First of all, INTRODUCTION (the Yoruba Introduction ceremony).

Hello,

So, ML and I have been quite busy, so this is a late late late post..... lol

On 30 June 2018, I introduced ML to my family as my husband to be - based on Yoruba traditions. I  am Yoruba, while he is Benin - but I think the bride's tradition prevails.

So, months before the introduction, ML and I visited my parents and his; to announce our intentions to get married and ask for their blessing. Subsequent to this, we picked the date - 30 June 2018 cos it was right in the middle of the year and because we planned to write our IELTS on 7 July 2018.

ML and I are what you can call conservative people, and we (he especially) does not like plenty noise or senrenren; so we told my parents that we just want to have a small introduction in our sitting room - just our immediate family. My mother was like 'yes oooo - because ori o ti e gba ariwo' i.e. your head does not like noise (this kinda has a spiritual undertone, lol). We were happy that our parents were on-board with our 'low-key intro plans'.

Alas, I didn't know we were on our own with our low key plans. When I got to my father's house on Friday (on the eve of our introduction), I was shocked to see that my parents have repainted the entire house, rented canopy, chairs and tables. I saw family members preparing for parry and cooking orisirisi. I was so upset i wanted to tear my hair out - unfortunately, I couldn't scream down the house, as much as I wanted to do this. I was really upset, cos I felt betrayed - I thought we agreed on lowkey, (naive me, lol).

So, I whipped up my phone to gist my friend about my parents' betrayal, and how it would be weird for me to have so many people attend the Intro and not have anybody beside me.

Long and short of my story, 30th June 2018 came and our Introduction ceremony was awesome! It was beyond successful, we had to much fun. My friends came around to support me (a big surprise for me as I didn't even invite them), the food was delicious. 

I learnt something about planning parties, especially weddings, pick your battles (especially when it comes to your parents), don't sweat the little things and more importantly, enjoy the ride.

My parents paid for everything, so unfortunately, i can't give you an estimate of how much we spent. I do remember that my mom sent a list to ML's family of things to bring which were basically baskets of fruits, and at the ceremony, my parents presented a wrapped carton of biscuits to ML's family (don't ask me why, I honestly don't know)

We engaged an alaga (who is a family friend) to EmCee the event, so due to the fact that she is a Pastor, it was a very spiritual event (lol), so I don't even know if that is the normal thing sef.

Okay, see you later

What are you in love with?

Hello!

So, going through my private short story collections; I came across the story below about what love is really about. I saved this story in December 2014; and reminiscing, I remember I asked myself tough questions about my boyfriend then (ML); and one of the questions was if I would still love him the way i did at that point in time if he was ugly and scarred.

What did I fall in love with? The yellow handsome face, lol, or the man himself. He didn't have any money when we met, so that was not in question. It was very hard to imagine him with one leg and a burnt face; but the answer that came to my heart made me hold him fast. 

And that is why despite our fights and spats; I know he is the one for me, cos I am certain that if it gets dirty, I will always stand by him.

I hope you enjoy the read; and ask yourself the necessary tough questions.

Ciao.

One day, a young guy and a young girl fell in love.

But the guy came from a poor family. The girl’s parents weren't too happy. So the young man decided not only to court the girl but to court her parents as well. In time, the parents saw that he was a good
man and was worthy of their daughter’s hand. But there was another problem:The man was a soldier.

Soon,war broke out and he was being sent overseas for a year. The week before he left, the man knelt on his knee and asked his lady love, 
“Will you marry me?” 
She wiped a tear, said yes, and they were engaged. They agreed that when he got back in one year, they would get married.

But tragedy struck.

 A few days after he left, the girl had a major vehicular accident. It was a head on collision.

When she woke up in the hospital, she saw her father and mother crying. Immediately, she knew there was something wrong. She later found out that she suffered brain injury. The part of her brain that controlled her face muscles was damaged. Her once lovely face was now disfigured.
She cried as she saw herself in the mirror. “Yesterday, I was beautiful. Today, I’m a monster.” Her body was also covered with so many ugly wounds. Right there and then, she decided to release her fiance
from their promise. She knew he wouldn’t want her anymore. She would forget about him and
never see him again.

For one year, the soldier wrote many letters—but she wouldn’t answer. He phoned her many times but she wouldn't return her calls. But after one year, the mother walked into her room and announced, “He’s back from the war.” The girl shouted, “No! Please don’t tell him about me. Don’t tell him I’m here!”

The mother said, “He’s getting married,” and handed her a wedding invitation.

The girl’s heart sank. She knew she still loved him—but she had to forget him now. With great sadness, she opened the wedding invitation. And then she saw her name on it!

Confused, she asked, “What is this?” That was when the young man entered her room with a bouquet of flowers. He knelt beside her and asked, “Will you marry me?” The girl covered her face with her hands and said, “I’ m ugly!”

The man said, “Without your permission, your mother sent me your photos. When I saw your photos, I realized that nothing has changed. 

You’re still the person I fell in love.  You’re still as beautiful as ever. Because I love you!”
❤..ℒℴνℯ ❤

Originally shared by an Anonymous person I am grateful to.

New Beginnings

Oh my God!!!!

It's actually happening... I am in tears right now; you honestly can't tell how emotional I am right now.

I have always wanted to share my story; to write and maybe inspire someone or make someone laugh or even encourage or direct. And for the first time i am actually giving free reins to my desire - and I tell you, I am so excited about this new phase.

My fiance and I are accountants who are about to embark on the Canadian immigration journey and we wish to encourage you and share our story with you; to make it easier for you when you want to start yours - or even just to amuse you.

Our story won't just be about our immigration journey though; we will be sharing our lives with you. Places, movies, food, products and even our details on how wedding ceremony will be reviewed and discussed with you.

Just relax while we inform and entertain you.

I am Anu. And he is ML.

Bye for now.