6 years after!!!

When there is life there is Hope.

Truly this saying is true. I can't believe I ever had a blog and came to write often at a point in my life. I don't know why I remembered today 11-2-2021(North American date) it's November.

So much as happened since my last post in 2015. 

The not so good memories

Lost my sister in love in 2015

Lost my Dad in 2019

Lost my beloved cousin in 2020

Lost my aunt, dad's bestie, several other family members 2021.

Had to live apart from my husband for several years

Great memories

I am still alive

I moved to North America

So many new experiences

I turned 40 years old this year

I bagged a PhD

Cultivated some amazing relationships

Still in love with JESUS😁

I'll try to publish this post if all goes well I will be back to write about my loss, dealing with grief, staying joyful, my journey so far... and whatever else comes up. Most people in my life currently have Zero idea about this aspect of my life.

Time will tell. When to let them in...no pressure.

Upgraded me is back hopefully,

Ti... Ti(PhD)... Dr Ti... hehehe

Wow!!! Post 50

I was going to sign out and then I saw it... I had written 49 posts from my heart over the years. I have never been keen on publicizing my write-ups... Its for a time and season... my work for the moment is to keep writing.
I hope to write more on personal experiences and life choices from people I have met. I strongly believe that everyone's life is a book of lessons... the more lives read the better God helps you to understand and obey in many areas.

I will just scribble my thoughts on the confusion in the political scene in the nation.
Elections were just postponed about 10 days ago and going by responses from everyday people despite all the hype around Jonathan and Buhari, I must say that several people are still not certain who to vote for. This leads me to wonder what we are getting ourselves into if after 1 week from the initially set election date, we are still claiming ignorance... 

My Ideal candidate does not exist at the moment so I am guessing for several other people its just a matter of voting for voting sake either to keep the status quo or to ensure that power changes hands. Truth be told... this race is not a good guy to bad guy situation. Its more of in the absence of anything better I will choose what is available.

My own prayer is that we never find ourselves in this kind of situation ever again as a nation. Too many bright minds, too many worthy leaders who can't find their way up to become presidential candidates. I hear you must belong to a political party... I can't see any difference between the major parties at the moment. I really can't touch their individual values unlike when you try to understand the stand of political parties in the developed world.

Nigeria, Nigeria, Nigeria... O God of creation, direct our noble cause and truly guide our leaders right.

Ti...

Right, fulfilled, great...

Trying to fulfil a promise to write at least once every month this year 2015.
Glad to not have forgotten amidst the numerous tasks I try to complete daily since the year began. 

It's been brain tasking ensuring to do the right thing. What is the right thing to do??? Yes that is a big question however I have come to realize that right for me does not necessarily mean right for the next person to me.
I want and desire to live a fulfilled life but sometimes I wonder what it really means to be fulfilled.

I have discovered that the degrees, networks, connections, fat account balances, flashy rides, opulently furnished houses and apartments can for a period make one feel a sense of fulfilment or satisfaction as to the the aim of living fulfilled... In all of these the best moments which stay cherished and sacred are those times when I believe I have been able to help another human being. HELP that sounds too technical a word... the little things do really matter, smiling, laughing, just listening to another bantering on, helping someone to think through, putting oneself in his/her shoes and both looking up solutions, giving a hug, keeping the kids so the couple can have a nice time out, picking up a friends kids from school to enable her shop, sending a text of encouragement, just asking how are you sincerely.... and the list goes on...

I desire greatness... and I realized that I am already great just by doing my bit to be valuable in my little space... the challenge now is the space keeps getting bigger... the individuals become more daily... however who ever said its going to be an easy task... but its a doable task... giving more and more of me to those in my space...

Greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Hahaha... The grace of God is more than enough.

I definitely will live a most fulfilled life.

Ti

So I can write

Wow!!! it's a new year and new beginning.
Joyful to be in 2015...
However it never occurred to me that I had a blog or ever wrote anything.
Was doing a google search on my phone to check if my data service was up and running only to type in Titi and the I saw several strange responses from the search engine.... I was still laughing at the fact that Titi was a specie of monkeys and then I saw it... a strange site with my full names on.
Of course next thing was to click as you definitely would have done.  This strange site had pulled up parts of  my Linkedln profile and maybe stuff from Yahoo tooo and then I saw it... Write-ups by yours truly listed out on the page. I recognized the titles but couldn't remember what a few was really about and of course another click...click...click.... O my did I not enjoy reading me... I was darn proud of the kind of soul I had and wondered how come the write-ups still seemed they were fresh.
Thank you my God is all I can say about this gift. And I promise to visit here more often this year and do the writing... who knows what message you'll need me to write for one of your beloved children.
From my heart I pledge. So help me Father. 

Welcome back dear!

Ti

Tribute to Grandpa Akesan

Yes "Grandpa Akesan" that is exactly what we would have been calling you in our nuclear family. The bible speaking in Proverbs 10:5
The memory of the righteous is blessed but the name of the wicked will rot.

This is the reason why even in death without ever meeting you physically I appreciate your personality. Of a truth your memory is truly blessed and you left a legacy behind. All around I only get positive feedback about you.
I remember before I got married to Oluwabukunmi he told me I needed to meet his mum but that in your absence he was still sure you would approve of me as his wife. He had a certain score card he claimed you would have used to make a good judgement. (i know you are definitely laughing out loudly now). I am really proud to be associated with you and bear a name you sincerely upheld. The greatest consolation in your death is your leaving behind children and grand children who daily live your values.
Thank you for birthing Oluwabukunmi a physical, spiritual, mental replica of your person.
Thank you for affecting several lives while you were here. 

I just know you so much and I love you even in death.

With Love,

TTJ...

Memoirs of a preggie...

I wanted to give my husband a birthday gift, I thought the best gift would be a child.  God answered my prayers to conceive.

I imagined you were a boy.  I was really excited and gave out all the cloths belonging to your sister.  I was too beautiful all through this pregnancy, full of life is an understatement and the adventurous me was allover the place. You are most exceptional because I fasted weekly during the 9 months. I had no reason to use any medication including the regular ante-natal ones. You were divinely kept via the holy communion on Wednesdays and anointing services.

As expected you came out really pretty.
My hormones were very stable and best of all, I had so much favor working for me than I can ever ask or imagine.
I enjoyed carrying you in my womb. I'll miss you there but now I have you to love 4 life...

Ti

6 fruitful years

December 2011, the decision was made official to let go of a long time everyday way of life. I quit my day job...not so easy to do but the deed is done and many can't still believe it.

Its been a great 6 fruitful years of doing something loved, meeting new people and fostering relationships. It's been 6 fruitful years of waking up early and facing the popular Lagos 3rd mainland bridge. 6 years of unpredictable traffic...6 years of living with the excitement of solving problems(not like I've stopped solving though)... I was nick named "the problem solver" funny indeed because I never saw myself as one. I was only interested in doing what I enjoyed and also helping people... problems solved on a daily basis ranged from technical to official to personal issues...
The bottom-line was just affecting lives, meeting needs and it was a real pleasure... Looking back I realize that it is really cheap to help people, it's usually the willingness to even try that is lacking... I rarely spent money but usually my brain, my listening hear, ability to just gist about the situation till both parties get enlightened.
I was flabawhelmed by the open show of love by my colleagues after the announcement was made... surprise party and gifts followed despite the protests...but they were all glad I was leaving too... they believed like I did that I was created for greatness and that most likely wouldn't happen if they kept me from leaving...
Looking back now 1 year and 3months... I still have my peace and more peace, no regrets, still hopeful and serious about this incubation stage am in... when I hatch definitely prophecy must have been fulfilled...

6 fruitful years of impact...but knowing when to move on is one really difficult task which is a totally new topic for another day...Till I hatch...I remain.
Ti

NeXT Levels...2013

It's a brand new year...new zeal...new hope..fresh aspirations and this sudden super energy. Definitely it has to be a really special year and the best of years lived so far.
I am expectant.
I expect to see that which eyes have not seen or ears heard to happen this year.
I Scale new heights supernaturally.
I operate with unprecedented speed.
I will be a surprise to myself indeed.
2013 here I come....
The future is now here........

Ti