Felabration "Lite"

It was Tuesday and my friend Sopiriala and I were just at home chilling. I knew I wanted to see my Friend Tola as he was leaving town the next day, so when he suggested we head to The Shrine I was allllll over it!

 Last year I went with Tola and Leke and a couple of other friends and we had a great time. We went for the main event though and it was crazy rowdy and jam packed ->(Last year's post), So it was nice to go for a mid-week event where we got all of the awesome live music but none of the crazy crowd. Let's call it Felabration "Lite"

I really should go back to the shrine on a quiet day and get pictures of the art and the place as a whole. It's pretty amazing.

Next stop, the newly opened Kalakutta Republic Musuem!! I Love Afrobeat!  Long Live Fela Anikulapo Kuti!

Love always,

Sabirah.

Thursday Tidbits

Wooohooo 4day weekend. even though it doesnt make a difference to me. lol

1. It's Sallah tomorrow and I will be spending it eating and drinking at my sister-friend's house! Cannot wait!
2. Will also be making some bomb sangria!
3. Went to toastmasters today! I missed it so much! Good to be back
4. I need to resume working out ooooh
5. I saw a man I felt attracted to today which was rather strange, I'm hardly ever attracted to people I haven't spent a lot of time with.
6. He wasn't even "cute"
7. We've had electricity all daaaaaay. Thank you Jesus.
8. My friend's Sister got married today! Wishing her all the best in her married life. Sad I couldn't be there
9. They just took power! wow. Imagine?

Love and Sallah meat!

Sabirah

It's been a long time...

... I shouldn't have left you, without a dope beat to step to *steppers face and secondary school break dancing*

Sigh life has finally settled a bit and I have steady internet now so I can blog. Oh how I have missed you (group hug) thanks to everyone who sent messages asking how I was etc. Means a lot that you all look forward to my posts and generally care about me!

I am fine and trying to get used to Lagos living. I've actually done quite a bit of exploring and fun stuff in the past week and since I have my fabulous camera I have tons of pictures to share! This weekend is a public holiday so I hope to schedule a bunch of posts.

Lagos is such a vibrant city. It's just pulsing with energy and if you don't pay attention it will suck out yours. I don't know how to explain it. Lagos is just a lot. You can say Lagos is polluted, overpopulated, hot  and unpleasant but it has soooo much character. The people have the most interesting stories to tell and despite all they have to deal with there is still a joke (or insult depending on how sensitive you are) slipping from their lips.

Today I was in a cab and the cab driver was so kind, his wife had just had twins after 9years of marriage and even though he couldn't be with her so he could work, he was neither bitter nor resentful. I was definitely humbled by his great spirit and said a prayer for him, his family and his newborns.

Sometimes I hate Lagos, sometimes I love it, I can't deny though that it has an infectious energy and the resiliency of the people is truly remarkable. It's where I grew up and will always be home and for now I'm dedicated to enjoying the beautiful imperfections.

Not a Tidbitty Type of thursday

Title is a tongue twister huh? say it fast 7 times!

I'm feeling down today, since I woke up today I've wanted to cry and I already have many times. I moved out from my apartment today and I'm currently at a friend's place. I guess all the stress from packing and moving and getting ready to go back home finally weighed on me. Also something I was really counting on fell through. I'm trying to see the silver lining but it's hard.

I think it's important to acknowledge sadness. I think there is a purpose to every feeling and something that can be learnt (although I'm yet to figure this one out). It's hard for me cos my normal disposition is pretty happy so when I'm feeling down I recoil into myself and don't share because, you know, "It's not me". But it is me, at least a part of me once in a while. Its OK not to be happy all the time and like I said there's usually something to be learnt. I'm remaining hopeful that everything will work it's self out soonest and that I'll get back to happy me but in the meantime I'll hold on to the silver lining and just be.

My friend is currently in class so I think I'll pass the time by watching a documentary or two. I really enjoy documentaries, it's been a while too. My current fav is "Babies". If I stumble on a good one I will share.

Also my friend has been sending me photos of our baby girl Tiwa for the past hour. She makes me incredibly happy that baby! <3

Love always,
Sabirah

Nothing + Update

Hello :)

So I've spent most of yesterday and today doing absolutely NOTHING! ...and it feels so good. Well technically I can't say I did nothing since I caught up on TV shows, called some friends ate a mini tub of ice-cream , went on a couple of leisurely walks and did some laundry. See to me all those things constitute doing nothing because I did them at my own pace, for my own enjoyment and with nothing really needing immediate attention. Feels so good. I'm glad I was afforded such a luxury :).

More good news, tomorrow, Tuesday the 2nd, it will be one week before I leave for Nigeria. I am all packed save for make-up and bath stuff. I'm very proud of myself! On Saturday after work(my last day) my dear friend Shaye came over and we went H.A.M. (are people still saying this :s? I'm so out of the loop) on all my belongings and packed and loaded. I had been worried about packing but I'm glad Shaye was here.

I am SUPER excited to be going home! Sigh, super excited! Last year on September 25th I was feeling the same way and if someone had told me I'd find myself back in this country barely 6 months later I wouldn't have believed it. So here we go, the big move back the second time around. I am excited, hopeful and a little anxious but trusting God in all things.

I get to sit on the couch and read with my mama

I look forward to having mini fashion shows everyday with my mum before heading out.

I can't wait to hug my partner and be slightly lifted off the ground

I'm so excited to re-start my business with my sisters

I look forward to real life DMC's with my friend Eresuyi

I can't wait to sing with my Daddy!

Home! The countdown begins!