Hello there! I almost can’t believe this is going out … finally. I’ve wanted to start a blog since forever but because of procrastination and fear, I have put it off for the longest time. I have now decided that if I wait for it to be perfect and everything I dream it should be, I’ll never actually do this.

Every so often, I receive ‘ginger’ (motivation) to do the blog and I work on it for a while and then that fire peters out and it goes back on the shelf somewhere. Today I went on Youtube to listen to a song by Teni Entertainer (I love her!) and I saw a video by TY Bello and Tope Alabi which I’ve been meaning to watch. Anyway, as is often the case with YouTube, I did other stuff, except the one thing I went on YouTube to do. Before I closed the app, I decided to click on the song ‘Logan ti o de’ (Instantly) and watch it and it really touched me. I then went on to watch other videos of spontaneous worship and finally got to one titled ‘Amen’. From the first few riffs, there was a connection deep within me and tears started to flow. The waterworks did not ebb throughout the song. Things dropped into my spirit even before TY mentioned them. Dreams and promises that have long been forgotten were called into remembrance and life was breathe upon them. Well, this is one of my dreams and it is receiving life today! I did not really intend to share this story but I think it is important as an introduction (you’ll get a proper one later, trust *wink*) to who I am. My values and my life are very much intertwined with the God that I serve and you’ll see elements of that in the things I say and write (hopefully *laugh) and my opinion on things, in a non-forceful way.

I must say that my opinions are just that, opinions. I do not expect you to agree with everything I say. I love diversity and the fact that no two humans are the same so I do not wish to squash anyone’s opinions. However, I do have some rules (laying down the law now haha).

• No name-calling is allowed on this platform. No matter how much someone annoys you or you think their pinion is completely irrational, silly, whatever, no name-calling is allowed!
• Respect everyone including yourself. Please be respectful, it does not detract anything from the point you are trying to make.
• No swearing please. Let’s keep it kosher. There might be young-uns on here.

Those are the main things that spring to mind. So … there you have it! A bit of an odd introduction but you are welcome to my blog! I hope we have bags of laughs and also are able to discuss the issues which affect us in a safe space and you’ll get to know along the way. I also look forward to getting to know you guys better. Ciao!

Sinmi