Sunday, December 28, 2008
What Is Love?
When you hear the word love, do you smile or do you scoff? Have you ever personally speculated on or did a personal philosophy on love? If you were asked to define love, would you go to the dictionary for a guide, another person or have you got sufficient personal experience to define love from your own worldview?
Saturday, December 20, 2008
A Decision I Once Took
I started an affair with Facebook last month and was thrilled and amazed at the number of friends i had lost contact with that i was able to meet there. I was still basking in that euphoria when i accidentally saw one of the few remarkable people i met in the university. I couldn't help but go down memory lane and i smiled, i wondered and i smiled again. I smiled because i remembered.
A couple of years back in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, i had just won the Student's Union Presidential elections against all odds. I had to choose some competent hands that were going to work with me in the Presidency and of course, i had no problems filling all the positions except one.
Who was going to be the Attorney General of the Student's Union Government? A position that was so sensitive and so coveted that every senior law student worth HIS salt could do anything to have it. As i did not have to search on Yahoo or Google, i had only the law faculty to choose from, i consulted with some bright minds around me and
at the end of a very conscious and meticulous assessment of the most likely candidates; i was forwarded with a list of four names. I was to choose one from among the four but since i wanted the best, i had a very serious problem staring me in the face. It was either i went for the best and faced the consequences or i compromised for less.
I settled for the best of the best but it was decided that i had commited an abomination and thus emerged a conspiracy that finally took roots in the Student's Union House of Assembly; eventuating not only to the non ratification of my candidate for the AG, but to my impeachment. I stood my ground and kept telling the House, the opposition and whoever cared to listen that it was going to be the candidate i presented or nothing. The political weather was tense and the impasse went from days to weeks and before we knew it, it had gone to a month and still counting.
The qualifications and qualities of the my candidate that were like some unbelievable lyrics to the ears did
not matter to the opposition. They insisted that what i wanted had never been done and would never be. What was my candidate's crime? Her sex! My little known candidate was a girl and nobody probably saw the strength of either Sarah Pallin or Hillary Clinton in her. She fitted perfectly into my maps for a successful leadership and so, i refused to bulge on my decision and eventually, the power of superior arguement won and the House ratified her position and Ada Okwor became the first and only Attorney General of the Student's Union Government of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
I smiled and wondered what it felt like then and i smiled yet again as i looked at her picture on Facebook.
Merry Christmas to you.
A couple of years back in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, i had just won the Student's Union Presidential elections against all odds. I had to choose some competent hands that were going to work with me in the Presidency and of course, i had no problems filling all the positions except one.
Who was going to be the Attorney General of the Student's Union Government? A position that was so sensitive and so coveted that every senior law student worth HIS salt could do anything to have it. As i did not have to search on Yahoo or Google, i had only the law faculty to choose from, i consulted with some bright minds around me and
at the end of a very conscious and meticulous assessment of the most likely candidates; i was forwarded with a list of four names. I was to choose one from among the four but since i wanted the best, i had a very serious problem staring me in the face. It was either i went for the best and faced the consequences or i compromised for less.
I settled for the best of the best but it was decided that i had commited an abomination and thus emerged a conspiracy that finally took roots in the Student's Union House of Assembly; eventuating not only to the non ratification of my candidate for the AG, but to my impeachment. I stood my ground and kept telling the House, the opposition and whoever cared to listen that it was going to be the candidate i presented or nothing. The political weather was tense and the impasse went from days to weeks and before we knew it, it had gone to a month and still counting.
The qualifications and qualities of the my candidate that were like some unbelievable lyrics to the ears did
not matter to the opposition. They insisted that what i wanted had never been done and would never be. What was my candidate's crime? Her sex! My little known candidate was a girl and nobody probably saw the strength of either Sarah Pallin or Hillary Clinton in her. She fitted perfectly into my maps for a successful leadership and so, i refused to bulge on my decision and eventually, the power of superior arguement won and the House ratified her position and Ada Okwor became the first and only Attorney General of the Student's Union Government of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
I smiled and wondered what it felt like then and i smiled yet again as i looked at her picture on Facebook.
Merry Christmas to you.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Let Us Laugh Again
Laughter is used to express fun and happiness and it is very essential in life but it is not just laughing that is the core of the matter, it is the heart or the spirit of the laughter, the mood and the attitude. When it is disposed to laugh at the incongruous and the contradictions that life experiences, then renewal of life is enhanced.
The person that laughs will not be offended even when ingratitude, quick temper and possessiveness manifest in life and will always find a reason to still be happy and gallantly throw his gauntlet at the vicissitudes of life and wait on others to understand and to be infected by the laughter. A sincere laughter is contagious and never goes solitary.
It is quite unfortunate that in our society today, many people have forgotten how to laugh. You can hardly see anyone indulge in that kind of laughter that makes one break teacups and tumblers as legs and hands are spread in carefree and careless abandon out of joy and contentment in this our present extremely busy society. That laughter that makes tears of joy flow out and keep the faces ever smooth, fresh and young has given way to raw and sad faces which anger and sadness are daily wrinkling. Some can at best afford only some dry wan and ashy smiles that disappear as soon as they show.
Laughter does not necessary have to come from jokes, comedy and comedians and ridiculous events. That type of laughter can only be temporal. The type of laughter that lasts is the one that innately regards life as a joke and sees the funny aspects of whatever that is done to us or we do and then evokes that careless abandon laughter that comes from within.
That laughter, has indeed become a luxury in a society that is madly in need of laughter but is too busy to do the things that will put it on their faces. Clergymen pastor churches where everybody wears a serious and pious frown because they think that laughing with their congregation will portray less of their anointing. A society where a General Manager will refuse to laugh with the members of his staff because he thinks it will lessen his dignity, a father would not dare share jokes with the members of his family so he wouldn’t be too familiar with his wife and too close to his children and a society where no one is ready to share a smile with the next person on the street, because of the fear that over familiarity breeds contempt.
Laugh at the world around you, especially when the need arises and even when it hurts.
I know a man who laughs and makes sure that those around him are genuinely infected; Mr Leo Ewuzie, you are celebrated.
The person that laughs will not be offended even when ingratitude, quick temper and possessiveness manifest in life and will always find a reason to still be happy and gallantly throw his gauntlet at the vicissitudes of life and wait on others to understand and to be infected by the laughter. A sincere laughter is contagious and never goes solitary.
It is quite unfortunate that in our society today, many people have forgotten how to laugh. You can hardly see anyone indulge in that kind of laughter that makes one break teacups and tumblers as legs and hands are spread in carefree and careless abandon out of joy and contentment in this our present extremely busy society. That laughter that makes tears of joy flow out and keep the faces ever smooth, fresh and young has given way to raw and sad faces which anger and sadness are daily wrinkling. Some can at best afford only some dry wan and ashy smiles that disappear as soon as they show.
Laughter does not necessary have to come from jokes, comedy and comedians and ridiculous events. That type of laughter can only be temporal. The type of laughter that lasts is the one that innately regards life as a joke and sees the funny aspects of whatever that is done to us or we do and then evokes that careless abandon laughter that comes from within.
That laughter, has indeed become a luxury in a society that is madly in need of laughter but is too busy to do the things that will put it on their faces. Clergymen pastor churches where everybody wears a serious and pious frown because they think that laughing with their congregation will portray less of their anointing. A society where a General Manager will refuse to laugh with the members of his staff because he thinks it will lessen his dignity, a father would not dare share jokes with the members of his family so he wouldn’t be too familiar with his wife and too close to his children and a society where no one is ready to share a smile with the next person on the street, because of the fear that over familiarity breeds contempt.
Laugh at the world around you, especially when the need arises and even when it hurts.
I know a man who laughs and makes sure that those around him are genuinely infected; Mr Leo Ewuzie, you are celebrated.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hanging Out In Blogsville
Emeka Amakeze: Alright people, before we commence, do sit back, relax and enjoy this football match.
NollywoodForever: Come on Emeka! We didn’t come here to watch a football match. If we must while away a little time, it must be a quality time with some good Nollywood films.
Shalewa: I really don’t understand this craze for football.
Queen Of My Castle: What’s wrong with football guys? It’s one of my passions.
NikkiSab: What about some music? I love music. And what about giving ourselves a treat with some quality food?
Darius T. Williams: Did i hear someone say food? I’m going to the kitchen and i’m gonna throw some exotic things together and i’m making it a buffet.
Temite: Don’t even think about it Darius if you are not going to make some Nigerian dishes.
Afronuts: Whatever you guys are doing, just make sure you do it right.
Vera Ezimora: Is anybody here the result of a broken condom?
Tommeh: Can you rephrase that question please?
L G: Vera! No be small thing o.
Super Woman: It’s only gossip. Well, with a side order of sarcasm.
Buttercup: I’m not from a broken condom but i’m different.
Biodun Kosumu: How can you ask such a question Vera? Was that how you were nurtured as a child in Russia?
Bumight: Can’t we just have a good conversation here and get to know each other better?
N.i.m.m.o: Wise or otherwise?
Jaycee: Like talking about my metamorphosis in my journey as a child of God?
Vera Ikeji: I’m with Jaycee. My strict catholic home upbringing agrees with what he’s just said.
AlooFar: Jaycee’s journey? I hope he has a map for all that Gulliver like metamorphosis?
Exschoolnerd: Please, please people! I came here to find some happiness and that is exactly what i intend to do before i’m misunderstood as being too complicated.
Fantasy Queen: While Darius T is still at it, can someone please serve the coffee and oreos?
Original Mgbeke: I’ve watched you guys enough! Can we talk about shoes please?
OluwaDee: Oh my God! Please Lord, give me the strength to face this.
Miss Definitely May Be: This place is definitely turning into a melting pot of crazy friends and i would be pathetic if i were your mummy.
Undacovasista: I’m not a crazy friend. I am just me and i’m learning to love and accept me for who i am. No apologies to anyone.
Ilochi Olisaemeka: As a gentleman, i accept the right of originality of everyone to be what they want to be; a critic, activist, anything.
DsCr?Be: In that case, i am peculiar!
For The Love Of Me: And i want to live life to the fullest.
Afrobabe: I hunger for something i cannot grasp.
Princesa: I’m intelligent, attractive, lovely, homely, talented…
Ostar Amakking Jnr: This is too much! Jesus! Let my eyes be shut from darkness and my mind led into light.
Nwa Chi: Can all the children of God here shout Amen!
Deola: It’s going to be more than that because i’m going to make sure that God gets all that’s going to transpire here in writing.
Shona Vixen: Well, i still have to be classy and confident here and of course, i am sensual.
Ms Catwalq: And i’m romantic; complete and unabridged.
Nonso Okafor: Am i the only student here? By the way, did i tell you guys that i am extremely handsome?
SolomonSydelle: I’m being enlightened here because i’m absorbing all the knowledge and information i can here.
Sexxy Luv: Let me just keep things private for now guys because i don’t know which of my faces i’m gonna have to show.
Standtall: I have one to show you all and that’s the bomb that i am.
Ababoypart2: Your voices sure don’t sound 80s and i am getting bored.
Yankeenaijababe: I’m not going to be left out here. Listen up people! I am that pretty Nigerian girl, very easy going, loves listening and reading…
Salem: Excuse me Yankeenaijababe, i have a proposal to make here. Aphrodite, can i love you and read you poems?
Aphrodite: No way! I’m only searching for someone to take a ride in the clouds with.
Emeka Amakeze: Attention please! Before Darius T comes in with some of those mouth watering dishes, i want to make a toast to the only girl with a glass on blogsville. TOSHARENELLE!
NB
Just a way to say thank you to you all for coming to my blog and for making me a part of you.
NollywoodForever: Come on Emeka! We didn’t come here to watch a football match. If we must while away a little time, it must be a quality time with some good Nollywood films.
Shalewa: I really don’t understand this craze for football.
Queen Of My Castle: What’s wrong with football guys? It’s one of my passions.
NikkiSab: What about some music? I love music. And what about giving ourselves a treat with some quality food?
Darius T. Williams: Did i hear someone say food? I’m going to the kitchen and i’m gonna throw some exotic things together and i’m making it a buffet.
Temite: Don’t even think about it Darius if you are not going to make some Nigerian dishes.
Afronuts: Whatever you guys are doing, just make sure you do it right.
Vera Ezimora: Is anybody here the result of a broken condom?
Tommeh: Can you rephrase that question please?
L G: Vera! No be small thing o.
Super Woman: It’s only gossip. Well, with a side order of sarcasm.
Buttercup: I’m not from a broken condom but i’m different.
Biodun Kosumu: How can you ask such a question Vera? Was that how you were nurtured as a child in Russia?
Bumight: Can’t we just have a good conversation here and get to know each other better?
N.i.m.m.o: Wise or otherwise?
Jaycee: Like talking about my metamorphosis in my journey as a child of God?
Vera Ikeji: I’m with Jaycee. My strict catholic home upbringing agrees with what he’s just said.
AlooFar: Jaycee’s journey? I hope he has a map for all that Gulliver like metamorphosis?
Exschoolnerd: Please, please people! I came here to find some happiness and that is exactly what i intend to do before i’m misunderstood as being too complicated.
Fantasy Queen: While Darius T is still at it, can someone please serve the coffee and oreos?
Original Mgbeke: I’ve watched you guys enough! Can we talk about shoes please?
OluwaDee: Oh my God! Please Lord, give me the strength to face this.
Miss Definitely May Be: This place is definitely turning into a melting pot of crazy friends and i would be pathetic if i were your mummy.
Undacovasista: I’m not a crazy friend. I am just me and i’m learning to love and accept me for who i am. No apologies to anyone.
Ilochi Olisaemeka: As a gentleman, i accept the right of originality of everyone to be what they want to be; a critic, activist, anything.
DsCr?Be: In that case, i am peculiar!
For The Love Of Me: And i want to live life to the fullest.
Afrobabe: I hunger for something i cannot grasp.
Princesa: I’m intelligent, attractive, lovely, homely, talented…
Ostar Amakking Jnr: This is too much! Jesus! Let my eyes be shut from darkness and my mind led into light.
Nwa Chi: Can all the children of God here shout Amen!
Deola: It’s going to be more than that because i’m going to make sure that God gets all that’s going to transpire here in writing.
Shona Vixen: Well, i still have to be classy and confident here and of course, i am sensual.
Ms Catwalq: And i’m romantic; complete and unabridged.
Nonso Okafor: Am i the only student here? By the way, did i tell you guys that i am extremely handsome?
SolomonSydelle: I’m being enlightened here because i’m absorbing all the knowledge and information i can here.
Sexxy Luv: Let me just keep things private for now guys because i don’t know which of my faces i’m gonna have to show.
Standtall: I have one to show you all and that’s the bomb that i am.
Ababoypart2: Your voices sure don’t sound 80s and i am getting bored.
Yankeenaijababe: I’m not going to be left out here. Listen up people! I am that pretty Nigerian girl, very easy going, loves listening and reading…
Salem: Excuse me Yankeenaijababe, i have a proposal to make here. Aphrodite, can i love you and read you poems?
Aphrodite: No way! I’m only searching for someone to take a ride in the clouds with.
Emeka Amakeze: Attention please! Before Darius T comes in with some of those mouth watering dishes, i want to make a toast to the only girl with a glass on blogsville. TOSHARENELLE!
NB
Just a way to say thank you to you all for coming to my blog and for making me a part of you.
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