A lesson in marketing and art??!!!

A colleague sent me this and this . Ron Mueck had no art training or qualification.


A Professor at a lecture in INDIA was explaining marketing concepts tothe Students:-
1 You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" - That's Direct Marketing
2 You're at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl.One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you says:"He's very rich. Marry him." - That's Advertising
3 You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her Telephone number. The next day, you call and say: "Hi, I'm very rich. Marry me." - That's Telemarketing
4 You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink, you open the door (of the car)for her,pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her ride and then say:By the way, I'm rich. Will you marry me?" - That's Public Relations
5 You're at a party and see a gorgeous girl. She walks up to you and says: You are very rich! Can you marry ! me?" - That's Brand Recognition
6 You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: I am very rich. Marry me!" She gives you a nice hard slap on your face. - That's Customer Feedback
7 You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say: "I am very rich. Marry me!" And she introduces you to her husband.- That's demand and supply gap8 You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before you say anything, another person come and tell her: "I'm rich. Will you marry me?" and she goes with him - That's competition eating into your market share9 You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and before you say: "I'm rich, Marry me!" your wife arrives. - That's restriction for entering new markets

One wedding & two funerals !!!!

I was in 9ja about 2 weeks ago with my friends. We tried to enjoy ourselves despite the fact that the third mainland bridge was closed. My friends went to the Island but I didn't try it. The electricity where I stayed wasn't that bad at least the kids were able to enjoy their video games and it was on from midnight till morning. I went to Abeokuta and the drive wasn't bad.
Nigerians and owambe. Na wa. I was able to attend at least one wedding and two funerals. All in all, the kids enjoyed their stay in 9ja and they're already talking about next summer.

Just for Laffs 5!!!

Lesson 1:

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.

The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.

When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.

Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'


After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.


The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.

When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?'

'It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies.

'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owes me?'



Moral of the story:

If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders, in time you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure.



Lesson 2:


A priest offered a Nun a lift.

She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg.

The priest nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.

The nun said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.
The nun once again said, 'Father, remember Psalm 129?'

The priest apologized 'Sorry sister but the flesh is weak.'

Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. It said, 'Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory.'

Moral of the story:
If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.



Lesson 3:

A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp.

They rub it and a Genie comes out.
The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.'
'Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in the Bahamas , driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'
Puff! She's gone.

'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii , relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of Pina Coladas and the love of my life.'

Puff! He's gone.

'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.
The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'


Moral of the story:
Always let your boss have the first say.

Lesson 4


An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing.

A small rabbit saw the eagle and asked him, 'Can I also sit like you and do nothing?'
The eagle answered: 'Sure, why not.'

So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the eagle and rested. All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Moral of the story:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.


Lesson 5

A turkey was chatting with a bull.

'I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree' sighed the turkey, 'but I haven't got the energy.'
'Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?' replied the bull. They're packed with nutrients..'

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung, and found it actually gave him enough strength to reach the lowest branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch..

Finally after a fourth night, the turkey was proudly perched at the top of the tree.

He was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot him out of the tree.


Moral of the story:
Bull Shit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there..



Lesson 6

A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird froze and fell to the ground into a large field.

While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.

As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to realize how warm he was.

The dung was actually thawing him out!

He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.


Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who shits on you is your enemy.

(2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your
friend.

(3) And when you're in deep shit, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!

4 days to go!!!!

The British international Motor Show at Excel London which started on 23rd July will end on 3rd August.If you live in the London and you haven't been there. Then you've really missed.
When the show started on 23rd, UB40 was on stage live. Sadly I couldn't go because i had a bad flu but I still enjoyed listening to UB40 play from my bedroom window.
On Sunday, my hubby decided to cheer me up so he took me to the show.
I'll show you guys some more later. I might be going to the Redbull air race too and if I do, you'll see more pictures

































The Land Rover LrX concept car





















The Honda Concept car

Lotus Evora

Kia Concept car (KEE)

Irish gag!!!

Another one from my colleague!


John O'Reilly hoisted his beer and said, 'Here's to spendingthe rest of me life, between the legs of me wife!'> > That won him the top prize at the pub for the best toast of the night.> > He went home and told his wife, Mary, 'I won the prize for the besttoast of the night.'> > She said, 'Aye, did ye now, and what was your toast?'> > John said, 'Here's to spending the rest of me life, sitting inchurch beside me wife.'> > 'Oh, that is very nice indeed, John!' Mary said.> > The next day, Mary ran into one of John's drinking buddies on thestreet corner.> > The man chuckled leeringly and said, 'John won the prize the othernight at the pub with a toast about you, Mary.'> > She said, 'Aye, he told me, and I was a bit surprised myself. Youknow, he's only been there twice in the last four years. Once he fellasleep, and the other time I had to pull him by the ears to make him come.'

Summer hoildays

Most schools broke up for the 6 week summer holidays this week or last week. The kids have started running around due to boredom. Some parents have enrolled their kids in summer camps, holiday scheme and all sorts just to keep them occupied but it costs a fortune. On Tuesday, I went to the gym and I saw a large crowd of children at the main entrance. When I moved closer, I realized that the kids were waiting on the queue to be allowed to go for the general swimming session. As I walked past them I thought this is just the beginning of the 6 weeks holiday thank God the boys have gone to naija with my mum for the holidays so I'm free for now. I'll be joining them later though but I deserve the break since chief has already being to Malaysia and Singapore for 4 weeks and I have only been to the U.S for a few days. Now I've caught the flu bug.
But come to think of it, I miss M & M. The house is too neat and quiet.
We call them almost everyday though or they call as they've discovered that my mum-in-law has saved their dads number on her phone so they dial direct without the woman's knowledge. They’re with my mum in law for a week then back to my mum's.
A lot went into planning the trip like ensuring that all the PS2 games and console are packed, Nintendo DS, treats, TCP, mosquito repellent, medication, books, swimming trunks and lastly, an up to date DSTV subscription phew!
We're already planning for next year as its good for them to learn more about our culture. So far, they love it.

Just for laffs 4!!!!

Another one from my colleague. Have a nice weekend

R esimay
To hoom it mae cunsern,I waunt to apply for the job what I saw in the paper. I can Type realee quik wit one finggar and do sum a counting. I think I am good on the phone and I no I am a pepole person, Pepole really seam to respond to me well. Certain men and all the ladies. I no my spelling is not to good but find that I Offen can get a job thru my persinalety. My salerery is open so we can discus wat you want to pay me and wat you think that I am werth, I can s tart emeditely. Thank you in advanse fore yore anser. hopifuly Yore best aplicant so farr.
Sinseerly,BRYAN nikname Beefy

PS : Because my resimay is a bit short - below is a pickture of me.

Employer's response:... Dear Beefy-I mean Bryan , It's OK honey, we've got spell check. See you Monday.

Gyming & things!!

A lot of things have been happening around me lately

1. My probation came to an end at work so I’ve been a good gal. I’ve been retained.
2. My hubby went away last month to Malaysia/Singapore via Thailand so I’ve been with M&M on my own. He’ll be back tomorrow though after spending 4 weeks away from home. They’ve been good though. Only that M2 has managed to loose a foot to the new school shoe I bought for him last Wednesday he lost it on Thursday. He lost it after P.E. I didn’t even know what to say.
3. A friend’s cousin was stabbed to death 20 times by her “Ghanaian” husband. She was 6 months pregnant. What is this world turning into? He had the gusts to slash is wrists and then lie to the UK police that she did it. Where does he think he is?
4. This is a secret shhh can you read this? I've started going to the gym.
5. Someone very close to me has told me that her hubby had been diagnosed of HIV since 2005 and he kept it from her. I didn’t know what to say. She has been infected. Her CD4 count is below 350 but she can’t be given much medication in order not to complicate matters .She has only been given a medication to increase her immune system. A test has now been carried out on the 3 kids. She is awaiting the results. I’ve been trying to get my head round this. The guy is in Nigeria while the wife is here with the kids doing a coursed. To all women, what would you do if your hubby did this to you? He had known since 2005 and he kept it quiet.

Asa!!!!

Yes 12th May 2008 was a night to remember. Carling Academy Islington was packed. Asa's live performance was absolutely fantastic. I commend her band members and I hope she'll come back because despite the fact that the show was on a Monday night, the turn out was very impressive. Words cannot explain how I felt. Because I'm a petite person, I had to find my way to the front row. I finally sat on the bar so I had one of the best seats in the house.

Catch up!!!!!!

I've not been blogging much lately due to the following reasons.
1. My mum's around (and always on my case!)
2. Face book (been spying on some people ...LOL)
3. Downloading tunes onto my ipod
4. Enjoying my new car (YES! it was delivered on 12th April)

5. i've been drinking Chinese tea and Capsules (trying to cheat my way into breaking an Olympic Record (LOL!) . So if you see anyone like this onyou street, don bother it 's me chasing the loo! That's the effect those Chinese tea has on you.However, i'm still thinkiong og going on the Cambridge diet which ?I hear is cheaper than lighter life.

I still prefer the traditiional gym visits though.
Phew! The list is endless but lastly, my cousin got married on Saturday. It was a very nice wedding reception. We gathered round to take family photo. We were all happy to see each other. If not for FB, we wouldn't have been able to catch up on any gossip. Some of them are so lazy that they can't use their mobile phones. Well that's life. I'm looking forward to a friend's surprise party this weekend (old skool stylee). My hubby the traveller is off to Malaysia and Singapore as soon as "M"&"M" celebrate their first Holy Communion mid May.

Just For Laughs 2!!!!

A colleague sent this piece to me and I thought I could share it with you guys

Scene One

Three women, two younger and one senior citizen, were sitting naked in a sauna.
Suddenly , there was a beeping sound. The young woman pressed her forearm and the beeping stopped. The Others looked at her questioningly. "That was may pager, "She said. I have a microchip under the skin of my arm.

A few minutes later, a phone rang. The second young woman lifted her palm to her ear. When she finished, she explained, "That was my mobile phone. I have a microchip in my hand."

The older woman felt very low-tech and not to be out done, she decided she had to do something just as impressive. She stepped out of the sauna and went to the bathroom.

she returned with a piece of toilet paper hanging from her rear end. The others raised their eyebrows and stared at her. The older woman finally said.......well,will you look at that....I'm getting a fax!!!

Scene Two

I read this in the reader's digest.

"Will the man who lost £1000 with a yellow rubber band round it please come to the information point." declared a voice over the airport PA system. Though I was exhausted after a day of meetings, the announcement got my attention. Then the voice added. "We have your yellow rubber band."

The guy is good!!!

I came across this article written by Reuben Abati and i thought I should share it. I totally agree with this article and others that was written by the man. I also enjoy watching him on Patito's gang.

Just for Laughs!!!!

A nice, calm and respectable lady went into the pharmacy, walked up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his eyes and said, "I would like to buy some cyanide." The pharmacist asked, "Why in the world do you need cyanide?" The lady replied, "I need it to poison my husband." The pharmacist's eyes got big and he exclaimed, "Lord have mercy! I can't give you cyanide to kill your husband. That's against the law! I'll lose my license! They'll throw both of us in jail! All kinds of bad things will happen. Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!" The lady reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of her husband in bed with the pharmacist's wife. The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, "Well now, that's different. You didn't tell me you had a prescription

Asa is coming to town &???!!!!!

Asa is coming to town I've booked my ticket already.

I've been very busy these day. In fact I drove from morning till night on Saturday. I had to see someone from Naija regarding a business deal. Although it looks promising so far. Then drove to Oxford Street looking for a top to go with the Ankara aso ebi I was meant to be wearing for my God daughter's christening. When I got there, I drove to the multi-storey car park but the place had been closed fro refurbishment. So I went to the house of Fraser at Victoria,Monsoon etc with my boys M&M in tow (they were not very happy) I finally bought a top but when I got home, my younger sister "L" told me to return it. My journey continues. I went to the local retail park and I finally found something nice at T.K Maxx where I bumped into the Nollywood actress cum musician Shan George with two of her friends. I bet she went to NEXT for the 2 day silly sale. I hate that shop no be small.
Can you imagine, after all that wahala, I was able to find something very close to home. My outfit was not bad o. I got my sister "F" (who BTW is a very good tailor)to sew me a pair of trousers and the top looked so good. I looked very different from the others in their different designs of skirt and blouse. The party wasn't bad at all. I had a lot of fun despite the fact that there was this old woman giving us bad looks because we were drinking alcohol. The looks on her face when I was mixing the drinks na wa. We eventually moved to another table.

Happy Easter!!!

I'll be watching this on Sunday.

Insurance, toddlers & all!!!

I finally got my cheque from the insurance company today. I was almost frustrated yesterday when the car rental company called to inform me that the third party insurance company has instructed them to take the courtesy car from me as they're no longer paying. I called my insurance company (Egg) who directed me to call the other insurance company (Direct Line/ Privilege). I was put on hold for a total of 2hrs! on the phone trying to sort out the matter. I've finally sorted it out. Even if I have to hire a car, I don't want to hire it for more than 2 weeks as my new car would be delivered at the end of the month. Then the accident lawyers too has sent me a letter regarding an offer to be made to the third party's insurance company.
I've got visitors from Europe since last Saturday. It's my uncle's wife and 3 kids (14,4 and 8months) D,O and M. D&M are very nice kids but O(the 4 yr old) is a little devil . ?This boy has been tormenting me. He's a naughty little boy with dreadlocks (DADA).If you tell him not to do something, he'll do it and call you names. I don beat am so much I don tire. When I get home from work everyday, I brace myself for war with little O. I can't wait for them to leave on Tuesday then I can rest. I couldn't even go to the gym daily as planned.

Mothering Sunday!!!!

As we celebrate Mothering Sunday, May all the mothers of the world continue to earn respect in the eyes of their children, husbands and in-laws.

American Idol 2008!!

I haven't been watching American Idol this season but I found these clips from this season 7. I thought I should share it with you guys. I'll sart watching this weekend.
This David Archuleta is amazing




Our own Chikezie Eze has come a long was. You can see his mum grooving in the clip. Did his sad borrow him the suit? He's good sha.

Write off!!

I got a message from the car body shop today. My car has been written off . Reason? The insurance company concluded that it was not cost effective for them to repair the car. So I'm waiting for my cheque. As an Ijebu woman, I quickly went to the body shop to collect my bits and pieces including my car stereo. I'm still enjoying the courtesy car while I look for a car.

Black Weekend!!!

I got back from work on Friday feeling very hungry so I went straight in to the kitchen to prepare some quick snack. Earlier in the afternoon, I had got a bit of good news from my mum an d i was supposed to call her back to get the full gist. But as I settled down on the sofa to start eating, i remembered that I needed to check my phone for messages. I realized that my aunt had left me a message when I listened to the message, I screamed and my sister was asking me what happened. I couldn't tell her. I later on put myself together and I told her. She did not believe me. What happened was that a family friend had a car accident on his was back to work in Enugu and he died. This guy only turned 40 in December and the only reason he came home was to celebrate Valentine's day with his wife. His wife is 34 years old. And they're looking on to God for a child. I really feel for the wife. They really worked hard. They've built their own house (which is where they live in). This is sad. The guy would be buried on Monday.

I'm High!!!

Yesterday, I had a 1-2-1 with my manager.It wasn't bad. The woman found out a whole lot about me and as a result, I've been booked on a course (which is one of the main reasons why I decided to take this job for a pay cut) in two weeks time. Other courses have been lined up too.
The insurance company, repair garage and car rental company are playing game with each other but they're joking. I've got them where I want them. I still have the rental car.
I'm high on night nurse.I slept like a baby last night and I'll be doing the same all week.
I'm excited about Hotel Babylon. A new series starts tonight at 9pm. Once I've watched it, I'm off to bed.

Karma Sutra or what???

From Clinton, Maryland with love!!!

Yeepa!!!There was power cut at Clinton, MD. I thought I was dreaming. I heard the noise of generators all night. It was very windy ; the hurricane was passing through















Maryland for Obama















Vote and be heard. The people of Maryland went out en masse to vote.















My cousin's phone snapped and my phone battery went flat I forgot to take my charger. So I was incommunicado when I was on the road.
















That is where George Bush's plane (airforce one) lands. I couldn't go near the place. I don't want to be arrested. I was busy shopping (Potomac Mills, Arundell Mills etc) so I couldn't go to DC to the seat of government.

The eagle has landed & Valentine's Day!!!

I arrived this morning and I'm tired. I''ll upload some pictures later and I might have some gists.




Have a great day. If I have the energy I'll go out with hubby. Abi no be so.

Baltimore here I come!!!

I'm off to Baltimore for a few days. I decided to run some last minute errands today but it took longer than I expected because Charlton F.C was playing at home today. Anyway, I'll post some pictures later.

Finally & Nollywoodmovies!!!

The car rental company delivered a courtesy car to my house today and the garage has arranged for my car to be picked up on 18th February. Although the courtesy car is brand new (cha cha) 47km only on the clock so I'm launching it for the car rental company. I would have loved to drive to the continent but the insurance doesn't cover that. I'll enjoy the car sha.
There is a new craze in the UK right now it's the Sky (satellite) channel 331. It's a channel dedicated to Nollywood movies. They're running tests on the channel now and the package will eventually cost £5.99 per month. For that, subscribers can watch at least 30 new movies per month with a matinee at 19.00 hours daily. It's been very popular amongst non-Nigerians and I believe the arrangement will work well between the owners of the channel and the Nollywood producers,marketers and directors. Kudos to the owner sha.Because a lot of people look forward to this channel every night and its been very nice.

End of the road!!!!!

How the mighty has fallen!!. E woo bi awo alagbara tin subu.

It's my birthday!!!!

Today is my birthday. Yes I'm an Aquarian (whatever that means-joke). Looking back. I think I've tried. I left primary school in primary 4, passed Common Entrance and started secondary school at age 9 finished at 14 the rest is history. I remember my Uni days (it was fun) NYSC. Then I never believed that one day, I'll start working and live on my own because my mum was very strict and I was spoilt. She used to wash my clothes till I started University but with time it all changed. Here I am a grown woman, married with kids (na wa o).
I set myself some goals which I aim to have completed by the time I'm 40. I'm getting there sha.
I'm going out with the girls. I wonder what hubby has got planned.
Every year, I give myself a trip and treat. I don't know what to get for myself this year. Maybe I should get the iphone? hmm . I doubt it because I've got the best of Sony Ericsson and this
I'm off to Baltimore, New York and New Jersey next week so I'll decide when I get there.

Happy Birthday Mum!!

It's my mum's birthday today. This time last year, she was here with us on holiday we took her out to enjoy herself but she didn't know that we had planned a surprise party for her last Summer in Naija She had so much fun. I spoke to her this morning
Mumsie, Iya ni wura.
May this day and every other day bring you joy
I thank God for my mum
Although we argue
you still show me the way
you've always stood by me through think and thin

Ewe so ye omo (hello mother pikin). Ee pe fun wa o. Ee jeun omo pe pe pe.

90 minutes!!!!???

They had 90minutes to get it right. They prayed on the pitch like their life depends on it.They've managed to get through to the next round. Let's hope they win.

I'm in pains!!!!

Last Saturday, my sister had to call an ambulance. I couldn't breath properly. I was in serious pain from the whiplash. The pain was so much that I was crying in silence.
I was rushed to the A&E and was later prescribed Tylex which contains codeine. It knocked me out completely.
I went to work today but I'm still in pain even right now as I'm typing.
Meanwhile, a lot of paperwork keeps coming in the post from my insurer's solicitor and insurance company.

They've done it again!!!

This is not a good outing for the Super Eagles o. From where I'm sitting, I don't think the team has anything to look forward to. The team couldn't even score a goal. Mikel Obi even said he doesn't know what happened when he was interviewed after the match against Mali.
Let's wait and see what happens in the last match. May be they'll be able to score 15 goals (LOL!)

What was that????

What happened to the Super Eagles?
I'm going to be very quiet at work. I hope Berti Vogts justifies the money he's being paid.Have the players been partying the night before the match? If not, then why were they playing "stainless" football (not wanting to be injured). They were actually playing as if they're playing footblat athe open space near my parent's house in Naija (ori iyanrin/ Marakanna)stadium. As if they're playing "set" Sunday league at Hackney Downs.
Upon all the hype, I had expected a nice entertaining match rather all I saw was a bunch of guys running around like a headless chicken.
Has the NFA officials done something wrong (like they always do)? Like what happened at France 98 (I was there live!). Let's hope they put the house in order.

Whiplash!!!

I'm suffering from whiplash o. The garage has called to arrange a damage inspection for tomorrow and my insurance company has informed me that the driver's insurance company has accepted responsibility. Also my insurance company's legal department would be putting in a claim for my injury.I feel like I've gone 12 rounds with Mike Tyson. "T" offered to massage it with white tiger balm for me (abi that's the way looooooooove goes). That's all for today.
BTW, I'll be getting a courtesy car so I might drive to France for a weekend so I can put some mileage on the courtesy car.

She don hit my car!!!!!

On my way home from work today, I decided to get some box files. Initially I thought of going to STAPLES but as I almost got there, I decided to go to LIDL instead as I got to a mini round about, I saw a bit of traffic then I stopped and as I was enjoying Kashif's turn me on on my car stereo, I heard a loud bang from behind. I felt this sharp pain in my head then it dawned on me that someone had bashed my car from the rear. I held my head with my hands and I got out of the car. The driver of the other car (a woman) suggested that we go to ASDA's car park. I was still in shock when I got out of my car at ASDA to properly assess the damage. This woman (the driver of the other car) walked up to me and asked if I was wearing my seatbelt. I was so angry but all I could say was that why would I be driving without wearing a seat belt. We exchanged details but the stupid woman said she didn't have her insurance details on her so I took a picture of my damaged car. I also took a photo of her car because people can be funny. She could just go and cook up a funny story to her insurance company. Although she bashed my car from behind so automatically, she's at fault. I then called "T" who advised me to call the police immediately as she may not be insured. I called the police to report the incident and I was given a reference number. While I was talking to the police, this woman driver was still looking for a way to open her car bonnet which I suggested to her because I saw water dripping from under her car ( I didn't tell her but I think she broke her radiator) and 20 minutes later, the silly woman still could not work out how to open her bonnet.
I also bumped into my friend "TO" who felt sorry for me but was surprised that the woman could not open her bonnet. The last time I saw the woman, she was flicking through her car manual.

When I got home, I called my insurance company so everything is sorted. I'll be getting a courtesy car while the car is being repaired. I then went to drop an envelope at a friend's place (she leaving for Naija tomorrow) for my mum. Then I started feeling pains on my neck and headache so on my way back from my friend's place, I went to the A&E at the hospital where I was given medication and prescription. The doctor's conclusion was that I'm suffering from whiplash. I'll have to go to the police station tomorrow and call the woman for her insurance details.

What a day! I'm tired .My head is dancing kpopo di po.

Pay day!!

I got paid today but not what I expected despite the fact that I handed in my P45 about four weeks ago to the operations manager. Two weeks ago, I asked him if he had forwarded my P45 to payroll and his answer was "yes" but I thought I saw my P45 under his computer keyboard. But to my surprise, that did not reflect in my pay as I had been over taxed and this was what I was trying to avoid.
When I saw this today, I went to confirm if he had sent it he still said "yes". This was after I had been on the phone to payroll only to be told that my P45 was nowhere to be found. I looked on his desk, I still saw the paper there but because it was folded, I couldn't see the name on it and that meant I couldn't prove it. I had a feeling that the guy was lying to me.
After lunch, I decided to take advantage of his being at a meeting to take my P45 from his desk but when I got to his desk, what looked like my P45 was gone!
I'll be calling the payroll section from tomorrow till the end of this week. I'm sure he just sent it.
I can't stand liars. The guy no sabi me at all. He is playing with fire.
The annoying thing is that for me to get a refund I'll have to contact the tax office myself and it could take forever.

What is this world turning into???

I was just about to log off and shutdown my system last night when I got a buzz on my Yahoo messenger. It was my brother's wife. The estate (somewhere in Ajah) they live on got raided by armed robbers around 17.00 hours. Initially, I thought she was joking but she wasn't. The robbers pointed a gun at my 7 year old nephew and then they hit the mum's eye with the butt of a gun. They took her jewelleries, phones and money.
They locked the security guards inside the security post while they raided people's houses and killed a former AIG in the process. The most annoying thing was that the mobile policemen that usually guard the estate conveniently resumed duty late and this was very unusual. They (the mobile policemen) have all been arrested sha.

My brother and his family moved to Naija about 3 years ago this came as a rude shock to them and us too.

My hubby the traveller 4a

These are pictures from his trip to Thailand in 2005

Doi Inthanon "the roof of Thailand"

















Chiang Mai zoo















Animals at the zoo

My hubby the traveller 3a

"T" & travel buddy












"T"

My hubby the traveller 2a

These are the rules and regulations which prisoners are made to abide by when they arrive at the Tuol Sleng Prison.















The Vietnamese Border Post












Another view of the Vietnamese border post














The Cambodian end of the border


How my hubby copes when he goes on these holidays? I don't know. He sometimes gets hotel rooms under $10. The rooms are very neat and tidy with an air conditioner. During the Cambodia,Hanoi , Vietnam trip, he said in many places, he's usually the only black person and a lot of people would gather round and take pictures with him. He was even delayed at an airport for hours. The immigration officals said there was "something" wrong with his passport. He thinks they were trying to see if he'll act funny as he had been to Thailand twice. Once on holiday and the second time in transit. He enjoys it so I can't complain. As long as he sends me a text message or an email containing the hotel address and itinery.

Happy Birthday Boys!!

It's the boys (rugrats) birthday today. They're now 8 years old. I have every reason to be thankful to God. Not with the labour pains and all.They'll be starting their first Holy Communion class from next Wednesday. We opted for the Wednesday class (after school) as the Saturday class is at an awkward time 2pm.
We've got the cake and party bags ready for their classmates then later in the day, we'll probably take them out for dinner.
The Nintendo DS lite is still out of stock at the shops and online. They'll still get something sha.

I'll continue with "T"'s travel pictures tomorrow.

My hubby the traveller 1a

My hubby “T” is a bit of a traveller. I’ve tried talking him into blogging but he has blatantly refused. So in the next couple of days, weeks or months, I’ll show you some of the pictures in his “holiday library”.

Phnom Penh Museum, Cambodia

He watches a lot of travel channel and visits travel websites to research on new places. He planned to take me to China this year but it’s now off the cards because of the Olympics. Air fares and hotels are either too
expensive or fully booked. I think he’s now looking at Tunisia or Morocco.

Toul Sleng Genocide Museum where a lot of Cambodians were killed during the Pol Pot regime.

Day 15 @ work & the bug day II

I went back to work today only to be sent home 2hrs later. Why? I have to stay at home for 48hrs after the virus has gone! . Since its a nationwide outbreak, I don't think the sickie should count against me. I'll have a word with my union rep.
My son has been grounded for a week by my sister. No computer,no video games. My other son has not failed to remind him of that . "M" YOU'RE GROUNDED,NO COMPUTER, NO VIDEO GAMES!!!!!. He has been really quiet for the past two days . So today, my sister called it off. My son's face lit up.
He's enjoying himself now but they resume school tomorrow. Meanwhile, I'm at home watching Yoruba movies. Abi how for do?

Day 14 @ work & The bug

I didn't have a good night sleep because I had tummy ache and I kept going in and out of the loo. I had a funny feeling that I had caught the bug as I was also feeling nauseous.
When I got to work, my manager knew there was something wrong with me. When I told her, my colleagues moved away from me as if I had caught the bubonic plague! (Na wa for people o).
I then went into a side room to wait for my manager. When she came back to me, she was covering her nose with her blouse!!
Anyways, I got sent home. On my way home, I went to check out some things I need to export. My supplier told me to come on Monday. I also found a warehouse where I bought my car part which I had been searching for. I got it really cheap.
I wonder where I got this bug (which seems to be a major topic on BBC Newsy the last couple of days) from. This means I am not going out tonight.

Day 13 @ work & captain caveman

Got to work early today. I no want wahala. The weatherman said it was going to snow today so I got too prepared and then no snow. The silly weatherman was a bit embarassed on BBC1 when he was asked where the snow was?
My mum-in-law has been here since Sunday. She's babysitting for us because the after school club will be closed till 7th January. The club is usually open full time during the holidays but not this year. So I'm well behaved at for the next 3 days. But, I'll be going out tomorrow (TGIF) with my friend "B", god-daughter "T" ( 3months old) and our friend "TT" to my favourite place.
About two weeks ago was "B"'s birthday. The plan was to go out. So I invited "A" and "N". A day before the night out, I got a call from "N" who said that her hubby "Y" is not happy that I didn't invite him to the night out. When "Y" got on the phone, I apologised and explained to him that it was a girly thing. I couldn''t believe what I was hearing when he replied. He said "what would married women be doing at night clubs"? he knows what guys get up to at night clubs and he has no respect for married women that goes to night clubs. I couldn't say a word because I was too shocked. More so, "N"'s dad just came from Naija so I couldn't react the way I should have.
I never knew the guy lives in the dark ages o. "N" and "Y" have been married for over 10 years and they have two girls. The guy vexed me no be small.
After christmas, I met up with "N" for lunch.(she's a hardworking lawyer). Apparently she had a very big row with her hubby over the matter. I've now renamed "Y" as captain caveman.
I've added some new songs to my happy listening playlist. They will continue to change from time to time. They're some of the songs I enjoy listening to these days.