...Because when you stop, you begin to observe more carefully and understand that the closer you move to the wall, the more space there is between the bricks. Even closer still and there are gaps the size of mountains. Even closer and you would assume that the spaces in the wall are so huge that it makes you think that the wall wasn't even there in the 1st place. Closer still and you'll be on the other side and wonder why you banged your head to begin with....
A prediction if I may: I see a Young gifted Naija guy who will change the face of this country in the future.
my world
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway - Kent M. Keith
From the image: All a man needs is a patient woman to stick by and watch his dreams fall into piece and quit nagging. Do you think she knew he will become the US President at this time? I don't think so, but she stuck with him and his VW beetle anyway
People will ask how do you handle it when every day we are faced with new challenges that test our endurance and patience? my take is, its a different kind of love..our relationship with humans is just like God's relationship with us....we are inconsistent but still he persist, not relenting, not influencing our decisions and patiently waiting that one day we will see with clear understanding his love for us. so sometimes it takes those who understand this kind of love to patiently wait. Although patience is a virtue it can still be practiced by every one. its all in the big picture and the loyalty.....thanks for sharing this cos even those who are loosing patients can still hold on believing life will be fine.
An accessory can do a lot more than just its first function.
We have this white writing board in my office; it leans against the wall very close to the ladies. You will see it directly down the aisle as you enter our floor. Like the usual marker board, it has this white glossy layer that you can write on and clean off at will (daah...like they don’t know). This small piece is about this white board on our floor and the fact that the management wants to wants it removed...well not technically, but that’s the story I want to tell. An accessory can do a lot more than just its first function.
Why did I choose a white board you may ask, well, it is very significant to the development of a creative person plus it is our most functional accessory. We mostly use this board during brainstorming sessions, Ideas generated are jotted down on it and selected ones are ticked out. But sometimes, one of our art directors also uses it as his canvas. He draws whatever inspires him on it. This over times as serve as a creative exercise for us, cause as copy writers, we go take a look at whatever is drawn and give it a headline. This game that has helped me overtime, like I said in my previous blog am new to the business and I try as much as possible to exercise my mind and that board has been a great help. The board is like an open mind; words are not hidden but open for everyone to see, pick on or to digest. Originally this board wasn’t where it is now; it sits in an overcrowded make shift storage cubicle in our chill room. I wonder why they call that room chill room cause it’s never chilled...lol, anyways back to our board, it has this black cylinder attached to the lower end, this hold the writing markers and out makeshift duster. I have written on the board quite a number of times, during brainstorming session, when I give a drawing a headline, sometimes I even write jokes too (small laughs).
But why am I saying this.... as a creative person, everything around us should be taken advantage of to help develop ourselves. Sometimes, something as insignificant as a white board can sharpen your writing skills. Give it a try like I’m doing now, a board just inspired a story and writing a story is a good creative exercise. So, that is all about the funny multi-purpose white board on our creative floor.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Imagine life without teachers. I just discovered a new mentor!
In life, we all have who we look up to, who we want to be like when we grow up, that is a Role Model. it's quite different from a Mentor. A mentor is that one person who can guide you, help you, take you under his or her wing, and nurture your career quest. He or she is often in a position you'd like to be in and has the clout and connections to guide you to a similar position. a mentor is also someone you probably have unusually good chemistry with who will share stories with you of his or her own climb to success. An effective mentor isn't afraid to criticize constructively.
that brings me to what I want to share....it was an illustration my mentor gave me on how to be strong during life's challenges...and this illustration guides me particularly in decision making. she said, when an aeroplane is taking off it is not always smooth because it needs a lot of pressure to lift off the ground. But when it becomes airborne, it coasts smoothly and swifly. I was so excited when I heard it that I had to share it on my Facebook page. it really attracted my friends and some made comments. but there is this particular friend's comment i really like; he said "Having attended two courses at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria, Northern Nigeria, and having covered the aviation beat since 2007, I can only agree with your mentor. He is right.! Most crashes occur during take off and landing! But when the plane reaches the right altitude, which between 29000 and 33 000 fts above sea level in Nigeria, the journey is smooth! That's is until there is turbulence!Most times turbulence occurs when cold wind and hot wind meet. It's always a transition from one weather to the other, one season to the other! When ur life is about to change, u always experience some turbulence! Isn't it great! I have lived long enough and got white hair by the way to know that life is mystery!" Simon Ateba
so, you see why its healthy - yeah, healthy! to have a mentor...they share experiences you can learn from. a friend or a senior colleague can your mentor, even your spouse can be your mentor, it doesn't matter so long you have someone who can impact knowledge, experience and inspiration to you.
I think you should keep that in mind too
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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