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February 7, 2014

February 6, 2014

Being Nigerian: The Burial Fund Edition

About 50% of my job entails meeting people and asking them some very personal questions, as required by the State of Maryland. When I first started at this job, I shadowed people more experienced and learned the trick of the trade. Then there was that first day that I had to run the meeting myself, and I went with my Supervisor. It was a few hours before the meeting that she told me I would be the one running it. All good. The meeting was going fine until I had to ask the person, "Do you have Read More

February 4, 2014

You Just Have To Forgive Me

I mean, you have no choice. You just HAVE TO forgive me. For the past month - in fact, since the New Year started, I have not been here totally. I have been playing catch up. My schedule (and entire life even) has recently changed. Why do I feel like I have told you this before? It started in December - to God be the glory, but since then, I have been so involved. By the way, this post might be all over the place. Just a warning. Sometimes I'm typing a post and literally banging my head Read More

February 3, 2014

January 31, 2014

Being Nigerian: The Due Date Edition

Some days ago at work, I was in Elizabeth's office as usual. Elizabeth is my very cool and friendly co-worker. She's Puerto Rican and pregnant, and everyone knows when she's due because the month and date is posted on her door. It's in April. Anyway, while at her office, her unborn baby decided to show us (Lisa and me) his moves. I could see her belly going up and down, and I thought it was so beautiful and glorious - the miracle of a life jumping inside of her. It reminded me of when my aunt Read More

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