Expression: OBSEQUIES

Expression: OBSEQUIES: OBSEQUIES- Essence!!! What am living for? When all that brings you joy is gone and nowhere to be found, When life has pushed you to the ...

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Turbulence world over, war among nations, vendetta amongst Geo-political states,quarell amongst family and friends....heart's peace amiss. Yet hoping upon hope, hanging on prophecies, enduring on will, telescoped on a better day- tomorrow never dies.
All men in their own little world, yet the weight of the world hangs on your shoulder.
Responsibility dealt you by the unfair hands of fate.
 Attacking from a point of disadvantage; silver lining in the meal of clouds but no silver spoon to aid scoop. The potter made the clay but the fire thickens you by passing day.
 Every tumble, a conquered hurdle, bringing an end to the struggle.
 Despite the efforts, sometimes it seems like a circus.
 Square peg never fitting into the round hole,
 Battered on all sides, in a bid to be inside.

 Even though strength fails, hope never fades.
 Some band with the wagon, others range alone.
 You need the network, and also the focus.
Whichever route you apply, you have one loci.
 Some find their path, some create 'em. Some take part, some make pacts
. Whether you pedal or paddle, Pat yourself- on the back, for you are no longer at the back
. You may feel like you are alone, but you are not.
 With every conquest, you illuminate the rest.
 As you follow success, So also do others look to you for strength.
 You look, you leap, you lean, you walk. Metamorphosing outta thy cocoon

. After the dusk, dawn.
 It all comes to you now.
Alas, you can now see the light at the tunnel's end.
 It all makes sense to you now.
 The determination, perseverance, endurance...
All paying off now.
You strap the strapping, gird the girdles, lock on the locks...
 Sojourn with bravery.
 Aint no stopping you now.
You've made it, you've made it big.
 Now you alone can tell your story, Of Grass to Grace.
 Necessity has birthed a testimony.
Your background has not kept your back on the ground
. Hope kept alive. Dreams achieved

. Now they know.... Since you have, then we will.
 We can look to you and proudly say..... Yes, we can!

 #Joseph, #Samuel #Brightlonaire, #Oñýékà, #Eric_Mcdon.

WAY FORWARD.

KNOWLEDGE- The known knowns. The known unknowns. The unknown unknowns. WISDOM - The use of knowledge When you live your life yourself, you take responsibility for your actions but when you are pushed, gingered, coerced to make a move, good or bad, you tend to care less about the outcome. However, there would come a time when you gotta accept that path that life has tossed you, knowing that nothing is vain, even though some are not expedient. Full understanding is a strong motivational force in directing one's commitment towards a project. With in-depth comprehension, one can then choose amongst other choices,to key into a venture. Even convictions can be influenced, the final choice of. Keying-in must be undertaken by the key persona. There is need for a working mindset, a living school of thought, a defined vision, an upheld principle and a chosen way of life. You can think and act different from the norm but reality checks should be made on the way, to ensure a measure of actualization I for one, think and guess you might agree with me, that the way of life should incorporate the socio-physical aspect of living. Being unique- standing out of the crowd should not necessarily mean one should distant one's self from other members on one's immediate community. The social interaction would privy one to resourceful informations, trends and vogue. The constant phenomenon, would create room for flexibility in your plan; accommodating new development in all facets of life, including your belief system. Whatever school of thought one chooses, proactive ness is key. Do you have a plan, make it plain. Abstract, general, vague goals ain't truly motivating. It kinda has to be personal. Being. Specific somehow makes it personal. At least you know without doubts, that you are chasing this point or the other for now-The Power of Focus. Give time, all the time necessary, to setting nd achieving your specific goals. Bind them round your neck that you may not derail. Do NOT be deceived be uncertainties. Do not gamble except its an acceptable loss; do not even play to lose in the game of life. Yes, you can always win; if you come to every disparaging meeting with the mindset of negotiation. Negotiate to your advantage. I also think it is not every word of the Bible that should be taken as one spiritual bourgeois. Some are literally written with literal meaning and application. Their significance can be tested at face value and they will stand. Let him that think he standeth, take heed lest he falls. Check and. Double check to be sure. No one is an island of knowledge therefore in all your getting, get wisdom- proactive, practical use of knowledge; and get understanding- insight into the realities of life. It would guide your decisions and see you through in your chosen path. #Word.

OBSEQUIES

OBSEQUIES- Essence!!!

What am living for?
When all that brings you joy is gone and nowhere to be found,
When life has pushed you to the place of irrelevance,
You've lost it all....
What am I living for?

When things that are of value during your days ain't valuable anymore,
Immorality is common place.
You look back at the days when you'd have to sing, pluck flowers, hunt games...just to win a lady's heart.
But now, all it takes is a phone call and some brain washing text messages, and its all done.
You look upon the present generation with disdain.
Your time is past....
What am I living for?

You wait for your children to get married and bear you grand kids,
You pressure the male folks and only hope on the females.
When you get tired of waiting, you let go... Asking yourself.....
What am I living for?

When your children don't visit frequently to keep you company,
Your visiting grandchildren can't even tap from your wisdom and life's experience,
Cos of communication barriers and mindsets, You lose faith.....
When your age grade, folks and friends alike are all gone,
No one to hang out and gist with......
Damn; you're all alone....
what am I still living for?

When you spouse, your life companion leaves you,
You call up kids and share your plight,
You have lived the years in your life,
And there is nothing else to live for.
You let go...and they understand.

WOE be ye young, who has nothing else to live for.
Woe be ye young, who loses sight of the beauty of life.
Woe be ye young, who is cast to the place of irrelevance.
FIND your map, and your compass, sail on life's voyage.
Live your life when you are youth;
For when you grow old, you'll find no pleasure in them.
Don't be the one to look back in regrets,
Of the things you could have done- better.
Live your life to the fullest, and find your niche.
What ever you find joy and heart's peace in doing,
Give yourself wholly to it.
No Regrets.
So when you look back at life, you'd say:
I have fought the good fight of faith;
That in life, you have lived life.
Give of yourself, to the next generation, as much as you can.
For therein lies fulfilment.
Sickness weakens the body but doesn't kill us.
It is the will to live that keeps us going.
And when there is nothing else to live for,
That ends the chapter...and begins the legacy!!!
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Mbonu Eric.

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ASUU Strike...we Rise!!!

Of the Greatest Nigerian Student!

Listening to the radio today got me reflecting deeply on the current ASUU strike. Is their cause valid? Looking at the case of the obsolete curriculum, it seems hard to argue otherwise. Yes, salary increment is part of the demand, but the more concerning issues run deeper—like the quality of education we are receiving.

In my 300-level days, I studied ENG 309, a course titled Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Ironically, I didn’t see any mechanical parts throughout the course! In my final year, my lecturer taught me using notes from his own undergraduate days—in 1999! That’s over two decades ago. How outdated can it get?

Let’s not even talk about CHM 101 and PHY 101 labs. How many of us really understood what we were doing? Most times, we simply ensured the entire group wrote the same readings to avoid confusion. This raises a troubling question: Is the problem of Nigerian youth and the industrial sector really unemployment, or is it unemployability?

As much as this strike has affected me personally, I must stand by my lecturers and support their cause. It is not just for them but for the good of our younger ones and the future of our nation. These lecturers have already sacrificed four months of unpaid salaries. That kind of commitment shows they are fighting for something greater. It would be tragic if their sacrifice goes in vain.

Even if it has to last for two years, as it did in Ghana (I pray it doesn’t get that bad), I believe our lecturers will stand firm and fight for the education we deserve. For us, however, it is not a time to sit idle. Let’s get ourselves positively engaged. Consider:

Taking up a casual job

Enhancing your skills

Attending computer, vocational, or catering school

Volunteering somewhere

We are prestigious FUTOites, and idleness is not in our DNA. Other schools hold us in high esteem, and it’s time to live up to that. Let’s channel our energy into becoming better versions of ourselves. This strike is temporary—it, too, shall pass. But how we use this time could define us for years to come.

This is a moment to reflect and rise above the challenge. The fight for better education is a collective battle, and the ultimate victory will benefit us all. Stand tall, remain resilient, and keep the spirit alive.

"Of the Greatest Nigerian Student!"

How are you staying productive during the strike? 

Let’s inspire one another to keep pushing forward.

—together, we can make a difference!

For ma ladies.

GIRLS NEED TO REALIZE: 

We guys don't care if you talk to 

other guys. We don't care if 

you're friends with other guys. 

But when you're sitting next to 

us, and some random guy walks 

into the room and you jump up 

and tackle him, without even 

introducing us, yeah, it pisses us 

off. It doesn't help if you sit there 

and talk to him for ten minutes 

without even acknowledging the 

fact that we're still there. 

We don't care if a guy calls OR 

TEXTs you, but at 2 in the 

morning we do get a little 

concerned. Nothing is that 

important at 2 a.m. That it can't 

wait till the morning. 

Also, when we tell you you're 

pretty/beautiful/ gorgeous/ 

cute/stunning, we freaking mean 

it. Don't tell us we're wrong. We'll 

stop trying to convince you. 

The sexiest thing abouta girl is 

confidence. Yeah, you can quote 

me. Don't be mad when we hold 

the door open. Take Advantage of 

the mood I’m in. Let us pay for 

you! Don’t' feel bad'we enjoy 

doing it. It's expected. Smile and 

say'thank you. Kiss us when no 

one's watching. If you kiss us 

when you know somebody's 

looking, we'll be more impressed. 

You don't have to get dressed up 

for us. If we're going out with 

you in the first place, you don't 

have to feel the need to wear the 

shortest skirt you have or put on 

every kind of makeup you own. 

We like you for who you are and 

not what you are. Honestly, I 

think a girl looks more beautiful 

when she's just in her pj's. Or my 

t-shirt and boxers, not all dolled 

up. Don't take everything we say 

seriously. Sarcasm is a beautiful 

thing. See the beauty in it. Don't 

get angry easily. 

Stop using magazines/ media as 

your bible. Don't talk about how 

hot Chris Brown, Brad Pitt, or 

Jesse McCartney is in front of us. 

It's boring, and we don't care. 

You have girlfriends for that. 

Whatever happened to the word' 

handsome' / 'beautiful' I’d be 

utterly stunned by a girl who 

greeted me with'Hey handsome!' 

instead of'Hey baby/ stud/ cutie/ 

sexy'or whatever else you can 

think of. On the other hand I’m 

not saying I wouldn’t like it 

ether ; ) Girls, I cannot stress this 

enough: 

if you aren't being treated right 

by a guy, don’t wait for him to 

change!!!!! Ditch his sorry butt, 

disgrace to the male population 

and find someone who will treat 

you with utter respect someone 

who will honor your morals. 

Someone who will make you 

smile when you're at your lowest. 

Someone who will care for you 

even when you make mistakes. 

Someone who will love you, no 

matter how bad you make them 

feel. Someone who will stop what 

they're doing just to look you in 

the eyes....and say 'I love 

you’...and actually mean it. 

Give the nice guys a chance. 

Guys repost this if you agree. 

Girls repost this if you think it's 

cute... Every Guy who isn't a jerk 

will agree with this, so we hope 

that all the girls that read this will 

repost this. 

Life is too short to complain 

about everything that comes 

your way so stop and smell the 

roses in life because you might 

never have another time to take 

it, so take your time because they 

are all different in every way, so 

take chances in life, if it doesn't 

work out then fine, there are 

always more roses to smell.