2012 - 2013

So 2012 has come and gone with its plenty ups and downs. Subsidy here, Boko Haram there. We had the floods, the crashes, the kidnappings, fireworks bomb and plenty other terrible things. We also had the good ones – births, weddings, change of jobs, plenty business opportunities, self-development,  good health etc. For all these events either positive or negative, we need to thank God. For those that got hit very negatively, may God grant you the fortitude to bear the loss. Amen.

Before I continue with this (what should I call it sef) thing that am writing, be informed that it is unscripted, unedited, non-proofread; I am writing it the way it comes. Free styling.  Its supposed to be written last year 31^st December but its not too late coming today. So I will just put it down the way it comes. It’s a like a recap of my events in 2012 and also like a ‘thank you, am grateful’ kinda thing.

2012 wasn’t really eventful like that like that but there were beautiful moments. Moments like when my oga (Kazeem Ogungbefun) exposed me to some critical parts of what my career entails. Ok, there was a 3months PP that I got that came at most ccrucial moment when I needed it. Ok, what else? Hmm thinking…  ok. My formal introduction to the most wonderful lady in the world. She actually is my dream come true. I wanted to post pictures here but I thought otherwise because of some… how would I forget the most beautiful event of 2012, I cant o. it’s the most memorable of all.  So colorful  with astonishing red and a cool grey to tone it down.  Quickly, I am using this medium to thank all that made that day a wonderful one. God bless you all.

See let me quickly do some spiritual stuffs here. I learnt that Abraham didn’t get his blessings until he separated from Lot his cousin. Forget it, ma wo oju Uche one bit. If you and person spirit no work, omo abeg Ben Johnson o. No better still, Usain Bolt one time. Don’t dull yourself at all. Dbanj Separate from DonJazzy na and the world no end. Now, one isn’t disturbing d other cos they both have separate lives initially and they are both flourishing. There would have been issues if the whole of Dapo’s life was attached to Collins or vice versa. Na there Gbege go happen.  Some attachments be it whatever are not by force o. let  me end it here.

Hmm, before I end am, I tink I need to be sepearated from some Lots in my project group o. I wont say more than that. If u need more explanation, get to me in camera.

And some people really rocked my 2012 apart from my parents (fortunately for me, I have 5 parents if you count them one by one. A mum, a dad, another mum, another dad, then the last dad. Five of them.); my super-duper special Aunt-  Sade Bolade; my amiable sister – Sade Agbogunleri ; my  Uncle and Friend – Simbo Okubadejo and his wife. My brother, friend and counselor (winks*) -  Bode Bolade, My Beautiful and ever stand well well sister – Bisi Agbogunleri. My brothers and friends, Seun Ogunjobi, Sobukunola Ibukun and Idowu Adebanjo.  My sister -  Florence Onisarotu. My big Brother –  Bashiru Olanrewaju Adepoju.  My ever on-point sister, Olashope Bolade.  Uncle Abo, Chidi ,  Lamipo, Akinsope, Todimu, Eniola, Yemi Ajala, Kolade, Tobi, Bola, Proxy, Alex, Femi, Salewa and Alero Elizabeth Johnson. All of you and AEJ in Particular, have really made my world very beautiful one to live. I am so very grateful for your support. God will Dasi Oro Aye ti e yin na. Amin Ase Edumare

If you happen not to see your name there dosent mean we didn’t rock together o. na space no de to write all the names.  And we are just beginning this year na, so plenty avenues yapa to jollificate together.

Now, to Baba God. I am most grateful. I appreiciate my being alive in good health and wealth. Concerning our discussion Alagbada Ina, na your hand I dey. I have commited in 2013 into your hands, make things just gel ni o.

So let me go  now, I have Ijewuru to attend at my Second family house. Them kill Ram sef so plenty to eat.

Catch you guys more this year than last. I  hope so sha if daily events don’t make me 4get that I need to come here once once in a while.

Joobreel

Lest I forget, u can use ur bb to browse on your laptop o. it might be a stale news sha but me just realized. Its what am using write now. all thanks to my Olori Ebi 1, Bababode Olabode  Bolade (BOB).  See me if u didn’t know

To My Adorable Aunt

Moments like birthdays are where we are opportune to tell our dear ones how feel about them. I am not a natural at expressing deep-rooted thoughts about people but for you, I will try. I will put my all into saying it the way it comes from my heart on what I have over the years known you to be.

I got to know you more when I desperately needed guidance. I was very young and on the verge of taking the next leap in life, a new phase, a gigantic step. I closely watched you from afar. I was skeptical at first if I there is something to learn from you. You seem to have some aura of boundaries around you. Some air of mystery. You were elusive. So I drew nearer and two qualities I got from you - hard work and patience.

I discovered you put everything into anything you do. You studied hard when I thought you should have stopped reading. You put your might into what you find you set your hands on. You didn’t use to cook always but when you do, it was like a perfect meal from above. One could even see the beautiful hard work in what you wear and how you wear it. You were never exposing, showy nor flashy but always on-point. And when you counsel me, I marvel at the manner at which you preach hard work.

Aunty Sade, though you had your ups and down in life as every human does, you were always patient. You are brisk and smart yet, never in a hurry. You do things one at a time, a step after the other and you always finish strong. You set your eyes on your goal and work your ways patiently at it till you get the prize. You were never tetchy, never grumpy; always persistent.

With age and time, your being transcends these qualities. You are a success-builder. You believed in the theory of ‘you become successful when those around you are successful.’ You build doors where there are none for opportunities to knock on. You impact positively everyone that is lucky to meet you. You are so welcoming and pleasant, always ready to be of assistance; so approachable on any subject matter.

Sista Mi (as we fondly call you), you are not an egoist-always selfless. I have also learnt that I don’t have to be the ‘head of state’ or the head of family before I can do my bit. You are a perfect practitioner of ‘When deeds speak, words are nothing.’ You just don’t say things, you do them. You are not boastful. I learnt I can always go a little more.  You made me see the beauty in making people.’ 

 I appreciate all that you have been to me. Your counsel is an unwavering voice that kept me through trying periods.

Just like I can’t talk about all I learnt from you enough, I can’t pray for you enough either. But these prayer I say to God concerning you that just like a living tree planted by the riverside, you shall forever be watered.  Your source shall never run dry.

Happy Birthday Ma, God bless you.

Olori Oko (as u fondly call me)

Witness the Rebirth: My New World Order

Hello people, I am highly privileged to share this very important piece of information with you. It involves just a minor but very vital change. This ‘small change’ is pivotal to the next coming events. The change will come as surprise to many of you who knew me before now but it is compulsory it gets done.

The President of Nigeria, in his 2012 democracy day speech made a ‘change’ that generated a lot of interests.  A lot of statements, comments, press releases; plenty titles, captions and headings of emotional outburst were all over the place. Lecturers, Lawyers, Social Activists, Politicians, Alumni, students, empathizers…everybody all had something to say.  The community – students and staff- that was directly affected cried foul. They take pride in what they possess – the name UNILAG.

UNILAG is a name a meaning Nigerian youth will want to have on his CV. It’s a signature, a brand. This change by the president sparked up a spontaneous and most unprecedented, non-political motivated protest by this peace-loving community.  A change will either make you a break you. It can either thwart or propel you. One can never remain the same again after such a change. MAULAG will ruin the glory of UNILAG.

God, our creator, knows the importance of change. In the beginning, He changed the form of the earth. He separated light from darkness before He could proceed to other events. He personally saw to the change of Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah, Jacob to Israel amongst others. Simon was rechristened Peter – ‘the Rock’. Those are powerful pointers to reasons why change is important. Abram had to become Abraham to become father of nations, Simon to Peter that the church might be built upon him. I am yet to see a man that had that ‘change’ to Judas. I have not met one.

When a change is necessary, it can be delayed. But when that change is compulsory, no time must be wasted. The change must be effected immediately without prejudice, fear or sentiment. I have seen ‘Abereola’ changed to ‘Sam-Abereola‘, ‘Ogunsanya’ to ‘Olusanya’, ‘Amoniyan’ to ‘Bolade’, ‘Agbogunleri’ to ‘Alli’. They were unavoidable changes, they were implemented.

About this time some 29 years ago, a particular woman was in the process of childbirth. She was in labor. She wanted a child that will carry on the family name, she wanted a boy. And behold, she brought forth a child- a son, as she wanted. He was christened Olamide Jubril. His surname, he inherited by commission.

But on this day the 9th of June 2012, I announce to you the rebirth of that son. I formerly known as agbogunleri, Olamide Jubril make this declaration that forthwith; I should be addressed as OLANREWAJU, OLAMIDE JUBRIL.

Welcome to the New World Order!

Joobreel

My first blog

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