I was going to do that survey thingy that has been running thru several blogs recently, but I feel like it might be too scripted and/or rigid, so I’m just gonna write whatever.
2006 has been one heck of a year. It came so fast, and it’s leaving even faster. There are many things I thought/hoped I would accomplish in 2006 that I didn’t, but on the other hand, there were a few unexpected miracles here and there.
I believe I have grown and matured a little more over this year. I’ve always been a patient person, but now, I am learning to be even more patient and give people room for mistakes because I know they will make them – just like I do (and will continue to do).
I have learnt (though not completely) how to deal with an issue without detaching myself emotionally in order not to get hurt by it anymore. I bring this up because this year (about May or June), Boyfriend and I almost broke up. In fact, I broke up for a minute, but Boyfriend wouldn’t let me – funny, I know. He did some things, I did some things, and I just couldn’t handle them. The situation between us got really bad, so I dealt with it the only way I knew how – I completely detached myself emotionally, so I became untouchable. Or maybe UNHURTABLE. But that’s not human, so of course, that phase did not last – Thank God.
So now, I am learning the meaning of marriage (No, I am neither married nor engaged). I just want to learn to be patient with Boyfriend and every other person in general. Needless to say, I know I am also a lotta work to deal with. Alright, enough about him.
I had some issues with school this year. It was (still is) very frustrating, but I know I already did my part, so all I can do now is wait on the Lord to do his part. I know He did not bring me this far to leave me. Busola wonders how come I am so relaxed about the situation, and I told her it’s because there is nothing I can do about it, so what’s the point of stressing anyway? I am learning not to waste my time worrying about things I cannot change.
I feel like I just celebrated my birthday, and now all of a sudden, I have to do it all over again – except this time, I will be one year older. Some issues are becoming very real to me, and they scare the crap outta me. Busola is engaged…which means that by His Grace, I might be too sometime soon. Even though we (Busola & I) have always fantasized about marriage and motherhood, I am actually very scared.
Being married and having kids are both unchangeable situations. I do not believe in divorce, so that’s not an option. However, people still get divorced. But what happens if I suddenly don’t feel like being a mother anymore? Where do I return the baby? I am not aware of any return policies on babies, and I doubt if there is any “try it free for 90 days, and if you don’t like it, send it back to us @ no cost to you” policies either. Well, let me not worry too much about babies and/or marriage. When I get to that bridge, I will cross it.
My writing is my baby thus far. I believe I have improved tremendously on my writing. A lot of my readers have testified to it too, and I am really, really happy about that. I am very grateful to God for giving me this gift. I did not learn to write per se; I just write. I’ve been writing stories since I was about five, but at that time, I did not know how much I loved writing. I just thought it was a hobby, but now I know it’s much more than that, and for this gift, I am eternally grateful to God.
For 2007, I have dreams. BIG DREAMS! Of course, I don’t know how this year will go, but I am very optimistic about the future. I am always optimistic. I always have faith in God to do the best for my life. If the names people bear affect their personality, then I can say that my name Vera affects my personality. Vera is a Russian name, and it means ‘faithful’. Therefore, I am!
I don’t think I have ever been this honest on my blog before…without joking, and you better not get used to it. I am not a serious person. I discuss serious issues, but I would rather not be too serious about them; seriousness takes the fun out of them. A joke here and there always makes me feel better.
Finally, I just wanna say thanks to everyone who has been keeping up with me. I’m talking about the bloggers, readers, anonymous readers that have left & continue to leave comments…thank you all! I have gotten to know a lot of bloggers (on the Blogville level, of course), and it is pretty interesting the things I have in common with you all. I have also spoken with a few, and they have been great pleasures to speak to. Thanks for calling!
I wish you all a very prosperous New Year!
I’ll see y’ll next year!
By the way, my birthday is on the 14th of January. I share this day with my four year old sweetheart (who will be turning five), a cousin in the army (stationed in Germany), and three other friends. Funny, huh?
*Hugs & Kisses*
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Yay!! I’m first π
Great write up girl!! (and yes you write very well)
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
And I wish you all the best, that 2007 has to offer!
Nilla,
Amen to that! Thanks girl! Happy New Year! I have to add ur blog to the ‘blogs I read’ list so I can find it. That’s the only way I can keep up. Thanks a lot for everything.
Happy New Year to you too.
yes, you DO write well!
I wish i could be patient like you… God help me!
God bless in this new year, and I look forward to reading more from you π
It’s always fun to see you open up a crack and let us all in, even if it’s only for a short while, and we know you’ll soon be coming after us, chasing us with that short sooty broom you keep in your rafters for this very purpose.
you write beautifully, it’s obviously a passion, a driving force. do you hear envy dripping from my words in great big drops? no? you really should get your hearing checked. maybe you need to replace the batteries in your hearing aids? my jealousy is speaking. i try to keep it under control, but as you can see,………
Have a fantastic new year. and finish up with the every woman already.
Be blessed.
At last I’ve ‘seen’ the uncrazy, serious side of Vera. Me likey π
It was people like you who made my 2006 great. Thanks for everything…
Happy NEw Year Vera!! May 2007 bring you even greater joy, success and fulfilment. Cheers!!!
Happy New Year Veri Baby!!! π
I will be in Lagos on your birthday but I will find a way to be online on that day oh!!!
Enjoy 2007!!! π
Belle: Thanks gal! I really appreciate ur kinds words. Have a wonderful day!
ChainReader: LOL. No gal, I didn’t sense the envy oh. Perhaps, I shuld get new hearing aids like u suggested. Thank u soooooo much 4 reading. You’re so sweet….in spite of your alleged envy, lol.
Make sure u keep reading; I alwayz look 4ward 2 readin ur comments.
Azuka: You’re not serious @ all! The uncrazy side of Vera ke? I will wound u oh. Anyways, like I said, don’t get used 2 it. Thanks 4 2006. Looking 4ward to 2007.
Calabar Girl: Thanks a lot sweetie! My regards 2 hubby.
London Buki: I’m mad o! How dare u travel 2 Lagos on my birthday? This is an absolute outrage! You have 2 cancel that flight and keep ur butt in London. Don’t make me make u
It is officially 2007 oh…and I am in it! YAY!!!!!!!1
happy new year vera… cool blog.. I like it…
Happy new year!! its been a pleasure getting to ‘know’ you too and your writing has kept me enthralled in 2006; I only wish I had ‘discovered’ the wonder that is Vera Ezimora earlier. oh well; here’s looking foward to an amazing 2007 and many more fantastic write-ups to come!
Have a happy new year! I recently discovered your writing and i like your write ups. I pray i learn to grow as you did in 2007
Ms. Vera, I love this post, nice way 2 end the old n start the new year! I hope u achieve all n more than u ever wish/ hope for this year!
Happy New Year Vera! I planned the timing of my name change just to get under your skin.. he he
Great post, I like the way you write. Here’s looking forward to more beautiful posts in 2007, and the publication of your first novel! Abi?
YOU GO GIRL !!! I have never believed in divorce either personally and that is why we gotta be careful so we end up with the right and appointed spouse for a lifetime
Happy New Year!
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Elle: Hey gal! Thanks for stopping by. Will check out your blog too. Happy new year to you.
Beautifully Human: Nwa nne’m, what’s up now? Thank you jare for all those sweet words. I’m definitely glad I met/discovered you too. It’s been a pleasure blogging with you, and I also look forward to more of/from you. Happy New Year!
ConfusedNaijaGirl: Thanks babe! I’m sure you will (grow up). Thanks a lot for stopping by, and have a happy new year.
Biodun: Amen! I’m believing I will achieve all I wish for and even more…as long as God is on my side. Thanks babe. Have a happy new year.
FavoredGirl: Amen!!! The publication of my first novel? Ah, Amen, Amen, Amen!! Thank you soooo much. And yes, indeed, you planned this whole name change thing just to get under my skin…and you’ve gotten there!
Jem: Hey girl, thanks 4 coming. Yes indeed, the pressure is on to get the perfect partner. Ending up with the wrong man can be very dangerous, and I don’t think any1 wants 2 go down that road. At least, I know I don’t. Happy New Year
Happy new year chick may this new year bring new and better things for you and your family…a big new year hug from me…take care
Happy 2007!
I feel u, its always a great feeling when you feel you have achieved a lot and grown emotionally!
Heres to an even better 2007!
Rose: Thanks girl! And you berra update your blog oh, ah ah. Anyways, Happy New Year to you too. Thanks 4 stopping by.
SexyB: No comments for you! I’m gonna take everything u said as a compliment. And what did I say bout ur breasts that wasn’t true? You know they’re small and you know you have a heavily padded bra on, so wetin now?
Bella Naija: Hey girl! Thanks 4 the well wishes. May the new year bring you all you hope for and much more!
Happy new year babes!!! nice to know we made it ,..Pray God grant all ur wishes and also fulfil u in 2007.
U take care and seems ur phone na Aba made cos ur number no gree yesterday…LOL
You’ve had a fantastic year… I only hope that you don’t elect to steal any new boyfriend I find this ‘year of the james bond’You’re an absolutely fantastic writer… if we could all be so good! I woke up this morning and had a strange thought.. what am i gonna wear for my halloween costume?! just thought i’d share… oh and i’m eating jollof rice at the moment… very tasty! and listening to Christina Aguilera’s album while wearing a pink sweater with pinstriped pants and very wooly socks(very mismatched.. lmao)… Tmi?
Bloke baby, I have been asking you for a better phone now, and you didn’t give me one. Anyways, what happened when you called? Did it go straight to voicemail or did it ring? There’s a time I had a call from an unknown number; I didn’t get 2 it on time, and of course, I couldn’t call the number back. Was that you?
Overwhelmed: Which halloween are you planning for? The one that just passed or the one coming up in nine months? Yea, that’s indeed too much information, and as for stealing your new boyfriend, well, I canot make any promises right now. LOL.
Happy New Year Sweetie. Thanks fro stopping by my blog. This is my first comment on blogger for the year 2007.:) Hope this year brings success, love, peace, hapiness and all the desires of your heart granted. AMEN.
Love,
Lee
vera, happy new year now! very happy, happy one, oh! ehe, now that is out of the way. i can now harrass you as i see fit. please, don’t allow me to come back here without any tangible evidence of an update. am begging now. next time, i can’t say what i’ll do. who knows, i might just…………
………..beg again!
update, oh jare.