tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10384694588552168242024-03-19T21:46:11.179+01:00ChiDilu's LoungeA Lifestyle Blog that covers everything that matters to you and yes, Lots n Lots of Fun...Adding value with no Tittle-Tattling**Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-12967254794895849562014-05-08T07:30:00.000+01:002014-05-08T07:30:04.458+01:00How social is social media ?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There was a time in our lives that going for a party or hanging out with friends actually involved having fun, exchanging meaningful information or simply just hanging out. In those days, making new friends actually involved speaking to someone about a topic or idea and being able to understand if you need the person in your life as a friend. In those days, you would need to pick up the phone to call a friend just to check up on them and from the tone of the person's voice you would know if he/she was okay. In those days, children were engaged in learning and developmental activities which included writing on a chalk board or playing fun games such as Hide and Seek with other children in their age group. Do you remember?<div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Social Media Heart Collage by Kathleen Donovan on <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kdonovan_gaddy/4314365065/" target="_blank">Flickr.com</a></td></tr>
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According to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>, <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">"</span><i><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Social media is the interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks"</span><b>.</b> </i><br />
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Some of us spend the entire day behind the laptop only to wonder where time went. Many of us find it difficult to have meaningful face to face conversations. Some folks are very interesting and inspiring on Facebook or Twitter but are the opposite of their online persona when you actually meet them. Can you still look a friend or stranger in the eye when speaking to him or her without flinching. I came across this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY" target="_blank">video</a> titled 'Look Up' - A spoken word film for an online generation written, performed & directed by Gary Turk. The message of the video is very clear. It talks about the need to drop that smart phone and look up. Don't let your life pass you by. It is a very inspiring video and it was the stimulus I required for this post. Ironically, the video has been viewed by over 27 million people on Youtube and I hear that it has also gone viral on Twitter but I am not going there....lol.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Facebook Connection Social Network Media by Simon on <a href="http://pixabay.com/en/facebook-connection-social-network-76531/" target="_blank">Pixabay.com</a></td></tr>
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The effect of the surge in the use of social media platforms can be construed as both beneficial or detrimental to personal interests. However, the degree of satisfaction or detriment perceived from social media should be self assessed. Please do not assume that I am against social media. I am not a hypocrite. Without social media, I would't dream of blogging neither would you be reading this post at your convenience. I am of the school of thought that everything should be used in moderation.<br />
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This is an advanced age and social media helps one to become aware of activities happening worldwide without actually leaving the four walls of your room or office. For instance, the ongoing case of the teenage girls kidnapped in Chibok, Borno state, Nigeria by Boko Haram. The use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram has helped spread the word especially the #Bringbackourgirls campaign. The united voices of concerned Nigerians are being heard on a global perspective through these platforms and hopefully these girls would be found and rescued soon. <i style="font-weight: bold;">We all have these girls in our prayers.</i> It just occurred to me that Boko Haram claims to be against Western education or Westernisation but how come the leader records videos to send out the group's messages? I know that the first video tape recorder was invented by Charles Paulson Ginsburg (a Westerner). In addition, how come these so called videos are created in a form that is compatible with Youtube and other social media platforms?<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Kathleen Donovan created the b</span><span style="text-align: center;">eautiful Social Media Heart Collage </span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/kdonovan_gaddy/4314365065/" target="_blank">Flickr.com</a><br />
Simon on <a href="http://pixabay.com/en/facebook-connection-social-network-76531/" target="_blank">Pixabay.com</a><br />
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com0Lagos, Nigeria6.46269278516533 3.229980468755.9578962851653294 2.58453346875 6.96748928516533 3.87542746875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-52467158014211139712014-02-26T09:00:00.000+01:002014-03-05T17:21:12.347+01:00Oh for crying out loud; were you born a Pathological liar???<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The moment we met and became friends, I thought I had finally found that special friend. I felt you were full of life and interesting. I had so much fun listening to all the stories you had to share about YOU. I even thought we shared the same values and interests. Besides, I wanted to know more about you, hence I saw nothing wrong with you having a lot to say all the time.<br />
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Eventually, I realised you cared little about my experiences and you always sought to be the centre of attention. Now for someone who spoke a lot about yourself, you seemed to have a lot of stories and life experiences which were not commensurate to your age, status and appearance.<br />
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My feelings had drastically changed from fascination to suspicion and then to revulsion. What goes on within that little head of yours? Has your inferiority complex mutated to superiority complex? Or perhaps you have watched too many Hollywood movies and you are now living in your fantasies which explains why you not only deceive others; you also deceive yourself!!<br />
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Well, liar liar pants on fire.....were you born a Pathological liar or is it your alter ego?<br />
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Did you know that there is a scientific name for a Pathological liar? Pseudologia fantastica, also called Mythomania. Wikipedia defines pathological lying or compulsive lying as <i><span style="color: #93c47d;">"falsification entirely disproportionate to any discernible end in view, may be extensive and very complicated, and may manifest over a period of years or even a lifetime.The individual may be aware they are lying, or may believe they are telling the truth, being unaware that they are relating fantasies".</span></i><br />
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At different points in our lives, we make acquaintances with some special people that fall within the above description. While growing up, I had some friends that whenever they said "good morning" I would have to check the time to ensure it was actually morning before responding. LMAO. Yes, it was that bad. The lies were like a viral infection with no known cure. They just poured out continuously like a fountain. There was this instance a few years ago when a friend bragged about his house to some fellow friends. According to his stories, he usually played basketball at his house because there was a customized basketball court at his backyard. I had been to that house on numerous occasions and I had never seen a basketball not to even speak about a basketball court. Maybe, he had watched too many episodes of MTV cribs and was beginning to live in his fantasy!!!<br />
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Most Pathological liars lie because they love the spotlight and want to remain the centre of attention. The male would speak like he has more money at the bank and more powerful connections than you. If you have travelled to the seven continents, well my dear, he has been to the moon and back and he has travelled the world in 80 days. Also, when he went to England, he had dinner at Buckingham palace. Are you mad? trying to steal his spotlight? He has got a big ego.<br />
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The female on the other hand, assumes she is the queen of the pack and is the most beautiful and sought after lady in the city. According to her stories, every guy wants to lavish her with gifts that she doesn't even need and she is so special that they would do anything for her. If you bought a Prada bag for yourself last Christmas, well my dear, her boyfriend bought her a Prada bag, a Givenchy perfume, a Fossil wristwatch and Gucci shoes. In addition, she gave the Prada bag to her baby sis because she has a Hermes bag which is yet to be unpacked. Do you follow what I am saying? The bottom line is, whatever you have, they have MORE and whatever you may have done, they have done it BETTER!!! Personally, my tolerance level for Pathological liars is very slim. I can't stand someone who lies for no meaningful purpose.<br />
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I also found this interesting excerpt on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudologia_fantastica" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>,<br />
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<i><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">"Lying is the act of both knowingly and intentionally/wilfully making a false statement. Most people do so out of fear. Normal lies are defensive, and are told to avoid the consequences of truth telling. They are often white lies that spare another's feelings, reflect a pro-social attitude, and make civilized human contact possible. Pathological lying is considered a mental illness, because it takes over rational judgement and progresses into the fantasy world and back. Pathological lying can be described as a habituation of lying. It is when an individual consistently lies for no personal gain. The lies are commonly transparent and often seem rather pointless."</span></i><br />
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Every body lies. If someone says that he or she has never told a lie, well that is the lie. Even babies that have just learnt how to speak also lie when they are caught being naughty.Yes, there are white lies that are told now and again to get out of difficult situations. These are not really lies. They are just your own version of the truth said without the intention of causing harm or elevating yourself. However, the truth may seem bitter at the beginning but honesty is still the best policy. <i style="font-weight: bold;">Lies are like sugar; sweet to the tongue but harmful to your blood!!! </i>Were you born a natural liar? Find out <a href="http://richardwiseman.wordpress.com/2014/01/30/want-to-find-out-if-you-are-a-natural-born-liar-try-this-test/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #a2c4c9;">"Three types of men lie: first, psychotics out of self-delusion; second, neurotics out of self-righteousness; and third pathological liars due to self-deceiving".</span></b></i><i style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #a2c4c9;"> </span></b></i></div>
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The funny thing is that a Pathological liar would read this post and laugh out loud asking themselves if the persons described above really exist. They would tell their friends that they read a funny article about people that lie a lot and that they cannot comprehend why people lie so much. Hahaha.<br />
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If you know and admit that you lie compulsively, please seek help from a professional. You have a major problem which should not be ignored.<br />
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The mystery is yet to be solved. <i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Are Pathological liars born or created?</span></b></i><br />
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<b><i>Related Pages</i></b><br />
<b><i><a href="http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/articles/pathological-lying-symptom-or-disease" target="_blank">Pathological lying symptom or disease?</a></i></b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Spot-a-Pathological-Liar" target="_blank">How to spot a Pathological liar?</a></b></div>
Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com1Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, UK57.149717 -2.094278000000031257.0119045 -2.4170015000000311 57.287529500000005 -1.7715545000000312tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-55399412566675281362014-02-22T17:18:00.000+01:002014-02-22T20:22:19.232+01:00My favourites things: Number OneI woke up this morning with a melodious tune on my mind. It was the song <i><b>"my favourite things"</b></i> performed by Julie Andrews on <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059742/" target="_blank">The Sound of Music</a>. Interesting movie. Wonderful song. The first verse goes like this:<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens </span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens</span></b></i></div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">These are a few of my favorite things!</span></b></i></div>
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Well, this is not a music blog so if you want the complete song lyrics, check <a href="http://www.stlyrics.com/songs/j/julieandrews6902/myfavouritethings258023.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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My favourite things. This song has given me the inspiration to start writing about some of my favourites. Yes, Diamonds are every woman's favourite. I love Chanel No. 5 parfum, Christian Louboutin shoes, Armani jeans, Louis Vuitton hand bags.......<br />
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I will not write about these....YET!!!<br />
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Back to the matter, the first favourite thing I will write about is.......Indomie Instant Noodles.<i><b> #lazymanfood.</b></i><br />
Most flavours of Indomie instant noodles are quite nice. Although, I have neither cooked nor tasted Shrimp flavour sha. I was amazed when I came across the Shrimp flavour pack at an African shop. I can't even imagine what it tastes like. So please, if you have tried Shrimp flavoured Indomie instant noodles, please confirm if it tastes like Shrimp Indomie or Indomie Shrimp..lol. Also, I don't know what Indofood was thinking when they released Jollof flavour, urghhhh. The Onion chicken flavour remains my favourite. Any time. Any day. It is deliciously awesome and thanks to the seasoning oil that comes with, a really sinister cook may be pardoned!!!<br />
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Do you know how many lives, homes and marriages Indomie has saved? The brand has touched lives and mine is not an exception. Remember those days when office work would never end and when it does end, you arrive home with a rumble in your tummy because the massive lunch you had during the day had expired. You are exhausted. Its late. Need I say more????<br />
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I still remember the very first time we attempted to make Indomie at home. This was sometime in the 90s and we received it as a souvenir from a birthday party. This was the time when eating Indomie noodles, Maggi 2 minute noodles or spaghetti meant you were tush and sophisticated. Anyway, we excitedly followed the instructions and made our first Indomie noodles. OMG. It was a disastrous kitchen practical. It was more like a bland noodle water soup. I did not eat Indomie again for about 2 years.<br />
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I know someone that can live on Indomie, morning, afternoon and night (she knows herself). There are also some people who will conclude you are lazy and can't cook because you like cooking Indomie. Well, one man's food is another man's poison. Besides, does the plate of Indomie above look like what was cooked by a lazy person? Lol.<br />
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No time. Thank you Indofood!!!!<br />
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This is just one of my favourite things.<br />
<br />Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-55052573651752916412014-02-17T18:52:00.000+01:002014-02-17T19:18:27.020+01:00Newton's Laws of Motion applied in LIFE......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Physics hmm. It was and has never been my favourite subject. During my school days, I realised that having a sound knowledge of the laws of Physics or even memorizing them was never enough. The funny thing is that when you are presented with an exam question, you look at the question carefully and in your mind, you think you understand the question. Besides, you are fairly conversant with the aspects of the physical law on which the question is based. Cool. Okay. Why haven't you solved the question already? lol. The poor results in physics were as a result of students inability to apply the laws during problem solving. Anyway, thank God I didn't not fail Physics.<br />
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Some days ago, it occurred to me that I haven't heard anything of Newton's laws of motion, Ohm's law or Coulomb's law in a very long time. So...erm...why did I study physics at school when I obviously do not need it to earn a living? (I am only speaking for myself o) It's not like my manager would ask me why payment has not been received for an invoice and I will respond to her by quoting Newton's Third law of motion. Maybe my response would be thus, <i><span style="color: magenta;">"Ma'am, according to Newton's Third law of motion, when one body exerts a force on a second body, the second
body simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction
to that of the first body. Therefore, we would follow up with the client with a force that relates to the amount of money owed and he would certainly pay for the invoice"</span></i>. LMAO. That would be disastrous to any career!!!<br />
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Anyway, what I intend to do with this post, is to bring some of the popular laws of physics to life. FYI, I am not trying to be Miss Smarty Pants. I am just trying to have FUN by proving that knowledge is power and learning something new is never irrelevant.<br />
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<b><u>Newton's
laws of motion</u></b> are
three <span style="text-decoration: none;">physical laws</span> that describe the
relationship between a body and the <span style="text-decoration: none;">forces</span> acting
upon it, and its <span style="text-decoration: none;">motion</span> in response to
said forces.<br />
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an object either is at rest or moves at a constant <span style="text-decoration: none;">velocity</span>, unless acted upon by an external <span style="text-decoration: none;">force.</span> </li>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>My Interpretation:</b></span></i><i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>When you feel you are stagnant (at rest), talk to God. You need his external force in your life. So believe in him and apply the power of positive thinking to move your life forward. Meanwhile, when you are progressing in life, give thanks to Him. Only His external force can affect you as He would not allow them enemies bring you down!!! </b></span></i></blockquote>
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The sum of the forces on an object is equal to the total mass of that
object multiplied by the acceleration of the object. Thus,<b> F</b> =<i> <b>m</b></i><b>a</b>,
where<b> F</b> is the net force acting on the object,<i> m</i> is
the mass of the object and<b> a</b> is the acceleration of the
object. When a force
acts on an object, the object accelerates in the direction of the force. If the
mass of an object is held constant, increasing force will increase
acceleration. If the force on an object remains constant, increasing mass will
decrease acceleration. In other words, force and acceleration are directly
proportional, while mass and acceleration are inversely proportional</li>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>My Interpretation:</b></span></i><i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">You would only go as far as your thoughts let you. When you lose hope and become negative in life, you are increasing your mass (hence that's why you have that heavy feeling) and reducing the speed of your progression. Therefore, the more positive you are about life, the more force God would exert in your life and you will receive accelerated blessings for your efforts.</span></b></i></blockquote>
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second body, the second body simultaneously exerts a force equal in
magnitude and opposite in direction to that of the first body.</li>
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>My Interpretation:</b></span></i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b><i>This is probably the most popular law of physics. Every action
has an equal and opposite reaction. This is a bit similar to the law of Cause and Effect (Karma); What you sow is what you shall reap. You are free to choose your courses of action. However, be ready to face the consequences of your actions whether good or bad. What goes around comes around and if you sow love, happiness, peace and friendship, that is exactly what you will receive.</i></b></span> </blockquote>
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For the sake of emphasis, these are MY interpretations......MY, MINE, MI, NKEM...lol. What I am trying to say is that we are free to have our own respective opinions on subject matters. So if you enjoyed the post, thanks a lot but if didn't......it doesn't matter, really!!!<br />
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Thanks for reading.<br />
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<b><u>Related Pages</u></b><br />
<a href="http://buchananbphysics.blogspot.co.uk/2013_05_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Buchananbphysics.blogspot.co.uk</a> (to see other realistic uses of Newton's laws).<br />
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She looked magnificent; like a precious work of art created
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The very lines which expressed her perfect curves and edges
were defined without a fault. I could use my finger tips to trace the glorious
outlines of her curvaceous physique. I wondered how many crunches a day she
endured. Was she into Pilates or Yoga? Or was her body a result of intense Cardio.
Who created this woman? Every man that glanced at her wanted her. Some even fell in love with her by merely
looking at her. Any woman that stared her loathed her; because being like her
seemed like an impossible feat. She smiled at me. Her stare was contagious. This
woman was outright PERFECTION. I took another look. This time I noticed
something else; her skin. Oh Yes, the colour of her skin was like a glow from
heaven. Not a single blemish on her gleaming skin. My skin had never been like
hers: perfect. What on earth would I have to endure to look this HOT?</div>
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I see her again. Wait a minute, it isn’t
her. This woman looks superior to the first. Where are these women created? They
have the money. They have the talent. They’ve got the look. Life isn’t fair….lol.
I must admit it. There is no doubt about it. I fell for her. I wanted to be
like her. I wanted to feel exactly the way she felt staring at me. Yes, I fell
for the woman in the MAGAZINE…oops.</div>
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And yes, it is the same person. Her name is Tamara Ecclestone. She is a celebrity and the first image was enhanced by <span style="color: #6fa8dc;">PHOTOSHOP</span>. A lot of us have been a sucker for the beautiful women we
see in magazines. At least at a certain time in our lives those images have
been our inspiration. The images have pushed us to eat less even to the point of
starvation, to hit the gym even when fagged out. Some of us have even gone as
far as mixing concoctions that contained a combination of lightening elements
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Guess what they have in common? Okay, stop guessing. They all have money, yes? However, in real life, they also have Cellulite****wink. But can you see how well toned they look in the magazines? </div>
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So ladies, you are all wonderfully and fearfully made by the
Creator. Love yourself exactly the way you are. It would be impossible for
someone to love or appreciate you if you do not appreciate yourself first. When
you look at your image in the mirror, smile at yourself. Tell yourself that you
are beautiful. Tell yourself that you look lovely. Tell yourself that you are a
QUEEN. The next time you look at a magazine, don’t feel bad about your height, size,
complexion, and so on. Be proud. Be bold. You are beautiful.</div>
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However, I am not saying that you shouldn't exercise or go
on a healthy diet if you feel like it. If it
would make you happier, then by all means please go ahead. Do whatever makes you happy. I only warn you not
to over work your entire system trying to be like the lady in the magazine. It is a mental and emotional torture especially to the naive. She
is a pure Mirage. She doesn’t exist. Nobody is perfect. That is my opinion.</div>
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I am not against Photoshopping. It is a great invention and tool. Something that great should not be hidden or unacknowledged. I believe that photoshopped pictures should have a logo that tells consumers that the images have been enhanced. If women knew then what they know now, a lot of us would not have fallen for the deception caused by Photoshop.</div>
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Beauty glows from within. Beauty is divine. Beauty may come in all shapes and sizes. Beauty may be any colour. Beauty is not about perfection. There are also beautiful imperfections. It is just a matter of what you see when you look. Build your self esteem and If someone tells you otherwise, tell the person to go hug a transformer cos you are wonderfully and fearfully made by the Creator.</div>
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are written across her face, she will be beautiful.”</span> </i>― <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/44566.Eleanor_Roosevelt">Eleanor
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;"><i>“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,but true
beauty in a Woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly
gives, the passion that she knows.”</i> </span>― <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/692403.Audrey_Hepburn">Audrey
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<span style="color: #76a5af;"><i>“Nobody should be judged on their looks. Beauty is not found
on the body but in the soul. The only thing the media has done is change the
definition of the word. I mean being attractive may make it easier to catch
some one but being kind and loving is how you keep some one. Also with make up
its like putting on a mask some masks are creative and fun most others are just
used to cover who you really are up. Be yourself.”</i> </span>― Danyon Guthrie-lewis</blockquote>
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-27742293890395013412013-11-03T22:15:00.002+01:002013-11-03T22:16:57.320+01:00Michelle Pfeiffer admits she was a member of a cult that believed in human survival without food or water.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hollywood actress, Michelle Pfeiffer has revealed in <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/10422883/Michelle-Pfeiffer-The-day-I-realised-I-was-part-of-a-cult.html" target="_blank">The Sunday Telegraph's</a> Stella Magazine that during her early years in Hollywood, she was once a member of a "cult" that practised Breatharianism. Just in case you are wondering, breatharianism is a form of lifestyle in which the believers claim that food and water are not necessary,
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Her first husband, Peter Horton had been cast in a movie about the Moonies ( a Cult led by Rev Moon Sun-myung’s of the Unification Church). She was assisting her then husband with his research on that particular cult. According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/celebritynews/10422883/Michelle-Pfeiffer-The-day-I-realised-I-was-part-of-a-cult.html" target="_blank">Telegraph</a>, the moment of Self realization occurred when they were talking with an ex-Moonie !!!</div>
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The lesson to be learnt from Michelle Pfeiffer is that we need to always look before we leap. No matter how desperate you are to be successful in your chosen paths of endeavours, be focused and have a very strong mind. Do not allow desperation make you to be easily manipulated into doing things you would naturally have been against. The fact that some people can survive on only Sunlight does not mean you would. In my opinion, Life is a risk but some risks are not worth taking. You decide!!</div>
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Importantly, did your resolution list contain only things you wanted to accomplish for yourself? What about things you would do for others? Did you include Charity in your list? If you realised that your list was a little bit self oriented, don't beat yourself up. It is not too late to make a difference in someone's life.<br />
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<li>Ask someone (your colleague, friend, neighbour, etc), "Is there anything I can do to help or support you today?" - Emphasis should be on <b>I can do. </b>Therefore, if the response is for a favour that you genuinely cannot do, tell the person immediately. The bottom line is to show that you care.</li>
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<li>Listen to someone's problems without being judgemental about it. Allow the person to pour it all out on you. Believe me, it makes a big difference.</li>
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<li>Buy lunch for a stranger.</li>
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<li>Smile. Everyone needs a smile and besides it takes less facial muscles to give a smile than it takes to frown. </li>
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<li>Be friendly and Respect others. I read a story <a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/8-ways-difference-someones-life-2876178.html?cat=7" target="_blank">online</a> about a young man who with no real explanation, brought his entire books home from school for the weekend. He mistakenly dropped
his books and several of his fellow students laughed. A popular boy at school
decided to help him pick them up and he also befriended him. They spent a lot
of time together that weekend. Four years later, at graduation, the nerdy kid
that had dropped his books was the valedictorian and gave his graduation
speech. He told how he had actually planned to kill himself that day four years
previously. He revealed that he had brought his books home that weekend so that
his mother wouldn't have to clean out his locker after his death. However,
because he had been befriended by the popular student, he chose to live. So can you see how a simple act of kindness saved a life??</li>
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<li>Pray for those around you and people you see especially when you feel they need prayers. God may help someone because you asked Him to.</li>
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If you haven't done anything in the above list. Begin now. You can start with your family and friends. There are over a thousand and one things you can do to make a difference. Therefore, you don't need to rely solely on my list.<br />
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To make a donation, visit any of the following<br />
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<a href="http://www.234give.com/charity/living-fountain-orphanage" target="_blank">http://www.234give.com/charity/living-fountain-orphanage</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.littlesaintsorphanages.org/index2.php?page=online" target="_blank">http://www.littlesaintsorphanages.org/index2.php?page=online</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.gideonorphanage.org/support_us.php" target="_blank">http://www.gideonorphanage.org/support_us.php</a></div>
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<a href="http://ijamidoorphanage.org/donate.html" target="_blank">http://ijamidoorphanage.org/donate.html</a></div>
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or why not visit an orphanage and donate in person? you can find a list of addresses <a href="http://www.afribaby.org/orphanages.php" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #ea9999;">Remember, today (November 1) is All saints day, wouldn't you want to be remembered as a saint??</span></b><br />
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Related Pages<br />
<a href="http://www.cracked.com/quick-fixes/the-3-most-impressive-acts-charity-by-famous-people/">The-3-most-impressive-acts-charity-by-famous-people</a><br />
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-38110316563977956902013-11-01T08:00:00.000+01:002013-11-01T14:44:37.105+01:00Get Ready!!!.....Partial Solar Eclipse on Sunday (November 3rd)<div class="MsoNormal">
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To be frank with you, I don't know why I am so excited about this (maybe because the last solar eclipse witnessed in Nigeria was in 2006). <br />
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<a name='more'></a>The Director General of NASDRA, Dr Saidu Mohammed has explained that the eclipse will come in
three phases; <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><b><i>a partial eclipse at about 1.00 pm, the maximum eclipse shortly before 3.00pm, and a few minutes after 4.00pm, the moon will leave
the sun’s edge marking the end of the eclipse.</i></b> </span><br />
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Anyway, the timeline for the eclipse as reported in the <a href="http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvnews/127795/1/solar-eclipse-to-occur-in-nigerias-36-states-on-su.html" target="_blank">Nigerian voice</a> is as follows,<br />
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Abakaliki- 1.06pm to 4.09pm<br />
Ibadan- 12.52pm to 4.01pm<br />
Port harcourt- 1.03pm to 4.09pm<br />
Enugu- 1.04pm to 4.07pm<br />
Lagos- 12.50pm to 4.01pm<br />
Kano- 1.07pm to 4.01pm<br />
Abuja- 1.03pm to 4.03pm<br />
Uyo- 1.06pm to 4.09pm<br />
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Generally, the eclipse would be experienced in several African countries and other regions of the world; Hamilton, Bermuda; New York, U.S.A; Freetown, Sierra
Leone; Monrovia, Liberia; São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe; Malabo, Equatorial
Guinea; Port-Gentil, Gabon; ibreville, Gabon; Yaoundé, Cameroon; Brazzaville,
Congo; Kinshasa, Congo Dem. Rep; Bangui, Central African Republic; Juba, South
Sudan; Kigali, Rwanda; Kampala, Uganda; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Nairobi, Kenya
and Mogadishu, Somalia.<br />
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Are you a learner? You don't know much about eclipses? or do you need detailed info about eclipses to enable contribute more during discussions (believe me, people would definitely be talking about the eclipse)?<br />
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If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, please click <a href="http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse" target="_blank">here</a>. Like I always say, <b>Knowledge is Power!!</b><br />
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A word of caution: Do not look directly at the sun during an eclipse!! It can
lead to permanent eye damage or blindness. Special eye protection or indirect
viewing techniques are used when viewing a solar eclipse. Standard sunglasses
cannot be used as solar filters. So you cannot use sunglasses, to stare at the
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<a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2013-november-3" target="_blank">Timeanddate.com</a><br />
<a href="http://dailypost.com.ng/2013/10/29/nigeria-may-witness-partial-solar-eclipse-on-sunday-nsrda/" target="_blank">DailyPost</a><br />
<a href="http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/10/29/nasdra-asks-nigerians-to-brace-up-for-partial-solar-eclipse/" target="_blank">ChannelsTv</a><br />
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-10677392629076102802013-10-29T17:45:00.001+01:002013-10-29T17:45:46.090+01:00Snake Therapy....Do you want a full body python massage???We love to pamper ourselves every now and then and besides, there is nothing wrong with spending a day at the spa after a long work week (especially if you can afford it).<br />
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Each spa has it's own unique blend of massage therapies. It could be Swedish, Hot stone, Chinese, Thai, Deep Tissue, Erotic Full body massage, Acupressure, etc. However, no matter the adopted technique or approach, one thing is for sure; <i>you would definitely feel relaxed</i>.<br />
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When you make efforts towards your relaxation, you eliminate stress and insomnia ( reduces blood pressure), you increase your chances of having good health, your blood circulation is increased and muscle tension is reduced. Consequently, you become more productive as your energy levels tend to increase as well as your concentration.....impressive, right? So how far are you willing to go to feel relaxed? Would you replace the therapeutic hands of a professional masseuse with crawling SNAKES?? Hmmm....<br />
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The snakes are said to provide immense relaxation. Smaller snakes are used for lighter massages while bigger snakes are used for deep tissue massage.<br />
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"<i>The movement of the snakes and the adrenaline triggered by
fear is said to have a positive impact on the customer’s metabolism.</i>" -<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/snake-spa-offers-a-new-twist-on-massage-therapy/2013/10/28/f6af1dee-3fbf-11e3-a624-41d661b0bb78_gallery.html#photo=1" target="_blank">Washington Post</a></blockquote>
The question is, <span style="font-size: large;"><i>are you brave enough to pay for a snake massage??</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1079623/Welcome-reptile-therapy--slithery-snake-massage-designed-help-relax.html" target="_blank">Dailymail.co.uk</a></h4>
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<br />Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-77378088188218212662013-10-29T08:30:00.000+01:002013-11-01T14:51:07.868+01:00Ever heard of the Tweeting Bra???<div class="MsoNormal">
This is no joke. The Tweeting bra really exists.</div>
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Whenever, the clasps are unhooked, a tweet is sent via the registered Twitter account. I guess a lot of male folks would be glad to purchase this as a gift item for their spouses ***wink. </div>
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<a name='more'></a>Just imagine if there were matching Tweeting panties. That way, a tweet would be sent the moment your girl takes off her bra or her panties. Well, receiving a tweet at lunchtime (assuming she is a career lady) from panties could mean she went to pee. However, receiving a tweet when her bra clasps are unhooked at that same time could spell <span style="color: red;">TROUBLE</span>.... Anyway, guys don't get your protective hopes up as the Tweeting bra is not and would never become available for commercial use.!! Capish???</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image courtesy <a href="http://www.designboom.com/technology/nestle-fitness-tweeting-bra-raises-awareness-for-breast-cancer-10-28-2013/" target="_blank">Designboom.com</a></td></tr>
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Apparently, the bra was created as part of a new marketing campaign for <a href="https://nestle-fitness.com/" target="_blank">Nestle Fitness</a> in an effort to create awareness for Breast Cancer. The bra which was designed by <a href="http://www.ogilvyone.gr/" target="_blank">OgilvyOne Athens</a> has an inbuilt sensor in it's clasps which when unhooked, sends a signal to the user's mobile device. This generates a Tweet (hence the name) from the Twitter account @tweetingbra which reminds women to examine their breasts!!</div>
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This is a very innovative form of campaign and I am really impressed as it is for a good cause. For the sake of emphasis, monthly self-examination of your breasts should never be neglected. We all pray for good health, however, checking your breasts regularly does not make you of lesser faith!! </div>
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<i><b>Knowledge is Power</b></i>. For detailed instructions on how to perform a breast Self-examination, please check <a href="http://www.blessinghospital.org/?id=65&sid=2" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-686502600510250822013-10-26T09:00:00.000+01:002013-11-01T14:51:50.967+01:00Cholera.....what do you know about it?A few days ago, I heard there was an outbreak of Cholera in Lagos. Sadly, some death cases have even been reported. It's really unfortunate that this horrible disease which had been claiming lives in Northern Nigeria has now been discovered in Lagos. However, I was wondering why lives are still being lost to this awful bacterial disease considering the fact that there has been significant advancements in medical treatments and techniques.<br />
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Honestly, the only info I knew about Cholera was exactly what I learnt from Integrated Science class while in Secondary school ; <i><span style="color: #cfe2f3;">Cholera is a water borne disease</span></i>. That was all I knew about Cholera. Anyway, we have to guard ourselves against this pandemic and believe me, ignorance should not be an excuse. I did a little research about the disease and I have highlighted the details below as simple as it can be and sufficiently suited to the interested Layman. Let's leave the detailed information for the Doctors, yeah? As we all know, <b><i>knowledge is power</i></b>!! So please read on-I am no saint but I believe this may help save a life (or even lives...lol).</div>
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A watery diarrhoea which may contain specks of whitish
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Other symptoms include; Vomiting, Rapid heart rate, Loss of skin elasticity,
Dry mucous membranes, Low blood pressure, Thirst, Muscle cramps, Restlessness or irritability (especially in children). The disease is also referred to as “blue
death” because a victim's skin turns bluish-gray as a result of excessive loss of fluids.</div>
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Note that when these symptoms are noticed, immediate hydration would be required to replace the lost fluids and electrolytes (<a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002350.htm" target="_blank">What is an electrolyte??</a>).</div>
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<i><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Important: If you or anyone you know, exhibits the above symptoms, please run to the nearest hospital immediately!!</span></b></i></div>
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Risk Factors?</h3>
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Drinking water or food that has not been properly treated. The bacterium is usually transmitted by ingesting liquids or food that has been contaminated with faecal matter. <b><i>Therefore, water should be purified (ie use of Chemicals, Boiling, Pasteurization, etc) and food should be properly cleaned and washed.</i></b></div>
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Ask the Doctor!!! Besides the aim of this post is to help prevent the spread of the disease and not to advise on how to treat it.</div>
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Prevention?</h3>
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As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure and yes Cholera can be prevented. Start by always washing your hands properly with antibacterial soaps (if available), drink treated water especially water from trusted sources, eat cleaned and properly cooked food (please boil your water properly before cooking with it!!) and try to avoid areas that are prone to Cholera (if you can). There are also Oral vaccines which may or may not be available.</div>
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Let us make extra efforts to ensure we only surround ourselves with clean things. The size of your pocket is not an excuse for failing in this regard, please. Your health is also your wealth.</div>
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<b><i>Proper sanitation is the key to avoiding this disease. Going forward, think twice before you pay for that drink or buy that meal (the environment matters!!!)</i></b></div>
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<b>Sources</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.nigeriaintel.com/2012/09/05/solving-nigerias-enduring-water-problem/" target="_blank">Solving Nigeria's enduring water problem</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/10/3-confirmed-dead-lagos-suffers-cholera-outbreak/" target="_blank">3 confirmed dead as Lagos suffers Cholera outbreak</a></div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/cholera/page2.htm#what_is_cholera" target="_blank">Medicinenet.com</a></div>
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-66922090721792196462013-10-24T17:13:00.000+01:002013-11-01T14:52:25.405+01:00Why do women hate each other?I am definitely not the only one who has noticed this so called Woman to Woman kpalava. I wonder why we can't stand each other. It's so bad that when I have to go to a meeting or make a call, I hope its a man that would be at the other end. Do men have these issues too? I doubt!!<br />
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Let me paint this awkward situation for you: you are a girl, okay? yourself and your spouse are hanging out in the evening at a nice spot. His friend comes around and brings his woman along. Courtesy demands introductions and all that stuff. The two guys begin the usual discussion- football, business and politics. The girls? OMG. The girls are either pretending to be engrossed on a non-existing BBM chat....AWKWARD!! If its not BBM, then its WhatsApp or they'll be playing a stupid game on their smartphones. Some of us don't use that tactic; we form being engaged in what the boys are discussing..nodding and laughing just to avoid a conversation with the OTHER girl.</div>
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Another awkward moment is when the boys step out to order Suya or Fish n chips at the barbecue stand. This is when the girls realise that the environment is beautiful. Especially if it is by the lagoon. Not a single word would be spoken...I wonder why? </div>
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hmmm, what kind of make up is this one using sef? </div>
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What is she feeling like? common too say hello, she is waiting for me?</div>
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Oooooooo, why did he bring this one here?</div>
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Does she even work sef?</div>
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The negative list could go on and on and on. The funny thing is that there would be smiles n all when having these thoughts. Have you ever gone to an interview and you are praying that the interviewer is a man? Then, if it turns out to be a woman and coincidentally, you flunk it, you will say she didn't just like me...you know all these women..smh.</div>
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So why do we hate each other so much? Even friends bad mouth each other (yes thats right. they are called FRENEMIES). <b>Every woman is under the impression that she is better than the other woman</b> (besides all fingers are not equal) but it would be best to keep this feeling locked up in your head and<b> <i>stop hating on other women because you are intimidated by them</i></b>. </div>
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From experience, the cause of this historical hatred may be from the following:</div>
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<li><b>Envy</b>- you hate what you don't have cause you feel you can't have it. Yes, she is more beautiful. She has more class. She is in a happy relationship and she glows. Her boyfriend/ Fiancé /Hubby is rich, handsome and famous. She voluptuous. She only uses Brazilian weaves, bla bla bla. Stop hating so much. There would definitely be something to love about you. So identify your Selling point!!!</li>
<li><b>Woman to Man ratio</b>: Let the truth be told, there are more women in this world than men but it does not mean that there isn't enough men for every woman ( especially as same sex unions are now legalised in some places...lol). Hopefully, this factor should not be a problem in the nearest future.</li>
<li><b>Ego, Inferiority complex, Superiority complex.</b></li>
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The list is inexhaustible and I am not going to bore you with it. They say a problem is 50% solved when you recognise that there is a problem. I have recognised this problem and definitely I am going to stop hating other women unreasonably. Going forward, let us love and support each other. </div>
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<b>Caution</b>: Loving and supporting each other does not mean that when a woman is acting like a b*tch to you for no good reason, you wouldn't throw her into the cage where she belongs!!!</h4>
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Chioma Badmushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17040048913519028922noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038469458855216824.post-153197453868185212013-10-24T03:33:00.003+01:002013-10-27T04:23:10.288+01:00The end of ProcrastinationOMG. I created this blog site a long time ago and apparently, I haven't written a single post. I hadn't forgotten about the blog but sh*t happens, right? That's the hand work of our very good friend called "Procrastination".<br />
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Procrastination is a thief of time and a good friend that I would love to hate. So from now, I denounce you as a friend . I hate you utterly. Be gone from my life and never ever ever ever ever return. Procrastination, I command you to die now by fire....LMAO. I wish it was that simple jare. Anyways, seriously speaking, a lot of us tend to put things off till the last minute. We even neglect things we love because we feel it is less important. To be sincere, we are so busy with work and life that we assume it is not the right time to do that "less important thing". Look at me for instance, I love to write, I used to draw (even had perfect scores in Fine arts while at secondary school) but this is the first thing I am writing for myself in 3 years (apart from the boring reports and memos of you know where...smh) and I haven't even sketched a pear or an apple in YEARS...pathethic right??<br />
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So why do we do it? We have 24 hours a day. 8 hours spent at work or something like that and lets not forget about 5 hours spent in traffic (Lagos life abi). There is nothing wrong with devoting at least 30 mins a day to yourself. Call it "Me time". Indulge in yourself. Spice up your life. Make yourself happy. You deserve it. So please don't put things off till tomorrow- tomorrow never ends.<br />
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From now, tell your self that you will do today what you NEED to do today. Have a to do list (this is much easier as a lot of us have Ipads and Smartphones), prioritize your daily tasks (both official and unofficial), find that spark that motivates you to complete projects (it could be anything but please stay away from coffee...lol), and so on and so forth. The power to beat procrastination lies in your mind. Once you identify the thief, deal with it anyway that suites you.<br />
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Helpful links:<br />
<a href="http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_91.htm" target="_blank">Mindtools</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Procrastinating" target="_blank">Stop Procrastinating</a><br />
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