Vacation

hello guys so sorry I have neglected you all. Will try not again.

Anyways part of the reason I don't post regularly is cos of my new look on blogsville.

I am finding it hard to maneuver my way through all this.

I don't even know where the new post is located, the comments section is another problem for me.

Hmm this is so bad, but I will get around to it, I am sure I will.

Anyways just to say I am on a vacation with my darling Temi. We are going to be gone for 2 and a half months in The U.S. OF A..

Don't worry guys will gist you everything about my romantic journey so far..loll.

Anyways one of the things I love most about traveling with Temi is that he takes care of everything. When I say everything I mean everything. In fact I just sleep and know that he's got my back. from making sure I have eaten to sleeping right and just plain making sure I am having fun.

Really nice, don't you think. In fact I feel like a baby. Hmm I am in love again..Lol.

Oh well anyways I hope you all have fun this weekend and just let me know what's up with you.

Do have a lovely day and will definitely keep in touch.

http://lagosmums.com/2011/11/17/just-my-thoughts-keeping-children-clean-in-lagos/. check this out one of my writes up, and please drop your comments.

Merci

Hello

Hello everyone.

I had this picture taken almost two weeks ago but I had been so busy thats y it is coming up now..so sorry.

This is what happened two wednesdays ago, cos of the rain on my way to ikeja.

I was shocked.

Thank God it is an office complex and nobody was there when the rain fell.

This shouldn't happen if we have good building inspections".

I can't even imagine what it would have been like if there were people living in this building.

Anyways just saying hi and thank you all for your comments on my bag and my wedding anniversary post..

A second bag coming soon...

My Very Own Bag

Hi peeps

this bag project is what has stolen me from you guys but I have resolved that this will not be the case any more.

Anyways this clutch bag is my work. The design is actually my teacher's but I made this.

If you look closely you will find out that there are a lot of mistakes and I still have a long way to go but I am so proud of the bag and I go every where with it even though it doesn't go well with my outfit, I don't care. I just take it with me. Like a proud parent showcasing the good child.

Anyways like I have promised, even though I do not have the time to post everyday I will not leave blogsville this long again.

I am off to cuddle and continue my anniversary celebration.

just let me know what you think, about the bag.

Do take care and have a lovely day.

N.P: " i am saying a big thank you to Zainab of zouzoumusings for checking up on me... she was worried i hadnt posted in a long while... thank you dear i really appreciate.

Happy Anniversary To Me

Hello everyone I have been AWOL.. I am so sorry. Please accept my apologies.

Today is my wedding anniversary. I am so happy.

I can't even imagine that its been 3 years since that I walked down the aisle with the love of my life.

Meeeen!!!!! time flies when marriage is sweet I must say.

Anyways just take care of yourselves and check out my next post on my bag.

Do take care and have a lovely day.

Ciao

I AM BACK

Hello everyone.

Its been a while I have posted and even commented on the blogs I follow. Pele.. I have just been busy I now have a 9 to 5 job.. LOL... (I mean my bag making lessons).

Its been taking a lot of my time. I leave the house very early and then I get how late. Men!!!! I don't know how women do this, saddled with kids and a husband to look after, day in day out. They sure try. I can't do this for long, I will surely collapse. I now know why I am a big campaigner of BYOB (Be your own Boss).

Anyways in a few days I will upload the picture of my first bag. Its shabby though but I am so in love with it, cos it just shows that there is no turning back.

Also, over time my ideology about bags have really changed. They are delicate and need a lot of time in other for you to get it right. This I am learning and loving it.

So how r u guys?

how has the weekend been?

For me I have been trying to sort myself out.

I had to go to the market in the rain... "Christ it was so disgusting". But what could I do. I had left Temi foodless for over a week. Need to redeem myself before I am sent back to my parents house..(loll).

Anyways do take care of yourself and have a lovely weekend.

P.S. " Saying a big welcome to my new followers. Also just to warn you that I think my blog has a new design. I have been tampering with it again. I am not sure. The thing I hate the most bout this new look is that I may not be able to see my followers again... that's so bad...

Hmm will see what can be done.

Anyways take care of yourself once again.

Ciao

Determination Needed ASAP

Hi guys...

Today, like my friend just said I have grown 5 years older.

Life isn't easy at all.

Okay rewind.. pause... Why am I lamenting?

Today I really , really, started my handbag journey and I must say that it is not easy at all. Did I actually think that the construction of a handbag was so easy...I was so wrong... I must have been dreaming... Or maybe in wonderland...

It's so difficult and very detailed. You have to be able to envision, draw, construct, and be so detailed about your work of art.

Yepa!!!!!! You must have determination if not you will just run away.

Is there anything in this life that is easy... haba...

Anyways in my lamentation I remembered this song I used to sing as a little child. " with Jesus and determination I will do my best".

This is my motto from now on and I am sure I will do my best.

Right now I have hushed my month about being a bag maker, till I am perfect.. loll..

Anyways thank you Amina you are a darling and God sent.

Do have a good night's rest and remember " with Jesus and determination you can do your best".

Ciao

Business Tips For The Weekend

This is the Amala and Ewedu in grandmama's plate. I have tried to get the pictures uploaded after my post but it never happens. always comes before my post. Anyways these r some of the pictures i took with my phone in the Amala joint.Sales girls. They are in charge of the Ewedu and the beef stew. They were excited I was taking pictures. Although this picture doesn't show that they are.
This one had the money. This was where you had to pay after telling them how much Amala, and meat you wanted.
This is the Amala pot. They will ask you how much and you will say maybe #80 or #100 or more. I took #80. The generator by the side is the Amala joint's own. I just couldn't believe that they had a sound proof generator. Guys this is an Amala joint I am talking about oh.

THE POST FINALLY

Hello everyone.. Love all your comments on my last post " My first kiss". It was so nice. Thank you. Do keep them coming and never stop.

Anyways to the topic of today: I just stumbled on a few business tips and I thought I should share it will y'all.

Yesterday as I was driving through Ikoyi I flagged down a newspaper vendor and asked for the "Complete Fashion" Mag. (Lol although he was a newspaper vendor I didn't bother to at least glance through the newspapers he had...very bad). Anyways after reading through the editor's piece I found out that the magazine will be sold for #1,000 (i.e. about $6) from the month of October.

The Genesis Delux Cinema is always full on Wednesdays because movies are #500 (i.e. about $3) all day. Some of my friends watch all the movies they want to watch on that day. They can watch a total of 3 to 4 movies a day, especially when they don't have anything to do.

A few weeks ago I went to watch CRAZY STUPID LOVE and I found out that they had increase their price to #600. Movies on wednesdays are now #600. (i.e. recommended movie... Crazy Stupid Love).

Are you getting my drift here?

In the business world especially when a new product is being launched, you have to be careful with your pricing. More often than not, the goal to make profit, isn't their main concern. Their main concern is to get the product out there, loved by the people and get a product that will be in high demand. So companies just try to break even. Breaking even means: making sure you et back at least the money you invested in the business. Then subtly, as the goods or services are being accepted by the consumers, the prices can now be adjusted. This is usually done in a way that the clients will not feel they are being ripped off, still satisfied and in love with the product or services and the companies are also satisfied with making profits.

Moral of the day: don't start any business with the main aim of making profits immediately. Do it subtly and eventually after breaking even the profits will come.

N.B. Even if "Complete Fashion Magazine" costs me an extra #300 I will still buy it cos guess what I am hooked.

Anyways let me amuse you with pictures I took of an Amala joint in Surulere. My pregnant friend took me there. (You know how pregnant women can be). I was surprised. They are really making a killing in the Amala joint. And u need to see the caliber of people that come in there. Well dressed..looking funky and enjoying their meals

Do take care of yourselves and have a lovely weekend.

Ciao