Thursday Tidbits

1. OMG I just had sushi, It was sooooo good, I haven't had sushi since my birthday last year O_O
2. Then I had a tiramisu cupcake that made my toes curl.. literally. that good
3. Hey don't judge, I have a friend visiting and I'm allowed a good meal plus dessert once a week :p
4. My friend wants to go out dancing; I have no desire to go out and dance to music I don't care for, be touched by gross people and meh... maybe it won't be so bad.
5. I'm going just because this will probably be one of the last times we hang out before I leave :(
6. In other I-can't-be-bothered news, I'm going out in my work clothes because I just don't care. They are cute just not bar/club appropriate.
7. Did I tell you that I ate the most amazing cupcake today, It was light and fluffy and moist and deeeelicious.
8. I'm currently stressed out about quite a number of things, and I'm just trying to lean on faith, say a prayer for me please
9. God bless you that are reading this and thanks for all your constant kind words and support!

Have a great weekend everyone!

(i'm off to go mope at the bar. womp)

The Best of Summer 2012

It was officially the Last day of summer on Friday :(. Summer is always special for me, my birthday, breaks from school, the great outdoors and just fun in general. Although my summer got off to a late start I really did have fun and I'm so thankful for all the amazing people I spent it with. Whether next season is a new school year for you, or just the same ol' day to day work, I hope you can view it as a possible new beginning. Write down some goals, have a positive outlook and look forward to all the great things ahead!

Here are some of my favorite moments from this Summer

Fresh summer strawberries.

 

Cute summer hairstyles (I think i should do a full post on this)

Colorful wedges

Having Simi over. p.s. isn't it amazing when someone says they'll do something and they actually do? Thank you Simi for keeping to your word and coming to visit I appreciate you.

Short shorts

Getting surprised by Javier in H&M a day before I was supposed to see him <3

Spending time outside, talking and listening to live music. I am so feeling my hair. :D

Attempting to color my hair reddish auburn. Fail but fun all the same

Scary roadtrip into the mountains when we were supposed to be going to the beach

Pre-birthday dinner

Pasta for the first time in aaaaaages! My favorite from BJ's

My birthday wedges, birthday gift from Simi :*

Delicious lettuce wraps for my birthday dinner (small meal, splurge on dessert)

Blowing out my birthday candle! Yaaay 23! check out my colossal slice of chocolate cake! 

Dancing!

My Birthday Flowers from my beloved Maribel!! I love Flowers, I Love you!

My Friends hanging out and being Gorgeous <3 <3 this photo

Grabbing brunch before work all Maxi-d out

My college family reunited

Laughing and savoring precious moments.

 To catch up on other things I got up to this summer check out these posts :)
Summer crafting
Dress up party
Simi X Sab!
Simi X Sab starring mimosas of life
Through a different lens
Tea, Kale chips and Chalk art

Cheers to the next season!
Love,
Sabirah

No matter how much...

...you acquire, you'll never have enough.

Have you ever been at a point where you coveted something for so long and when the opportunity came to get it, and you did you didn't really feel anything? This is not about my Camera by the way, I am still excited a week later. I've slowly been rebuilding my closet seeing as most of my clothes no longer fit. I was frustrated when I had bills and all to take care of and couldn't buy all these clothes I wanted needed. Even as I bought the essentials I kept thinking oh I can't wait to have money for this, money for that.

The money eventually came, sigh finally (can I say that being an adult sucks and yaay no rent next month!) and I've been buying here and there. Some things I originally wanted and some new stuff. I don't know what I expected to feel... I mean I like having new stuff, it's fun but I'm really disappointed. Really disappointed. Together now... "Really disappointed".

But then again, I know myself much better than this. I got carried away, comparing myself to others or maybe its that devilish thing called instagram i'm kidding  . Material things do not enrich me, they do not fill my soul with joy. I will rock those pair of heels and look fly but when I get home it is the moments of dancing with them off I will remember.
 I really do know myself better; a cup of tea will warm my heart for longer than the next fashion trend.

My quiet moments with my books or speaking with God will bring me long lasting fulfillment that I will never find in an online cart.

So I'm leaving this here as a reminder to myself and to anyone else who might need it, pay attention to what you value, what really enriches you, your soul and make sure those two are close.

Thursday Tidbits

1. I'm going home to Lagos in about 2weeks, but we cant talk about it till the 29th OK?
2. I got my camera!!!! finalllllllllly! sigh no time to properly play with it yet
3. I just skyped with baby Tiwa! and she made sounds. So precious. She is 9 days old today
4. I just found the most AMAZING food blog. I can't even begin, she blogs about Nigerian food but in a   way I've never seen. fantastic. go take a look ->  http://longthroatmemoirs.com
5. I've always wanted to know about real Nigerian cuisine not our dear over done Busy body Jrice and fried rice. I'm excited to explore her blog.
6. OMG OK who is this woman and why is she living my life- she lives in Calabar! enough said!?? I need to finish this post so
   I can stalk  read her blog properly.
7. I wore heels to work today, it was really nice! sharpened my outfit. until 5 hours later not so nice.
8. As much as I enjoy wedding decor, planning, DIY etc I rarely go to weddings, once a year is enough for me(at most), I have one in October whooop!
9. As much as I enjoy solitude it's going to be really amazing living at home again, it's nice to have to option of talking to someone, coming home to smeone or just sharing a meal. I really miss that.

Have an amazing weekend beautiful people :)

Love,

Sabsterrrrr (that's right! that's what they call me on the streets! uhhhn!)

Photo Friday

In my attempt to revive photo friday, I shall be posting some randoms here. Maybe from my instagram or random photos I take during the week, I still don't have a camera so these will most likely be from a mobile device, just a snapshot into my week or the things I like

A printed scarf I wore to work

Orange lipstick and leopard print

kale

on my nails "for audrey" by china glaze

my hair after washing ^_^

attempt at a twist out

work outfit! (i love accessorizing with scarves obviously :))

There it is,
What do you think? Yay? Nay?

Thursday Tidbits!

It's Thursday again? wooooah, speedy week!

1. My darling friend and her husband just welcomed their first child into the world, I was so nervous while she was in Labor, she's the closest person(other than my mom) to me to ever have a baby.
2. Her name is Tiwalayo, I can't believe how much I love her already. She is perfect.
3. That news has put me in good spirits for the past few days. Thank God for his mercies on Mama and baby Tiwa.
4. I've been walking everywhere lately, I walked a total of 6miles (or more) on Monday. Then today I walked to the Asian grocery store 35mins each way. 
5. Walking really helps me though, I feel lighter, at peace.
6. When someone asks why I don't do something my new reply shall be "It doesn't bring me peace" lmao.
7. "At long last love has arrived...and I thank God I'm alive" <---- for your listening pleasure :)
8. My co-worker is still feeding me chocolates OMG! she brought these special Hawaiian ones today. yummy. 
9. It's been a while since I hugged anyone :( I like hugs. 

Buon' Weekend! 

Tea, Kale chips and Chalk art.

Last Friday I hung out with my dear Maribel who features quite often on this blog, I will really miss her when I leave. sigh. Happy thoughts... Check out her blog by the way it's fantastic! We had planned to just go with the flow, cook a little, craft a little and just enjoy each other's company. I find that sometimes the less you plan the more fun it can be. We ended up chatting over some delicious mango tea, making some kale chips (which by the way are not as amazing as everyone says, they are OK), going to dinner at a great Jamaican place and then ended the night at a fun street fair enjoying all the art!

It was an amazing day and we had such good conversation especially about food, I shall share some of our insights later, for now, enjoy the photos :)

What are y'all up to?

?

Do you ever bathe with water so hot, wishing it would scald your skin but still feel nothing?

Or want to open your mouth but fear the sound that might come out?

Have you ever looked in the mirror and really seen yourself. did it scare you?

Do you ever wonder if you will make it?

One 

foot

in front

of the other.

Photo Friday.

Just remembered I promised to share.
Here goes.

Dec '11 | Aug '12


Sorry the other photo is so fuzzy but yeah.

Random quick shout out to everyone who reads this blog, leaves such sweet comments and shares with their friends, I just want you to know you were a part of this journey! Thank you for all the support.

Love always,
Sabirah

Thursday Tidbits!

It's thurrrrrsssdaaaaaaaaaaaay!

Whooop!!

1. Like the new layout? well not really "new" but i changed the header and some colors! I quite like it
2. I added some new books to my amazon cart today, what's in yours?
3. I have been in bed all day. I am happy, I have been exhausted.
4. I have a new love for chocolate, like high quality chocolate, with almonds, luckily for me I have a co-worker who likes to give me little pieces :). I savor them
5. In about a month i'll be back home. Squuuuuueeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaalllll
6. I need to write in my journal more, if you have one when last did you write?
7. I did a before and after photo of myself :o I think I will share with you tomorrow, as an effort to revive Photo Friday
8. Summer is ending :( boooooo
9. I need new clothes

Love,

Sab!