More of the Smithsonian - The Sculpture Garden

Just so you know that the Smithsonian is not all musty and stuffy museums and galleries, there is the Sculpture Garden that takes you outside and into the fresh air. There is an eclectic mix of sculptures in various media all displayed with commentary.

Looking like as a village woman in front of my hut waiting for nna anyi :)

Changing Careers After Marriage - My Experience

When I moved to the United States in 2009, I knew I was taking a leap of faith. I had finished a Master’s in Public Health Research in 2007 and worked for about a year after that with the Health Department of the Scottish Government in Edinburgh. I quit the job at the end of 2008 not because I didn’t like them, but I had just gotten married and preferred to join Atala who lived in the United States.

Dove® VisibleCare™ Toning Crème Body Wash Review

In the past few years I have had to be more intentional in taking care of my skin since I had a case of sun burn after my first visit to a beach here in the United States. I have to be very selective in the products I use, not just for my face, but also for my skin. I want products, creams, lotions, and body washes  that will pamper my skin and keep me moisturized for longer.

Dear Myne, I love my Ex enough to be his Second Wife

Please read this to the end before you comment. Thanks!

Dear Myne, i have been enjoying ur blog for a while now. Its like talking to u in person really. Recently, i read where u urged readers to write u about issues concerning relationship that are not working out for them, to seek advice. I wanted to write for a long time but i always hold back. Afraid, yes, i am. I tried to mail my story to u but it always comes back. So i used the facebook page, a risk i wanted to take cos i want ur advice seriously.

Still No Strings Attached

This is another hop for all the people who hate jumping through hoops to enter giveaways. This is a no strings attached, no requirements to enter hop. Just leave your contact details in the comments box for a chance to win an ecopy of one of my books. See top tab for details. Goodluck!

Out and About Lagos - Old and New Projects

A Catholic Mission from Colonial days - Who knows the name?

On the day I went out for that bookish event and ate Gala again, I also took some pictures. Of course, I hear some of you say :) There are a lot of projects going on in Lagos and one can only hope that the current government is able to complete most of it. If possible too, successor administrations should be far-sighted enough to know that everyone benefits when any project is complete and not just one they started. Enjoy...

Yahoo, Hackers, Passwords and My Online Security

I got my first email in 2001 and it was a yahoo account. It was opened for me by a friend who had moved abroad and wanted to encourage me to use the internet to keep in touch, rather than the more expensive post or telephone. I chose a very simple password, something I felt I would never forget. By 2005/06, that friend was no longer in the picture but I was vastly more experienced in using the internet. Yahoo had started 360 and I set up an account - my first experience of social media.

Adele - Set Fire To The Rain

Adele, whom I featured in Chasing Pavements, announced in June that she was expecting her first baby with boyfriend Simon Konecki. Adele and Simon began dating this January and made their first public appearance at the Grammys in February. The latest gist is that the Simon will be proposing to Adele soon and the baby is due in just a couple of months. Congrats to them. I wonder if the singer will begin happy romantic songs afterwards? For now, enjoy Set Fire to the Rain :)

Moving On - Can You Date Your Friend's Ex?

This is the second part of the first post titled How Long should a guy wait? Let me remind you a bit of the scenario. There is this lady who has a toaster but she is still praying to get direction on the relationship. There are several things she did not like about the guy including the fact that he showed his feelings too early, and he has a daughter from a previous relationship. But she likes that he is generous and keeps him around as a platonic friend for 2 years.

My Lagos Adventures and Saying Goodbye to Gala

UPDATE - I've corrected my phone number now. Sorry!

Hey everyone, hope your week's going well? Mine started off OK and Lagos is treating me fine. Mostly anyway. We arrived last Thursday and the next day was vegging out day, we slept and rested for most of it. I did log online with the Starcomms Izap I bought the last time I was in Nigeria, my mother-in-law had recently topped it up with the 9pm-9am package. The network was a bit spotty but it was the timing that I couldn't just manage. I did find out about a bookish event for Saturday which I attended.

With so many talented and beautiful people, I was honored :)