Like a lot of people, I am trying to figure out my plan B. Usually a plan B refers to what you could do if plan A fails, but that’s not my reason for a plan B. Instead, I want something that will stimulate a part of my brain (and life) that is not being [...]
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The lovely aloted babe tagged me for the two truths, one lie meme. The rules are simple: I post two truths and one lie and you have to guess which one is the lie. Since I’m bored I’m going to do this two times. Here goes: GROUP 1 I can’t curl my tongue. I have [...]
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One thing that cracks me up with most of the adults in my family and some of the other adults I photographed in Nigeria is their inability to smile in pictures. I kid you not: the minute the camera comes out, they put on a look that screams “my dog just died” or “NEPA will [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous, Traveling to Nigeria by Good Naija Girl
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So, Nigeria was great and all, and I loved being there, but if I could be permitted to complain about one or two things, I’d really appreciate it. Water We stayed with my grandmother and she does not have running water, or flushing toilets, so the well became the one thing we were very familiar [...]
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(*Could also be referred to as: The men I never dated – Jealous sister edition The men I never dated – “Pride goes before a fall” edition The men I never dated – Life is just not fair edition) When I mentioned that I’d be going to Nigeria, a few friends asked me if I [...]
Filed under: Nigeria, Personal, Relationships by Good Naija Girl
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Even though it sounds cheesy, the trip was really all about family for me. I wasn’t expecting a wild, excitement-at-every-turn time and I didn’t get that. What I got was lots of laughter and good memories that will remain with me for a long time. With the exception of two nights that we spent at [...]
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