme, a youth led organization that fortifies health systems in marginalized communities.
If you are into anything health, tech or media related Lauretta is your plug. She is the E.D for the Chsscheme, a youth led organization that fortifies health systems in marginalized communities.
THE DIGITAL TINKER
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This page will teach you everything you need to know about boosting your Instagram engagement, creating quality content by providing and simplifying the use of various apps and websites. This page is literally a gold mine. When I am confused on how to use any app , create a graphic design, or video content. I ask the digital thinker and you should too.
This is the end, thank you for coming to my ted talk, now you can press phone with your chest and not feel guilty for not being productive because these pages offer value.
Follow them if you aren't already, recommend other amazing page's in the comments and when you follow, tell them you are from here. Cheers!
Do you think Instagram is a distraction?
Wednesday 3 June 2020
I REWROTE THE LORDS PRAYER
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| Art by Laura H. Rubbin |
The World is heavy with bad news. I have been afraid, sad, and overwhelmed but I realized my father would want me to choose hope, he would want me to focus on him and surrender. This is just me making sense of a prayer Abba taught us himself. I saw Iyanu Adebiyi do it on her Instagram stories. So,
Here is my version of the lord's prayer
My fatherwho sits warmly above me
Your holiness purifies my tongue
as I call out your name.
I am here, in this temporal place you have created for me.
I am learning to twist this place
into a divine blueprint to reflect your
heavenly intentions
To make it as conducive as your
glowing abode
So that I can call you in for a feast
Fill my belly just enough for me to run out and run to you in split seconds
Needing and yearning from your abundance.
Father this girl is demanding
Asking that you hurry up with the dough
Because the bakeries here choose to
Feed me stone
I am hungry, fill me.
Blot away my red spots
Do not let my sin fix the weight of
The World on my chest
Father, take this filth and make it favor
I will peel off my resentment
And make room for reconciliation
I will not let the heat of my anger burn my
Neighbors skin
I will not be intrusive or call their dermis darkness
Father
My body is orgasmic at the sight
Of things that will destroy me
The path I have chosen is coy
My legs firmly planted in the fields of
Desire and I devour with gluttony everything that crosses my path
Drag me out of this route
Lead me out of this temptation
Father my soul wants to fall
Catch it with light
Save me from the dubiousness
of bad intentions
Deliver me from all Evil
And when this girl is clean
She will get accustomed to the
The infinitive landmark of your abode
The grandiose of your existence
The reign of your majesty
And she will know truly
That yours is the kingdom
The power and the glory
Till the end of all days
Read the actual lords prayer here.
I encourage you to do this, take any part of the Bible and personalize it, you can start with the Lord's prayer. Leave me a comment and you can even email me your version.
Stay safe and stay prayed up.
Wednesday 27 May 2020
HOW I READ 14 BOOKS IN 2 WEEKS - Emmanuella uguru
It's pretty simple. I'm a lazy bag of plantain chips.
Procrastination, they say, is the key to
"Who says?", you might ask.
Well, that is just a quote that came to me one day in secondary school and it was the yardstick with which I was able to sit for my senior certificate exams without going crazy.
You can borrow it, it's not copyrighted.
It was with that beautiful quote in mind that as against 2000 pages of study material, two essays with deadlines approaching, and the bare minimum of combing my hair, I read 14 Novels instead. In two weeks.
Here is a quick rundown of the amazing works I read
- Fangirl (780 pages) - Rainbow Rowell
- Anna and the French kiss (638 pages)
- Lola and the boy next door (571 pages)
- Isla and the happily ever after (568 pages)- A trilogy in that order, by Stephanie Perkins(can all be read as stand-alone)
- Eliza and her monsters (557 pages) - Francesca Zappia
- Watermelon (987 pages )by Marian Keyes
- The Seventh most important thing(413 p) - Shelley Pearsall
- I'll give you the sun(782 p) -Jandy Nelson
- Turtles all the way down (477 pages)
- and MY ALL TIME FAVORITE "Paper Towns" (609 p) - Both by John Green
- Also four books from R.L Stine's Fear Street Series (200-300 pages each)
If you've read at least three of these, then you must know by now that I'm a sucker for Young Adult! Because 13 out of all 14 are in that category. Not a lot of people know that Young Adult is a genre, and even I myself always thought of it as less than. But oh how wrong I was! Because I decided to give it a shot and it's one of the best shots I ever gave.
My fellow readthren (not a real word hope it's self-explanatory) of the youthful ages (especially about 18-39 yrs), you know how difficult it usually is to say what your favourite genre is, so you say Romance, Adventure, Comedy , Tragedy , Mystery , Thriller, Sci-fi ,Fantasy and Self-Help. Then the asker is looking at you like "indecisive much?".
Or you go "I like a book that has romance, but not like smut. With a dash of humor, a spritz of adventure, sprinkles of suspense here and there but not like shit-my-trousers scary, a bit educational, you know something that'll make me laugh and cry and omg at the same time. Oh, and it would be just magical if the characters are around my age".
My brother/sister the word you are looking for is "young adult" and hopefully, the person you are torturing with all these words hasn't zoned out or worse, abandoned you.
I digress.
If you clicked the link that brought you here, you're probably wondering how I was able to inhale 7000+pages in fourteen days.
In fact, if I did any of these we might be talking 50 books, not a meager 14.
It's pretty simple. I'm a lazy bag of plantain chips. While others may neglect their responsibilities to watch YouTube or Netflix, chat online, play football, or eat everything in their line of sight (hey I'm not judging, I know you're a growing child (pats back); I read books. I get so engrossed that a civil war could be going on over my head I wouldn't know until I got shot. In the eye. Or something.
Simply put, for the past two weeks (oR tHrEe MoNtHs) I've done little to no school work, learned zero skills (besides how to put peanut butter on everything and make it work), none of that soul searching and self-evaluation and development that everyone and their grandpa has ventured into in these trying times. In fact, nothing that will better my life and bring me dwollaz(in Jackie Aina's voice).
If you are like me, then surely it won't be too hard to read 14 books in 14 days with all this free time on our hands.
So if you rushed here expecting something more motivational, "14 P's to proper preparation " or "150 Z's to keep you zen ", then accept my sincerest apologies for giving you nothing of the sort. If you're still craving such, simply type "Ken Katas" on your search engine.
To be very honest and not to brag, fourteen books doesn't feel like a lot. I just never really kept track until now.
I mean I did read the entire Harry Potter collection in about ten days. But I'm not here to make your twenty-pages-a-day struggle seem insignificant. That's not what this is about.
Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk, it felt great to bore you guys for so long. Really guys, thanks for having me.
Tell me are you are fast reader, a slow reader or you just don't read at all?
What is your favorite genre? I'd be very chatty in the comments. Leggo.
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