This is a scheduled post. If it appears on my blog on Thursday, May 15th 2008 @ 12:01 AM, then that means it made it on time. If not….oops!
Today is Funmie’s birthday. I’m grateful to God for granting her another wonderful year. He is faithful. I’m obviously dedicating this entire post to Funmi. She’s worth it and much more.
I met Funmie in 2002. We have been inseparable since then…and I do not mean this in a romantic way. She’s fine, but she is not that fine. Funmie is the bestest friend a gal could wish for. She’s kind, she’s loving, she’s generous, she’s sweet, she’s funny, she’s dumb, she’s nice (a little too nice sometimes…but anyway)… and she’s beautiful – inside and out.
At the risk of sounding queer, I must admit that Funmi has spoilt me, and continues to spoil me. When I did not have a car, she would come to my house in the morning to gimme a ride – even though I never asked her to (okay, maybe I asked her a few times). And it was not like my house was even on her way. She actually went out of her way to pick me up.
She always comes to my house to chill with me on my birthday, and she always buys me cake. She has bought me sooo many shoes that I have lost count. E don tey since Funmi dey spoil me ooo! She always buys me just-because gifts. The man who ends up with Funmi will be the luckiest man (after the man that marries me, of course. LOL). And her culinary skills are da bomb!
When I started writing Every Woman, Funmi was so into it, and was so determined to make me write that she started buying me stuff for every chapter I wrote. Come on, how many friends will do that?? For every blog post I put up – no matter how insignificant it may be, Funmi takes out time to leave comments. Funmi is my biggest fan.
If anything were to arise tomorrow, I can trust Funmi to be by my side. If I should find myself in the middle of a scandal tomorrow, I can trust Funmi to still take my side. She may yell at me privately, but outside, she will defend me. Recent events have proven that she will not wash her hands of me when the going gets bad; she’ll stick with me – which is why I have promised her a permanent spot in the boot (trunk) of my future Range Rover. LOL.
Funmi is a rare gem. I will not give her up for anything. Funmi is just like Panadol – if e no be Funmi, e no go fit be like Funmi. Where else will I find a friend whose shoe and bra I can share? And if you care 2 know, no, we do not share thongs. I may have stolen a few new thongs, but that’s what friends do, right?
My prayers for Funmi:
1. May you be all that you aspire to be in life.
2. May God grant you long life & prosperity.
3. May you not ever be far away from me.
4. May you always be available to cook egwusi soup for me.
5. May you continue to spoil me.
6. May we continue to have the same shoe and bra size – so we can continue to share. By the way, where’s my white strapless bra???
7. May you have at least one child on my birthday – Jan 14th.
8. May you stay beautiful – inside & out.
9. May you always have reasons to smile and show off your gorgeous dimples.
10. May you learn to ride a bicycle. Riding the immobile bike in the gym does not count as knowing how to ride a bicycle. Somebori, please tell her.
11. May you always remain my one & only Fufustic Fufu (yes, this is a name I made up for Funmie)
Funmie, some day, I’ll make the money you have been dreaming about, and then perhaps, I can spoil you a little bit. If you want, we can even go on a honeymoon trip, just the two of us. Just say the word, love.
Happy Birthday! I love you to bits.
…Oya, start wishing my Funmi a happy birthday.
And by the way, Funmi… I did not type this post in light of recent events. I typed this up ever since…which is why I was asking for your picture. I had no intention of “editing” it. And I did not edit this post either.
if only she would pick up her fone so we can wish her a happy birthday and maibe go and extra mile for her too.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
once upon a time when we used to fix ur diaper and clean up after u. time as passed seriously.
isnt it wonderful to have friends like funnmi!!Amen to all your prayers for her…and may she learn to ride a bicycle o!!
Lola: Thanks, but stop making this girl feel special oh. LOL.
Chief: Has she picked up her phone yet? I’ll beat her for you don’t worry.
Pink Satin: Amen, Amen, Amen!!! She berra learn to ride that bike. LOL.
Veraachi, so i met u like wat? 6 years ago? dang dats long…….
it was love at first sight my luv… i knew we were meant to be and that was y i made the first move.
I love my vera because she has a big Heart, although she is selfish, i have my ways of dealing with her.
may i also add that i love my vera for her GOLD DIGGING nature, i swear i want to learn but am too nice…. and i have a conscience unlike some pple…ahahahahah
plss why won’t i buy her shoes when i know for sure that we wear the same size… girl, its really not about you…….am just using ur room as storage for all dem shoez.
“every woman” is the book of the year… ah i can’t wait to show up in Hollywood sha, recieving the award for the best book of the year.
vera, y are u lieing to these people telling them that we don’t share thongs….. vera, where is dat my blue lacy thong i borrowed u for the party last night?
u see urself…. ur prayers has once again proved ur SELF(less)FISH NATURE………..
a bicycle is a bicycle… even the immobile one with a fan to cool btwn my legs is a bike, and i sure can ride on it…… dats my story and heck, i am sticking to it.
ok, ok….. in all seriousness, thank you Vera for this wonderful post of me…… u ROCK!
lovely post.
Its lovely to find a friend u can call _UR ROCK!!! Happy Birthday Fummi and may ur friendship continue to grow and grow.
u know, d thing i love abt ur writing is dat u come off funny while making all ur points. daz really remarkable. & ur friend is remarkable too. & guess wot, she shares birthday with my kid sister, who’s adorable btw.
happy birthday 2 her!
Funmie: Since when did we start sharing thongs? Mind urself oo! My prayers were not selfish; they were selfless. I want nothing but the best for you (as long as I benefit from it) Hehehe
Pink Gloves: Thanks babe!
NikkiSab: Yeah, it’s definitely nice to have a friend like Funmi. Sometimes, I wanna strangle her, but so far, I have been able to resist the temptation. LOL.
Florida: Thanks love! I hope your sister is not as crazy as this my Funmie of a friend. The girl is just kolo. Happy belated birthday to your sister.
aww, free flowing florida, i want to meet ur sista, or at least talk to her pls pls….
u know, its like every year, i get at least one person to add to my list of birthday mates….. totally kool cos am not complaining at all.
so far i have 6 birthday mates…….more pls more, MAY 15 OOOO.
VERA, i think i am ready to start blogging again…. but i still need to remember my password…lol
Happy Belated Birthday! This post is soo sweet, God bless you both. And I’m glad you got your post to show up on time 😀 xx
Happy B’day Funms 😉
Vera, u’ve been officially tagged
Details on my blog.
Done well, Vera.
I’m off to look for a friend like this….
aloofar,i like dat name alot…… Funms……ahahahha.
once again… Thanx to all verastic.com fan…… ah, am flattered.
Funmie: Wateva! Florida’s sister doesn’t wanna meet ya. She gat better things to do.
Nogo: Thanks! Yeah, I’m glad the post came up on time. Thanks, and God bless you too!
Aloofar: Oh boy! Okay, I’m off to look @ your blog.
Tobenna: She is not that special oh, trust me. And she has too much wahala. The only good thing about her is that she spends money on me. That’s all!
Funmie: Whatever!!! Stop feeling special.
aww. too sweet. We all could use a friend like Funmi!
Funmi, u fit do long distance? lol
Happy belated b’day
Simi Speaks: Yes, she can do long distance. Ask her; she’s very used to it. However, the chic is tooooo much wahala.