NIGERIA FASHION WEEK 2008
15-17 September from 8am-8pm
@ the Muson centre
for more info check out www.nigeriafashionweek.org
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Sunday, 24 August 2008
LIFE IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
It's been almost 4 weeks now since we left London.The excitement of it all is beginning to slowly wear off... Am beginning to miss the little things that I took for granted back home, not having to worry about the light going off, driving to Hartfield, taking the tube to Knightsbridge, going to the gym and most of all my lovely family and friends.
When I first came here, I vowed that I would never sit behind the wheel to drive in this country. Driving here, just like the way of life here, can be dangerous, reckless and suicidal lol. To my suprise though, I have just about done the unthinkable and started driving in lagos!. It sounds scary right? I tell you, It took me alot of courage, sweaty palms, nerves and all, to get behind the wheel. I kept trying to convince my self that I was smart enough to do it, that GOD will protect me and so on, never the less, hard work.....mate, I had no choice in the end. I no longer felt safe being driven by the person driving me, to the point where I wasnt able to go out feeling safe. So I thought, like always "better to take my life in my own hands'' His job now is to direct me, keep me on the right lane (though there is no right or wrong lane here, almost anything goes unless you are unfortunate). The pot holes are humangus luckily, I drive the rough and rugged H3, a very safe sensible solution to driving in the rough roads here. The lack of visible traffic signs does not help the situation though. I find it all a bit too muddled up, its like whenever am sure its a one way, I see people on their motor bikes coming head on to me lol, thats what I mean by suicidal.....
Am looking for a British school for my girls around Ikoyi, where we live. I have been to St. Saviour's which I liked very much but unfortunately couldn't get a place because they have a along waiting list. From all I have heard, it seems like a very good school, thus the high demand I supose. The secretary at St. Saviour's recommended Ikoyi Prep as a good British school. We went there and have been offered a place for both of the girls. Though it looks like my choices are limited due to reasons such as time, distance and location, I would still like to be sure that I have made the right choice for the girls before I make my final decission on that offer. Our new nanny is also starting this week. Am hoping she will be right for us. We'll see...
I came here with a very open mind but am learning the hard way that things here(just like any new place) run very differently, I mean v.e.r.y differently. Its all about what you have to offer. People act nice and friendly but its never genuine.....hmmmm?? always some sort of a hidden agenda. So I have decided to go to the British council to get advice and general information on social events, sports activities, run and attended by British citizens or even foreigners, where the children and I can join leisure activities and socialize. Something to look forward to as it can get very boring and lonely lol..........
On another positive note though, the light has been on for two days straight! it is almost a miracle as most times, we have to use the generator. Its not only noisy but the cost of diesel used to run it, is absolutely rediculous.
The painters will also start work in my Hair & Beauty studio on thursday, which am very exciting about. Yes, there will be alot of challenges along the way, but like everything else in life, I can only handle them as they come and take it stride by stride. As the saying goes,"life is like a journrey,there will be bumps on the road but if you know where you are going, you are most likely to get there!''
Other than all the set backs mentioned, which honestly is a part of everyday life for the people here and something I will eventually get used to, it is all good though...... I must confess that after reading through my text, I felt abit selfish in a way for complaining. We live comfortably in a gated community here, which is considered one of the safest neighbourhoods in Lagos and am complaining? (dear God, forgive me) How about the millions who can not even afford to have the basic human needs such as food, clothing and shelter? I must say though that Coming from England, we are just a little bit too spoilt because our goverment tries its best to look out for us- its citizens.The eradication of poverty is always on the goverment's agenda in the UK. What's considered poverty you may ask? Not being able to own a Television and afford to buy your kids basic things such as toys is considered "living in poverty" in Great Britain, talkless of food, clothing, shelter, education and medical treatment. Even though people over there still complain. Its not until one comes to Africa and sees the level of poverty here that one can begin to truely appreciate how fortunate we are back home.
When I first came here, I vowed that I would never sit behind the wheel to drive in this country. Driving here, just like the way of life here, can be dangerous, reckless and suicidal lol. To my suprise though, I have just about done the unthinkable and started driving in lagos!. It sounds scary right? I tell you, It took me alot of courage, sweaty palms, nerves and all, to get behind the wheel. I kept trying to convince my self that I was smart enough to do it, that GOD will protect me and so on, never the less, hard work.....mate, I had no choice in the end. I no longer felt safe being driven by the person driving me, to the point where I wasnt able to go out feeling safe. So I thought, like always "better to take my life in my own hands'' His job now is to direct me, keep me on the right lane (though there is no right or wrong lane here, almost anything goes unless you are unfortunate). The pot holes are humangus luckily, I drive the rough and rugged H3, a very safe sensible solution to driving in the rough roads here. The lack of visible traffic signs does not help the situation though. I find it all a bit too muddled up, its like whenever am sure its a one way, I see people on their motor bikes coming head on to me lol, thats what I mean by suicidal.....
Am looking for a British school for my girls around Ikoyi, where we live. I have been to St. Saviour's which I liked very much but unfortunately couldn't get a place because they have a along waiting list. From all I have heard, it seems like a very good school, thus the high demand I supose. The secretary at St. Saviour's recommended Ikoyi Prep as a good British school. We went there and have been offered a place for both of the girls. Though it looks like my choices are limited due to reasons such as time, distance and location, I would still like to be sure that I have made the right choice for the girls before I make my final decission on that offer. Our new nanny is also starting this week. Am hoping she will be right for us. We'll see...
I came here with a very open mind but am learning the hard way that things here(just like any new place) run very differently, I mean v.e.r.y differently. Its all about what you have to offer. People act nice and friendly but its never genuine.....hmmmm?? always some sort of a hidden agenda. So I have decided to go to the British council to get advice and general information on social events, sports activities, run and attended by British citizens or even foreigners, where the children and I can join leisure activities and socialize. Something to look forward to as it can get very boring and lonely lol..........
On another positive note though, the light has been on for two days straight! it is almost a miracle as most times, we have to use the generator. Its not only noisy but the cost of diesel used to run it, is absolutely rediculous.
The painters will also start work in my Hair & Beauty studio on thursday, which am very exciting about. Yes, there will be alot of challenges along the way, but like everything else in life, I can only handle them as they come and take it stride by stride. As the saying goes,"life is like a journrey,there will be bumps on the road but if you know where you are going, you are most likely to get there!''
Other than all the set backs mentioned, which honestly is a part of everyday life for the people here and something I will eventually get used to, it is all good though...... I must confess that after reading through my text, I felt abit selfish in a way for complaining. We live comfortably in a gated community here, which is considered one of the safest neighbourhoods in Lagos and am complaining? (dear God, forgive me) How about the millions who can not even afford to have the basic human needs such as food, clothing and shelter? I must say though that Coming from England, we are just a little bit too spoilt because our goverment tries its best to look out for us- its citizens.The eradication of poverty is always on the goverment's agenda in the UK. What's considered poverty you may ask? Not being able to own a Television and afford to buy your kids basic things such as toys is considered "living in poverty" in Great Britain, talkless of food, clothing, shelter, education and medical treatment. Even though people over there still complain. Its not until one comes to Africa and sees the level of poverty here that one can begin to truely appreciate how fortunate we are back home.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
DIOR diamante heels by John Galliano "Red suede"
DIOR red suede high heels £564
ABSOLUTELY GLAM!
I am spoilt for choice and can't seem to decide on which color am going to buy these hot Dior heels in. So I finally make time out to go to the west end and check out the summer sales in hope of finding my favourite heels. First stop Selfridges in Bond street.The sales here have been going on for more that a week now so that could explain the reason why nothing in the Dior sales really catches my eyes. I guess my mind is already made up though, about what am looking for and its not there, now am panicking cus I have to find the shoes...
DIOR diamante heels by John Galliano
Christian Dior Diamante high heel sandals
Perfect shoes for my dream wedding!
Get your shine on this summer with these fabulous high
heel sandals from Dior by John Galliano for £595
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