Around This Time

It was around this same time, four years ago, I sat across a person who saw something more than a 24 year old with a strong desire to leave her family home. I might not have known it then but I was exactly that. And so when he believed that I would do more than just be a wandering 24 year old, I think I might have disappointed him.

Around this time, three years ago, I was somewhat braver and yet more naive than I am now. I believe I was where I needed to be. I might not have been aware of that fact but it was accurate. And so when I had the opportunity to stay where I was, I was confused. 

Around this time two years ago, I was on the cusp of revival. Sad and lonely but hopeful. Yet when I got the opportunity to take a break, I withdrew. Silently fighting the idea of achieving my dreams.

Around this time one year ago, I was in the middle of something new, in the middle of letting go.

This time, this year I am wistful. On the way to something else, a journey within myself.

Where are you today?

Prisoner of Hope

Living in lagos requires that kind of attitude. Living anywhere requires that attitude. That balance between courage and meekness. I'm all about that (as challenging as it can be to adopt) As I approach the three year mark of living here, I'm learning a lot more about myself, the importance of time and how critical it is to hope. I'm learning a little more about the key ingredients to creating balance: faith, hope and love.

Faith is a risk, hope can seem foolish to others and love is selfless.

Who wants to risk looking foolish while serving others?

Maybe I do.

Coming Soon

There are times in life when I want to say I get it God, this is a lesson in humility. This season in my life is like a poster that reads "Coming Soon" and while I know what is coming ahead, I find myself forgetting ( Imagine that, forgetting??) what I have in front of me. I suppose you could say that I am a private person and you won't find me sharing the details of my life just because. I need a reason to write it all out and share it with the world. What difference does it make if I do, after all.

I'm not sure that made sense but what I am trying to say is that I am working on 2 projects for my UPcoming invitation line and time goes by like the wind (smooth fine breeze) when I think about this business that I don't discuss because I am such a private person and what in the world difference does it make if I do…etc

It makes a difference. 

I went for a friends' birthday this past week and she had a little get together at a restaurant. Sometime during our dinner, two of her friends (business partners) passed their business cards down the table. I was very impressed at their ease and the initiative they took. It probably isn't a big deal but it made me think of how sharing your "backstage operations" isn't such a bad idea after all.

So yes, two projects (one is almost finished). I haven't arrived but I'm close :)

Philippians 3:14

The Message (MSG)

Focused on the Goal

 ^12-14I'm not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well on my way, reaching out for Christ, who has so wondrously reached out for me. Friends, don't get me wrong: By no means do I count myself an expert in all of this, but I've got my eye on the goal, where God is beckoning us onward—to Jesus. I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back.

In Pursuit of Balance

Hi guys

I haven't updated in a while for a number of reasons but I would just like to say that I am still in the process of figuring out this balance thing. I mentioned in this post that I would elaborate more about being an entrepreneur so in the name of this figure out-pursue balance-gain clarity blog I'd like to make more posts about what I'm up to. Stay tuned for more to come :)

Peace,

Greetings from NYC!

The sight of dirty snow is not a good look and neither is the feeling of being in the cold while your ears begin to ache and your hands begin to freeze. But give me the the opportunity to experience all this in New York city and the story changes. Suddenly snow becomes a target for picture talking and freezing is the logical trade off for walking briskly like a native New Yorker.

Yes, I have a soft spot for New York that no amount of cold can harden. Last week, in the face of a snowstorm and with a few minutes to decide whether or not my brief stopover would be spent in my hotel room or outside, I turned off the TV and layered up my attire to hit the streets.

I'll be honest with you, it wasn't always pretty. The subway was my least favorite experience. Between deciphering the lingo: take 6th train get off 12th avenue to get to the 22nd West 45th street, avoiding eye contact with loud strangers on the trains and the filth, I almost lost hope. But the thrill of it was mostly in the uncertainty of the final destination. I gave up asking for directions when I figured that I would probably end up with something to do. Inspired by Teju Cole's main character in Open City, I decided to just walk. And walk I did.

Snow on the rooftop, kinda like a Gingerbread house

A live window display of Walk of Shameless

Yes, I took pictures of the snow :)

New York for me is a place of beginnings, something about just being out on the streets and figuring out what the city has to offer represents a newness that encourages me to break free. 

Like I always say when I visit a place I really like: I'll be back.

Happy New Year!

Last December, I read a tweet by Andrea from Fly asking her followers what they learned in 2011 and with my reply, I realized what I learned: The ability to let go and move on.

With time letting go is easy, it's the moving on part that requires skill and I can proudly say that, for me, last year was an invaluable lesson in moving on and letting go of things that don't matter. I believe that it was an introduction to wisdom and discernment; an opportunity to follow God's specified path for my life. So 365 days wiser than I was last January, I am hopeful for what I believe is the introduction to the year of no nonsense. 

See you at the top!

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