It’s easy to fall into “destination disease”. That’s when you are comfortable where you are. You are not stretching, not learning anything new. There is nothing wrong with being happy where you are but you have to remember you have so much more inside of you. You were created to increase, to grow, to stretch and sharpen your skills.
Studies tell us that the average person only uses 11% of their brain. Think about how much more potential we could be tapping into. Maybe you are an accountant, that’s good but don’t settle there, explore, there’s a new skill you can develop. That gift will make more room for you; maybe you are an electrician, a mechanic, a plumber, an entrepreneur, That’s great but what steps are you taking to improve. I believe in this day and age, if you are at the same skill level today as you were five years ago, you are at a disadvantage.
Today, shake out that “destination disease” and start sharpening your skills. Keep stretching, keep growing and keep moving into the life of blessings God has prepared for you.
Inspirational Quote: SUCCESS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT JUST HAPPENS, SUCCESS IS LEARNED, SUCCESS IS PRACTISED AND THEN SHARED-Sparky Anderson.
Wednesday 25 September 2013
Sunday 22 September 2013
WALK THROUGH.
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me"
Sometimes in life, you have got to play in pain. In other words, you have got to keep going even when you don't feel like it. You have to keep pressing forward even when it's not easy. Every voice will tell you, "You are done". There's nothing good in your future. No!!! Don't believe those lies.
God sees your effort. It's one thing to do the right thing and make good decisions when everything is going your way. That's great. God honours that. But when times are tough and nothing is going your way, when you are hurting, when you should be on the sidelines nursing your wounds but instead you are still in the game; you are still getting to work on time; you are still being good to someone, you are still expecting God to turn it around, that gets God's attention in a new way.
I believe God has a greater reward for people who are faithful in the tough times. If that's you today, know that God has his hands on you. He's walking with you through the valley. He's leading and guiding you in paths of righteousness for His name sake. Keep praising. Keep believing. Keep moving forward knowing that God is with you and his comfort will guide you to the place of blessing.
Sometimes in life, you have got to play in pain. In other words, you have got to keep going even when you don't feel like it. You have to keep pressing forward even when it's not easy. Every voice will tell you, "You are done". There's nothing good in your future. No!!! Don't believe those lies.
God sees your effort. It's one thing to do the right thing and make good decisions when everything is going your way. That's great. God honours that. But when times are tough and nothing is going your way, when you are hurting, when you should be on the sidelines nursing your wounds but instead you are still in the game; you are still getting to work on time; you are still being good to someone, you are still expecting God to turn it around, that gets God's attention in a new way.
I believe God has a greater reward for people who are faithful in the tough times. If that's you today, know that God has his hands on you. He's walking with you through the valley. He's leading and guiding you in paths of righteousness for His name sake. Keep praising. Keep believing. Keep moving forward knowing that God is with you and his comfort will guide you to the place of blessing.
Wednesday 11 September 2013
Tales of a fashion designer (Uyai By Peniel Basic Fashion Accessory Training) 13th April 2013
As a fashion designer, I am so passionate about sketching and creating new designs. The inspiration comes from weird places and thoughts. I have never thought about learning how to create accessories. I love accessories also, accessories are a unique part of fashion, accessories help us compliment our different styles of clothing.
On a very good day after facing my students as a corper, I was laying on my bed, resting and thinking about all the opportunities I had lost because I was serving in a rural area, my sister pinged me and told me about an accessory training coming up in Port Harcourt soon and registration had started. The promo fee was 10,000 naira for corpers and students, at the time, we had not been paid our allowance for the previous month and I had spent all my savings buying fabrics for a fashion show.
There was no cause for alarm, I simply waited for NYSC to pay me my allowance, the allowance is 19,800, what would I survive on, after paying my registration fee? I thought, but I didn't let that stop me, I was going to manage 9,800 and I also had wonderful flat mates "Ejiro and Maureen" who encouraged me. I left Akwa Ibom for Port Harcourt for the little break we had. There was a time frame for registration and I had missed it. I called the number that was on the Uyai by Peniel facebook page, I was told I had missed the deadline for the promo and it was now 20,000 naira, which I didn't have, was I going to just say "Okay" and drop the phone? I didn't have an extra wad of cash waiting somewhere for me, so I took a leap of faith and begged her, I pleaded and to my amazing surprise, she said "Yes, I could pay the sum of 10,000 naira for registration". I was so happy and grateful to God for using her to bless my year. This is one opportunity of 2013 that has empowered me.
The training was on a Saturday, the weather was perfect and each training session was interesting, the C.E.O of Uyai by Peniel was so affable, she took her time to train each of us, brunch was delicious especially for me because I left my house without having breakfast, the other students were also affable, I was so happy I participated in the training, by the end of the training I could create basic Afrocentric accessories such as bangles, hair pieces, neck pieces, loop earrings and note pads, thanks to Uyai by Peniel.
I dedicate this blog entry to my sister "Ify Abidemi Udom" who suggested that I participate in the Uyai by Peniel basic fashion accessories training. I love you sisto.
On a very good day after facing my students as a corper, I was laying on my bed, resting and thinking about all the opportunities I had lost because I was serving in a rural area, my sister pinged me and told me about an accessory training coming up in Port Harcourt soon and registration had started. The promo fee was 10,000 naira for corpers and students, at the time, we had not been paid our allowance for the previous month and I had spent all my savings buying fabrics for a fashion show.
There was no cause for alarm, I simply waited for NYSC to pay me my allowance, the allowance is 19,800, what would I survive on, after paying my registration fee? I thought, but I didn't let that stop me, I was going to manage 9,800 and I also had wonderful flat mates "Ejiro and Maureen" who encouraged me. I left Akwa Ibom for Port Harcourt for the little break we had. There was a time frame for registration and I had missed it. I called the number that was on the Uyai by Peniel facebook page, I was told I had missed the deadline for the promo and it was now 20,000 naira, which I didn't have, was I going to just say "Okay" and drop the phone? I didn't have an extra wad of cash waiting somewhere for me, so I took a leap of faith and begged her, I pleaded and to my amazing surprise, she said "Yes, I could pay the sum of 10,000 naira for registration". I was so happy and grateful to God for using her to bless my year. This is one opportunity of 2013 that has empowered me.
The training was on a Saturday, the weather was perfect and each training session was interesting, the C.E.O of Uyai by Peniel was so affable, she took her time to train each of us, brunch was delicious especially for me because I left my house without having breakfast, the other students were also affable, I was so happy I participated in the training, by the end of the training I could create basic Afrocentric accessories such as bangles, hair pieces, neck pieces, loop earrings and note pads, thanks to Uyai by Peniel.
I dedicate this blog entry to my sister "Ify Abidemi Udom" who suggested that I participate in the Uyai by Peniel basic fashion accessories training. I love you sisto.
Friday 6 September 2013
Personal Perception.
DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT PERCEPTION. ONE MAN ’S MEAT IS ANOTHER MAN’S POISON. A COUPLE BOUGHT A DONKEY FROM THE MARKET. ON THEIR WAY HOME, A BOY COMMENTED, “VERY STUPID. WHY NEITHER OF THEM RODE ON THE DONKEY?” UPON HEARING THAT, THE HUSBAND LET THE WIFE RIDE ON THE DONKEY. HE WALKED BESIDE THEM.
LATER, AN OLD MAN SAW IT AND COMMENTED, “THE HUSBAND IS THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY. HOW CAN THE WIFE RIDE ON THE DONKEY WHILE THE HUSBAND IS ON FOOT? HEARING THIS, THE WIFE QUICKLY GOT DOWN AND LET THE HUSBAND RIDE ON THE DONKEY.
FURTHER ON THEIR WAY HOME, THEY MET AN OLD LADY. SHE COMMENTED, “HOW CAN THE MAN RIDE ON THE DONKEY BUT LET THE WIFE WALK. HE IS NO GENTLEMAN.” THE HUSBAND THUS QUICKLY ASKED THE WIFE TO JOIN HIM ON THE DONKEY.
THEN, THEY MET A YOUNG MAN. HE COMMENTED, “POOR DONKEY, HOW CAN YOU HOLD UP THE WEIGHT OF TWO PERSONS. THEY ARE CRUEL TO YOU” HEARING THAT, THE HUSBAND AND WIFE IMMEDIATELY CLIMBED DOWN FROM THEIR DONKEY AND CARRIED IT ON THEIR SHOULDERS.
IT SEEMED TO BE THE ONLY CHOICE LEFT.
LATER, ON A NARROW BRIDGE, THE DONKEY WAS FRIGHTENED AND STRUGGLED. THEY LOST BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE RIVER.
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE EVERYONE PRAISE YOU, NOR WILL EVERYONE CONDEMN YOU. NEVER IN THE PAST, NOT AT THE PRESENT AND NEVER WILL BE IN THE FUTURE.
THUS, DO NOT BE TOO BOTHERED BY PEOPLE'S OPINIONS, OPINIONS ARE NOT FACTS.
DEDICATED TO People who constantly try so hard to please others.
LATER, AN OLD MAN SAW IT AND COMMENTED, “THE HUSBAND IS THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY. HOW CAN THE WIFE RIDE ON THE DONKEY WHILE THE HUSBAND IS ON FOOT? HEARING THIS, THE WIFE QUICKLY GOT DOWN AND LET THE HUSBAND RIDE ON THE DONKEY.
FURTHER ON THEIR WAY HOME, THEY MET AN OLD LADY. SHE COMMENTED, “HOW CAN THE MAN RIDE ON THE DONKEY BUT LET THE WIFE WALK. HE IS NO GENTLEMAN.” THE HUSBAND THUS QUICKLY ASKED THE WIFE TO JOIN HIM ON THE DONKEY.
THEN, THEY MET A YOUNG MAN. HE COMMENTED, “POOR DONKEY, HOW CAN YOU HOLD UP THE WEIGHT OF TWO PERSONS. THEY ARE CRUEL TO YOU” HEARING THAT, THE HUSBAND AND WIFE IMMEDIATELY CLIMBED DOWN FROM THEIR DONKEY AND CARRIED IT ON THEIR SHOULDERS.
IT SEEMED TO BE THE ONLY CHOICE LEFT.
LATER, ON A NARROW BRIDGE, THE DONKEY WAS FRIGHTENED AND STRUGGLED. THEY LOST BALANCE AND FELL INTO THE RIVER.
YOU CAN NEVER HAVE EVERYONE PRAISE YOU, NOR WILL EVERYONE CONDEMN YOU. NEVER IN THE PAST, NOT AT THE PRESENT AND NEVER WILL BE IN THE FUTURE.
THUS, DO NOT BE TOO BOTHERED BY PEOPLE'S OPINIONS, OPINIONS ARE NOT FACTS.
DEDICATED TO People who constantly try so hard to please others.
MOST CHERISHED NOTE.
TO LAUGH MUCH AND OFTEN;
TO WIN THE RESPECT OF INTELLIGENT PEOPLE
AND THE AFFECTION OF LITTLE CHILDREN;
TO EARN THE APPRECIATION OF HONEST CRITICS
AND ENDURE THE BETRAYAL OF FALSE FRIENDS;
TO APPRECIATE BEAUTY, TO FIND THE BEST IN OTHERS;
TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BIT BETTER,
WHETHER BY A HEALTHY CHILD, A GARDEN PATCH
OR A REDEEMED SOCIAL CONDITION;
TO KNOW EVEN ONE LIFE HAS BREATHED EASIER
BECAUSE YOU LIVED.
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED.
I LOVE THIS NOTE, IT'S BY RALPH WALDO EMERSON.
I HOPE IT INSPIRES YOU.
TO WIN THE RESPECT OF INTELLIGENT PEOPLE
AND THE AFFECTION OF LITTLE CHILDREN;
TO EARN THE APPRECIATION OF HONEST CRITICS
AND ENDURE THE BETRAYAL OF FALSE FRIENDS;
TO APPRECIATE BEAUTY, TO FIND THE BEST IN OTHERS;
TO LEAVE THE WORLD A BIT BETTER,
WHETHER BY A HEALTHY CHILD, A GARDEN PATCH
OR A REDEEMED SOCIAL CONDITION;
TO KNOW EVEN ONE LIFE HAS BREATHED EASIER
BECAUSE YOU LIVED.
THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED.
I LOVE THIS NOTE, IT'S BY RALPH WALDO EMERSON.
I HOPE IT INSPIRES YOU.
Sunday 1 September 2013
(Tales of a fashion designer) ANKARA SOIREE EXHIBITION AND FASHION SHOW-JULY 27TH 2013
Sometimes in life, leaving your comfort zone can be scary but being too comfortable in one position or place in life is not healthy. Exploring new opportunities, new places, new ideas, new dreams and new challenges is healthy, it helps you develop as a person and expand your existing knowledge beyond what you already know.
That’s why I decided to accept the invitation to showcase at the Ankara Soiree Fashion and Exhibition Show. I was so excited when I received an email from Skyline Limited “the organisers of the event”, God really favors His children. I am so thankful to the Almighty God, He has granted me several favors this year, God is kind. That was all I could think of as I went through the email.
I was born in Lagos, I never stayed permanently as I moved around a lot as a child. After secondary school, I left Minna and moved to Lagos again but just stayed for a year. To be honest, the Lagos life style is just a different ball game, Lagos is like a country of its own, everyone looks busy, acts busy, everyone moves with speed, there’s no time to slack or “DULL” according to our Nigerian dictionary which is yet to be produced by the way, we should produce our own dictionary, because we have a lot of slang, you have to shine your eyes, so they say. I don’t want to talk about the traffic situation.
Anyways, I moved to Port Harcourt mainly for Tertiary education and I remained in Port Harcourt. Lagos was just a place I visited for one purpose or the other. My current city of residence is Port Harcourt and Ankara Soiree was going to happen in “Lasgidi”.
I arrived Lagos by 5PM with my best friend, I was with two boxes, one contained my designs and shoes to be worn by the models, the other contained the accessories to be exhibited. We decided to enter a public bus, my best friend asked me to enter the bus while he puts my luggage in the back of the bus. He told the conductor sarcastically “Oga!!! If these bags get lost, make you follow am lost o”, passengers at the last row in the bus laughed but the conductor simply did not get the humor. He got really paranoid and told us in his thick Yoruba
accent to take our luggage and get out of his bus. We apologised and said we were joking. He repeatedly told us “we would get lost, he won’t get lost”. We repeatedly apologised, saying it was a joke, apparently that kind of joke will only work in Port Harcourt, if it happened in Port Harcourt, the conductor would laugh it off or smile and promise us that our luggage was safe. The man didn’t forgive us and so we got a cab that drove us down to my dad’s place. The traffic was not strange but it was so tiring, having to sit down in the car for another 2 hours. When we got home, we dosed off immediately.
The D-day arrived, it was Saturday and Lagosians were observing sanitation. After sanitation, my very good friend “Mena” met up with me at home and we all headed to Ikeja. I was so happy I had two good friends with me to share the experience. We arrived the venue by 11am and I was received warmly by the Organiser of the event “Mrs Prudence”. She was so down to earth and nice, it made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Minutes after, my exhibition stand was set up and the rest of the day went well. The models were amazing, Mena was the perfect personal assistant, helping me dress up the models.
The best part of the event was being interviewed by Silverbird entertainment crew and gisting with the Creative director of Babes for Life Patched Ankara. She has been in the industry for a while, she was so friendly, offering me advice and encouraging me, she even patronized me, she bought MFC ankara brooches. My best friend was so supportive, I couldn’t ask for a better best friend, He might not be perfect because Humans don’t like that tag but in my own world “He is the perfect best friend”. My family and some of my friends supported from afar with calls and lovely messages via black berry messenger.
When others encourage my dream, I simply say a simple prayer “GOD bless you abundantly”, I end this blog by saying “GOD bless everyone who made Ankara Soiree a wonderful experience” and Praise Jesus for the amazing opportunity.
View more photos of Ankara Soiree Fashion and Exhibition Show
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That’s why I decided to accept the invitation to showcase at the Ankara Soiree Fashion and Exhibition Show. I was so excited when I received an email from Skyline Limited “the organisers of the event”, God really favors His children. I am so thankful to the Almighty God, He has granted me several favors this year, God is kind. That was all I could think of as I went through the email.
I was born in Lagos, I never stayed permanently as I moved around a lot as a child. After secondary school, I left Minna and moved to Lagos again but just stayed for a year. To be honest, the Lagos life style is just a different ball game, Lagos is like a country of its own, everyone looks busy, acts busy, everyone moves with speed, there’s no time to slack or “DULL” according to our Nigerian dictionary which is yet to be produced by the way, we should produce our own dictionary, because we have a lot of slang, you have to shine your eyes, so they say. I don’t want to talk about the traffic situation.
Anyways, I moved to Port Harcourt mainly for Tertiary education and I remained in Port Harcourt. Lagos was just a place I visited for one purpose or the other. My current city of residence is Port Harcourt and Ankara Soiree was going to happen in “Lasgidi”.
I arrived Lagos by 5PM with my best friend, I was with two boxes, one contained my designs and shoes to be worn by the models, the other contained the accessories to be exhibited. We decided to enter a public bus, my best friend asked me to enter the bus while he puts my luggage in the back of the bus. He told the conductor sarcastically “Oga!!! If these bags get lost, make you follow am lost o”, passengers at the last row in the bus laughed but the conductor simply did not get the humor. He got really paranoid and told us in his thick Yoruba
accent to take our luggage and get out of his bus. We apologised and said we were joking. He repeatedly told us “we would get lost, he won’t get lost”. We repeatedly apologised, saying it was a joke, apparently that kind of joke will only work in Port Harcourt, if it happened in Port Harcourt, the conductor would laugh it off or smile and promise us that our luggage was safe. The man didn’t forgive us and so we got a cab that drove us down to my dad’s place. The traffic was not strange but it was so tiring, having to sit down in the car for another 2 hours. When we got home, we dosed off immediately.
The D-day arrived, it was Saturday and Lagosians were observing sanitation. After sanitation, my very good friend “Mena” met up with me at home and we all headed to Ikeja. I was so happy I had two good friends with me to share the experience. We arrived the venue by 11am and I was received warmly by the Organiser of the event “Mrs Prudence”. She was so down to earth and nice, it made me feel comfortable and relaxed. Minutes after, my exhibition stand was set up and the rest of the day went well. The models were amazing, Mena was the perfect personal assistant, helping me dress up the models.
The best part of the event was being interviewed by Silverbird entertainment crew and gisting with the Creative director of Babes for Life Patched Ankara. She has been in the industry for a while, she was so friendly, offering me advice and encouraging me, she even patronized me, she bought MFC ankara brooches. My best friend was so supportive, I couldn’t ask for a better best friend, He might not be perfect because Humans don’t like that tag but in my own world “He is the perfect best friend”. My family and some of my friends supported from afar with calls and lovely messages via black berry messenger.
When others encourage my dream, I simply say a simple prayer “GOD bless you abundantly”, I end this blog by saying “GOD bless everyone who made Ankara Soiree a wonderful experience” and Praise Jesus for the amazing opportunity.
View more photos of Ankara Soiree Fashion and Exhibition Show
www.facebook.com/MiDeFashionCounty
Click the link, like our page. Thanks
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