Wednesday, 27 January 2016
BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK
Hello beauties! Do you know the benefits of rice water? I mean the water you usually throw out when washing your rice. Rice water is used widely by Asians to beautify their skin. It contains a number of vitamins and minerals that can help nourish the skin. You can make your own rice water,it is an easy and cheap way to beautify your skin. All you need is rice and water. First wash your uncooked rice once to remove dirt. Then pour water into the rice and leave it to soak in for about 15 minutes. Strain out the rice and transfer your rice water into an air tight container. Keep your rice water in the refrigerator and it can last for about five to seven days. Rice water serves as a facial cleanser and toner. Just dab on your face with cotton wool and leave on for some minutes then wash off.
Monday, 25 January 2016
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: HARD TIMES
Hard times..we all have them and it feels like it will never pass. difficult times take so much energy from you and drains you but only IF you let it. Success would not be worth it if we don't pass through tough times. The hard times teach us a whole lot;endurance,patience and perseverance. These are key ingredients in what ever you set out to do. So let it go,smile and let it make you better! Hope you had a wonderful day?
Monday, 18 January 2016
MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY: IGNORE THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS
Hello there,Good Morning! You are a shinning star and you are much more than what their eyes see. Do not be discouraged by people's mean comments,perhaps that's all they have. But you,you are so much more,work on being a better version of yourself. Tap in to that inner strength and find your true purpose. You will succeed but only if you keep trying relentlessly. Give it your all,work harder than you did yesterday but also remember that your body has a right over you. So rest well. Don;t let anyone dull your shine! Have a blessed day!
Sunday, 17 January 2016
HANEEM'S DIARY #14: THE PHONE CALL
I promised to visit Ralia after my exams but then I had traveled to Kaduna so I made up my mind to visit her as soon as I returned.
“Assalamu Alaikum!” I said as I entered inside her house.
“Wa alaikumu Salam!” she cheerfully replied.
“Ralia was seated on the three-sitter opposite the entrance door. She immediately stood up to hug me.
“You have finally decided to visit me!” she said.
“I’m so sorry! I just got so caught up with everything,” I said. Honestly I hate visiting Ralia not because I don’t enjoy her company but because I can’t stand her flirty husband.
She walked out of the living room and returned with Juice and two glass cups. She poured the juice in to the cups and kept one in front of me.
“It’s alright you’re here now,” She said cheerfully. There was this glow to her, I had not seen her that relaxed in a long time.
“You look great! Actually you’re glowing! What is the secret?” I asked.
“Is it that obvious?”
“It sure is baby,oya spill it!”
“Oh Haneem, my life has changed so much these past few weeks.”
“How?”
“You know how I went ahead and married a ‘womanizing freak?”
I nodded but then it came to me as a surprise because she had never said it so bluntly.
“Well my dear, God intervened and just like that its history!” She said with a smile.
“Are you sure? I mean its not like I’m not happy, no I’m thrilled but old habits…”
“Die hard. I’m aware, but I have never been so convinced before in my entire life!”
“That is great news! Tell me how this happened,” I inquired.
“That is the best part. My husband was on one of his business trips and I was home alone watching a soap opera. It was exactly thirty minutes after ten at
night that he called me. I was so shocked immediately I heard his voice, it sounded like he was in so much pain yet he strongly claimed that he was
alright.
“You don’t sound well at all, did something happen? Please tell me the truth,” I cried.
“I assure you that everything is all right please believe me,” he replied.
“Why then do you sound like you’re about to cry?’
And then he burst in to tears. Haneem, he is one of the strongest people I know, he had been through a number of tragedies without a single tear. Naturally I was frightened. I thought perhaps his sweet Mother had passed away or something terrible.
“Please talk to me, you’re scaring me,” I said,
“I’m so sorry Ralia, I am so deeply sorry!”
“For what?” I was dumb-founded.
“For everything I put you through, for all the time I hurt you,” he confessed.
“I sincerely don’t understand what is happening?”
“You have been nothing but a perfect wife for eight months of marriage and I have betrayed you repeatedly even in your presence…please forgive me?” He pleaded.
“I swear to God I’m so confused right now. You called to tell me this?”
“I fell asleep early after all the seminars during the day and I had the most scary nightmare that I had ever had!” He blurted.
“Umar, Get up, perform ablution and pray before sleeping. It was just a nightmare.” I said dismissively believing that he was only frightened by his dream.
“You don’t understand. I can’t find peace if you don’t forgive me, I have been an idiot all this time…please”
“What did you dream of?” I queried.
“I lost you to my foolishness and it was hell on earth for me!” He replied.
“But I am alive and well relax,” I said. It was painful hearing him apologize I felt all the pain at once and I just didn’t know what to do.
“You have broken my heart a thousand and one times, what makes you think a phone call at an odd hour can fix that?” I demanded.
“I am ready to be the a responsible husband, I can’t change the past months but I promise to be better,” He said.
“Please don’t play with me! You’ve done that too many times,” I said but deep down inside my heart I was convinced that he was remorseful.
“I know but I’ll be home tomorrow In Shaa Allah (God willing), I’ll prove myself to you”
So he came home and we had the longest, deepest conversation ever.
“My Goodness! I feel like I just read a book or watched a movie!” I blurted.
“My dear, I felt that way at first but he has managed to convince me,” Ralia said.
“You never reported him to his parents or to yours, I’ve always wondered why.
“A part of me was hoping we could sort it out on our own. I prayed a lot, cried a lot and I got closer to God.”
“And you won! You are so strong and he is so lucky to have you!” I said.
“I think he knows that now and you have no reason to avoid my house now!” Ralia said cheerfully.
“Assalamu Alaikum!” I said as I entered inside her house.
“Wa alaikumu Salam!” she cheerfully replied.
“Ralia was seated on the three-sitter opposite the entrance door. She immediately stood up to hug me.
“You have finally decided to visit me!” she said.
“I’m so sorry! I just got so caught up with everything,” I said. Honestly I hate visiting Ralia not because I don’t enjoy her company but because I can’t stand her flirty husband.
She walked out of the living room and returned with Juice and two glass cups. She poured the juice in to the cups and kept one in front of me.
“It’s alright you’re here now,” She said cheerfully. There was this glow to her, I had not seen her that relaxed in a long time.
“You look great! Actually you’re glowing! What is the secret?” I asked.
“Is it that obvious?”
“It sure is baby,oya spill it!”
“Oh Haneem, my life has changed so much these past few weeks.”
“How?”
“You know how I went ahead and married a ‘womanizing freak?”
I nodded but then it came to me as a surprise because she had never said it so bluntly.
“Well my dear, God intervened and just like that its history!” She said with a smile.
“Are you sure? I mean its not like I’m not happy, no I’m thrilled but old habits…”
“Die hard. I’m aware, but I have never been so convinced before in my entire life!”
“That is great news! Tell me how this happened,” I inquired.
“That is the best part. My husband was on one of his business trips and I was home alone watching a soap opera. It was exactly thirty minutes after ten at
night that he called me. I was so shocked immediately I heard his voice, it sounded like he was in so much pain yet he strongly claimed that he was
alright.
“You don’t sound well at all, did something happen? Please tell me the truth,” I cried.
“I assure you that everything is all right please believe me,” he replied.
“Why then do you sound like you’re about to cry?’
And then he burst in to tears. Haneem, he is one of the strongest people I know, he had been through a number of tragedies without a single tear. Naturally I was frightened. I thought perhaps his sweet Mother had passed away or something terrible.
“Please talk to me, you’re scaring me,” I said,
“I’m so sorry Ralia, I am so deeply sorry!”
“For what?” I was dumb-founded.
“For everything I put you through, for all the time I hurt you,” he confessed.
“I sincerely don’t understand what is happening?”
“You have been nothing but a perfect wife for eight months of marriage and I have betrayed you repeatedly even in your presence…please forgive me?” He pleaded.
“I swear to God I’m so confused right now. You called to tell me this?”
“I fell asleep early after all the seminars during the day and I had the most scary nightmare that I had ever had!” He blurted.
“Umar, Get up, perform ablution and pray before sleeping. It was just a nightmare.” I said dismissively believing that he was only frightened by his dream.
“You don’t understand. I can’t find peace if you don’t forgive me, I have been an idiot all this time…please”
“What did you dream of?” I queried.
“I lost you to my foolishness and it was hell on earth for me!” He replied.
“But I am alive and well relax,” I said. It was painful hearing him apologize I felt all the pain at once and I just didn’t know what to do.
“You have broken my heart a thousand and one times, what makes you think a phone call at an odd hour can fix that?” I demanded.
“I am ready to be the a responsible husband, I can’t change the past months but I promise to be better,” He said.
“Please don’t play with me! You’ve done that too many times,” I said but deep down inside my heart I was convinced that he was remorseful.
“I know but I’ll be home tomorrow In Shaa Allah (God willing), I’ll prove myself to you”
So he came home and we had the longest, deepest conversation ever.
“My Goodness! I feel like I just read a book or watched a movie!” I blurted.
“My dear, I felt that way at first but he has managed to convince me,” Ralia said.
“You never reported him to his parents or to yours, I’ve always wondered why.
“A part of me was hoping we could sort it out on our own. I prayed a lot, cried a lot and I got closer to God.”
“And you won! You are so strong and he is so lucky to have you!” I said.
“I think he knows that now and you have no reason to avoid my house now!” Ralia said cheerfully.
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
BEAUTY TIP OF THE WEEK
Hello there! I am an advocate for all natural things that enhance beauty. Have you ever wanted glowing skin? here is a tip. Mash your fresh tomato and add honey to it. Mix the thick paste and use it as a face mask. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and rinse with water. Honey as a natural cleanser will clear your skin. Tomato has vitamins A,C and K that will nourish your skin. Be consistent and a little patient and you will see results!
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Have a blessed day!
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Monday, 11 January 2016
Friday, 8 January 2016
ABUBAKAR SADIQ INTERVIEW: THE DREAM CONCEPT
Meet Abubakar Sadiq, a 28 year old graduate from Federal University Of Technology Minna. He is the brain behind ‘The dream concept’ photography. Abubakar is Nupe by tribe from Kwara State but he was born and brought up in the Federal capital territory, Abuja.
What attracted you to photography?
I randomly edit pictures from peoples display pictures and send to them. They get to love them and appreciate the artwork. Then from there I thought of capturing my own pictures and edit them. I improved by getting tutorials from the internet and sometimes I freestyle on my own.
Did you go to school to study photography?
Nope I didn't. I just picked it up on my own.
How long have you been a photographer?
Well I started when I graduated from uni in 2012 but since I didn't study photography, it took me a while to know the in and out of photography at least to a point. If u want something you don’t have to wait for someone to put you through just go ahead n take d risk.
What inspired the name ‘The dream concept?’
*Laughs* Ummm,‘The dream concept’ just came in like a dream.
What type of camera do you shoot with?
Canon.
You shoot beautiful outdoor Photographs, what is most challenging about outdoor photography?
Location. You hardly get nice free open space to snap you have to pay for most of them.
How do you get people to model for you?
My friends model for me. They volunteer and sometimes people get in touch with me asking if they can model for me but it’s just a voluntary stuff.
A photographer who inspires you
Almost all photographers inspire me because when you get to understand the nature of photography you get to appreciate them all. It’s not easy.
What would you have done apart from photography?
I would have ventured in to Business.
What is your advice for aspiring photographers?
Having passion and love for what you do is enough to keep you going, coupled with prayers and determination. Also, always be respectful to people anywhere you find yourself working.
Share with us 20 photographs of your work.
You can reach Abubakar on
Email: ballycool2003@Yahoo.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thedreamconcept
What attracted you to photography?
I randomly edit pictures from peoples display pictures and send to them. They get to love them and appreciate the artwork. Then from there I thought of capturing my own pictures and edit them. I improved by getting tutorials from the internet and sometimes I freestyle on my own.
Did you go to school to study photography?
Nope I didn't. I just picked it up on my own.
How long have you been a photographer?
Well I started when I graduated from uni in 2012 but since I didn't study photography, it took me a while to know the in and out of photography at least to a point. If u want something you don’t have to wait for someone to put you through just go ahead n take d risk.
What inspired the name ‘The dream concept?’
*Laughs* Ummm,‘The dream concept’ just came in like a dream.
What type of camera do you shoot with?
Canon.
You shoot beautiful outdoor Photographs, what is most challenging about outdoor photography?
Location. You hardly get nice free open space to snap you have to pay for most of them.
How do you get people to model for you?
My friends model for me. They volunteer and sometimes people get in touch with me asking if they can model for me but it’s just a voluntary stuff.
A photographer who inspires you
Almost all photographers inspire me because when you get to understand the nature of photography you get to appreciate them all. It’s not easy.
What would you have done apart from photography?
I would have ventured in to Business.
What is your advice for aspiring photographers?
Having passion and love for what you do is enough to keep you going, coupled with prayers and determination. Also, always be respectful to people anywhere you find yourself working.
Share with us 20 photographs of your work.
You can reach Abubakar on
Email: ballycool2003@Yahoo.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thedreamconcept
Monday, 4 January 2016
INSPIRATIONAL MONDAY: Don't worry!
Hello there! I know most people are guilty of worrying. During the course of our daily lives so many problems may arise which can cause us to spend a great deal of time and energy trying to solve. Worrying weighs you down a lot and it is not known to solve any problem. It will only make you more anxious which affects your ability to reason and try to create a solution for your problems. Most times you may end up worrying about things that are not worth your time and energy. Always remember to take things easy,its only life. Your time and energy can be used for better things. Keep in mind that not all things are worth worrying about. Good Morning and have a blessed day!
Friday, 1 January 2016
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hello readers! Happy new year! I hope you achieve all your goals and more. I pray you have a fruitful and productive year! Say goodbye to procrastination and be a better version of yourself. Chase your dreams at top speed and be the best version of yourself. Have a blessed year! xx
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