Yes, I realize that this comes as a big shock to everyone, but the fact is that I have been struggling to update this blog. So far, I have managed to update it every three days as usual, but it has been painful. Too many things are going on. School, unfinished book, the new online radio show (which will premiere on June 23rd), and of course, life too is still going on.
I thought I could cope with both (blogging and radio-ing), but apparently, I cannot. But don’t feel too bad. The radio site actually has a blog thingy, so I can still blog from there, but it will be sporadic, and probably not as detailed. I’m not gonna shut this blog down – just in case I do decide (by some twist of fate) to return.
I will keep writing articles though and updating my other blog. I’ll also remain active on Twitter, Facebook, and whatever social network the world wide web has conjured up. Oh, speaking of Twitter, I’m starting to get the hang of it. Good stuff. Quite addictive too.
So without further ado, I’d like to ask… is it too late to say I’m really kidding about quitting my blog?? Hehehehehe. Of course, I’m not quitting! Quitting ke? Lai lai!! I’m actually only trying to expand beyond just writing – which is why I’m starting the online radio show.
Now that I have your attention, listen read carefully: I will be starting an online radio show. It will broadcast LIVE (although you can download it for FREE or listen to it online if you do miss it). Please, please… give your sister some support. By that, I mean you should join me and call in. Yeah, you can totally call in and join the conversation for FREE too! For those that live out of the country, I realize that calling in might be expensive, but there is an alternative. You can join the website (become a member) and then you’ll be able to click the ‘Call Now’ button during the LIVE segment. It won’t cost you anything; just have a mic.
Right now, I don’t have a particular day and time for the show because I don’t know which day will work best for most people. For the first three episodes, I’ll have different days and times, but I will let you know before the day comes up. The show will be about us (Nigerians, friends of Nigeria, people that have heard of Nigeria… and you know… all human beings in general). We’ll be discussing anything and everything as it relates to us . Don’t worry; it’ll be fun stuff. I won’t be discussing oral sex. Oh, wait… that is the fun stuff!
I thought long & hard before I came up with the name for the show. Introducing: Verastically Speakin!!’ Hehehe. How creative, huh? (Can you read my sarcasm?) If you have contributions for the radio (discussion topics, questions about upcoming topics, or if you wanna be a guest/cohost), email radio@verastic.com …. If it’ll make any positive difference, you should know that I am on my knees begging AND I didn’t mean to fool you into thinking that I’m quitting my blog. Obviously, it was the handwork of the devil. Bad devil, bad devil!
On Tuesday, June 23rd (the first day of the show … no, I’m not hyperventilating – a lot), the topic for the day will be Dates: Whose Bill Is It Anyway? Apparently, we (men & women) don’t quite agree on whose bill it should be. Maybe after we tackle it together on the air, we can decide whose bill it really is. That way, next time you’re on a date – for those who actually go on dates – you can refuse to pay and say, “I heard on an online radio show that it’s your bill!!!” Don’t say you heard from Vera oooo. Ehen… moving along…
So I’m not just writing about this because I like typing. I’m writing cause I need you to prove your Verastic Love-o-meter by helping me out. Send me questions concerning this topic. Send me stories concerning this topic (like when you went on a date and thought he/she would pay but didn’t pay). And on the day of the actual premiere, tune in AND call in. Please, please, please. I don’t know how else to plead. I really am on my knees. Okay, maybe I’m sitting down, but if I weren’t so tired, I would be on my knees.
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Contact Info (click on the links):
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radio@verastic.com (for all e-mails concerning the radio)
Call in number for the radio: 646-929-1905
Contact number off the radio: 443-934-9039 (You can text this number with your questions/stories/comments/inquiries too).
P. S. When you go to the show’s website, you’ll see the scheduled show (and as time goes on, I’ll schedule more shows). But click on “Remind Me” and it’ll prompt you for your e-mail address. That way, when the show is ready to air, you’ll receive a reminder – although I’ll still mention it on my blog, on twitter, and on facebook.
If you do this for me, I will… I will… I will… in fact, I don’t know what I will do.
Yay!! I already joined the FB group. Looking forward to it. Will mos def call in. And i totally knew you were kidding about quitting blogging…classic Vera, trying for shock value! Haha, u try sha.
2nd ..yippie..
we love u and everything u do..
cant wait for ur radio show…
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quit ke? i was about to recall the bottles of perfumes i posted to u when i saw ur just joking…. really excited for ur radio show….. i will definitely participate…good Job Vera
Waoh!.. quit just like that… not fair oo but I guess life most go on true true…
You've been a source of inpiration to many dear, keep the flag flying…
xxx
I so knew u were only pulling a fast one…no be Vera again? lol
weldone with d radio thingy…I'm motivated…will def be listening in…already set a reminder sef…
Vera gaskiya if I swear for you ehn…it will just catch one time without delay!
mschewwwww you just sent a sistah's heart racing just like that!
I was like kai you mean this crazy gal and her weekly tonic will just go like that?
Thank God it was a scare!
Don't give me hyperstroke abeg!!!
Asper the radio show…I sure will be there to listen…just keep us updated!
mehn i chopped o
I was getting angry because I just discovered this blog and i was wondering why you decided to quit it all of a sudden.
well thankfully your not!
waiting on your radio shows : )
hmmm vera, i literally choked in my ribena when i read "QUIT", i swer i for off my shirt here and start to craze for road. if not because i am in oyinbo land, and they go jus vex deport me back to my country, i for tear craze for here oh. dont toy with my emotions oh!!! ruff play vera!!
LOL.
just signed up for the radio thing!! hopefully id be able to call in LIVE! yay!!
relationships change and people grow
so yeah u are no longer blogging but u will still remain u and in contact with us
so i'll come back and i've marked my calender for the launch of the radio show
Now that title was eye catching
shock effect was lost on me, Vera…I kinda expected a twist from you. Of course we are supporting you all the way! all the best.
daamn u got balls girl..or whatever is the equivalent on girls lol. I will be sure to follow no worries! Big props for all ur creativity!
signing in and suppoting!!! yes i am…
u r sick vera…. ok, i kinda fell 4 dat
You almost gave me a heart attack! A radio show? Yippe thats a good one. A miles stone and congratulations. Will tune in.
So you finally admit the Mr. Shoes. Way to go. All the best! My love remians sweet. So my Love-o-meter does not have an expiry date.
I was about to cry!
"Noooo Vera, don't stop blogging. PLEASE! Even if you do it once a month…"
and then you said you were kidding, if I could slug you through the computer screen, I would! 😀
Nice one! I was fooled. Then again, I'm quite gullible.
I will most def. catch your radio show (if it's not past my bedtime, I'll even catch it live). 😉
LOL, you quitting would have been a huge blow on the blogging world!
Kudos on your new radio show, mademoiselle, you inspire… You would be getting phone calls from England oo
All the best, God bless xx
JJ: LOL. My dear, wetin I go do now? I want you to know that if you people vex me, I fit just leave ooo! LOL. Thanks for joining the Facebook group.
MyStoriesMyTestimonies: Oh, you have no idea how good that makes me feel. Thank you soooo much for your support. I don't know how to say thank you enough.
Funms: Fine babe. You might be a fine babe, but you're not serious @ all. You posted me perfumes ehn? When??? LOL. Anyway, looking 4ward to having you participate.
Sassy Trends: Ah, God don catch you. No, love, I'm not quitting. It'll take more than starting a radio show to get me to quit. Granted, I sometimes feel like I'm about to steam from my ears, but still, I must continue.
Just Doyin: Hahaha. No be Vera again ke? Wetin you mean sef? See, make una no dey play with me oh. One day, I'll just surprise you people. Hmmph! Thanx 4 setting the reminder, babe.
No Limit: Don't worry ehn. If you suffer a hyperstroke, it will be a very Verastic one, so wetin come be your problem na? LOL. Anyhoo, I'll definitely keep you updated, and I'll be looking forward to hearing from you on that day.
Chichi: Hahahaha. I'm glad you chopped. If you keep reading this blog, na so so chop you go dey chop oh. Yes, I do enjoy fooling people – every once in a while. 🙂 But it's all love, of course.
Tiwa: Hahahahahahaha. Biko no off your shirt oo! Hahahaha. Although, that'd be a sight to behold. When they catch you, you'll have to tell them why you offed your shirt. And when they find out it's because of one Vera like that, that would bring me to national – in short, international – spotlight. Come 2 think of it, you sure say you no wan craze small? For me??? 🙂 Thanks for signing up, boo!!
Kafo: Ah! Another pesin wey God don catch. You didn't read this entire post, did you? Hehehe. No kwamps. I no dey vex 4 u. I'm not quitting blogging, love. Writing is still my first love. Radio-ing will just be another part of me.
Rita: Anything to get people's attention. hehehe. I hoped it would work. I hoped people will run over to see once they saw the title. I doubted people will come if the title was "Radio Show" lol
Omo Oba: Look, stop expecting a twist from me ooo! One day now (when I turn 114), the title of my post will be "Vera dies and still blogs from the great beyond," Wetin you go do then??? Hahaha. Anyhoo, I'm grateful 4 your support.
Adaeze: Oh, ekene dili Chukwu. Na God oh. I'm grateful to God for everything. And I'm grateful to you too for your support. Why does this comment sound like a speech? Hmmph. Maybe I'm practicing what I'll say for my speech. Which speech?? I dunno.
BBB: Aww, thanks darling. How I go fit thank you enough??? I can't thank you enough.
Funmie: Hahahaha. You fell??? I am ashamed of you. You of all people, you fell? Chei!! I don't blame you. It's because you still have your cultural values in you and he's in love with you. **sticking tongue out**
Luscious Ron: Hmmmph! Did I really admit Mr. Shoes? LOL. I don't know what you're talking about. *smile* I've always known you kuku love me. No other lawyer would take my multiple cases, but you, you have been FABULOUS *snaps fingers twice*
Saturn Moonie: LOL. Well, thank God you can't touch me through the computer screen. Ha!! Hehehe. It'll be @ 6:00 PM, babe. Unless you're a rooster, it won't be past your bedtime. Looking forward to hearing from you.
1 + The One: I don't mind where I get phone calls from – as long as it's not from hell. They probably don't even have telephones in hell anyway. Thanks for your very, very, VERY sweet words. Dem dey sweet me for belle ooo! Ehen, I'm looking 4ward to hearing from you.
I know chop 😀 try harder… LMAO
You know you have my support. I will be stalking ur show 😉 best believe it! Good job, Vera!
I bet anyone who didn't vote for you as most likely to be the next Oprah (was that even a category in the Naija Blogger Awards?) is regretting it now!
I can't wait for the launch of your radio show, Verastic!
♥
u r an idiot nono
I need to teach myself on how not to get caught in Verastic April fools!
That being said, I signed up for a 30-min reminder for the show 🙂
now, give me 5 good reason why i should spank you on your bare bum…how can you play with my heart the way you have woman…stop am oh…meanwhile, you owe me…!!!
Whose bill – simple "50/50%" I pay mine whilst you pay yours….English style..LMHO
Can't wait…but JESUS IS COMING SOON O!!!
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
you cant do this. you are not allowed to. Nlog once in a yr if you like but you are not quitting.
I am not accepting it!
That first statment is to let you know I fell for the April fool.
I am supporting your radio talk. Ride on girl
See how u tricked us..i was already like awwwwwww is she going for real??.
But its al gud tho,im alredy folowin u on twitter,im off to join the facebook group.
Keep it up, i wish i had the energy to do half of the things u do.
that almost gave me a heart attack but thank God, you're not going anywhere!
All the best with your Radio.
Have fun!
Story…. Leave blogging ke? Er can we quiz you on your lolo-ship on the radio show.. Plus what provisions are there for us to call collect (we wey no get kreedit!)
P.S. Methinks, it would be sort of appropriate if you updated your blog roll with the current URL.. Can't afford to have my name plastered all over your blog roll.. so a google search doesn't lead someone to your blog again!
Vera!
Mind u'r sef o!!! What kind of heart attacking r u trying 2 inflict.
mscheeeewwww………..
ok….now i'm going back to read the full post. I stopped at 'i'm kidding'.
Jo – pls don't be scaring peeps like dat o!
i knew it was a set up. After pulling that marriage proposal stunt on us..lol
you quit. no way..
menn, heart attack for a big mighty second, lol, lol. cant wait to be on ur show, hopefully, fingers crossed, if dat oga of mine dont make me go to work on dat day n time. anyhoos, great topic to start wit, i just went on an impromto date wit some kind bros dat claims to work in shell, his grammar is for another day, after eatin and all, he swipes his debit card n it was declined, i looked at my friend wit eye of "i hope u ve ur bank card wit u" look, d next thin d guy said dat killed it totally was, wat does it mean by dat? like, in this day n age, u dont know wat declined means, he finally paid wit his credit card n till today, i aint pickin up his calls menn. sisters pls and pls make una carry una bank card wit u just in case of a "declined issue". more grease to ur elbow Vera.
Who pays for dates? I really do not know why this is an argument in the western world.
I guess it's the result of the women lib. movement of the 70's and 80's. Soooo, you guys are to blame.
In Naija, any man that allows a woman to pay for a date is a MAJOR JERK!
I will tune in to your radio session.
Congratulations on your diversification. Always a trailblazer…
Whats the Nigerian time? Because I gast to call in…
Mind yourself oh! 🙂
Vera o!
Wud sure follow the radio show.
Big ups!
At first I wanted to believe you.. but knowing who you are, I dare not!!
Who pays for a date?? The person doing the invite or that suggested it pays for the date… chikena.. but advise to the other person to always bring a back up shld incase it doesnt go that way ….
Neffie: You no chop this time ehn? No kwamps. Another day go come, and you go chop clean mouth. You just wait & see. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to hearing from you on that day.
Good Naija Girl: Thank you, love!!!!!!! There was a category about a talk show host, I believe. Don't remember the exact words. But thanks for all your support. I can't thank you enough.
Anonymous AKA Busola: Look, you can be anonymous all you want, but I still know it's you. Mind yourself ooo! You insult me one more time, and I'll… I don't know what I'll do yet, but don't tempt me.
Jaycee: Please don't teach yourself that kind of thing. I happen to love it when you fall. 🙂 I'm glad you signed up for a reminder. Thank you, love!! I hope you enjoy the show, and I hope you do call in.
Baroque: Here are your five reasons not to spank me
1. You love me.
2. You love me.
3. You love me.
4. You love me.
5. You really, really love me.
Hehehe. If I played with your heart, I did it out of love ooo. It was love that compelled me. So ehm… what do I owe you? Biko tell me, lemme pay up. My containers are about to clear on the high sea.
MyOwnThing: For real? 50/50 all the time? So even if you're the one who suggested the date, you still want it to be 50/50?
Standtall: Thank you, baby!! I've always known I can count on you. I'm equally glad that you fell for it. Hehehehe. It's all love, boo.
JuiceeGal: LOL. You know what I shoulda done? I shoulda kidnapped myself and asked for a ransom. Chei. Why didn't I think of it sooner?
SweetNothin: LOL. No, sweetie, I'm not going anywhere. I'm only branching off. But here, I shall remain for a very, very long time.
Blogoratti: Thank you! I hope to hear from you soon.
Bagucci: Point taken. I shall update your blog. It's all your fault now. If you weren't too busy changing urls like clothes, pesin for no dey confused. LOL. You can quiz me on the Loloship when you call. I shall answer. But no dey ask me too many questions o! lol. Per the credit issue, do you have internet access @ home? If you do, you can join the website for free & just call in from your compura.
Ibilola: LOL. I was just trying to make sure that you people still luff me very much. You know now!! E get as una dey do sometimes, but I did it in the spirit of love sha. *wink, wink*
BSNC: Nawa ooo. I need to come up with a new way sha. People are starting to not fall for my trickery, and I don't like it! LOL. Some day, by His grace, I'll blog about a real proposal. Don't you worry! 🙂
Big Heart: LOL!! Well, maybe in some places, "declined" means "delayed" or something like that. Hahaha. Anyway, I totally agree with you. When you're out on a date, please take cash/credit card with you in case of incassities. One never knows these days. 🙂
Tobenna: The Nigerian time is 11:00 PM. But if you have internet access @ home, you don't have to waste your credit. 😉 Oh, and may I use your comment about who pays for the date on the show? I'll read it out loud. May I, please?? 🙂
Poetically Tinted: Every thing I do, I do for love. You know that I do love you, right? 🙂
My World: Aww, thanks, boo. I'm looking forward to hearing from you on that day.
NaijaDude: LOL @ not believing me. Per who pays for the date, that's what I was thinking ooo! But apparently there are other points of view. LOL
As if!! It was a long post, and knowing you, I figured this must be another rouusssssss..lol..
12am is like my 6pm, and so I've signed up for the reminder. Have fun with the radio show, I'll sure will be listening.
In fact you will do nothing than to say thank you! lol!! Cant believe i missed this. how naow?
You deserve a pat on the back- good job. You can count me in for ur support. 🙂
U this babe, u no go kill me. If u want to invite guest speaker abeg remember me oh u knw say i get sonorous foice nah!
lol
Veraaahh, I stopped on the 4th paragraph, that's all I needed to hear – that you were kidding bout quitting…
How can Vera quit? Is it the owner of the 'over-sized' shoes doing this to us? LOL..
Nothing do you!!!
On to bigger and better – love it! I'll be there.
you quit??????
i laff in spanish!!!!!!!!!!!
i thought i was going to have to come down to md. And best of wishes on your radio show
Keep on keeping on sweet Vera..
The lord is ur strength..
Lots of luv..
Cheers
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