We need to learn Tolerance

Hey guys,
I know it has been a while since I blogged last, but I've been working on my Strat Comm degree, graduation is around the corner.
I was on facebook this evening, and I saw  picture of Christians burnt alive in Nigeria by Sunni Muslims. My problem with the situation, is not based on hatred for any religion, but hatred for the act, because I would still be as angry if the act had been done by Christian zealots. I believe that the world would be a much better place to live if people just tolerated each other. There's a  song by India Arie, called The Gift of Acceptance, it says that despite race, sexual orientation, or even religion, we can respect each other and live happily.
I believe Nigeria is a great country with a brighter future, and as young people, and people in general we need to change our mindset because if we keep going at this rate...

To anyone who comes across this post, I plead with you to live a life of tolerance, whether it be religious tolerane, ethnic tolerance, or tolerance of gender and sexual orientation.

here's a link to the picture  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=261434137226842&set=a.261434133893509.56869.100000807734019&type=3&theater
The Upset Nigerian.

Twice in one night

A few days ago, I was reading through Al Jazeera (as is a weekly occurrence) and I saw that more bomb blasts had occurred. I'm tired of this. It may seem like a really stupid statement, but come on now! I am a very strong believer in Nigeria, but when things like this continue to occur, it tears the country apart and destroys a lot of hope that people still have in the country. I just pray that God touches the hearts of the people stirring up all this trouble, and if they refuse to change, then I pray that they all lock themselves in a room and shoot themselves.

Truly,
The Upset Nigerian.

Ok, I'm back

So I had started blogging so I could vent about the many things that aren't going so well in my life, but after a while, I decided to get a diary. lol.
Whenever I get older and more established in life, I really want to open up a center for young women, where they can come and talk to someone who is there for them. Someone who really cares and has good advice for them, because I remember growing up as a young girl and having so many questions to ask but I didn't have anyone to go to. Sure my mother was there, but there are some things you just can't say to a parent, or at least my parents. Anyways, I just felt so good today because I got a confirmation that it really is a necessary institution necessary for young women.

yours truly,
The Upset Nigerian

An interesting day indeed

Hey folks,
so I have not been the best blogger, and I take full responsibility for my disappearance. I won't bore you with excuses, but I'm back. So today started out pretty well, I woke up without a headache, went to class, had a lot of laughs in and out of class, ran some errands, and then settled down at my friend's place to do some artsy stuff.
It went pretty darn well, I didn't know I had it in me, but that isn't the point I came here to convey. I have a midterm tomorrow, so my friends and I tried to study, but when that didn't work, we started watching TV and sampling some wine (which was pretty badass) and as usual, I got hungry and decided to go get some food from Taco Bell. I went downstairs, got into my car and tried to turn on my car... it did not start, and that dear friends is where it became a terrible day.
I went back upstairs to my friend's apartment, hungry and irritated, then I sent a text message to another friend whom I had given my car over the summer. Long story short, my car got raped before I went home in June and I had asked how much the repair would be... well, I got my answer today. The repair for my car will cost a little under $1000, which is money I do not have. Anyways, I will jumpstart my car tomorrow and personally go around town in search of a better deal.

Wish me luck, and as always, thanks for being there for me.

Sincerely,
The Upset Nigerian

Now I've done it

I've always known that I don't have a temper, but whenever I get upset, I make very stupid decisions! And now I've made one big ass mistake. You know that feeling of when you want to cry, but the tears aren't there because you've trained yourself to the point that you have no tears anymore? Well that's exactly where I am. In the need of tears to make myself feel better but they do not wish to come down. Ahh God please help me to be a smarter person. 

AMEN!