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July kicks off tomorrow and that means 2019 is halfway over. What now? In less than 3 months the “mber” months will begin and before we know it, it’ll be Christmas and we’ll be scrambling to do everything we hoped to do this year. So why not start early? Let’s do it: 1. Find your list of New Year’s resolutions. Find the list of all the things you said you will achieve in 2019, check some things off, and then make a new one. Maybe some things aren’t as important to you as they were when you wrote that list and…

Some artists get discovered on social media, money is raised for good causes via social media, some people meet great friends through social media, some people learn new things on social media, and some people ruin their lives through social media. Here’s how not to be the latter: 1. Harassing others No one likes a stalker or a cyberbully. No one likes to be harassed on social media, this is particularly offensive. Building a reputation as someone who bullies people online is an act that will affect you negatively in the future. 2. Talking about your relationships issues on social…

the world is full of love poemsbut i don’t want to read another. i want us to be the poem others read i want my thoughts to be a sonnet to you my words to be a ballad of our love my actions to be an ode to us every little thing we do rhyming with the poetry of dancing roses in the valley the world is full of love stories but i don’t want to read another. i want us to become one. let us be that fairytale that parents would read to their kids generations from now. lets…

What’s the first thought that comes to your mind when you think of a carpenter? Do you imagine a man in his thirties, barely educated, always showing up with threadbare clothes and smelling of sawdust? While that might be the reality in some cases, every now and then, someone or a group of people emerge that re-write the script and break the stereotypes of a certain profession. Enter Tk and Kenny, graduates of law and marketing respectively, who run the Urban Craft, a bespoke carpentry company situated in the Abuja metropolis. We caught up with the young carpenters to learn…

Ah, your golden twenties. When you thought you had gotten over the challenges of your twenties, then comes this new stage with its challenges. But not to worry, You can win at life during this stage. Here are some guidelines 1. Don’t spend too much time on Instagram trying to decide if Hudson or Valencia is the more aesthetically pleasing filter on your picture. Don’t spend too much time on Instagram comparing your life to others through pictures. Don’t spend too much time on Instagram. Your mental health, data, and pocket will thank you. 2. Make certain that you have…

Secondary school (or high school as our American cousins call it) was a trip full of high and lows. Looking back now it’s crazy to think that at some point we were taking as much as 17 subjects and some of us still went back home to lesson teachers who taught us some of the rudiments of those subjects over again. It’s debatable whether some of the knowledge we learnt back then have been useful, but i do believe there are some things that will have helped us transition better into adulthood which were (and are still missing) from our…

Life happens; you lose your job, get swindled in a business deal, suffer a health challenge (or a family member does), there are so many instances that can lead to a financial rough patch. It’s tough when you are in a relationship as you might feel guilty that there’s not enough you can do for your partner. Don’t be hard on yourself. It isn’t always about money or expensive gifts. Sometimes gestures speak about volumes of love than any expensive gift would do, and keep in mind that this rough patch is temporary. Here are the five things you can…

i sat on the cradle of time and looked through the pages of ages my mind sailing through the purest light my heart looking at the world through the eyes of God(Love) those eyes that saw a whole nation in a barren couple and a great leader in a runaway prince eyes that saw a heroine of faith in a prostitute and a powerful king in a shepherd boy eyes made up of an iris of compassion lens of truth and a retina of grace looking beyond the skin into the innermost cloves of the heart, seeing the deepest of…

Someone on Quora asked: What are the ten most important things about personal finance a non-finance background person must know? Here are ten of the best answers that’s been pulled from the thread that are applicable to you irrespective of where you live: Understand there is no free lunch:Promises of quick investment gains or short cuts to building wealth must be viewed with a healthy dose of scepticism. Outlandish claims are either lies or subject you to a massive amount of risk( coughing in MMM, sneezing in Doom, er, i mean Loom) Slow and steady wins the race every time. Need or Want:…

Congratulations on getting to a point in your relationship where you are considering moving in together. Exciting times, right? What could be more fun than waking up beside your love? Congratulations again! But before you make this major move, there are necessary conversations to have. Irrespective of how much you love your partner or how many similarities you both have, having a conversation before moving will help the process move smoother: 1. Finances: This might be an awkward topic to explore but it’s very necessary. It’s important to talk about money no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. Before…

Love kicking back with beer and some pepper soup after work? You are actually getting some nutrients you don’t know about! The ingredients in beer comprise of hops, yeast, water and cereals, provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Further, research has linked moderate beer consumption (or no more than one 12-ounce glass of 5-percent alcohol by volume beer a day for women and two glasses a day for men) with heart and bone health, improved psychological, cognitive well-being and a reduced risk of diabetes. Let’s raise a glass (or two) to the health benefits of beer consumption: 1. Beer contains nutrients. Beer is…

I used to think there was only one part of the body meant for kisses, but on your body I discovered a thousand places. you were born naked so I could clothe you with kisses, my lips were made to adorn every inch of the landscape of your skin. kisses on places you’ll never want your mother to read about, sinful actions too holy for confession. and when we finally merge into one my body memorizing every part of yours I discover there are ways to visit heaven without dying.

In a conversation with a friend yesterday, we shared our amazement on how time has flown by. Once upon a time, we were 18 and now we are in our late twenties. How did the years go by? It’s a similar story for many. “Thank God it’s Friday” we say, followed five or six minutes later by “Man, where did the weekend go!” It’s a phenomenon that seems to get worse as we get older; unfortunately for one sad Reddit user, u/Ed_Wretch, time is speeding up a little too early in life: “I’m still relatively young, early 20s, but I’ve noticed…

i will see you the moment i step through the pearl gates of heaven. for amidst thousands of angels you stand out. In your heart i’ll find God’s love in your face his grace. you’ll hold my hand and walk with me through the streets of heaven, teaching me new songs of joy and showing me how the angels dance. old tears and fears will be forgotten as love and peace completely surround us. and on those golden streets, where tigers joyfully play with lambs, and the laughter of happy children resound forever, i will look down the road and…

Spider man: Into the Spider-verse debuts tomorrow on Netflix! if you somehow missed it when it was in theatres last year, this is your chance to catch up on cinema gold. Spider-Verse is a movie classic! It’s genuinely one of the best comic book movies ever made, animated or otherwise, and its arrival on Netflix is a welcome one. Once you’re done watching that over and over again, there are several other standouts as well, including Dope season 3, a couple of seasons of Scare Tactics, and an intriguing anime series called 7SEEDS. Here is the complete list of the Netflix streaming arrivals and departures…

American fashion designer Thom Browne who is famous for creating the outfit Michelle Obama (picture below) wore at the second swearing in of Barack Obama has showcased his spring/summer 2020 collection. The gender-bending collection had its roots in sports references, from the brand’s signature shrunken jackets paired with matching seersucker kilts and shorts meshed with codpads to basketballs, footballs and baseballs translated into bags and shoes. These masculine elements are interspersed with more feminine touches including corset inspired tops, skirts of all kinds including drop waist skirts and skirts with wide, padded silhouettes. Speaking on the collection, Thom Browne said: “If…

Garlic adds a distinct and unique flavour to most meals. People add garlic in variety of meals ranging from yam porridge to stews. Garlic bread is even a thing! While garlic might be a food lovers delight, it’s not exactly the easiest thing to peel. This has made many desist from using it totally while some only use it sparingly. A lady on Twitter shared a simple hack for peeling garlic. “As someone who makes a lot of Korean food, this is the best method for getting garlic peeled”, She tweeted As someone who makes a lot of Korean food,…

Let’s face it, money is a heavy topic in a relationship. What better (worse?) way to sober up the atmosphere than asking your girlfriend/boyfriend about their financial plans a few minutes into a date. Despite its heaviness, this is a discussion that must be had as the relationship progresses. Talking about money with your loved one will give you an insight into your individual financial habits and how you both can manage financial decisions which is crucial if you intend to get married. Here are ways to breach this subject: Begin lightly, maybe share how some of your views on…

The BET Awards 2019 was a celebration of black excellence in sports, music, and movies. Keeping to the theme of black excellence were the female stars who graced the red carpet looking like royalty! Colours and architectural outfit constructions ruled the red carpet this year. Check out the best of the best! Dj Cuppy Angela Simmons Rokhaya Diallo Parker Mckenna Posey Perri Camper Katlyn Nichol Sho Madjozi Brittany Inge Tanerelle Lizzo June Ambrose Tetona Jackson Khoudia Diop H.E.R. Nomzamo Mbatha Ciara Mary J Blige Lil Kim

The BET Awards 2019 was a celebration of black excellence in sports, music, and movies. Keeping to the theme of black excellence were the male stars who graced the red carpet looking like royalty! colours are definitely in this season as our favorite celebrities wore pink suits, blue jackets, yellow kaftans and practically every other colour on the spectrum. Check them out! Jidenna Sarunas Jackson Eddie Kadi Miles Brown Terrence J Dj Khaled Trevor Jackson Ne-Yo Burna Boy Migos Blueface Tobias Truvilion Tyga Octavian Christopher Jefferson Jackie Long Kwaylon Rogers

rembrandt, picasso, and leonardo da vinci might be cool but nothing compares to an artist who paints the spacious skies a dreamy cerulean blue with just a word, paints the galaxies with hues of glorious mystery, paints you and me with the watercolor of his love, splashes the world with the spectrum of his grace, using time as his paper, and the universe as his gallery donatello, michelangelo, and auguste rodin might be great sculptors but who is greater than he who sculpted purple mountain majesties and rolling green hills who can stand before him who sculpts men and angels and made everything beautiful in it’s time angelou, tagore, and pablo neruda might write a thousand and…