MONEY.

“Money doesn't talk, it swears.”  ― Bob Dylan, Lyrics: 1962-2001

I couldn't agree more with the late Bob Dylan. Money answers, even the bible acknowledges that money answereth all thing - Ecclesiates 10:19.
In essence because money answers, money also hears. It has ears (lol)
I learnt in a financial class that money doesn't stay with people who have no respect for it, more so like in a relationship. You do not stay with an abuser?? So how do you expect money to stay with you when you are always abusing it?? sounds fair enough to me.

Dear Money,
I must confess i have in the past and present future abused, disrespected and used you.
But, it was my way of getting to know you better.
You see, ever since you decided to reduce our time spent together, life has never been the same!
Why do you have to be so sensitive?
I mean, i have grown up since the last time. You'll see..
Not seeing you as often as i would like made me realize i needed to make some changes in order to accomodate you more.
I love you. Yes, i said it!! You answer all things, who wouldn't?!
In every currency you come in euro, dollar, pound, shilling, naira, rand. You status changes not. lol.
Lets get together all the time. I mean it.. ALL THE TIME!
I want you around ALL THE TIME!

Sincerely,

RE-BRANDING

“A makeover is the rebranding of a human being.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

 I have so much to write about, i do not even know where to begin!
Uuuummm, one word has constantly been ringing in my head...

makeover

[meyk-oh-ver]

noun

1.remodeling; renovation; restoration:

The old house needs a complete makeover.

2. a thorough course of beauty and cosmetic treatments:

Assistants spent four hours on the actress's makeover in preparation for the awards ceremony.

 

I am more inclined to the first definition of the word.
One of my FAVORITE local bloggers walked a mile in these shoes and she described her journey as

"Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. 

At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. 

He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. 

But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. 

What on earth is He up to? 

The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of…” by Coffee and Conversations

Am that house. Getting a do-over. It has been a process like no other. I can't even describe it.
At one point i felt so lost, i did not even know who i was anymore.
I would have those moments when i look myself in the mirror, and ask that face staring back at me "who are you?" - i felt totally lost!
I am pretty sure that was the point God was bringing down this house and putting up something new i never even thought of.
Now this new house is in need of new furniture. A colorful rug here, Ankara pillows there, fabulous curtains there, etc.

 

 

{ MISSED >> OPPORTUNITY!

“How much I missed, simply because I was afraid of missing it.”
― Paulo Coelho, Brida

Am NOT in regret, am going after opportunity again!!
If Opportunity will not knock, i will damn well create a GATE...!!
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Ever found yourself at the right place but not entirely sure if it's the right time (due to unforeseen factors), when an opportunity presents itself?? What do you do?? Act on it or pass it by hoping it will represent itself again??
Well, in my case, I did not ACT on it --- i let the FEAR of  'what if??' take over and run the show entirely!!
Am not pleased with the outcome but a greater lesson on trust and openness was learnt :)
As i looked back, wishing i could turn back the hands of time, i made peace with my choice to forgo the opportunity, simply cos it was covered with a veil of DOUBT and looked too GOOD to be true,even though i WANTED it SOOOOO FRIGGIN' BAAAAD!!
Moving on swiftly *sigh*

Opportunity, I SEE YOU!!