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Count Your Blessings Or Your Troubles – Josh Journal
Problem no dey finish. Wahala no dey finish. As you take get wahala, na so other people get their own. If we decide to gather all our wahala pour for ground, space no go dey again to stand.
Candle Tales (IDIOMS AND PROVERBS)
At the end of the day, it boils down to one thing. When the candle that burned bright burns out, is there an alternative light source? What fuels you when passion runs out?
Calm Under Attack – Josh Journal
On January 21 of this year, my Instagram account came under a hacker's attack. Someone was trying to sign in to my account. I believe the person was able to get either my current or previous password.
What will you remember? RHETORICS
You may have little power over how you will be remembered when you are gone, but you do have a lot of say in what you will remember before you are gone.
Delete It – Josh Journal
Truly, they deserve this. But, is this the best version of you? You know what to do. As much as you don't want to, but you need to delete this.
Ọmọ Pastor: New Faces (The Women I Love)
As I shook hands with Pastor Tega, I looked behind him and saw an elderly woman and three delectable, effervescent, and beautiful young ladies. They were in the company of our outgoing pastor's family.
ITK And You Don’t Know – Josh Journal
Growing up, one major lesson that stuck with me is that no one likes an ITK. You can imagine my shock when as an adult, all I see is people trying to be ITK. When did that change? Or was I mistaken?
Social Construct (Word For The Week)
A social construct is the meaning, notion, or connotation placed on an object or event by a society, and adopted by the inhabitants of that society with respect to how they view or deal with the object or event.
A Warning Regarding A Red Rivalry – Josh Journal
It dawned on me today that for someone who supports Liverpool, I have too many friends supporting a team embroidered in a ferocious rivalry. Manchester United. This is not right.
In Defense Of The Nice Guy (Sincerely Yours)
In truth, I am not against the bad guys. I also hold no grudge against those that love them. My beef is against those that have issues with the nice guy. If the "bad guy" can proudly proclaim that he is a bad guy, why can't the nice guy do the same?
Post Match Activities (Deputy Girlfriend)
They will likely hold this grudge until another incident blows over it. Whatever the case might be, I didn't ask anyone not to try getting at Tomi. But I actually pity whoever has the balls to try though.
I Need To Read – Josh Journal
I have already decided to move on to the next book. My question now is should I pick one from my current library, or should I wait for one I recently paid for?
Dining With The Nigerian Devil (Alice In Naijaland)
I will not liken Nigeria's ruling class to the devil. He must be wondering where they got their own heartlessness from. Either way, if you must go dining with the Nigerian devil, don't do it from Nigeria. Or at least, get out of the devil's lodge and dining table before you start fighting him.
How Broke Am I? – Josh Journal
Throughout last year, I walked a tight line with my finances. We are still in February of 2021, and the question isn't if I am broke. It is "how broke am I?" They really should have warned us about growing up. It is like there is an ongoing competition to see who and what can take the last money in my pocket. So much for nuevo poor.
PSA: National Association Of Inquisitive Nigerians – MARS Mission
Don't these people read books? Don't they watch movies? In which storyline does this have a happy ending? Couldn't they wait until we are done with our current pandemic before they go "probing"?
Familiar And Unfamiliar Friendship – Josh Journal
Imagine a married couple that has no shared interest. That do not enjoy each other's company. They always need a visitor to be around. A couple that cannot spend an hour in discussion, because they will always run out of topics to talk about.
A Firefighters’ Spirit (IDIOMS AND PROVERBS)
You don't get a second chance at a first impression. Your target market might be pressed for time so you don't get a chance to repair your reputation.
Why I Prefer The KJV Bible – Josh journal
At the end of the day, my choice is more about sentiment than anything else. Whichever version of the Bible you find easiest to understand, stick with it.
The Wire, The Key, And The Ignition – RHETORICS
Do these fellas know they could have saved all of us five seconds by just going straight to the cables rather than toying with keys? Or does the key serves a purpose the rest of us are not aware of?
Of Public Office And Their Occupants – Josh Journal
You are a public office holder, not a public office. Can't you tell the difference? It is situations like this that make these officeholders unable to assimilate back into normal life when they exit their prestigious seats.
Valentina: A Valentine Story – Part 4 (The Women I Love)
Eventually, Henry, our class captain had to send out everyone who wasn't a member of our class. I don't need to say it, but the magic of Valentine was dead. Cupid probably sat atop a cloud weeping.
What Are You Doing On The Computer? – Josh Journal
First of all, they type way too much. Irrespective of your duties, you don't type half as much as they do in movies. Unless you are a typist at a business center, you most likely do not type half as much as they do in movies. So much typing, with minimal use of the mouse.
Nuevo Poor (Word For The Week)
Nuevo poor is a financial situation where someone is poor without technically being poor. It is when someone can afford most things, but they know their bank account though in the greens, is just one payment away from being in the reds.
Why Am I Getting Ads To Join The US Air Force? – Josh Journal
Whatever the case may be, maybe I am reading too much into this. Am I even eligible to enlist? Is this a sign? Is my "real" country calling me? Am I the one to change the US Air Force?
I Tried (Sincerely Yours)
From a dream come true to a nightmare come to life. That is how far my trying has brought me. I hope you are happy. I hope you find different, or different finds you. After it all, the heart wants what the heart wants. And my heart wants you.
Strange News From The Football Viewing Center (Deputy Girlfriend)
I was expecting someone to say that. And it most definitely had to be Paul. The only thing he loved more than football was the ladies. Any match day he failed to show up here, you can be certain he had a lady with him at home.
Why I Don’t Write Poetry – Josh Journal
What exactly is my problem with spoken word artists? Have you seen Lasisi's skit on spoken word? That is a visual representation of everything I deem wrong with spoken word as an art form.
Bombs In Orlu In 2021 (Alice In Naijaland)
Nigeria is battling an active insurgency in the Northeast region of the country. The soldiers involved in that corridor have complained of insufficient armories. Including bombs. Yet the government is unleashing the same bombs on its own population.
Your Bus Has Torn My Trouser – Josh Journal
"Oga driver, your bus has torn my trouser." That is one phrase every Lagosian dread ever having to utter. If you ever hear someone say this, just know the rest of their day has been thrown off its rails.
PSA: Love Leftovers Nigeria Unlimited
Did you propose and they turn you down? We buy rejected engagement rings. And if your proposal was accepted but the ring is too big or small, we buy that too.
Shift Inside – Josh Journal
At the rate at which bandits are taking up spaces in Nigeria, eventually, our ruling class might have to borrow from the colloquial of the drivers. After giving up twenty-seven states of Nigeria, I hope they never tell the rest of us to "shift inside", and manage the remaining nine states.
We Yearn For Change
A lot of us find it difficult to go for the unknown because of comfort. We want a change but we are too comfortable with the familiar. The problem though is that the familiar is often the burial place of potential.
The Shock Absorber Emergency – Josh Journal
At this point, if any political party runs with the promise of fixing every shock absorber in Nigeria, they have my vote. In fact, I will campaign for them.
To know or not to know? – RHETORICS
Time and again, I have come to a crossroad, and had to make a choice; to know or not to know? Some say ignorance is bliss. How true is this? Have you witnessed someone hurt themselves because they don't know better?
Stop Bookmarking Bible Verses To Use As Weapons – Josh Journal
There is nothing wrong with having Bible verses for every occasion. I wish I do and encourage it. What is wrong is misusing and misinterpreting them to suit your purpose. That just makes you a liar. And a religious liar is the most dangerous of all liars.
Valentina: A Valentine Story – Part 3 (The Women I Love)
The closer we got to Valentine, the more desperate guys got about getting a girlfriend. That was the only way to get an invite. The girls in the class meanwhile knew they held all the aces. They were quite finicky about accepting any propositions.
No More Wasting Of Social Capital – Josh Journal
There are people who are worth every bit of social capital expended on them. Even if they won't repay you, they appreciate it and pay it forward to someone else.
Affluenza (Word For The Week)
Affluenza is the inability of an individual to understand the consequences of their actions because of their social status and/or financial privilege.
A Thwarted Valentine Story – Josh Journal
For all of us still single, in a relationship, or in an "it's complicated-ship", happy Valentine's Day to us. As for all those in their husbands, wives, or lovers' arms, stop reading this. I have nothing for you. You know where to collect your own greetings.
This Na Temptation (Deputy Girlfriend)
Fast as lightning, I jumped out of the bed and ran to the sitting room. It seems Tinu forgets that she is a lady, a pretty one at that, sometimes. She is the one temptation I dare not fall for.
A Loveless Nigerian Valentine Reality – Josh Journal
For all apologists for this sham and disgrace of a government, I pray your Valentine gets bloody. If pressing iron burns your Valentine cloth, just know I am fine with it. In fact, that red shoe you got for valentine, I pray a dog eats it.
From FeBuhari To A February Without Love (Alice In Naijaland)
As for General Buhari himself, his antecedent in every ramification of government is extremely poor. In a country with a large number of bad leaders to have governed us, General Buhari still sticks out like a sore thumb.
Love And Knowledge – Josh Journal
Being more intentional about knowing your spouse will make your home happier. Forever is a long time, it is better spent in happiness than bitterness. Knowledge will be a major difference-maker in addition to love. Everyone can claim to love your spouse, but no one should know them better than you do.
PSA: Association Of Nigerian Boyfriends – Valentine Notice
Our Research and Investigation Department has informed us that if we give you too many gifts, other ladies might see it and get interested in us. We want to remain faithful. We don't want other ladies to come and tempt us. In our opinion, prevention is better than cure.
No. You Are Not In Love – Josh Journal
I pray you get to experience groundbreaking, life-changing, empowering, emboldening love. The kind of love that makes the day brighter and colors pop extra. That makes you understand the lyrics to your favorite songs.
There Is No Fear In Love (IDIOMS AND PROVERBS)
I have seen men that are tough, authoritative, unquestionable, fierce, whatever else adjective you want to qualify them with. Yet, whenever their wives or kids come around, you see a different side of them. In that moment, they are approachable, calmer, and friendlier. You might even be able to get a smile from them.
Love Doesn’t Always Win – Josh Journal
All these years later, I still remember every detail. Did I ever stop loving her? No. Will I do it again if I had the choice? Can I honestly say no? Time heals everything except heartbreaks. Love mends heartbreaks though. It doesn't heal it, it only mends it.
When They Ask You – RHETORICS
When they ask you, why do you trust him this much? Are there no better men out there? Is he down for the long haul as you are? I want you to tell them, "all the feelings I've got for him, he's got it twice and over for me."
Love Yours – Josh Journal
"The essence of life manifests better when love is found." This is to love. May we find it. May the one we find it in, find it in us. And when it ends in heartbreak or death, may it all be worth it.
Valentina: A Valentine Story – Part 2 (The Women I Love)
On the first day of February, we got into class to meet a massive bouquet of flowers on Valentina's table. All the girls quickly gathered around her, discussing who the sender might be.Share with friends:
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