I might be wrong, but I think that most girls every girl dreams of some form of romance from a man. What one girl considers as romance might not be what the next girl considers as romance. If most girls are like me, then they spend a better part of their day dreaming of romantic fairy tales. What we fail to see is that the thing we’re looking for in foreign lands is right at home with us.
And that is how it happened. As far as I am concerned, I have only met one very romantic (thoughtful) human man. Only one other Man supercedes him. And that is God. Even though I laughed about it and always tried to add a little humor to the posts, the fact is that I was quite nervous and afraid about the turn out of the radio show.
In my head, I did everything I could have done. I e-mailed everyone. I facebooked. I twittered (tweeted??). I blogged. And I did the word of mouth, of course. Still, I have never done radio before. I have never taken any class on radio. And talk radio is not like writing or blogging where people cannot hear your nervousness. A “talk” radio will be pretty useless if there is no one there to “talk.”
But God, in his awfully romantic nature, came through for me. I don’t know why. I am so grateful and pleasantly surprised at the outcome of the radio show. I have no idea how to thank the callers, listeners, downloaders, writers [e-mailers & commenters], and especially, the bloggers.
Tobenna called all the way from Nigeria. Babz and Danny called from U.K. GNG and Ms. O called from Canada. Diamond called from Georgia. No Limit and a bunch of others were in the chatroom giving me a headache with their funny talks. Baroque, Sribbles, Jaycee, My Own Thing, and NaijaDude all helped by sending e-mails and leaving comments on the topic. My friends and acquaintances here in Maryland came through too. Mr. Shoes didn’t disappoint me either. He has even become my unpaid manager. He’s so sexy when he talks business and statistics. LOL. I’ve promised to make him custard for payment. The only problem with my payment plan is that he doesn’t like custard.
Funmie, my wonderful co-host, she did a fantabulous job. Thanks, Funmie! Mr. Shoes says we work well together. Apparently, we have chemistry. So what do you say we take this to the next level? We open a joint account with your next paycheck? 🙂
For the first five minutes of the show, I was crazy nervous. When the countdown began, my heart was thumping. I’m surprised it (the sound) didn’t come through on the radio show. My evil cordless phone kept ringing. Do you know that I disconnected the phone AND pulled out its battery? Yet, it kept ringing! Devil… no dey try my patience ooo!
I owe God. I can’t ever pay Him, I know. But I just know that I owe Him. He went beyond my expectations. I’d like to take credit for this, but Heaven knows I didn’t do it all by myself. I can’t take credit for anything @ all. He gave me the brain to think of the concept; He gave me the fingers to type the words for announcements, and He most certainly gave me the mouth to speak on the radio. I’m not sure what part I played in this, if any.
Now, if only every man could be like Him?
P.S. Thanks to all those who left comments on the previous post. Sorry I haven’t responded. I’v read them all. I’ll respond shortly. I’ll put up topics for upcoming shows. E-mail me @ radio@verastic.com if you have any questions/comments/stories/show ideas. As always, the show can be listened to online www.blogtalkradio.com or downloaded for free.
P.P.S. If I give God an e-mail address @ verastic [God@verastic.com or Chineke@verastic.com], do you think He will use it? Or do you think He will crash the entire system?? If He’ll use it, then I [as the administrator] can secretly control His account and approve all my prayers ASAP. I might even suspend His account if He doesn’t comply with my demands. The power of a website administrator! Good stuff, I tell you. Living life on the fast lane.
P.P.P.S. My last two sentences just confirmed my fear: I need to get a social life.
P.P.P.P.S Goodnight.
marking my spot…
OMG!!! i actually missed the radio show! Off to download ASAP. Vera nwa mama, i planned to listen live, dunno wot happened…no vex. Keep it up girl.
Big up for you gurl.. very happy for you..
xxx
Great job on the show, I was having an exam when you were on air but I heard that you did a fantastic job!!!
Lol@giving God an email address!
i knew you were gonna do just fine, all the mirror & remote control mic paid off. LOL. GOD is ever faithful…we're here for you, keep up the good work Vera nwannem
congrats on successfully kicking off your talk show.
as my people will say – 'more grease to your elbows'
still not first??
mehnnnnn!
hey Vera!
omg…i just listened to the radio show and i was blown.
congrats, hopefully i'll participate in the next one.
I am glad the show was a home run. So glad I don't have to sue anyone. I am not happy at all. MJ's death hit me like a ton of bricks!
hahahah I had soo much fun!
please leave at @ that time1 the morning ish wont work for me!!!
Ok, so I missed the show but should be part of the next 🙂
lol @ chineke@verastic.com…
i listened to your show vera 🙂 you guys were funny!!
hope to call in next time.
Vera my book (EKO DIALOGUE) is available on naijareads.com now o! GET YA COPY! lol! hows your Talk show going?
the timing threw me off!the first show, i came in a minute to sutdown!
But it was awesome!
ps….finally tears r rolling in memory of MJ!
haha…classic vera. Give God AIM instead, its faster.
congrats again!
Quagger: I will forgive you this time, but make dis kin thing no repeat itself ooo! Or else amaro'm what I will be forced to do to you. Congrats on being 1st.
Sassy Trends: Thanks, darling!!! Thank you sooo much.
Tinu: Awww. How was your exam? Hope you passed with flying colors oh…? Anyway, thanks for all your support.
Baroque: LOL @ the mic and mirror. How did you know?! Hahaha. Nna, no be small thing oo. I really did practice and practice and practice. Yet, when the time came, serious fear just catch me.
Webround: Thanks a lot!! You all have been too supportive. One day, I'll be very rich, then I'll vex like Oprah and reward everyone with a car. LOL.
Gee: LOL. The day you'll be first is FAST approaching. Believe me ooo!
Fantasy Queen: Awwww. Thank you!!! If only you could see my face right now: mega blushing!!! 🙂 I, too, hope you'll be part of the next one.
Luscious Ron: I was shocked about MJ's death too. Didn't see that coming. But his death was nothing compared to the loss I suffered earlier in the week. Will talk about it l8r.
Ms. O: What if it's a Saturday morning? Still won't work for you? Oga ooo. Well, I'm just watching the polls to see which one works best for everyone.
Rita: Ah, trust me, that e-mail address will be very helpful to me ooo! I think I'll vex and really create that e-mail address. You just watch me!
Mimi: Awwww!!! I'm glad you laughed. I'll be expecting to hear from you next time. 🙂
Isi: You see… now I know you didn't read this post. 🙂 That said, congrats on your book being on naijareads.com But you know I already have mine now. DiamondHawk bought one for me.
Chayoma: MJ's death is a tragedy. I pray God comforts his family at this time of grief. Well, hopefully, you'll meet us next time on the show?
Sweet Nothing: Nahhhh! No AIM for God. A Verastic e-mail address is the best.
congrats girl. I am glad it went well.
big ups for pulling it off..at least we get to brag that our voices were heard on the first ever verastic radio broadcast (abi na e-cast?)
Congrats darling! I missed the first show. Will make sure to tune in/call in next time.
Happy to see you happy!
Congrats on the 1st show Vera…thank God and friends 4 coming through 4 u…looking 4ward to more…
lol @ creating an email for God…u'll be shocked wen u start receiving mails in there…
I totally agree that God is romantic…lol…that's my friend's favorite statement. You did an awesome job Vera, I actually thought u'd done it before…
I listened to the whole show and I loved it. Babs was so hilarious. You and Funmi worked very well together. Please let us know the time for the next show.
vera congratulation on the sucess of the show. I missed the premier but I was able to catch the rerun on the website and I must confess that u guys really do a great job…i was cracking up I will deefinitely be calling in on the next show…and by the way I'm a new blogger pls visit my blog at cicieko.blogspot.com. I also need tips on how to people to my blog rolls …thanks
didn't mean to comment at an annouymous….cicieko.blogspot.com
kk…i really need an update n hw ds radio works so that i can call or leav my comments.
where is mr shoes?????
no social life????
Congrats on the success of your radio show! I didn't call in o — I tried to but it never went through. I enjoyed being in the chatroom though and I can't for the next show that you host at a decent time of day (hint, hint).
More grease to your elbow!
Nne Congratulations…more grease to ya elbow
Let me not start yabbing u o. Where is my name among those u were thanking? After i used my daytime minutes to call and even stayed on and spoke for almost one hour. It's not ur fault.
Anyway, it was entertaining hearing everyone's views. Looking forward to next Tuesday. Take care
Congratulations on the success of the show. Just listened to it now.
I heard you Bijoux I did. I listened to it as well. Mehn I thought this our vera was an expert oo.. well done vera. take my hats off to you 🙂