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!

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.