Archive for 'Parallel Thoughts'

New Year, New Me

New Year, New Me

“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” – Brad Paisley I actually can’t believe another year is upon us. It seems like just yesterday I was wishing 2011 [...]

Nigerians and Names 1: Churches

Nigerians and Names 1: Churches

This summer we were driving on this long, long road (I think it’s the Oshodi-Isolo expressway  and there was this sign that  read. “God Save Nigeria Church” in big, bold, silver letters and I was just like [...]

He Is Your Boyfriend Not Your Bank

He Is Your Boyfriend Not Your Bank

Today’s post is about something that has been on my mind for some time, but what really motivated me to write about it was a convo I had with my friend Dapo*. Dapo told me that [...]

50 Sounds of Summer

50 Sounds of Summer

I dunno for some reason people are really on this 50 shades of Grey hype, the trilogywas too tedious for me. So I decided to make a playlist instead. Summer 2012!!! These are the 50 of [...]

Enter my DM

Enter my DM

It’s that time of the year again, when everybody is back home from school. We are all planning to meet that guy or that babe we met on twitter. Summer parties have started. Everyday you go [...]

#NoFilter

#NoFilter

According to tagdef.com the #NoFilter hash tag means that the photograph  hasn’t been altered by running it through any photo software filters. The urban dictionary meaning on a next thing so lets stick to this definition. [...]

Does Age Really Matter?

Does Age Really Matter?

I know I am supposed to be posting regularly, but i’ve been working on my personal blog, I’ll make up for it after my finals. However, I have time on my hands and I’m going to write [...]

Big Dreams.

Big Dreams.

Hi people, I know it’s been long since I did a proper text post. I’ve had a lot on my plate. Anywas I’m back now. I’ll try and post weekly from now on though. So today’s post is [...]

Did You Call My Name?

Did You Call My Name?

So I was going through  my News Feed, and I came accross what is easily the funniest video i’ve seen all week. Enjoy [...]

Swedish Minister Involved in Racist Circumcision

Swedish Minister Involved in Racist Circumcision

I read a lot of news and I have come across many shocking things in my life but none as upsetting or disgusting as this. “A macabre scene with racist undertones took place on Saturday when [...]

Spare the rod and Spoil the Child?

Spare the rod and Spoil the Child?

I was supposed to have written this sometime ago, but this semester is killing me. So, I have the results of the polls in front of me. Some of the results actually surprised me. Predictably those of [...]

Kony 2012

Kony 2012

It’s just the beginning of the semester and I’m swamped with work, but I just had to take a break from studying to post this, please watch. If you don’t have time to watch it please [...]

“We are the Future” or are we?

“We are the Future” or are we?

You see it’s things like this that make me mad (The James Ibori Story) That scoundrel could have become the president of Nigeria, LOL that makes me laugh cause haven’t all Nigerian President’s been one sort [...]

Parallel Thoughts : “Spare the rod, and spoil the child” How true is this?

Parallel Thoughts : “Spare the rod, and spoil the child” How true is this?

Guess who’s back? Alrighty, so I was looking through the archives and I stumbled upon this Where is the line? . I want to write a response to it but I need your input first. Answer these questions [...]

Parallel Thoughts: Top 10 Spring Break Destinations

Parallel Thoughts: Top 10 Spring Break Destinations

Hey y’all. It’s almost spring break, and we can’t wait to go jet off for the holidays. I know I most definitely deserve a vacation. But from the steamy clubs of Monaco to the pink beaches [...]

Parallel Thoughts: Letting Go

Parallel Thoughts: Letting Go

    “When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.“ Lao Tzu I hate arranging my wardrobe, absolutely detest it. So I try to keep it tidy. However, sooner or later my [...]

Parallel Thoughts: SOPA/PIPA ; How it affects you.

Parallel Thoughts: SOPA/PIPA ; How it affects you.

If you were online on  January 18 you would have noticed that quite a few sites had  blacked out in protest of two controversial pieces of legislation known as SOPA and PIPA that are currently working [...]

Parrallel Thoughts: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Parrallel Thoughts: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Okay so this is my first post and I was undecided on what topic to talk about until like a few hours ago. I was in the changing room at New Look when my mum called [...]