Pushing it

I recalled the popular saying that goes ‘cut your coat according to your size’. I have always been a strong advocate of spending within my means. Thankfully, I am not one of those girls who go crazy for designer stuff (not that there is any thing wrong with loving designer stuff). I really envy those who can just go out and spend a fortune on shoes or bags without batting an eye lid. I wish I can do the same without feeling somewhat guilty. I noticed this behaviour in me since I came to the UK. To me, every penny counts. Being a self-sponsored student in the UK is not easy. I do not have the luxury of going out to clubs or bars because I could save that money and get some nice vegetable or food stuff in one of the supermarkets. I sometimes ask myself if studying abroad or doing a higher degree is the will of God for me. An answer I got was that the will of God is that one wills for him/her self.

It is like being in a wilderness all on my own sometimes. I really get all emotional and cry sometimes just having that burden of paying my fees. But no one but me is to be blamed. No one forced me to go further in my education. I wanted to. Doing my research in my home country would be a total disaster because of the amount of strikes that can prolong a 4 year course to 10 years (I am not kidding here). When I was doing my first degree in my country, I remember one strike that lasted almost a year and some months. It pains me the way things are run in my country.

I pray doing this higher degree pays off. I pray I get more than I have spent doing this degree. Well, I guess that I feel blue because I have just parted with another huge amount of money for the final year of my study. I am so proud I got this far. I am thankful to God for his mercies on myself and my loved ones. If you are planning to study abroad, good luck and make sure you save properly before embarking on your journey. Have a fantastic day!!!

2009 the great year!!!!!

Hello everyone? I hope everyone is already enjoying this New Year. Many people I have wished a happy new year think it is going to be a challenging year. I refuse to believe that because by nature, I am a very optimistic person. I know there might be some challenges such as things like my finances, good jobs etc. but I know and believe it shall be well. Don’t get me wrong; even though I am an optimistic person I am also a bit of worrier. My family knows that so what my mum did was to send me some motivational literature to read. In one section of the literature, it says no one gains anything by worrying. And then something brought my attention to a verse in Isaiah in the bible. That passage states that even when I go through the challenges of life, God will not let it swallow me. It also states that I am special and extremely loved by almighty God. That night I read this verse, I went to bed with a big smile on my face knowing that all is well. Why should I worry then? In fact worry is a destroyer in it self. I can agree with the statement that worry kills because when I worry, I panic and that really affects me both emotionally and physically sometimes.


For some people out there, they do not know what the year 2009 has in store for them. But what I can say to those who still have one fear or the other is that you should keep strong. Believe and proclaim it shall be one of the best years yet in your life. Easier said than done you might say. Yes, because you have no choice but to keep strong and positive. 2009 is going to be a great year and us and our loved ones shall live in good health and prosperity to give thanks at the end. Have a fabulous year.