Hey folks!
Apologies for neglecting you all, been a 'roller coaster' week. I feel like so much is happening/ not happening in my life right now and I just need time to slow down and feel more 'settled'
That's not what this post is about. Tomorrow I shall be 'passing out' - NYSC. No words can describe the joy I am feeling right now. From November 5th 2013 (I think) till now it has been a year filled with fun, sadness, heartbreak ( career wise) , new friendships forged, old friendships renewed, some happy days and complete bullshit. Excuse my French. Some things I have been through this year, would not wish it for my worst enemy.... I think I shall do a post about my nysc year.
BUT IT IS ALL OVER TOMORROW God willing and I shall be back with more posts. Stay tuned ;)
Wednesday, 15 October 2014
Friday, 10 October 2014
Restaurant Review
Hey folks! It's the weekend *dancing*
Yesterday I had another NYSC event at unilag! All their wahala is coming to an end next week ( I can not scream loud enough)! It has been a tough year, so happy it is over soon. Although from next week, i'm not a baby girl no more sigh....
I went to unilag with Tukesquest ( no her name is detuke), her blog is Tukesquest. Getting to unilag was an experience but we MADE IT. On our way back we decided to treat ourselves because it was a hectic day. I had not eaten breakfast/lunch and we got to VI at 4:30 ish so you can imagine how hungry I was. We decided to go to La veranda at the Blowfish hotel. I was excited to introduce detuke to my spot!
I discovered this restaurant last christmas when I was planning a TA girls reunion. Most of us love Italian so the search began. I was really impressed with the restaurant's reviews and pictures. We had dinner there and they won me over. That's how it became my spot :)
La veranda is by the pool inside the hotel so as we were walking towards the restaurant, we were stopped. I was wondering what the problem was. One of the workers informed us that the restaurant was closed from 4-6pm as they were on a break. So we had to wait for an hour and 30 mins....my heart was breaking and my tummy protested lol. I was sure I would have passed out from hunger by 6pm. I was also thinking WHATTT?? So no pasta for bumz today???
Reluctantly, we had to settle for the restaurant in the hotel. Detuke has done a great review of everything so please check it out here- restaurant review- blowfish hotel.
I ordered the singapore noodles (with prawns) and a drink called Cinderella. When I eat out, I try not to get a rice dish. The portion was massive.
These pictures are the best pictures on my blog so far! Shout out to tuke! Food was alright, asked for it to be really spicy but it was not. Noodles tasted like indomie so yahh.... not amazing but it was edible. They were very generous with their prawns which was very impressive.
There were 2 men sat next to us and they could not stop staring. You would think we were celebrities sigh. Also, the way some nigerian men stare, you have to take a second look at yourself to ensure you have clothes on! So irritating! As expected, one of them came over to talk to us and interrupted our gisting session. Detuke went mute and buki had a 'keep it moving' facial expression. Unfortunately he was oblivious, typical! So i decided to humor him and got him to move on in a 'polite' manner. It was tough but I think i tried...
Overall it was a good catching up session and now I know la veranda is closed between 4-6pm!
Have a good weekend xxxx
Yesterday I had another NYSC event at unilag! All their wahala is coming to an end next week ( I can not scream loud enough)! It has been a tough year, so happy it is over soon. Although from next week, i'm not a baby girl no more sigh....
I went to unilag with Tukesquest ( no her name is detuke), her blog is Tukesquest. Getting to unilag was an experience but we MADE IT. On our way back we decided to treat ourselves because it was a hectic day. I had not eaten breakfast/lunch and we got to VI at 4:30 ish so you can imagine how hungry I was. We decided to go to La veranda at the Blowfish hotel. I was excited to introduce detuke to my spot!
I discovered this restaurant last christmas when I was planning a TA girls reunion. Most of us love Italian so the search began. I was really impressed with the restaurant's reviews and pictures. We had dinner there and they won me over. That's how it became my spot :)
La veranda is by the pool inside the hotel so as we were walking towards the restaurant, we were stopped. I was wondering what the problem was. One of the workers informed us that the restaurant was closed from 4-6pm as they were on a break. So we had to wait for an hour and 30 mins....my heart was breaking and my tummy protested lol. I was sure I would have passed out from hunger by 6pm. I was also thinking WHATTT?? So no pasta for bumz today???
Reluctantly, we had to settle for the restaurant in the hotel. Detuke has done a great review of everything so please check it out here- restaurant review- blowfish hotel.
These pictures are the best pictures on my blog so far! Shout out to tuke! Food was alright, asked for it to be really spicy but it was not. Noodles tasted like indomie so yahh.... not amazing but it was edible. They were very generous with their prawns which was very impressive.
There were 2 men sat next to us and they could not stop staring. You would think we were celebrities sigh. Also, the way some nigerian men stare, you have to take a second look at yourself to ensure you have clothes on! So irritating! As expected, one of them came over to talk to us and interrupted our gisting session. Detuke went mute and buki had a 'keep it moving' facial expression. Unfortunately he was oblivious, typical! So i decided to humor him and got him to move on in a 'polite' manner. It was tough but I think i tried...
Overall it was a good catching up session and now I know la veranda is closed between 4-6pm!
Have a good weekend xxxx
Tuesday, 7 October 2014
One of my Guilty Pleasures
Hey everyone! Hope you have all had a good long weekend (my fellow nigerians ). I'm so stuffed with sallah meat, definitely going to NOT eat meat for a few weeks.
A few weeks ago, I was frustrated and decided to make apple crumble ( this is one of my guilty pleasures). I have searched for a decent apple crumble around Lagos and found NONE! ( Feel free to correct me if you have found one). Nowhere does it quite like Uncle Luis ( my aunty's cook),his apple crumble is 10/10. I'm almost there :). Ice cream factory was pretty decent a few years ago but I do not know who decided to be "creative". Their apple crumble is now filled with oatmeal which defeats the whole purpose IMO.
The initial plan was apple but I did not have enough apples. So I decided to add pineapples to the mix, as I love pineapples. Crumble is the only dessert I enjoy baking as it is really not that hard. You can also "wing it". My recipe is pretty basic and is similar to bbc's APPLE CRUMBLE RECIPE.
I managed to get a not so great picture.We had it with Blue Bunny's cookie dough ice cream. It was a good night.
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This was after it had been devoured lol. I guess it was a HIT :) xxxx
A few weeks ago, I was frustrated and decided to make apple crumble ( this is one of my guilty pleasures). I have searched for a decent apple crumble around Lagos and found NONE! ( Feel free to correct me if you have found one). Nowhere does it quite like Uncle Luis ( my aunty's cook),his apple crumble is 10/10. I'm almost there :). Ice cream factory was pretty decent a few years ago but I do not know who decided to be "creative". Their apple crumble is now filled with oatmeal which defeats the whole purpose IMO.
The initial plan was apple but I did not have enough apples. So I decided to add pineapples to the mix, as I love pineapples. Crumble is the only dessert I enjoy baking as it is really not that hard. You can also "wing it". My recipe is pretty basic and is similar to bbc's APPLE CRUMBLE RECIPE.
I managed to get a not so great picture.We had it with Blue Bunny's cookie dough ice cream. It was a good night.
Monday, 6 October 2014
Life after 22
22 is an age that bridges the gap between the reckless abandon of adolescence and the conforms of adulthood. I'm going to talk about a few wonderful changes I read somewhere.
1) Strongest friendships become unbreakable, especially with the friends you do not see all the time: Some people get jobs and some move away. Group convos become a way of keeping in touch and are very effective. They help when you bored at work and feel alone at a crowded party lol. When friends are near or far, it becomes clear who will stick around and who wouldn't .
2) Fair weather friends fall to the wayside: The people you used to dread hanging out with become people you never see. Which is so great! The arguments stop and the drama ends. No need for pity friendships. Ain't nobody got time for that!
3) You meet people who know you for what you do, not who you were as an adolescent: it is nice to relate to someone about your dreams, aspirations, passions rather than your worst drunk moments or when a paper is due.
4) You watch your friends become 'real adults' and stop having to play babysitter: weekends become less nerve wrecking when you know there isn't a chance you could end up in the waiting room of a hospital.
5) You become part of a work family
6) Horrible people come into your life and you can finally see why they are toxic
7) You can laugh at your teenage years and actually see how you have changed
8) You get nostalgic for the past without getting sad
9) Sleep becomes very essential
10) You become unaware of what is happening on social media this week
11) You hear the beauty, power and confidence and power in the word 'NO': You used to feel like you had to say yes to everything: dates, friends, purchases, outings. You felt bad when you turned anything down. After 22 you see that saying no just means you know what you want and understand how to avoid the things you don't want.
1) Strongest friendships become unbreakable, especially with the friends you do not see all the time: Some people get jobs and some move away. Group convos become a way of keeping in touch and are very effective. They help when you bored at work and feel alone at a crowded party lol. When friends are near or far, it becomes clear who will stick around and who wouldn't .
2) Fair weather friends fall to the wayside: The people you used to dread hanging out with become people you never see. Which is so great! The arguments stop and the drama ends. No need for pity friendships. Ain't nobody got time for that!
3) You meet people who know you for what you do, not who you were as an adolescent: it is nice to relate to someone about your dreams, aspirations, passions rather than your worst drunk moments or when a paper is due.
4) You watch your friends become 'real adults' and stop having to play babysitter: weekends become less nerve wrecking when you know there isn't a chance you could end up in the waiting room of a hospital.
5) You become part of a work family
6) Horrible people come into your life and you can finally see why they are toxic
7) You can laugh at your teenage years and actually see how you have changed
8) You get nostalgic for the past without getting sad
9) Sleep becomes very essential
10) You become unaware of what is happening on social media this week
11) You hear the beauty, power and confidence and power in the word 'NO': You used to feel like you had to say yes to everything: dates, friends, purchases, outings. You felt bad when you turned anything down. After 22 you see that saying no just means you know what you want and understand how to avoid the things you don't want.
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
More facts about Bumz
I'm sure you can tell I am enjoying this topic...
21) White chocolate>>> Milk chocolate>>> Dark Chocolate
22) A man that can wear a SUIT! WHooshhh *weak in the knees* Bald and a beard is an added bonus too ;)
23) I have really active tear glands sigh. But not to worry I'm an attractive crier lol...obviously does not exist
24) Favorite sport is volleyball. Tennis is a close second
25) I can not sing. Definitely did not get the singing gene but its okay, I can dance. Been rated a 7 on an alright day. Shout out to OBB ;)
26) I get really irritated by people that don't understand the 'personal space' concept. I don't know where your hands have been yoo!There really isn't a nice way to say this is there?
27) Started a healthy hair journey. Waist length hair I'm coming for you!
I think that is enough xxx
21) White chocolate>>> Milk chocolate>>> Dark Chocolate
22) A man that can wear a SUIT! WHooshhh *weak in the knees* Bald and a beard is an added bonus too ;)
23) I have really active tear glands sigh. But not to worry I'm an attractive crier lol...obviously does not exist
24) Favorite sport is volleyball. Tennis is a close second
25) I can not sing. Definitely did not get the singing gene but its okay, I can dance. Been rated a 7 on an alright day. Shout out to OBB ;)
26) I get really irritated by people that don't understand the 'personal space' concept. I don't know where your hands have been yoo!There really isn't a nice way to say this is there?
27) Started a healthy hair journey. Waist length hair I'm coming for you!
I think that is enough xxx
Happy Independence Day
It's the 1st of October!
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Nigeria will be unlucky without our beloved president Goodluck Jonathan! ( See what I did there ;)
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Nigeria will be unlucky without our beloved president Goodluck Jonathan! ( See what I did there ;)
Mystery solved!
The past few days I noticed my views have been increasing at an odd rate. I found this odd because just a few people know about this blog ATM. My fellow bloggers that are helping me and a few friends that saw it by mistake. I wasn't quite ready to share it yet.
This morning it was revealed to me that it is not that hard to find it. Not hard AT ALL actually. This post is for my silent readers that made me live in denial.....This might be the last post you will get to see :P
This morning it was revealed to me that it is not that hard to find it. Not hard AT ALL actually. This post is for my silent readers that made me live in denial.....This might be the last post you will get to see :P
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