My heart goes out to those families who lost someone dear to them in that plane crash earlier yesterday. May the Good God comfort you all and may the gentle souls of the departed rest in peace. Amen.

Yes! I am Nigerian and don't you shake your head in pity for me because I love my country. We do have some issues true, but there's no country without issues. The sad news about Nigeria is that we Nigerians are outspoken so you always get to hear our stories while other countries like little Britain and show-off America just keep the dirty stuff far away from the other parts of the world or they make it sound it's not their fault.

Please do me a favour and tell the Indians to stay away from my country. Who asked them to come manage the airline or own one in Nigeria?? See, my problem with Nigerians:: Stop feeling inferior! we can do better than most countries or race; we are Smart! did you all feel Indians can run it better than Nigerians??? See the end result. Faulty plane, pilot said no to the flight and so did the station manager but annoying and greedy Indians said Yes!! fly!! the plane can handle it. Now we've lost 153 people and even more where the crash happened. I am so disgusted right now and so sad too. God please have mercy on my dear country, it's time for you to listen and hear our cry.

Please dear God!!

The strangest coincidence happened yesterday (my birthday - 31st May). Over 20 years ago, I was born same day about 9:30 am and more than 20 years later, one of my closest family friends got married about a year ago and he became a father just yesterday.
The coolest thing is that, his baby is a Girl and she was also born in the Morning. Although, I didn't go through the process of having her and I'm not her biological Mum but Man, that girl is my little baby girl before I finally have mine. I hear she is gorgeous too.. she defo took after me then (Lol).
I am very grateful to God for this gift of life. May God bless and keep my little angel - (I won't give out her name yet.. the naming ceremony hasn't been done.. she's Nigerian).

I can't believe how quickly it came. I'm I really excited? Yes, certainly. It was just yesterday, when I had a rucksack and throttled the streets of Africa as a little girl going to school. That little girl, now a woman soon to be married and have her lovely family. I am most grateful to God for everything.I am not in the mood to write today nd I won't be celebrating much. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

As I tapped in the title of this post, I thought of a poem... I sure will write something on that title so expect another As Bright As the Sun.
Today was so warm and bright, as I stepped out of my block I wished I stepped out earlier. Had so much to do and going to the market? Well, I wasn't down for it but I had no choice. Opened my fridge this morning to get something to eat and realised it was practically empty. I prayed to God to direct my day because I really had to do all my laundry, cooking and studying. Guess what? I'm almost done with all I had to do. God truly put some sunshine in my heart today n he made me quickly finish my task, I even had spare time to prepare Cherry Sorbet which I might take to church tomorrow. It's taking too long to freeze. Anyway, I feel so sleepy now.. I guess all I wanted to say is, never stop asking God because just when you don't expect it, Bang! It will happen. Watch out on emeraldogz.com, new stuff coming soon too. Do not forget to prepare your heart for tomorrow's worship, God is going to bless in an unusual way.. Listen to every word, that might just be what you need to carry on.

You may have read this on my website but this poem was one straight from the heart writing during one of my best times of the day. I love mornings, they are new and fresh.. it kind of tells the perfect day. I wrote this yesterday 24th of May (One of my best friends birthday) I'm tempted to say previous but best friends are forever. Yes, previous because we parted ways about 10 years ago.. we are still friends but miles apart. We spent the later part of our childhood days together and our early teens before she left for the States but that was way back in Africa.. Today we are all connected with ermmm American and British Spellings.. Lol, time differences... Rebtel calls once in a while and google chat. I love her like my sister but losing touch has kind of messed things up a bit. There's always one thing you never forget; the good times. She was so kind and sweet. We were pretty close back then and we did keep in touch for a while when she left for the States, after sometime communication got really bad but we tried. Now, I really don't know, all I do know is that I still really love my friend and wish we could still be close.

Okay, in all that mood I realise I've got exam.. I got scared, studied pretty hard and went to bed only to wake up an hour and a half before the exam starts.. Rushed out quickly, got on the train, thank God the location was easy to find because I just trailed behind students I guessed were going to same venue. Got out of the exam hall  two and the half hours later.. and this poem is remembered. I love the LORD because he makes me SMILE all the TIME. I PRAY he does same for my FRIEND whose birthday was same day, she turned 25. I PRAY a loving and God-fearing man will get married to her really soon (please God when I have money to fly to the US though) and give her PRETTY kids like herself and surround her with all blessings she has asked. Also, God please bless the person reading this now and smiling at the thought of my friend... :)

A wake up to the rattling of tea cups on the saucer, the sauce pan moving around the burner, the birds chirping, squirrels chittering, crickets stridulating and all the rhythms of nature. It is unlike the rhythm in my heart, the rhythm of uncertainty for the day. There is one who perfects in a tandem of rhythm no matter how it sounds to make it a beautiful symphony. And I know the rhythm of my heart will blend in that harmony when the creator of the rhythm of nature perfects and gives a better rhythm in my heart. The rhythm of joy.

Wishing you all a fulfilled day. God bless you.x