Certain things would have to be reworded – like number 11 where I said I need him to support my career by helping me edit. That wouldn’t be fair. Of course, I still need him to support my career, but editing is not the only way for him to show support. Simply being there, patting me on the back – or preferably, kissing me on the forehead, lips, and neck, in that order … or simultaneously – and saying, ‘Way to go,’ will get the job done, too.
As I promised last year, I’ll be serenading you with a lot of new co-hosts. This week’s co-host is Just Joxy, and she’ll be co-hosting all the way from U.K.
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Shakes my head!
Would like to apply but I'm yet to find a way to solve that forehead kissing from my current location….hmmm.. ok i'll work towards e-kissing!!
what happened to all d numbers missing in btw…???
happy newyear girl
wish u d best
lol…your list isn't really that demanding, but who will conclude without the missing numbers? but do you really require vulnerability Vera? hmmm…
Good luck this year!
What happened to the other numbers on the list?
You need to clearly define you No. 2 what you really mean by crazy.
Happy New Year. Please drop me an email with your address where I can mail ur birthday gift to. If the one on ur profile is ok (and really real), please confirm.
do we really have to talk about umar?he really isnt worth having a radio show discussion for.
Interesting read. Would be nice to see your list of love sacrifices just to get an idea of the other side of the issue. You've listed what you want, let's see what you're willing to give and where you draw the line.
The PDA thing is cool as long as it's subtle like you suggested and not stark-raving-mad-jumping-on-the-couch Tom cruise style Public Display of Affection.
Your list is not half bad at all. Where are the others? LOL
And Umar for a whole hour? Well maybe the thing is still paining some people..
I like the parts of your list that you shared, Vera. I wonder if I could come up with a minimum of 27 things I'm seeking in my life partner.
And I definitely think these lists evolve as time passes. We look back and realize that something we thought was a must is really just a "would be nice" and vice versa.
Anonymous: Please define the shaking of your head.
Elean John: LOL. You want to apply ehn? Can you handle it? Can you handle me?? I am too much oo. Your job go pass forehead-kissing.
BBB: Those numbers are there now; there's just not visible to the human eye. LOL. I didn't want to type the entire thing. The post would have been too long.
J. Ifeme: LOL @ the missing numbers. And yes, I require vulnerability. Again, that is one of the things I have to reword/restate to make more sense. Basically, I just mean that I want him to be "human." He's not a super hero; I don't want him to be or act like a super hero.
Rita: You're sending me a gift? Yippee!!!! I'll e-mail you. LOL @ defining what I mean by crazy. Well, I don't want him to be "kolomental;" I just want him to be "nuts" about me. Okay, I guess you'll also need me to define "nuts" LOL!
Leggy: Well, Umar Farouk's actions don't affect only him. They affect the rest of us, especially those of us living in America, so I just want to open an avenue for us to talk amicably about the actions of our brother. Whether we want to accept it or not, he's one of us.
Enoch: That's an interesting point you've brought up. If I have the time, I will compose a list of what I am willing to give and sacrifice for love. And yes, the PDA definitely has to be subtle. I'm not into sucking swallowing tongues or jumping on couches, all in the name of PDA. LOL.
Myne Whitman: Oh, you'll be surprised that one hour will hardly be enough for Umar. That's why I'm talking about him for the second hour (instead of the first). My list is not bad abi??? See, I'm such a reasonable lover! LOL. The rest of it here jare. I didn't want to make the post too long.
Good Naija Girl: I think I was typing my responses when your comment came in. I completely agree with you. As time goes on, the list evolves … just as we evolve too. Some things that we did not think were important become important (ex: God-fearing man), and somethings that were important stop being so important (ex: height). You should try and come up with a list. You'll be surprised how many things you come up with.
Such lists are good to have but they must be realistic. Those above are but what of the missing numbers?
I have heard a joke of a young girl that kept such a list of 30 "must haves" from the age of 18. By the time she was 35, the list has reduced to just one item – 1. He must be a man ready to settle down! Just joking, make you no nail me o.
Hmm I'm trying to figure out what constitutes financial abuse…help?:) Happy new year darling.
hi, i have been a blogger since last yr. am interested in joining blogsville. how do i go about it?
Heyyyyyyy Vera! Your list is serious! I don't have a love list oh! I can't wait for the show to hear people's requirements. Funny thing is though, I never did resolutions till this year. Now I have a power list on my blog for the direction I want my life to take this year. Having it written down, reminds me that it is within my grasp and not some random wish.
@Ilola, I just saw your comment. Blogsville is like any other community in life. You buy your house (get you blog), you unpack and settle in (start writing) and then you pop out and visit your neighbours and they will be sure to return the visit (visit blogs you enjoy and leave a comment to say hi). Be warned though, they are crazy 🙂
lol, nice list, will adopt some. happy new year.
Here are the missing numbers:
1. He must be older than Vera
4. He must be handsome
7. He must be a Christian, even if it is in name. (i.e. He must go with her to Church, whether he feels like it or not)
8. He must speak good English.
9. He must be He must be taller than Vera
10. He must no be from Yemen, Saudi Arabia, or Katsina State
13. He must be a little naughty when the occasion demands it.
15. He must buy her shoes once every two weeks, mandatorily.
17. He must shovel the snow from the garage whenever necessary while Vera encourages him from the door of the house, camera in hand.
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…cont'd
18. He must pretend to speak Igbo, or at least laugh when he can't make any sense of what is being spoken.
19. He must tell Vera that her soup tastes nice, even if it doesn't.
20. He must master the art of answering this question right: "Do you think I look fat?"
22. He must be a good kisser. (Oh, I think she mentioned that already.)
23. His first name must not be Omar or Umar, except he's hale and hearty and is the president of a populous African country.
24. He must like children, like about a dozen of them.
25. He must listen to all of Vera's radio shows, even if he has to sneak into the chatroom as an anonymous guest.
26. He must be jealous, and he must show it in ways that are not harmful to himself or to Vera. He has so many competitors after all…
Phew!
lol at Baroka….
Happy New year Vera and hey I am feeling your love needs….every woman wants a man that will love and show it!
all I can do is smile…the numbering looks very "verastic" what happened to the missing ones?
lol @ Baroka.. I guess we have finally established.. you have a problem Vera!!
So… I'm attempting to reply comments of everyone from Eche to Ms. O, but as it turns out, my eyes are too heavy — once more. So, I'll be back tomorrow. Promise.
Eche: LOL. Don't worry, my dear, there would be no nailing – especially from me. The missing numbers are not unrealistic (at least to me), but I just didn't want the post to be overly long, so I had to shorten it. Per the girl with the shortened list, well, I can't say I don't understand. But one mustn't compromise.
48: Here is an "instant example" -: Refusing to give me money for my hair! lol. That one is financial abuse ooo. lol
@ilola: You're already well on your way to joining Blogville. All you have to do (like Caramel said after you commented) is commented on other people's blogs; they'll return the favor, and voila, you're part of the family!
CaramelD: I always did New Year resolutions. This year, I didn't – not because I don't have things I want to do or change, but because I never stick to them, so I figured I'd just keep my "resolutions" in my head this year. That said, I do have goals I want to meet. I don't have them written down though. Now that I think of it, I'm doing to write it down. It's unlike me to not have it written down.
Omotee: You're welcome to adopt them. But your man better not be better than mine! LOL.
LOL @ Baroka
1. You're right; he has to be older abeg.
4. Of course! He has to be handsome.
7. Ehm… no oh! His Christianity must surpass his name. On my list, Christianity is actually number one. I just didn't want to sound like a cliche, that's why I didn't put it up. Oh, but I mean Christianity as in God-fearing, not just the name oo.
8. Well, that'd be nice. But I won't leave him for not speaking "good English"
9. *Sigh* No comments. LOL.
10. No comments.
13. Without a doubt. A little naughtiness goes a long way.
15. This isn't on the list, but I'm glad you put it. Thanks!
17: Oh, yeah! I've seen other wives encourage their husbands from the door, and trust me, that is the natural order of things!
18. Well… this one is still up for debate.
19. He must tell Vera that her soup tastes great, of course. Even if it doesn't? Please! Like that's even possible!
20. And of course, the correct answer is always, "No, pumpkin pie. You're a combination of Halle Berry and Beyonce!"
22. Of course! Kissing is very, very imperative. Good kissing is even more imperative.
23. No comments.
24. Oh, yeah. A dozen children would work. We'll use them to file taxes. Yippee!!
25. This one is not on the list. He does not have to listen to all my shows. But I would appreciate all the support he gives me.
26. I couldn't have said it better myself!
Well done, Baroka! 🙂
Temmy Tayo: Abi ooo! Happy New Year to you, love. A man who would love us and not be afraid to show it? That would be a nice treat.
No Limit: Very verastic indeed. LOL. I just didn't want to make the post too long, so I skipped some of them, but Baroka has been kind enough to fill it with what he believes I are the missing numbers.
Ms. O: LOL. I thought you'd say Baroka is the one with the problem. You this babe… you're doing "partia" oo! Haba! You and I both know that I am NOT the one with the problem.
LMAO… Love the list! It's like that cheesy saying about standing for something and not falling for anything… If u know what u want, one fineboy character with Mutallab tendencies won't fly in and confuse you… 🙂
Particularly co-sign the "structured kissing"… Quite an acceptable way to show encouragement 😉