Indelible Marks

Only in Naija

….that a civil engineer would design a bridge, but when asked if the bridge would stand,

would reply that by the grace of God it would

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Hooded tops in Naija…

Did you know that the saying, “necessity is the mother of invention” is so true where hooded tops are concerned?

If you have experienced the cold in those parts like I just did, you will gladly dress ninja or eleha style just to survive.

As I walked in the harsh weather called winter, oh ok was it spring or spring break? All na cold as far as i’m concerned, my mind was thinking of creative ways to beat the cold, and would have gladly invented hooded tops or something close, if they weren’t already in existence.

Ever since I had this flashback , I have failed to understand why we wear hooded tops in this parts, oh ok, it’s the rappers or hip-hop dress code right? Or one of those other things that we just copy blindly.

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Remember this

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy…..Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 Whenever you are going through rough times, it all gets so daunting and you feel like packing it all up and quitting on life, remember this and be encouraged. You will definitely come out stronger.

 Whenever you are feeling really comfortable (and this in itself is not bad) having never gone thru rough times and you are thinking, “I’m the man….” remember this and be humble. You will be the wiser for it.

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Did you know II…?

Did you know that the yoruba word “adelebo” which means a woman with children is literarily “a de labour (room)” meaning someone who has been to the labour room (for child delivery)

I actually thot it meant someone who has been to the house (ile) and returned lol. I was so wrong.

Wole, Thanks for this insight .

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Did you know…?

Did you know that the popular Yoruba word “kabukabu” is a derivative of the English word, “cab“?

Both referring to our taxis….yellow in lagos

Think about it.

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Are you?

My first Snippet goes thus…

Are you..

          Afraid to Live, and afraid to Die?…..

I guess Dolly Parton has more to say in her song…

Dolly Parton - Afraid To Live And Afraid Of Dying

They say most anything you eat could hurt your health

Be careful what you drink, don’t harm yourself

And pollution in the air might make you sick

Makes you afraid to live, afraid that you might die too quick

Do the men that quote this danger really know? (that)

Life is a gift to be enjoyed and not to worry so

The biggest danger sign that we should know

Make sure we’re right with God, as through this world we go

We’re afraid to live ’cause we’re afraid of dyin’

And afraid to love the one we love, afraid they might be lyin’

We can’t enjoy life when they say each thing might bring an early grave

We’re afraid to live ’cause we’re afraid of dyin’

Do the men that quote this danger really know? (That)

Life is a gift to be enjoyed, why worry so?

The biggest danger sign that we should know

Make sure we’re right with God, as through this world we go

Make sure we’re right with God, as through this world we go

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Snippets

Hello to you.

I’m back refreshed from my holiday and most people that have seen me attest that i look fresh, i guess the break was just what the doctor ordered

I will be introducing what i call Snippets….short thoughts that i think have more depth than length

So strap up…i promise to make up for the absence

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A Basket filled with Excuses….

I stumbled on this quote a few years ago and it stuck….”person wey no want do something go get one excuse or another why him no want do am” (or sumn like that). Anyways this is the pidgin version, if it doesn’t werk for you, you fit translate am to English. In fact am doing this post in pidgin English, so read on or get a translator. lol

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Unbelief or Credibility issues

I woke up this morning with a question on my mind, if i say to someone, “i don’t believe you”, who needs help? Is it me or the person who i should believe in. Ok, i’m rambling again but i know you love my ramblings…why else are you here lol. But seriously, i want to expand this thing that cropped up in my mind..

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All i wanna do is have some fun

All I wanna do is have some fun

I got a feeling I'm not the only one

All I wanna do is have some fun

I got a feeling I'm not the only one

….Sheryl Crow

Well, its kinda obvious by now, innit? I have a plan and its called FUN! FUN!! FUN!!! I like to work smart, work hard and play even harder.

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