Wow, and just like that...the years is over.
Let me tell you what i was doing last year this time. I had just finished packing every single thing that belonged to me in Australia and determined to move back to Africa. No one could convince me otherwise and yet everybody tried (to thier credit, my dad, bff Bumble Bee were the only people who didnt try). I didnt stop crying for the entire time i was packing.
I have to say it was all worth it. Every seed of doubt planted by every person who told me i as making a mistake. All of it, because i am an african and africa is where i feel free to be and do what i want. I can honetsly say that i have never doubted my decision, even in my low points.
Now, i was gonna do a review of this year, but, as it just so happens...im hungover, and Theo Walcott is in the best most playful mood ever and i cant concentrate.
I will however, do what im used to doing and what i do best....make some lists!!
Ladies and Ladies (lets face it, i doubt any guys read my blog) i present to you...list uno:
The top 3 highlights of 2008:
3. Quitting my Job.
Its was scary and a bit rash at the time, but it happened just in time for me to land my job i have now where i actually have health benefits, was allowed 10 days off for xmas, despite working there for only 4 months, greatgreat great travel opportunities, soooo much experience, a really strict but well of knowledge type boss (who bought me a blackberry for my birthday), great money even though im not fully qualified for but the boss was willing to give me a go. I also met my great (but nigerian) boyf through the job and...i think thats it.
2.My birthday weekend.
Not only was i working at the MTv African Music Awards, Kelly Rowland, The Game, D'banj and Flo Rida all said happy birthday to me (granted. I did keep telling everyone it was my birthday...and i was shitfaced), also, I got Diamonds (real--non conflict), a tonne of perfumes from clients and i found out i share a birthday with Miley Cyrus (that last bit is just a fact that i was secretly excited about)...and mostly...
1. I BECAME A MOTHER...
to healthy baby boy named THEO WALCOTT. He is a pitbull puppy and he was born on the 8th of november and he came into my life on the 23rd. He is the first thing thats really mine and even though i didnt physically give birth to him..he is the love of my life and no lies...the maternal gene kickec in (i didnt even know i had one) immediatley and what makes me love him is the love i see in his eyes when he looks at me! Ah, bless. I carry pics of him around with me everywhere and people cant believe how much we look alike!
other highlights of the year include:
going to work drunk almost every friday morning and then scheduling a fake meeting and going into the conference room to sleep it out.
the boyf.
the girls i have become oh so tight with in lagos...having moved here, not knowing a soul except for the dad and the stepmom...i have met some amazing, strong, independant women. they have really brought quality to my life and laughter in abundance.
the guy friends i made. the two (count them) men in lagos who have never tried to do anything and who i can tell genuinely enjoy my company, they are crude, and silly, and rude and so soft and real. I heart them!
Dakar. Beautiful place. Amazing Amazing place. I left knowing 7 more french phrases than i did before i got there. Men are beautiful to look at if you're into the Tall Dark (no jokes there...im talking midnight dark) and Handsome...and they speak french.
Did i mention my son? Theo Walcott?
The real Theo Walcott Scored a hatric for england.
i got into the gradschool i wanted.
i have gotten very far in my belief in the universe and God and my spirituality. Some of the things that happend to me were thing i literally thought about getting and threw the thought out to the universe and it was brought back to me tenfold. I believe in the power of the human mind, combined with the power of God...don't ever think anything...ANYTHING is out of your reach!
I became better friends with the stepmother. She's human...which was really nice to find out.
last but definately NOT least...
MY BLOG!!! it took a lot for me to get up and start one and i think its really come in handy. I looked back on some the posts i have had and aren't i a bit of a special case ha?!!
I have to admit it is an eye opening experience and one i am hoping will become bigger, better (updated) and funnier in the new year!
So....what are everyone's plans for the celebrations?
My family has never been big on New Years Eve, until i was 16 it was mainly at home just chilling!.
Christmas day is my dad's birthday, and this year i have a really cool gift for him...he's been complaining the whole year about technology and how people don't wrtie letters anymore, so i wrote him a letter, then gave it to the guy in the art dept at work and he's doing something on the computer that will make it painting size and look like it was painted (these computer guys are great ha?!)...and it will be in my original handwritting (let me say it again...these computer guys ha>!).
As for the stepma...i know she wants a handbag...i got her a Jimmy Choo bag that cost me WAAAAAYYYYYYY too much money , but im hoping that way she'll give me her car for xmas! Scratch my back...etc.
I am stuck on the boyf's present. I cant even decide. I was gonna get him a psp...but then cosmo (the magazine....and every young woman's frenemy!) told me that if i did that i can say goodbye to all forms of communication..so im online..tryna look for something (look, i know its the 23rd...u dont have to point out the obvious ok...im freakin as it is)...geez. My other issue is that i think he got me something totally sweet and gorgeous like a Chanel bag.. I mean, i knew i would have this problem thats why i told him...look babe, u dont have to go all out for Christmas prezzie coz number 1: you're Muslim (OH..i didnt tell u that?..he's MUSLIM..which could become a real issue in the future...for now we kinda just ignore it) and 2: you already gave me a beautiful baby...im content. But i think he thinks im being coy and that my words are code for i want something really cool...which it usually would be,,,but this time it really isnt. i swear.
SIDE NOTE:
Wait a minute...i just read that last paragragh back...let me get this straight: im freaking out and last minute ebay shopping for a fabulous Christmas present for my MUSLIM boyfriend who insists he doesnt want a gift??? Good. Thats what i thought.
Ok, and for Walcott...i got him an Arsenal Carpet for his makeshift abode...and...the highlight...a customised ARSENAL feeding bowl! Arent i awesome! Im pretty sure his first word is gonna be ARSENAL!!
Well..i better take my baby for a walk. Im not sure i'll be able to update before the new year
..so if i dont...people of awesome reading habits! May you have the fun and happiness you are deserving! Stay Safe and Be Good. I wish you all the best and really hope you enjoy the holidays!!!!
Until Next Year...let's make 2009 better than 2008 shall we?!!!!
Be good to you!
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