Life: Don’t Pity Me Because I’m Single – RELOADED

How I Ended It... "I’m genuinely enjoying where God has me right now and know that I’m not upset or frustrated, I’m just concerned that my singleness is a concern for some – but be assured that God has me! He knows what’s good for me." 1st Corinthians 7 verse 25 – 38 The Message Version … Continue reading Life: Don’t Pity Me Because I’m Single – RELOADED

Small Chops: The Gift of Community

Small Chops: A Nigerian term for Canapés, Hors d’oeuvres and the like. Small Chops: Quick thoughts of mine Taken from my IG Page (IG: @OlayideM), originally posted on 12 July 2017. An unexpected hour with my friend Nkechi had me ever grateful to God for the gift of Community. Community isn't defined by proximity, but … Continue reading Small Chops: The Gift of Community

Life: In Conclusion

In conclusion I am choosing to walk hand-in-hand with God and His purpose for my life. I am choosing, with His help, that in the coming year and years to come, I will start each day with my conclusion - my introduction and middle will eventually write themselves. "In conclusion..." That's how most of my secondary … Continue reading Life: In Conclusion

Life: No New Friends

I closed my Bible, switched off the light and cried. The fact that Nehemiah's donkey couldn't make it up the rubble of the ruined city walls wasn't what moved me to tears (albeit Biblical), what caused me to cry was indeed the title of a Drake song I've never actually heard (my cousin Tumi would be … Continue reading Life: No New Friends

Small Chops: I Still…

Small Chops: A Nigerian term for Canapés, Hors d’oeuvres and the like. Small Chops: Quick thoughts of mine It is easy to get carried away with the dealings of the day that they become the dealings of the week, soon they become the dealings of the month and before you know it, it's "Happy New … Continue reading Small Chops: I Still…

Story: The Bakerloo Line ~ Oxford Circus to Charing Cross Part 2

Part 2 is here finally... catch up with part 1 here (or simply refresh your memories) Train stories ~ Short fictional stories inspired by real train commuters and I’ve intentionally not given the characters names. If I see you, I just may turn you into a story.  At 32 he stood tall and confident with his … Continue reading Story: The Bakerloo Line ~ Oxford Circus to Charing Cross Part 2