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Obama Is Still MY President. The World Is Happy Again

Oh, my Goddddddd!!! I am rolling with joy here. I've been nervous all day, not wanting to watch television, but needing to anyway because I just had to know what was going on again. And I've been sitting here with Igwe and DJ watching the votes come in. They have been laughing at me because every time they call a State for Romney, I star freaking out all over again. Okay, I can now go to bed. President Barack Obama is still my President. Should he decide to run for a third term - in spite Read More

Too Pretty To Be Nigerian?

About a week ago, I had to go see Igwe's mechanic on fixing a minor electrical problem in my car. When I introduced myself, he was all excited, said Igwe was his buddy (although they only met like a month ago). I asked where he was from, and he said Pakistan. Then he asked where I was from, and I told him, too. He was a really good looking and well spoken guy. When I was about to leave, he asked, "Are you sure you're really Nigerian?" Me: I think so. Why? Him: *stares at me, then shakes Read More

How Can One Not Love Them?

I have never, ever been a political person, but President Barack Obama has a way of making me interested in him and in politics in general.  I have also never been one to look at a couple and want what they have because I don't know what it is that they have. I only see what they let me see. I am not saying that I want what Barack and Michelle have either, but I'm pretty darn close to just giving in. Oh, but I won't.   I don't think I've ever smiled so much at a couple as I Read More

To Be Jealous Or Not To Be: That Is The Question

Jealousy in a relationship is one of those ever-complicated issues. What does it mean for your partner to be jealous? Does it mean severe love and affection? Or does it mean psycho on the loose?  I have heard that a certain level of jealousy is healthy in every relationship, but where does one cross the line between jealousy and possessive, possibly violent even?  As one who has experienced the jealous boyfriend, I can tell you, it is no picnic. This is exactly what we will be discussing on Read More

VIDEO: She’s Tired Of Bronco Bamma

Here's a video that is sure to lighten up your mood. The election here has been so hot and heated that even four-year old Abigail has broken out in tears because she's tired of hearing about Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney.   Not to worry, Abigail, come Tuesday, it will all be over. Let's hope and pray that Bronco Bamma wins it. :-) Read More

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