The No-Show Birthday!

Imagine this! It’s your birthday, you’re miles away from home with literally no gadget to communicate with friends, family and loved ones. Everyone knows how much of a social media freak and birthday lover you are but it’s your birthday and there’s no show from you. This was me last December. I needed a break…

Chapter 26!

This post should have been published on 22nd December but I had a very busy day (responding to birthday messages, answering phone calls and all the things that come with birthdays) so I’m now doing it. I lost track of time. So 22nd December, 2018 was my birthday! Yassss! Before I go ahead with this…

The Face Behind Quacy_Photography

“Amanda, stretch your arm this way” “No that way” “Aha, like this. Now look into the camera” “Your smile is too wide. Adjust it” “Stay in that position” “Okay, one more” Wondering what’s going on? Lol. Those are usually the instructions I receive from my brother during photo shoots. Boy, that guy can command. But…

Celebrating myself

It’s my 23rd birthday. Someone get me some cake! 🎂Whoop!! It’s amazing how fast a year passes by. I’m still collecting my thoughts on how I feel. Just a year ago, I was so hyper about turning 22 on 22nd December) and today, I’m 23. How fast time flies. I’m excited for this new chapter in my life though I feel…

An acrostic poem for my mum

My mum means a lot to me. She’s my everything. She’s my inspiration, sister, friend, chef, advisor, role model, teacher and coach and on this special occasion of her birthday, I want to dedicate this acrostic poem to her. LETICIA L is for Laudable, the things you do E is for Extrovert, a very sociable…

A Good Name

Yesterday was the birthday of a friend, Felicia. I must admit she’s a very good and nice person. What drew me to her was her calm nature and cheerful disposition. We met as strangers a little over two years ago, on a bus to a church camp meeting. After a small interaction with her, we…

22 on 22nd

Five – four – three – two — one. Ta-da! The clock just struck 12 and guess what, It’s my birthdaaayyy. Hurraaayyy! God knows how long I’ve waited for this day. So today’s that day of the year where I get to feel so special and probably be the most special person on earth. The…