I'm taking it all the way back today. I remember in the early 200s when the reigning thing was going into random chat rooms and starting conversations with strangers whose usernames and avatars were attractive enough. Those were the days when you could not be on the internet and the home phone at the same time. Those were the days you actually had - and used - home phones. When you wanted to connect to the internet, you'd sit by your computer and listen as your computer made weird, alien Read More
Watch: 5 Ways My Body Has Changed After Childbirth
Two years after becoming a mom, my body is still experiencing some changes, so in this video, I'm listing 5 ways my body has changed after childbirth. Some of them were expected. Or maybe not as surprising, but the very last thing on my list is a huge surprise to me. But also, you get to see Ada Verastic in my chair being interviewed. You won't understand most of what she's saying, but she understands what she's saying, so that's all that matters. Enjoy! Please don't forget to Read More
Verastic Life 24: This Isn’t My Typical Week
Hello Sweet Potatoes! Walahi, once I start doing these weekly vlogs, it seems like Wednesdays come way too soon. Anyway, in this week's episode, I spend quite a lot of time cooking for our out-of-town guest. In fact, I feel like the entire episode focuses on food. Food in my house, food in Solachi's house. But hey, it was good food though. Also, Ada Verastic does a bit of "dancing" for you. Enjoy. As always, thank you so very much for watching. And please, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE. Read More
Dear Nigerians, About Wedding Favors
This year, Igwe and I attended so many weddings and events. It seemed like they just kept on coming. At a point, I was even getting resentful of hosts who were gracious enough to invite me. We finally attended our last wedding of the season (I hope!) in which Igwe was even a groomsman, and I am finally ready to discuss the things I have always noticed at Nigerian weddings. It's about the wedding favors, y'all! What is it with my Nigerian people that when wedding favors arrive, some people Read More
Why Are Nigerians Celebrating Halloween?
Tomorrow is Halloween, and every year, I have the same conversation with myself: what is Halloween? And will I ever celebrate it? I've been living in America for most of my life, and I am yet to celebrate Halloween. However, I'm used to it. I know what day it is, and I am used to the pumpkins and the aisles of candy and the orange rights and the scary costumes. It's America, so I know what to expect. But what is going on with Nigeria these days? I'm talking about the Nigerians in Nigeria. Read More