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It can take up to a lifetime to build trust and only a second to destroy it. That was what happened between me and Funmie. Let me tell you the story. We were about 18 and 19 (I'm older). School was over for the day and Funmie came to my house. At that time, Funmie was the only one in our group who had a cell phone. It was a Panasonic phone from Sprint and I strangely still remember the ringtone. On that day, she came home with me to hang out. However, at some point, her dad started Read More
You guys, I really did buy this skirt for Jesus. But let me tell you how it happened. Easter was coming, and I wanted to do something different. Normally, I'd never buy a new outfit for Christmas or Easter, but this time, I thought, why not, if not? In case you haven't noticed, I'm not a trendy person. I wear what I want when I want. So I wasn't looking for pastel colors for Easter. I just wanted something cute, and I had an image in my head. I wanted to wear something black and Read More
When I was a child, I had many, many dolls. Too many. And they were all white. Some of the dolls came back with me from Russia, while others were purchased in Nigeria. I specifically remember one that had blue eyes and blonde hair, and her name was Amy. I did not name her; that was the name the manufacturer gave her. She was bought in Nigeria, I remember. It was no big deal that my dolls were white. If anything, I imagine I would have been laughed at if my dolls were black because they would Read More
You guys!!! I've got a feel-good story for you. So, you know how I was having a hard time writing for a few months? And then I put up that post about having writer's block? Well, guess who came through for me? My very own Sweet Potato, Manny! I was there jejely minding my business when she sent me an email saying she bought me a journal that she hopes will help with my writer's block. I gave her my address and few days later, the best book ever appeared in my mailbox. It's a journal Read More
Oyibo people call this outfit a matching set. In Nigeria, this is simply "up and down." Like I mentioned in my introductory style post, the purpose of these style posts is to share my style with you as I grow and evolve; the purpose isn’t to tell you what’s currently fashionable or trendy. But if I do happen to be on trend, I’ll share that too (and I'll thank the Lord, God Almighty). This up and down outfit came from New York & Company, and I have an interesting relationship Read More
