Unfortunately people due to unforeseen circumstances my laptop has been recalled for repairs and I will not be able to blog for around 3 weeks.
I know I know, its not fair but that's just life sometimes. I'll be back as soon as my laptop is returned to me
Sunday 8 February 2009
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Forget Me Nots- Back In The Day Record Of The Week #3
I've got a real classic for you guys this week.
Probably one of the most underrated and greatest UK soul singers we have ever had. And the song I have for you today is his most succesful track.
Lynden David Hall - Sexy Cinderella.
In October 2003, Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; he died on 14 February 2006, at the age of 31, from complications resulting from the stem cell transplant he received in January 2005. Lynden was in remission at the time of his death.
RIP Lynden David Hall, You're music will surely live on.....................
Probably one of the most underrated and greatest UK soul singers we have ever had. And the song I have for you today is his most succesful track.
Lynden David Hall - Sexy Cinderella.
In October 2003, Hall was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma; he died on 14 February 2006, at the age of 31, from complications resulting from the stem cell transplant he received in January 2005. Lynden was in remission at the time of his death.
RIP Lynden David Hall, You're music will surely live on.....................
One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty- Seven Days
I'm feeling weird at the moment because I had forgot that on the 2nd February it was my Dad's anniversary of death. I was all caught up with the commotion of the snow day and feeling overjoyed that I got to miss work and had no Uni that I had forgotten the day that had been on my mind for the last couple of weeks.
1827 is the exact number of days since my dad passed away (including the two leap days, just in case ur neeky).
Obviously this is a sensitive subject for me but I feel that after 5 years I can finally talk about it to a degree. I'm not gonna talk about my whole experience cos' I'm definitely not that open but I'm just going to write about how in 5 years I have grown from a boy to a man.
Today was the day exactly five years ago when my father was taken away from me, suddenly and unexpectedly. I do not need to tell you that it was very hard time for me and my family. And if any of you know about Nigerian culture, you know that it is up to the first born son to take over as the head of the household and take over the responsibilities of the recently deceased father. Now, hearing this as a sixteen year old I did not want this responsibility, or burden which is how I saw it. I was Young and selfish. I did not want any other responsibilities, I wanted to carry on acting immature and not having a care in the world. But life has a funny way of thrusting you into these kind of positions.
Losing someone in life is never something easy to get over, especially when they gave life to you. I can't be bitter because I did have him in my life for 16 years and I know there are many people who don't even know their dads. But no matter how many years pass I know life never gets easier without him. I just know life goes on, regardless. Its even weirder because no matter how much I used to deny it, every time I look in the mirror I see him staring back at me. I look more and more like him very passing day. And I hold the lesson's he taught me close to my heart and always try to follow them through.
It seems like it was only a couple of months ago we were making funeral arrangements. And now 5 years has passed already. I don't know where the time has gone, honestly. I mean 5 years? Just passed like that. I can't really get my mind around it. But in that time I've learnt to be self sufficient, I learned to handle my business and I learnt what it truly means to be considered a man. I learnt how to accept responsibility for my mistakes and apologise for them. I don't really have any regrets, and I wouldn't have done anything differently.
I only wish I could have gotten to know him better.
But I'm thankful for the time we did spend together, and the knowledge he infused in me and the love he showed me.
I'm proud to be your son, and I will always miss you.
Life doesn't get any easier but I know you wouldn't accept any excuses, so I carry on for you and the family you left me to look after.
1827 is the exact number of days since my dad passed away (including the two leap days, just in case ur neeky).
Obviously this is a sensitive subject for me but I feel that after 5 years I can finally talk about it to a degree. I'm not gonna talk about my whole experience cos' I'm definitely not that open but I'm just going to write about how in 5 years I have grown from a boy to a man.
Today was the day exactly five years ago when my father was taken away from me, suddenly and unexpectedly. I do not need to tell you that it was very hard time for me and my family. And if any of you know about Nigerian culture, you know that it is up to the first born son to take over as the head of the household and take over the responsibilities of the recently deceased father. Now, hearing this as a sixteen year old I did not want this responsibility, or burden which is how I saw it. I was Young and selfish. I did not want any other responsibilities, I wanted to carry on acting immature and not having a care in the world. But life has a funny way of thrusting you into these kind of positions.
Losing someone in life is never something easy to get over, especially when they gave life to you. I can't be bitter because I did have him in my life for 16 years and I know there are many people who don't even know their dads. But no matter how many years pass I know life never gets easier without him. I just know life goes on, regardless. Its even weirder because no matter how much I used to deny it, every time I look in the mirror I see him staring back at me. I look more and more like him very passing day. And I hold the lesson's he taught me close to my heart and always try to follow them through.
It seems like it was only a couple of months ago we were making funeral arrangements. And now 5 years has passed already. I don't know where the time has gone, honestly. I mean 5 years? Just passed like that. I can't really get my mind around it. But in that time I've learnt to be self sufficient, I learned to handle my business and I learnt what it truly means to be considered a man. I learnt how to accept responsibility for my mistakes and apologise for them. I don't really have any regrets, and I wouldn't have done anything differently.
I only wish I could have gotten to know him better.
But I'm thankful for the time we did spend together, and the knowledge he infused in me and the love he showed me.
I'm proud to be your son, and I will always miss you.
Life doesn't get any easier but I know you wouldn't accept any excuses, so I carry on for you and the family you left me to look after.
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Snow Day 02/02/09
I LOVE SNOW
I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT.
I Haven't seen it for years because I'm usually on holiday when it does decide to snow. You could imagine my surprise when I woke up to this beautiful sight:
Obviously, the first thing to cross my mind was whether Uni was closed for the day. I held my breath as I checked the Uni website to see if this was the case.
YES!!!!
Next I had to check to see if I still had to go to work. It would really make my day if I didn't have to go in. Called in, they said I didn't have to come in ..............................YES.
After this great news I decided to celebrate by picking up a Wii remote and playing a couple of rounds of Mario Kart with the Yungas. Luckily Ross had gone shopping the day before so we didn't have to brave the harsh weather conditions to get food. Unlike some unfortunate friends I have who did not see the NUMEROUS news reports advising people not to leave their houses, who decided to go for a stroll and do some shopping. It soon dawned on them after trekking for 3 hours that they had made a mistake and after constant slips and falls they decided to turn back. But the damage had been done. Last I heard one of them is dying in bed with pneumonia and the other is an icicle in a park somewhere. Silly Eediots!!!!
Neway after like 6 hours of Mario Kart we got bored and decided to venture out side into the beautiful winter wonder land.
I decided to wrap up warm and return to my ninja days. I know certain people will see dis pic and get flashbacks of the masked snow avenger that used to dish out large snowballs of pain when it snowed. aaaaaaaaaaaaah memories. So we continued on:
We then decided to go and cause mischief elsewhere. So we hopped into Rets' car looking for unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately we did not make it 10 metres before his steering locked and we were sliding aimlessly towards a parked car. Lets just say we had to work quickly to move the car and leave no trace of the accident, some real CSI shit. It was not easy because we were on a hill which was frozen over and we had no grip but we got it done in the end.
We then decided to walk to the Avenue and pay a visit to our good friends at 32. They didn't want to come out and play so we decided to have our own brand of fun.
Aaaah Good times. We then took the brief walk back home. After reflecting on my day I realised that it was a great day. Then I went online and realised that HEROES was back!!! That just made my day and snow day 09 was officially crowned one of the best days of my life!!
I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT.
I Haven't seen it for years because I'm usually on holiday when it does decide to snow. You could imagine my surprise when I woke up to this beautiful sight:
Obviously, the first thing to cross my mind was whether Uni was closed for the day. I held my breath as I checked the Uni website to see if this was the case.UNI IS CLOSED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
YES!!!!
Next I had to check to see if I still had to go to work. It would really make my day if I didn't have to go in. Called in, they said I didn't have to come in ..............................YES.
After this great news I decided to celebrate by picking up a Wii remote and playing a couple of rounds of Mario Kart with the Yungas. Luckily Ross had gone shopping the day before so we didn't have to brave the harsh weather conditions to get food. Unlike some unfortunate friends I have who did not see the NUMEROUS news reports advising people not to leave their houses, who decided to go for a stroll and do some shopping. It soon dawned on them after trekking for 3 hours that they had made a mistake and after constant slips and falls they decided to turn back. But the damage had been done. Last I heard one of them is dying in bed with pneumonia and the other is an icicle in a park somewhere. Silly Eediots!!!!
Neway after like 6 hours of Mario Kart we got bored and decided to venture out side into the beautiful winter wonder land.
I decided to wrap up warm and return to my ninja days. I know certain people will see dis pic and get flashbacks of the masked snow avenger that used to dish out large snowballs of pain when it snowed. aaaaaaaaaaaaah memories. So we continued on:
We then decided to go and cause mischief elsewhere. So we hopped into Rets' car looking for unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately we did not make it 10 metres before his steering locked and we were sliding aimlessly towards a parked car. Lets just say we had to work quickly to move the car and leave no trace of the accident, some real CSI shit. It was not easy because we were on a hill which was frozen over and we had no grip but we got it done in the end.
We then decided to walk to the Avenue and pay a visit to our good friends at 32. They didn't want to come out and play so we decided to have our own brand of fun.
Aaaah Good times. We then took the brief walk back home. After reflecting on my day I realised that it was a great day. Then I went online and realised that HEROES was back!!! That just made my day and snow day 09 was officially crowned one of the best days of my life!!
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