2months+ blogging, 200+ followers

Today is a free pen down, I am still shocked, 200followers in 2months! These are real people right? Haha, I know they are real. It might be small to some but to me it alot of people. Before we continue let’s do the happy dance.

I didn’t post anything for 100 followers and I don’t want to seem ungrateful to all that took effort and time to check up, liked, commented, shared and reblogged my posts. I really appreciate you all and I want to say a big thank you for the love and support, you are in my ventricles and I care about you all!

When I started this blog I didn’t know what to expect but I knew I wanted to write and be disciplined about it. I wanted a place that will give me the chance to speak loud with my words, a channel to inspire people not to give up no matter what life throws at them but to FIGHT, STAY STRONG, BE POSITIVE, ENVISION GREATNESS AND SOAR HIGH.

I am glad so far I have been able to achieve that and still intend on doing better. Since I joined this community, I have met great and amazing people, fascinating and inspiring writers, persons I connected with and now call friends. I read alot of article sometimes I get over saturated, I was reviewed and have also reviewed people. In short, the journey so far has been great!

Dropping a message before I round off. Start it now! What are you waiting on? Trust me there is never a good time to do it, don’t wait anymore for the perfect moment because that time might never come. Begin small and before you know it, you are running a big enterprise, empire, business or a community as for WordPress.

Thank you all for putting a smile on my face! From your girl omobim1. Love you all!

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VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD| 7 random facts about me

I am thrilled to say that I’ve been nominated recently a while ago for my first blogger award by Deshi Nenkinan Nehemiah, the amazing, motivating, inspiring writer. His posts are “go to” for me because they always have a message I need or one I resulnate with, I mean each time, especially his poems. Thank you for nominating me for this award. Do check him out!

rules of the Versatile Blogger Award-

1. Thank the bloggers who nominated you and share their links.
2. Nominate at least 10 bloggers for the award and provide links to their blogs. Also, inform them about the nomination.
3. Reveal 7 facts about yourself that your readers may not know.

        7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

1. My name is “born of wealth“. Oh don’t be confused yet, it’s just the meaning of ABIMBOLA my first name. To ease the pain of pronouncing it, just call me DEBBY from my middle name DEBORAH.2. I am the THIRD of Seven children, a male and female precedes me. I like my position so much because it’s stress free. I guess that’s why people do think I am the last born.

3. I am 5ft9″ TALL and I WEIGH 56kg if rearranged from the back. Some days I eat more some days I eat less. I’m always at war with my weight but it’s not an issue.

4. I am a CHRISTIAN and I put God first in everything that has to do with me. Without Him, there is no me.5. Everyday is my birthday so keep the gifts coming but if you are still curious I was born on the 16th of APRIL. We are the unique ones.

6. The 3 most IMPORTANT DAYS in my life are; the day I came to this earth, the day I will be bond to my other half and the day that I will leave this earth, the other days in between are a gift.7. For an INTROVERTED PERSON, I make friends too easily but am still figuring out one day at a time how to keep them because sometimes it becomes really overwhelming for me and I literally can’t breathe.

This are few things that makes me ME. 

Blogs I highly recommend and further nominate for this award are:

• NEW MOON PLAN
• ME, MYSELF AND AMELIA
• WHAT LIVING TAUGHT ME
• THE STYLISH DREAMER
• A DASH OF JHAREE
• ALOY FERNS
• MISS B BLOGZ THINGZ OVER
• JUDY GERALD
• AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
• BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN SOUL

Was there any of the listed above that was shocking? Do we have anything in common? Let me know..

Lots of Love from

DIARY OF AN INTERN #2| thank you mama

It was my turn to rotate in Labour room this week, I moved up and down attending to patients of different ages, colors, races and shapes, they all had one thing in common as they were brought into the room, PAIN. They were either weeping or screaming, and couple of minutes or hours later, pastering around, rolling on the bed or squatting to push out the baby.

I was also moved to the birthing room where the real deal (babies delivery) takes place. The first few hours was somewhat terrifying and so emotional for me just like it was while rotating as a student. 

As I stood there assisting, I wondered and kept asking myself, “how will this big head come through this small hole?” Though I knew the answer, it still didn’t stop me from asking the question over and over again till the delivery was done on each patient. 

Following my emotional meltdown is the part that brings the greatest joy to my heart and smile on my face, the sight of the baby and then the cry. The mother can finally breath fine again!

The pain, the push, the cry, the scream, all these my mama had to go through several times again. She had the option of abortion at her discretion but she chose to have all of us (7 in total). She endured it all and still stood by us as we grew. 

“Motherhood is tough 24 hour job, no pay, no day off, sometimes it is unappreciated, but yet resignation is impossible. A mother is a woman who was created by God to bring love, joy, happiness and caring into his world. You did all this and made sure our family keeps going.” Motherhood poetry.

Firsthand, I see what you had to go through Mama. You put up with so much and still loves us the same. Words cannot describe fully how special you are to me, I know daddy will become jealous but you are my first love too. I want to use this opportunity to say THANK YOU MAMA KE, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

Proverbs 31vs10 says, “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

I am celebrating my two mothers 

My sis during pregnancy

My sis and her baby

To my two lovely mommies, looking young and fresh, always turning 20 every year.. I love you, I miss you and I can’t wait to step into your shoes and be a wonderful mom too just like you have been to me always.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO MY MIMSY, SISTY AND TO ALL THE WONDERFUL MOTHERS OUT THERE! 

To appreciate your mama:

*Give her a “thank you kiss” for keeping your pregnancy whether it was planned or not.

*If you cannot get to her like me, message her, tell her how much you love her and how grateful you are.

 Xoxo

DIARY OF AN INTERN #1| first week was a blast

Hi! I hope everyone had a blast like I did this week? Bringing you up to speed, remember in my post, DO IT YOURSELF|a circle skirt, I told you guys I was waiting for internship. Finally, I got a slot at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Orientation took place last week and sections began this week.

My first rotation is in Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. So far, it’s been great. I will be on night shift for four weeks and the whole rotation is three months.

My first day as an intern would forever be remembered because I was at the hospital for 25hrs with no change of clothing, food, beddings or comfortable shoes to wear (I was on high-heeled shoes throughout). It happened this way because I wasn’t earlier informed I would be ON CALL that day and I couldn’t go back home but favour located me. Before the day ended, amazing Doctors provided me with everything I needed to be comfortable. Though I had to wear a scrub twice my size, it was perfect considering the situation.

That scrub would conveniently fit a person thrice my size, had to tie the top by the side and wrapped the rope of the pant around my waist.

I enjoyed working with everyone (interns, Nurse, GMOs, Residents, and Consultant). They were super helpful, accommodating and considerate. Contrary to what I heard and believed, it was a great week for me. I am excited to go in next week and I also believe strongly that it will continue this way.  

Fully alert me @ 5.00pm

Drowsy me @ 5.00am

Now, the part that was not enjoyable for me was having to stay awake when I am ON-CALLS. Attending to patients in the early hours of the morning, sleepwalking through the rounds and waiting to attend to the last patient so I can hurry home to catch some sleep before the next shift. I love my sleep, my bed and the comfort of my room. Does that make me sound lazy? Maybe, but it’s just the truth.

So far, I have learnt to hold on and not give up so quickly. Knowing that God is working His miracles out, I just need to believe and be patient. The internship approval is a great example. There were many obstacles but I did the only thing I knew how to do best when it gets so tough; believe and trust God to make it happen and I started to ENVISION IT as well. After 5months, the phone finally rang and here I am!

Would love to know what you did this week that was fun/a blast or not so enjoyable?

Hugs and Love sent to you from my sofa!

2 Legs in ADULTHOOD

Being an adult is not a easy task at all, it comes with so many responsibilities. Graduating for me now was an open eye to reality.

Though I became independent very early in my life, I still didn’t have to worry about making certain decisions for a very long time, it’s either uncle got it, dad and mum has it under control or somebody somewhere is taking care of things.

This has nothing to do with being brought up with silver spoon in my mouth because trust me it wasn’t 100% so. It was just the settlement feeling that I don’t have to worry about all of this yet.

Now that I have to handle everything and I mean everything by myself, look for job, get the bills paid for, get some cash into that pocket of mine to put food on the table and still be able to keep myself sane. That’s ADULTHOOD.

Not that I got abandoned by my family because I graduated, NOPE, that’s not the case at all. It’s just me trying to show that they haven’t wasted time, effort and money by training me and that I am a daughter they can be proud of.

I have to let them know that I am all grown up now and am responsible enough to absolutely take care of myself. This so far has been going well and has given me the opportunity to know and understand myself better. I have developed a greater confidence in myself going through interviews, meeting people, participating and exploring things I never imagined I would be good at, pursuing patience through each corner, forgiveness from every angle and finally increasing my kindness and giving status.

I also realized that what doesn’t kill me will only make me stronger and that I can do anything I set my mind on, Philippians 4 vs 13 says  I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

I am ready to face all the new and exciting things life is bringing towards me one day at a time..

What is it that brought you to total light of ADULTHOOD? Graduating?

Lots of Love

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Let’s dialog #1| You love him, should you lower your standards?

Hello WP fam! It’s weekend again!! I decided to make this week conversational based on the discussion I had with a friend of mine with 100% permission from her. I would be revealing people’s views, my own and would like to know what you also think.

While talking about relationships, one of my friends said and I quote, “I feel choked already, I have given him everything, changed all I could, I can’t even recognize myself anymore, I am becoming “miss nobody” for him, yet he still feels intimidated by me, sometimes bringing up unnecessary issues and turning it to a fights, I love him so much but what else does he want from me? What should I do? If it was you what would you have done?” as she turned to me for response.

Honestly, my first thought was, “what kind of a man would want you to lower your standards because of him?” I can’t remember exactly my words to her but my main point was that I can’t be with a man that expects me to lessen myself to elevate his ego or for him to feel comfortable enough with me.

It is normal for everyone to set a particular standards for themselves when it comes to any area of their lives including relationships just to put our search on a more focused and narrowed level rather than anything that comes our way and it must have taken time, effort and years to put together or reach that point.

 

Excluding those that set unrealistic standards for themselves, settling for what is lower than your standards is basically saying goodbyes to your happiness in some way and you stand a chance of remaining miserable and will be choked at some point in that relationship.

Here are views from my Facebook fam

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for more comments https://m.facebook.com/abimbola.debbybaby?lst=100000488548428:100000488548428:1492521692&pn_ref=story&fref=nf&ref=bookmarks

Finally, if you have set a realistic and not movie or vague standards for yourself, put them first and let him meet those standards for your sake because you are so worth it. If he doesn’t want to, take to your heels. When the right guy comes you will be glad you did.

 

Is it true that if you don’t lower your standards, you will not be able to find a man because he will feel intimidated at some points? What’s your take on this? Have you had to lower your standards for someone you love before?

 

Xoxo

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Dear me, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

​Hello everyone!! Happy Easter! Christ has risen, it so happen to be my birthdate also, I am so special. 

This poem is to my beautiful self. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

twenty something years ago

On this special day

A priceless jewel 

Came into this world

Her first cry brought happiness 

And mama’s pain was forgotten

Her first smile brought joy

And the room lightened up 

She grew in wisdom and knowledge

Understanding the world around her

She was taught everything

In the ways of the Lord

She remains courageous

in the face of dismay

She becomes stronger

In the face of fear

When others sees the worst

She sees the best

For what she believes 

She would stand her ground

She works smart then hard

Always taking the lead

She doesn’t take “No” for an answer

Striving hard to get what she wants

She competes with herself 

To become a better person

She has a strong drive

Which keeps pushing her forward

She loves deeply

even when it hurts

Forgives easily

Holding no grudges

She is the apple of God’s eye

Fearfully and wonderfully made

She is the valve in her family’s heart

Greatly and unconditionally loved

Today is the day 

She marks another year

Yesterday she was born

She is a grown up now

Lot of Love to you all..

1st and 2nd Pictures; Google images

DO IT YOURSELF|A circle skirt

Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your week? Well let’s dive straight in. Today is DIY day!!

Like I said in my previous post APRIL FOOL OR APRIL GENIUS, I have been exploring other aspects of my life while waiting for internship. One of it is my sowing skills.

I got my 7258 stylist singer machine in 2014 as a birthday gift to myself but haven’t really been doing much on it because of studies, no more excuses now.

So among other things I made, this circle skirt is my favorite. I love the material, color combo and it’s just what I need to add to my collection of skirts right now.

I am sharing this with you my faithful readers to encourage you to go for whatever it is you want to try out or do. If you fail at it the first time, do it again till you get it right.. “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” Albert Einstein.

MATERIALS I USED

1. Fabric, 2yards 60″ 
2. Bias binding, 5yards
3. 1 black Zip 8″-10″
4. Scissors
5. Measuring Tape
6. Black thread
7. Button
8. Pins
9. Sowing machine
10. Interfacing

* It’s Calculations Time!

• I measured my waist circumference, 28″.
• Then divide it by 6.28 (circumference of a circle) to get my radius.  28/6.28 =4.6″.
• Measured my desired length from my waist downward, just a bit below the knees 25″
• Then summationed 25″ + 4.5″ = 29.5″ 

* I assembled my fabric on the backside and folded it four times, in half and then in half again.

• I positioned the end of the measuring tape at the folded corner of my fabric.
• For the outer circle, using the radius+length 29.5″, I started marking from the folded edge, then pivoted the tape and marked again, repeated it until I reach the other folded end. Making sure the tip of tape remains at the corner. Then I used scissors to cut it out

Did the same for inner circle too, just using radius alone 4.5″. Then cut it out.

• I made a complete back seam opening and was able to place the zipper easily.
• I cut out my waistband from the remaining fabric by measuring my waist 28″ +1.5″ = 29.5″ for length and 41/2″ for width.
• Did the same for the length and width of the interfacing, then I placed the shiny part of the interfacing on the backside of the waistband and ironed both together, then folded it into half.

* I attached my waistband to the circle skirt and 

* Finally, I sew on my bias binding on the hemline (bottom edge) of the skirt.

What is it you know how to make or do or want to learn? Cream, soap, juice, makeup, dancing..? Research about it, Make it yourself, Start that classes today or that business or the singing. 

Just take that first step towards achieving it. You can do it!

Isn’t the color combo beautiful? Do you have any cloth that has this combinations? If you have any question, feel free to drop it, I will be glad to answer.
Xoxo

APRIL FOOL OR APRIL GENIUS?

Time is running faster than I expected and am just trying to catch up with it. I still can’t believe it’s the fourth month of the year already, it was just like yesterday I screamed happy new year.

I had several plans for each month but it didn’t all work out the way I planned, yet I didn’t just sit waiting for miracles to happen, rather, I put in effort and explored things I had no idea I could even be great at.

So what? You didn’t start at the beginning of the year like you hoped, you didn’t get that money to open up the business or the opportunity didn’t come through yet.

Don’t just lie there on your bed or sit on the couch or keep the TV on the whole day DOING NOTHING, wallowing in pain, regrets or tears, that will just make you the FOOL, why not be the GENIUS from April onward?

Well ya, I understand, you think it might be too late, the clock is not waiting for you, friends have moved on and left you behind blah, blah, blah. Good news, It’s not too late to begin.

 HOW TO BE A GENIUS FROM APRIL ONWARD with my favorite quotes included.

1. Plan yourself: Organise your thoughts and put them down. ENVISION GREATNESS and begin your plan toward it. “A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” George S. Patton.

2. Get started: Don’t wait for that big cheque, start small and expand, whatever it might be or even learn a new thing. “If you have a dream, you can spend a lifetime studying, planning, and getting ready for it. What you should be doing is getting started.” Drew Houston

3.Create an opportunity: Don’t wait for opening to come to you, make one or create one yourself. Be creative and think outside of the box. Create the possibility from impossibility and don’t miss opportunities, jump on them. “Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them”. Orison Swett Marden.

4. Dedicate effort: Not trying at all = stagnation, all effort you put will generate something, if not money, experience. “This is a learning in the business life that first of all you need to have commitment, dedication and passion for what you are doing.” Lakshmi Mittal.

5. Listen to the experienced: In whatever you are trying to do, someone might have done it before, research it and make use of their experience to get what you want. You don’t know it all. “The only source of knowledge is experience.” Albert Einstein.

6. Be a problem solver: Those things people around you think has no solution, solve them. For questions, get an answer. Meet their needs and help. “Creating something is all about problem-solving.” Philip Seymour Hoffman.

7. Trust your instincts: Always go with your guts and believe in yourself, you can do it. “There are seasons in life. Don’t ever let anyone try to deny you the joy of one season because they believe you should stay in another season… Listen to yourself. Trust your instincts. Keep your perspective.” Jane Clayso.

8. Be confident: Don’t be intimidated by those around or above you, they started somewhere too before they got to the top. “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” Norman Vincent Peale.

9. Prayer is key: Commit all plans of yours in God’s hand, He will surely direct your ways. “Prayer is man’s greatest power!” W. Clement Stone.

10. Manage your time well: invest your time but be wise about it, know that every second counts. “If you love life, don’t waste time, for time is what life is made up of.” Bruce Lee.

11. Don’t give up yet: looking back or quitting is not an option so don’t do it. Be patient and wait for the unfolding of your hard work. Always see the bigger picture when you feel like you don’t want to proceed anymore. “Never give up, and be confident in what you do. There may be tough times, but the difficulties which you face will make you more determined to achieve your objectives and to win against all the odds.” Marta.

Which are you going to be? APRIL FOOL OR GENIUS? Take control of your life again.

“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” -Michael Altshuler

It’s 1st of April, Happy New Month to you all!!        

xoxo

The key to open the door to your happiness is with you (4 min read)

A life filled with happiness is a life worth living. I don’t have it all but am contented with what I have for now.
My happiness is not derived from things I would like to possess or what I possess already but from within.

Why are many of us so unhappy because we haven’t attained that big height yet? Rome wasn’t built in a day my dears.

We’re far better off than some people out there, yet complain and mumble is the order of our day.

We rejoice for a while about that accomplishment, and soon forget the joyous feeling that came with it when our eyes are fixed on the next dream. This even sometimes makes some of us stumble because we feel like we haven’t accomplished anything before.

I will share with you why some people i know are not happy:

• If I get the internship and am able to travel for my residency, then I will be happy. Hmm, why are you not happy you are a doctor now? No answer.
• One day I will open my own well known hospital then only will I be happy.. why are you not happy today? Do you have to wait for one day? No answer still.
• Oh, you won’t understand, if only I could get that car, I would be happy. Wow, why are you not happy with the one you are driving now? No answer to that also.
• If only there was a better house I could live in with everything I ever wanted, then I will be happy. Why are you not glad you have a roof over your head? No answer to that either.

All lies, when you get that house or the job or the popularity, you will soon become unhappy again because now, you want something else.

Human beings are never satisfied. You think that thing you are chasing after now will give you happiness, wait until you get it, you will realize there is another thing waiting on the list already.
Apostle paul in Philippians 4vs11

 “I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.”

 

Don’t make a stressful event make you realise how grateful you should be.You might not have the whole world but be contented with the little community you have, it will open the door of your inner happiness.

Lets make a list of 10 things that are already in our lifes that brings us joy or we are grateful for. My list:

1. Life; am privileged to be among the living.

2. Shelter; I have a roof over my head, a place I call home.

3. Family; they are wonderful, i really miss them.

4. Guitar; not perfect while playing but it brings me to a place of perfection.

5. Writing; it’s new and it makes me happy.

6. Church; am jusr happy each moment it’s time to go to the house of the Lord.

7. Bed; it takes me to dream land.

8. Health; I am not on the hospital bed right now.

9. Friends; oh, i have got amazing ones, they always got my back.

10. Career; it’s a work in progress, I have gone this far, I have reached this point.

Post it on your bathroom mirror, fridge or door and let it remind you each time of the power of contentment you possess. Be happy!!

How About you?

• What would you include on your list that’s not on mine?
• Any of mine that resonate with you?
• I would love it if you would share what you already have that makes you happy or you are grateful for below in the comments.

Have a fabulous week 🙌 ahead.

Xoxo.
First Pic credit. Eloho Branch 💘