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It is payday soon (sorrrrraaaay if yours has passed…), and these days it has been harder for me to buy stuff for myself without feeling guilty. If you’re like me, here’s a quick solution for you. Keep reading…
Hello Everyone,
How has the week been?
On to pressing, painful matters…
I was not raised to worry. Everything was always going to be alright. No matter the situation.
As I entered the 7-7 (why do we keep saying 9-5? 9-5 is a scam, UGH!) environment, anxiety found its way into my heart and head too…
I am tired of living from paycheck to paycheck. Ugh. Saving in fear… Justin Case behaviour…
Anyway, let’s not press matter too much…
What are your recommendations for a young woman trying to balance her desire to spend and the need to save for the rainy day?
What if it never rains?
Also, is it okay to be anxious?
Is it okay to be anxious all the time?
Here’s the AMP translation for 1 Peter 5:7… I’m still holding on to it.
7 Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.
Cheers,
The Alaroro
So, hi.
My name is Vivian and I live in Lagos.
Born in Yaba.
Grew up in Railway Compound, Ebute Metta.
My schooling took me from St. Agnes, Yaba to Onike, Yaba (well, that’s where back gate was).
Then, Ota.
Then, service year in Ekiti and back to Lagos.
I’ve worked in GRA, Ikeja, Town Planning Way, Ilupeju, MM2 Road and now, I’m somewhere in Victoria Island.
So, what is the problem?
I don’t know Lagos.
No, really. Seriously. There are places I’ve never passed, seen, been to in this tiny tiny state.
How is that even possible?
😥
I’m sorry. This apology is to myself and I’m sad that I put myself in a place like this.
I had high hopes for my 2015 vacation but, in my current state… Lol. LOL.
😢😢😢😢
I still want a vacation. –
va·ca·tion
vāˈkāSH(ə)n,vəˈkāSH(ə)n/
noun
noun: vacation; plural noun: vacations
North American
an extended period of recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling.
To getaway, to explore, to see new things and experience new things.
Well, Hello Lagos. I’ll be vacationing here.
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
I’ll draw up a list of places (I welcome recommendations) that I have never been to. Places that hold great meaning for the History of Lagos, for the Spirit of Lagos and I’ll plan to visit these places from July to September.
Every Saturday, someplace new. Someplace different.
I look forward to vacationing in Lagos.
Please, drop your recommendations in the comments. I’ll definitely look into visiting these places.
I look forward to #LearningLagos.
Where in Lagos have you had the most fun? Pleeeeeeeeeeease, recommend!
Cheers,
Hello Webiverse,
How’s it going?
If there is one thing I am still struggling with on this Alaroro journey, it is DATA. My goodness, data subscription is expensive. I, however, am at the mercy of the ISPs we have in Nigeria and until I can find a way to get internet from Solar Panels, I will continue to lament.
This weekend, I was YouTubing (Ya, it is a thing), and I found a few Television Commercials (TVCs) that I have loved, still love and even new ones that I am falling in love in with.
1. Pomo Rice TVC
My go-to ad on YouTube… This one brings out the Nigerian Mother in me. LMAO. That scene where he goes “Mummy, Mummy, why is her stomach so big?”. My inner Naija Mother screams “alakoba omo” which is closely followed by a pinch at the child’s waist.
2. Leadway Assurance Teardrop TVC
All the feels I was getting from this ad ehn? O dikwa much. The entire idea is allowed to form in the observer’s mind. All you are given is a teardrop, do with it what you will.
Now, here’s a throwback for you
3. Bagco TVC
*huge grin* If you don’t know this ad. I don’t know. I don’t know.
4. Papilloooooooooooooooooooo (Peak Milk TVC with Kanu Nwankwo)
This Peak Milk ad was really cool too.
anddddddddd, my new favourite…
5. The #FoundOnKonga campaign TVC
OMG! I was so emosh by the time I was done watching this ad. I fell in love at the I #Found Joy part with yummy mummy-to-be Tiwa Savage and the I #Found Opportunity scene SLAYED me. It was not just emotional connection, there was a connection with my need for success via the I #Found Opportunity scene. (I know, I know… My own is too much). I am in love with this ad! Konga gets 10/10 for this ad.
Tell me.
What’s your fav ad, right now?
Do you have any throwback faves?
Cheers,
SisiSingele.
Shopaholic: Half Year is fast approaching and there are things that I DESIRE/Need/Want/Crave/Must Have…
Hi Everyone,
It is the middle of the week. Friday is closerrrrrrrr and I’m glad. Work has been a bit hectic and I’ve really been allowing tasks slip through the cracks of my to-do list. I end up achieving many minimal goals but, my main tasks are left ignored.
I rush out to join the Staff Bus, and I’m sad, tired and frustrated on my way home.
Then, I get here…
At this point, I start to smile. I’m excited. I love this rig. It should not be where it is (environmentally speaking – Yes, there is more to environmental than being trapped at home till 10am, every last Saturday of the month :?:?😣)
Going further, I see the bright and colourful branded houses that herald your entry into the famous Lagos Market. We go up the beautiful Eko Bridge. Then, I see…
According to Wikipedia, the military-hat shaped National Arts Theatre was built during the military regime of Olusegun Obasanjo. It has a 5,000-seater Main Hall with a collapsible stage, and two 700-800 capacity cinema halls, all of which are equipped with facilities for simultaneous translation of 8 languages; among others.
The National Arts Theatre was designed and constructed by Bulgarian construction companies and resembles the Palace of Culture and Sports in Varna, Bulgaria (completed in 1968), the National Arts Theatre Lagos being the bigger of the two. Got That Here.
Confession Time:
I have never been to the National Theatre. Never ever. I see it everyday and I have never been in it.
I need to fix that. I promise to take pictures when I go and blog about it. I hope I can find FESTAC ’77 artefacts there.
There is way too much beauty in this world, for me to allow myself focus on the dark clouds only. So, please, look around you and find the beauty in traffic today.
Here’s to seeing the beauty of Lagos in Traffic,
Sisi Singele!
All the pictures in this post are mine. Taken with my Phone and edited using PhotoGrid.
Sisi Single.
Going into a new phase of my life soon, and I decided to celebrate this by doing a tour of Europe on the back of a sexy young man called Mine in our fancy private jetpacks with the Teenage Mutant Naija Turtles, of which King Saul’s Successor+O is one of, as our bodyguards.
Err, no. I decided to do Wardrobe Inventory. SO MUCH FUN, right? RIGHT?
:'(:'(:'(:'(:'(😧:'(😧😧😥😥😥😥
I don’t have enough clothes. No, really. I don’t. Ask me how many clothing items I have and I cannot give you an answer. So, how do I know that I don’t have enough clothes?
*insert Omawunmi’s pretty face here*
So, I journeyed across the state to my multiple residential locations(blame Lagos traffic), just to count clothes.
Armed with my Red Notebook and a borrowed pen, I started to write (I prepared a spreadsheet for later, though)
The key categories included tops (blouses, blazers and jackets, shirts, tees, tanks), skirts, pants and dresses. These are the 4 cardinal points of my wardrobe.
The category details included Colour, Style(Pencil, Vintage), Print/Pattern or Plain, Basic or Accessory, Smart, Casual or Dual Purpose and the best part: Amend/Adjust, Giveaway or Keep.
Do this regularly. It guides your spending habits and puts your whole life in order.
In the process of taking inventory, I learned a few things.
1. Hang your clothes. Lesson Learned. Hanging helps. It is easier to remember what you have when your clothes are hung. Folded clothes are easy to forget. :'(
2. Buy as many basics or staples as you can afford. You need a black pencil skirt much more than you need that Sky Blue Bodycon Zip hip-serving Skirt. The Grey pumps are more important than the yellow ones right now.
These basics give you room to create as many looks and styles as possible. Why? They go with everything. I’m not asking you to go all Shirley-esque with that sexy minimalist style, especially if that’s not your style. Just make sure you know how to do 1+1 before you enter Almighty Formula.
I feel free (Read: I am really hurting on the inside because I cannot justify anything on my lust list, anymore)
This Alaroro Shopaholic life ehn…
Half Hugs, Air Kisses and Discounts,
Cheers,
Sisi Singele.
As my name implies, I am a sucker for bargains, discounts, awesome steals and most importantly… free stuff.
When it comes to giveaways, I am almost always first in line for the reposts, RTs, Comments…
The good thing is, it is not always about clothes, shoes, makeup or fashion in general.
I like other things too…
Today’s focus will be on my favourite apps/websites for learning and self-improvement. No, I’m not really a bookworm. Really. Okay, maybe a little. Okay, okay. I love to read and learn new things and I am probably one of those who took down notes during excursions *insert appropriate tweet*
1. Coursera
I cannot even begin to explain how awesome this virtual learning world is. It feels like having all the universities in the world at your fingertips. Omg. I can’t be judged for wanting to study The Analytics of Human Engineering while dabbling in Design Thinking and jumping into classes on Negotiation. There is no one to call me an “alaini nkan se”
I can be an art student, a science student, a commercial student and not be judged.
The way Coursera works is simple, sign up for a class (Depending on the structure of the class, it could be at your own pace or a time-bound class), take the video classes, answer your quizzes, do your coursework and you’re entitled to a Statement of Accomplishment upon the successful completion of the coursework.
Or, you can register for Specializations (this one requires money o… So, I have budgeted for my specialisation for the month of April – Reason being that the courses are actually important to my career path).
So, sign up for a Coursera course today at www.coursera.org and download the app on your device!
Big ups to MallamSawyerr for showing me the light.
btw, Sir calls it “kos-rah” and I call it “koh-seh-rah”
I’m right. I know I’m right. Right?
2. Duolingo
Tu parles Français? Do you want to parle Français? Or, Italian? Or, German?
Ich habe a solution for you.
Duolingo is a language learning website with apps for iOS and Android users. Duolingo is easy to use. It takes a question based form, so there are no actual classes. It just asks questions. Now, the words are underlined and you can tap and view the meanings before answering a question.
A huge plus for me are the random pronunciation tests. Make sure you are in a quiet area when you take a pronunciation test or the kpokom sound of failure will be too loud.
So, get on Duolingo (www.duolingo.com) and expand your horizon today.
Not every time, Voulez-vous coucher avec moi… Learn something new.
Do you have other free app recommendations? Share with me.
Merçi Beaucoup. Danke. Grazie.
Have a peaceful weekend
Ire, The Alaroro Shopaholic.
Solange Knowles!
Solange Knowles-it-all!
Solange Slays.
Solange Sir!
Okay. No. Take that back.
Look… The pictures are perfect. The dress is perfect. The couple is perfect. The guests look perfect (‘cept for Aunty BeyBey abeg).
Wedding Goals.
+ Friends. + Family. + Food. + Fun.
See pictures by RogWalker below…
Yes!
Life is good. Life is so good. Life is beautiful. This fragrance has my heart. Tried it on at Essenza – You have to know how much I love this place. Impeccable Service, Quality Scents and Patient (because, I am an exasperating shopper) attendants.
So, yes. This is what I have my eye on. I want it.
Family and Friends (Fans too), take note.
Always, Eau De Parfum.
http://www.lancome-usa.com/La-vie-est-belle-Anniversary-Set/1000593,default,pd.html
