tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834784376587863492024-03-25T00:16:57.386-07:00Lily's blogEverything I have a passion for is voiced out hereLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.comBlogger1060125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-43210385766258367042020-01-06T03:32:00.003-08:002020-01-06T03:32:33.424-08:00Happy posthumous birthday, Michael Obichukwu Madubuko
Happy birthday to this wonderful man. Never to be forgotten and always alive in me! Happy birthday, Dad!
He would have been 75 years old today!
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-67552042594232292702019-11-07T06:27:00.002-08:002019-11-07T06:27:30.501-08:00Meals I ate in Nigeria!
Fisher man's okra soup
This was absolutely delicious. I had it with amala and it out of this world!
Fried Plantain with fried eggs and meat
I love plantain and this reminded me so much of home.
Moin Moin and fried beef
Absolutely delicious! Moin Moin is made with black-eyed beans and is one of the staple meals Nigerians love.
Plantain and fried eggs
Afang soup
If I Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-47203124294761483722019-07-25T06:15:00.003-07:002019-07-25T06:15:32.436-07:00Plane Landing. Guess which city?Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-77952056397421626342019-07-19T12:37:00.001-07:002019-07-19T12:37:03.768-07:00Keto Toastie
I found a recipe for Keto toastie on Youtube and had to try it. Verdict: Delicious!
Ingredients for the Toastie bread are:
1. One egg
2. A cup of almond flour
3. Melted butter
4. Half a teaspoon of baking powder
Mix ingredients and place in a flat container. Microwave for 1minute and cut in half. Put all your keto-friendly fillings and place in a buttered frying pan. Toast each side for few Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-91412984670618853822019-07-10T13:37:00.001-07:002019-07-10T13:37:57.357-07:00Trying Keto Lately, I have been feeling bloated and tired and really wanted to change my way of life to a healthier one. I read about Keto and started trying it out. I have been on Keto for almost two weeks now and have lost almost 10 pounds. I am now trying to see what other meals I can add to what I have been eating as I am super tired of the cheese, meat and bread. Looking to add soups, salads and more Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-20520359420719551482019-06-26T06:15:00.002-07:002019-06-26T06:15:36.695-07:00Highlights of my stay in Istanbul
I had the most amazing time in Istanbul. I stayed for only 3 days and it was an incredible 3 days, exploring and enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. The people are friendly and very helpful. I walked almost everywhere near the place I was staying in Beyoglu. The food there is amazing and I enjoyed every single meal I had.
One thing that surprised me about the city is its Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0Istanbul, Turkey41.0082376 28.97835889999998940.6247881 28.332911899999988 41.3916871 29.62380589999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-6262548868978394702019-03-31T03:02:00.000-07:002019-03-31T03:02:36.168-07:00Happy Mother's day!
Do you celebrate Mother's day or are you one of those, like me, who do not subscribe to having one day in a year to celebrate mothers? Should we not be celebrating our mums everyday?
What does Mother's day mean to you and how do you celebrate it?
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-47543811319281011532019-03-28T09:59:00.000-07:002019-03-28T09:59:00.123-07:00How are you?
How is life treating you?
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-23638058365607033712018-12-23T10:32:00.000-08:002018-12-23T10:32:12.808-08:00You are not behind in life!
As another year ends and we begin to take stock of our lives, exhale and enjoy the moment. You are not behind in life!Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-30690627821769059432018-11-23T04:05:00.000-08:002018-11-23T04:05:26.254-08:00What say you my people? Can 'voluntary colonialism' stop migration from Africa to Europe?I read this with great interest and want to look at it from several perspectives.
To build or not to build?
German minister to Africa has proposed that foreign powers acquire land in Africa to curb migration to Europe.
“The European Union, or a body like the World Bank, should build and run cities in Africa in order to boost job creation and development on the continent”
This willLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-72868608960205690902018-09-14T04:02:00.002-07:002018-09-14T04:02:45.457-07:00Rest in peace Michael Obi Madubuko!Today is the anniversary of my dad's departure from the living. He would have been 73!
I remember him saying before he died that he did not want us to forget him. Daddy, there is no way we will ever forget you. You live in us and we remember you and will always do! Continue to rest in peace!
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-86738001207142150722018-08-28T04:36:00.002-07:002018-08-28T04:36:37.303-07:00Cold morning
I woke up this morning, looked outside and it was grey and cold. I had initially organised my outfit of the day- a dress but upon seeing and feeling how cold it is, I changed my outfit to a pair of trousers and a top. I am definitely going to miss the sunshine and the heat.
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-64599809736848819632018-08-10T07:06:00.002-07:002019-01-12T12:59:44.241-08:00Why are these words still being used today? Swirling and BedWench?
I first came across these words - Swirling and Bed wench, a few months ago. It was in the comment section of a new reality show on Nigerian TV depicting the lives of Nigerian women married to white men. Some of the comments were just vile! I started coming across these terms used in a derisive manner on women in interracial relationships. Youtube comment Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-50065453324960003542018-08-09T06:36:00.002-07:002018-08-09T06:36:54.324-07:00From east London to the City: How door knocking changed this boy's lifeThis story just made my morning! It is always great to see a Black person thrive and succeed. There are so many barriers that impede Black people from entering the job market and securing a good job. What this couple has done for this young boy is just remarkable. Now, Reggie Nelson is giving back to his community. What a bright young man to think outside the box. In his case, it workedLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-60667722084957408902018-08-08T03:18:00.000-07:002018-08-08T03:18:19.126-07:00Put yourself first!
When all those negative talks come crashing into your thoughts and you begin to shrink and talk down to yourself, how you are of no good, how nothing good comes to you, how everyone hates you, how you are a failure and how you want to end it all and give up, remember to shut that voice down!
No matter what has happened in your life, you are beautiful, you are worth loving, you are Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-13171591988937975732018-07-02T05:03:00.001-07:002018-07-02T05:03:09.343-07:00True or false?Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-47978678173270279152018-06-28T12:46:00.000-07:002018-06-28T12:46:04.401-07:00You are on track!Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-58540525314193703822018-06-28T12:26:00.000-07:002018-06-28T14:24:08.850-07:00Musing!I am used to being excluded that it does not really bother me anymore being excluded or being the 'other'. Life has taught me a lot and I am used to people, usually insecure people, getting together in cliques and 'othering' those they see as competitors. When someone feels threatened by you, they get together with those with a similar predilection and begin to 'find faults' in all you do, Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-17783422051103809942018-06-28T09:11:00.002-07:002018-06-28T09:24:39.939-07:00Michael Obi MadubukoMichael Obi Madubuko, an erudite, highly educated and fearless man, was a dedicated and well-accomplished man. He was dedicated to whatever he did and excelled in all that he did. He passed away in 2004 but his legacies still live. He was yesterday given an award of excellence 14 years after his death. Congratulations Dad! I am super proud of you! This indeed brings joy to my heart! Even in Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-39278790306597799942018-06-24T04:23:00.002-07:002018-06-24T04:23:36.642-07:00It is well with my soul!I love the words to the song, ‘it is well with my soul’. There are times when the soul is troubled and nothing makes any sense and life just does not seem worth living. I hold on to the words, ‘It is well with my soul’.
It is the only way to stay alive!
If you are going through a dark time now and surrounded by darkness, speak to your soul, 'It is well with you'. Do not give up now!
Listen:&Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-48132544963946112922018-06-22T11:07:00.001-07:002018-06-22T11:10:00.982-07:00Go Nigeria!
Nigeria 2
Iceland 0
Last week, the pundits on ITV slew the Nigerian players. It felt like they had personal issues with the country and the players. I was so angry watching the match on ITV. Today, I watched the match on BBC. The pundits were so professional and analysed the match fairly. Nigeria played better today.
Moral of the story, in life, no matter how you try, someLilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-65244579717368814752018-06-20T14:52:00.001-07:002018-06-20T14:52:39.630-07:00Do you agree? Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-51797098260602646402018-06-16T14:20:00.002-07:002018-06-16T14:20:52.574-07:00Nigeria v CroatiaCroatia beat Nigeria 2-0. I am so disappointed! In fact, I am heartbroken! I shouldn't be watching football. I will need to take few days to heal!
🤣🤣🤣Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-15256102500728860192018-06-16T09:16:00.000-07:002018-06-16T15:17:55.922-07:00London Walk, explore and experience London.
Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783478437658786349.post-21263177979721062372018-06-16T07:35:00.000-07:002018-06-16T15:18:39.048-07:00Entry post. Life as an immigrant! Hello everyone. It has been sometime since I last blogged. I am back now.
Here is a post sent to me by Evelyn. Enjoy!
Life as an immigrant has it's ups and downs. Living in a country where you are constantly reminded that you are an immigrant can sometimes be overwhelming.
Being a Nigerian doesn't make it easy as well. Nigerians are often described as dodgy and fraudulent. Due to Lilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06191532290056111795noreply@blogger.com1