Multiple/Dual Internet Identities!

In the medical field, a patient with multiple personality is said to be suffering from a medical disorder known as "dissociative disorder" In such a situation the patient alternates between two or more personalities.

I wonder what such would be called in the internet world of blogging? I'd appreciate a few suggestions here, if you please. 

Hmmm! I have been operating two different blogger accounts for the past 2-3 months! Confession time! I actually set up the other account to showcase one of my many "talents". My people, I must confess, it had not been easy! Sometimes, when I intend to sign in as Dee! I end up signing in as . . . the other account. This worried me so much because I felt I was not coming out straight. In an attempt to let this heavy load off my chest, I discussed (via chat) the issue with one of my many blogsville friends. Thank you "friend" you are appreciated! In the course of the chat I decided to delete/close the new account and maybe link the new blog to my old account. Whew!

There is an old famous saying that "a problem shared is a problem half solved". Yes, I believe and that is why I chose to do this post. I feel a lot better already!

Enjoy the remaining hours of your weekend!

Apapa Oshodi Expressway in Pictures!

As we journeyed to our different offices this morning, I kept myself busy. Here are some pictures I took on my way today! God help us!

This what I and so many others go through EVERY DAY just to get to our place of work!

Bomb Explosion in Suleja!

I woke up this morning to hear the sad news about the explosion that rocked the INEC office in Suleja. This horrid act has claimed 11 lives including some NYSC members!

For more on this sad story, please visit 234next.com.

Source: 234next.com

What? This quest for power is getting too much. To win an election should not be a do or die affair o! So far, over 900 people lost their lives during the so called campaigns and other political rallies! What is all this?

God Bless Nigeria! I believe that no matter what happens, the will of God will be done in Nigeria! God Bless Nigeria!

Elections 2011!

Election 2011 commence today 02/04/2011!

All over the Nation, Nigerians would go out to cast their VOTES in favour of their chosen candidates.

During the past few weeks, particularly during campaigns and political rallies, there had been various degrees of violence recorded as a result of clashes between rival political parties. Some major party stalwarts have decamped to rival political parties. I wonder why they had to wait till the last minute to make this move.

The candidates made SEVERAL promises. One common promise made by all candidates is that they would revamp the power sector! We have to hold them up to their promises! We have to leave a better Nigeria for our children and their generation.

Nigerians, please go to your polling center with your Voters Registration card and vote for the candidate of your choice! No matter how long it take to get accredited, please be patient and vote.

Today, Saturday 2 April, 2011 we shall be electing people to represent us in the Senate and House of Representatives. Please vote for credible representatives. Not fighters!

On Saturday 9 April, 2011, Nigerians would go out to elect a President for our great Nation. Finally, the  Governorship and State Assembly Elections would be held on Saturday 16 April, 2011.

I heard in the News that between the hours of 8am to 12pm, eligible voters are expected to be at the Polling Centers for accreditation on each election day. The voting exercise would commence by 12.30pm.

Contrary to what the Inspector General of Police purportedly said, the Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) announced that voters are allowed to take their cell phones to the Polls for the purpose sending text messages to report any fraud, violence or election tampering.

Please do not engage in any form of violence at the polling centers. However, if you notice any foul play send your text messages to any of the following numbers:
0816-666-2222
0812-000-6622
0809-666-2221

Vote Right! Vote Wisely!

God bless Nigeria!

I am the Diokpa!

My hubby is from the Ibo speaking part of Delta State, Nigeria. In that part of the Country, every first male child in any family is referred to as the "Diokpa". In the simple terms, the Diopka is the head of the Family.

Recently, Tee was in one of his whining moods and I was just NOT in the mood to pet him. Instead, I chose to have a "chat" with him. In the course of the chat, I explained to him that he is almost 6 years old, and therefore, he is a big boy. I added that as a "big boy" he is not permitted to whine any more! I added that as the first son, he is the Diokpa of the family, and Diokpas don't whine or cry! That was it o! Now, he tries to comport himself as a "Diokpa". Whenever I notice he is about to change gear into one of his whining moods, I just simply say "It's a shame that the Diopka is about to whine!" Immediately, he'll switch to a better and acceptable mood!

One day, he was trying to assert his Diokpa right on Gee. He said to her "since I am the Diokpa, I am in charge of the house . . ." Gee immediately, retorted saying, "well, I am the FIRST child of this family and I AM in charge, so you must respect my views." When he asked me to say something on the issue, I said, "Gee is right. You have to respect her as the Ada of the family" I explained that an "Ada" is the first daughter of every family! At least, that settled it.

Too much TV!

I am seriously contemplating placing a ban on television watching in my house! My children are getting too addicted to the television and I am getting worried!

Back in the days, as a child, I did not have all that luxury. In fact, the first television we had was that type that looked like a cupboard with a fitted lock! Those days we were at the mercy of NTA! Only NTA! The television programs commenced at 4pm and terminates by mid night! Out of that eight hours, children watch their programs for 2 hours, and after that no more till the next day!

I remember that some days we'll sit in front of the television just before 4pm and start counting down. As soon as it's 4pm, the National Anthem is played and thereafter the presenter starts to read out the progammes scheduled for the day. We had some quality programmes back then! Although the quality of the programmes back then can not be compared to what is obtainable now! I must say, there is a great difference. Now, there are a thousand and one children programmes on various television channels to watch, thanks to DSTV and other cable networks. The language used in most of these so called cartoons are not appropriate for children (my views).

I remember when I asked Gee not to watch a particular programme on TV. She asked to know why and I told her that programme is for teenagers only. Then she said, "I can't wait to be a teenager". I looked at her with this surprise look and I said "well my dear you have to wait till you are a teenager. Even at that, I'll suggest you watch what you watch!"

My people, na so I see am o!

Heavy Security!

The picture below was taken some months ago. I went to one of the major fast food joints to buy some snacks. As soon as I parked, I notice that the fuel tank cover of the vehicle beside mine was heavily padlocked.

My first reaction was WHAT?! People would go to any length to protect their property!

My people have a blessed weekend!

The "R" Fever!

Please can someone tell me why most on-air personality mispronounce words all in the name of been phonetically inclined!?

While driving to work, Hubby and I usually listen to the car radio. We have no particular preferred station, so it is usually random listening. In the course of listening to our on-air personalities, I noticed that MOST of them speak with fake accents! If the accent is real, the speech will FLOW without any hitches! I noticed that most of the time, they add “R” or an extra “R” to every word! WHY?

For instance, a word like collection will be pronounced “COLLERCTION”. Another example is the word laptop which becomes LARPTOP when pronounced by some people! Yes! I have heard it on the radio! Other words are:
• Bottle = BORTTLE
• Cup = CURP
• Purse = PURRSE
• Hand = HARND

I could go on and ORN . . . :)

These on-air personalities always pronounce words wrongly, all because of phonetics! They cannot even pronounce Nigerian foods, names and places! Can you imagine? They talk as if they have water in their mouth. I am not saying they should not speak English, but please, speak the thing well! Even the oyinbo wey get the language no they talk like that! Shio!

If investigated, I bet it would be discovered that these so called “accent” ridden people have not been out of the Country! This reminds me of one guy who was all over the place bouncing in his baggy jeans and speaking the “yeah men... yeah men” speech. I actually thought he was born and bred in the USA! You can imagine my shock when I found out that he has never been to the USA! In fact he was just coming from a West African Country! Chei!