KEEP UP WITH BLOOM: GOT MY GROOVE BACK!!!

What have I been up to? Hmmm a whole lot! Sometimes I have to pinch myself because I do not know how I got so busy.
Hey sweeties, long time huh? yea...I'm back now!
So this is supposed to be a Monday post but I had to go make my hair and when I got back I went straight to bed, and then on Tuesday I was just lazy and on Wednesday I was so busy at work plus I forgot my laptop at home, hence the Thursday keep up with bloom.
Happy holidays however, Eid Mubarak in arias to all my Muslim readers, hope you had a swell time?

My weekend was ok, on Friday after work, I headed for church but as I dey reach, if you see rain? Jehovah! Plus traffic! Hmmm I just diverted my journey o, cos taxis do not enter the church premises and my ‘I better pass my neighbor umbrella’ go just serve God, so to avoid stories that touch, I cucuma turn back.
On Saturday, my plan was to be out of the house at 9am but mehn sleep carry me go reach 10am, so I left the house at about 11am. Had to go pick up a parcel and do some running around. What got me upset on Saturday was that my mum sent a parcel from portharcourt through God is good transport services and they really got me pissed. I do not intend to ruin their business so I would not talk about it. BUT if it happens again, I would definitely rant o, no turning back.
On Sunday, I went to church, went to pick up the parcel that had not arrived and went back home to take a nap. I am so glad I got to rest throughout this weekend and holiday.
I hope you guys had a splendid weekend and holiday? I sure would like to hear about yours.

Here is what wore to church on Sunday...

Iro and Buba fever :)

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering towards us, not willing that any should perish but that all should perish but that all should come to repentance 

- 2 Peter 3:9

BLOODY HYPOCRITES!!!

Hello ma niggas! Howfar? How market? Biko how do you guys deal with hypocrites????? Especially in the work place? Because I have had it up to my throat.
Sorry about the way I started this post today but I just want to rant a little, shey I am permitted? Yes thank you.
So like I was saying, the way some people treat junior staff is heart breaking...because he is a security man or a utility staff doesn't mean we are in anyway better than him, yes he might not have a degree but he is a human being and he has a family and God loves him.
The Security man in my office was sent on an errand yesterday under the heavy downpour and he was drenched to his underwear...I was close to tears when he returned shivering and with no change of clothes. Then we lift up holy hands praising God when we pray expecting him to hear us? Hell no! He values human life more than our praise and worship or even our prayers.
When one sisi is leading prayers and another sisi dey eye the person wey dey lead JEHOV! Lord have mercy on us all.
How someone can interrupt and on going devotion with a shout because she came late and someone was standing on the walk way praying to his God...I wonder what God thinks of us sometimes, thank God for his mercies because if na old testament we dey eh! I dunno what would have happened.

There is a lot more that I wish to say but mehn lemme transfer aggression.

I love you all...

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

Blessed is he who blesses you and cursed is he who curses you. 

- Numbers 24:9b

HOW TO EMPOWER YOUR MAN

Hey Sweeties, How are you doing today? Been so busy lately but I am here with an interesting topic today and i'm going to be telling you how you can empower your husband (for my married ladies), your bobo or your fiance...This post is not just for the ladies o, guys read well o and share the link with the woman in your life so she can learn.

Ok! Ladies, I am about to tell you something that you probably already know and the guys really want you to know too.

Guys like to pretend that they are totally confident 100% of the time, but the truth is that most guys are still a little insecure.

When you demonstrate to your man that you believe in him or show that you trust him to handle things that you care about, it actually empowers him to keep bringing his A-game to the relationship.

When he knows that you are on his side, it triggers what the behavioral scientists call the "protect and provide" instinct (otherwise known as the 'hero-gene').

You see, at any given moment a man can be:-

• His defeat self
• His average self
• His best self

Believe it or not, what you say to your man carries a tremendous amount of weight...So lets get down to it.

Here are 5 ways you can empower your man.

1. Catch him doing something right : Sometimes, we ladies take multi-tasking to a whole new level...its amazing to a man when he sees you on the phone and you are changing the baby's diapers and at the same time cooking dinner AH! That's awesome *high five ladies*. I know some guys can multitask too kudos to them but when your man who isn't really a multitask-er (if there is any word like that) get the little things right, give him a high five or a fist bump or better still a kiss, it truly goes a long way.
2. Flirt with ya Man : When you flirt with your man, it reminds him that you still find him attractive and because men are generally physical beings, showing him you still find him attractive boosts his self esteem and increases his emotional connection with you.
3. Thank him for his dedication : We always do things better when we are acknowledged for effort. Tie your man's effort to how it has positively impacted the relationship/family. By doing this, your man will feel even more motivated to increase his consistency and up his game...write him a thank you note or take him out to dinner just to say thank you.
4. Initiate Sex more often : Ok! so this is for my married ladies in d house...I can't start this sex preaching so I would just skip to the advice I have. This is a big one! No one likes to feel rejected, even if you have been married for 30 years, please realize that this is a very sensitive area in your marriage and it never gets old, it can only get better. When you take the initiative in this area from time to time, it reinforces in his mind what he means to you and it builds intimacy.
5. Quote him to your friends : Its one thing to share some advice from a book you just read and its another thing entirely when the resident expert is your man...Try it for yourself, the next time you are out with your man and friends, say something like "my husband always says" or "my boo always says" (Just make sure you are quoting right sha) and watch how it lights him up.
6. Trust him : If you want to boost your man's confidence and sense of contribution, trust him to do something he knows you are a little afraid to let go. Yes! he may have let you down in the past but give him another chance (bobo please do not let us down o). When he realizes that something means a lot to you and that you trust him to accomplish it, he would put in his best.

So darris it ladies and gentle men...hope this post was helpful? Leave a comment below if it was biko lemme know what you think.

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

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No one is holy like the Lord, for there is none beside You, Nor is there any rock like our God. 

- 1 Samuel 2:2   

LIEBSTER AWARD...I GOT NOMINATED!!!

Hello darlings! How are you guys doing today? So I got nominated for the liebster award and I am super excited...this is the first time I have been nominated and I was nominated by my dear blogger friend Miss Purple heart and I am very grateful. I was told earlier but time has not been my good friend lately.

So whats the Liebster award all about???
The Liebster award is given to upcoming bloggers with fewer than 200 followers who deserve some recognition and support to keep on blogging. It is a great way to discover new blogs and get to know other bloggers and is a great way of promoting and supporting other blogs.

The Rules…
1.You must link the person’s blog who nominated you for the award.
2.Answer the 11 questions given by the person who nominated you.
3.Pick an additional 11 people to nominate with under 200 blog followers(hmmm).
4.You cannot nominate the blogger who nominated you.
5.You must inform the nominees that have been nominated.
6. You can write 11 random things about you.

Questions by Miss Purple heart
1. Why did you start blogging:
2. What is the aim of your blog?
3. How well does your blog express who you are:
4. You are to leave your house for two weeks, and can only take 5 items, what will they be:
5. What's your bad habit?
6. If you could start a new blog, what would it be about? would you stick to your current niche?
7. Describe your blog in one word
8. Describe yourself in a sentence
9. If you can be invincible for one day, What would you do?
10. How will you spend a boring day?
11. Do you have any favorite bloggers? Who are they?

My Answers...
1. Why did I start blogging?...Oh well I love writing and I love the idea of blogs and it was a way to share my views with the world...plus I got loads of encouragement from my boyfriend (now turned fiance) that I am an excellent story teller aka gister (if there is any word like that).

2. The aim of my blog is basically to share my ideas with the world...the caption of this blog as you can see is Anything goes...so i fit bring any gist come.

3. My Blog expresses who I am well...I try to talk about my personal experiences and I use other avenues to express who I am.

4. 5 items...My phone, my charger, my bible, underwears, a notepad.

5. Don't know if I have a bad habit o but I can switch off my emotions and that's only when I have been pushed to the wall several times, dunno if that's a bad habit, I also love shopping and I cannot say that's a bad habit too.

6. If I am to start a new blog it would prolly be a fashion blog but I can also stick to my current niche and include fashion.

7. One word that describes my blog- UNIQUE

8. I am a blessing to the world. That's me in one sentence.

9. If I can be invincible for one day I would walk around naked HEHEHEHE

10. I would spend a boring day reading articles and meditating.

11. My favorite bloggers are Miss purple heart , Sisi Yemmie , Miss Glam I am still building my list tho.


I am nominating...
Olufunmi ladywannabe
Lisa Maquillage by Lisa
Cassandra Cassandra Ikegbune
Mazino JusthealthNG
Ugo The Beautiful eagle's blog
Alero Style hive
Laila Leylarh Cadne
Fokiss El-fokiss bat-blog
Fragile Femi fragile
Kola shawler
Tope Tope rants

11 Random things about me...
I did a post on 10 facts about me Just click on the link and you'll find out all you need to know.
and yea...the rules says 11 abi? ok
11. I can be a workaholic if i love my job

My Questions
1. Whats is your full name
2. What would you like to change about your blog?
3. What do you like about my blog and whats your favorite post?
4. If given a blank cheque, what is the first thing you would buy?
5. Describe yourself in one sentence.
6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
7. What part of your body do you hate?
8. Whats your favorite food?
9. Do you have any regrets?
10. Does your blog represent who you are?
11. If given a chance to meet with me, would you like to?

I want to thank Miss purpleheart for nominating me, may God increase your blog readers in Jesus name...Amen,

To all those I nominated, I pray the same for you and I wish you goodluck.

Thanks for reading

Hugs & Kisses

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. - 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

ARE YOUR LIPS KISSABLE?

Hello gorgeous people,how una dey? Happy weekend in advance o

Question of the day: Have you scrubbed your lips today? Are your lips kissable? hehe Are they soft and supple? Are they like fresh bread outta the oven?Are they as soft as mine? LOL Oya lemme get serious *straight face*
Came across this interesting post by a fellow blogger Maquillage by Lisa on benefits of scrubbing your lips and I thought to share with you guys.
So here is the link to the post, be sure to share with your friends, spouse and parents.
Benefits of scrubbing your lips
Lip scrub II

Enjoy the read

Hugs & Kisses

Instead of shame and dishonor, you will enjoy a double share of honor. You will possess a double portion of prosperity in your land and everlasting joy will be yours. 

- Isaiah 61:7(NLT)

I MADE A MISTAKE!!! WHAT SHOULD I DO???

Hey guys, happy mid-week...how are you guys doing? I know I am just coming and going, its not fair shey? I am so sorry but I would try my best to be more frequent from now on, I have settled in well on my new job so I can plan my schedule well now.

Today's topic is a very serious matter, its about what you should do when you make mistakes, do you beat yourself up and wallow in your misery or do you admit your wrongs, get up, dust yourself and move on?
In work places today, you see a lot of ADULTS making mistakes and not owning up to them, and that is sad. A mature individual should be able to take responsibility for mistakes they make and move on.

If I am to use my work place as an example, the list would be endless but I just want to encourage us to own up to mistakes, take responsibility for your actions, forgive yourself and move on. Life is too damn short.

Wishing my lovely readers a wonderful thursday and friday! I'll write again soon.
I love you guys

Hugs & Kisses

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I pray that your love will overflow more and more and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding.

-Philipians 1:9 NLT

FOOD FRIDAY: EAT FRESH!

Hello my lovely readers, Long time no blog abi? don't mind me, I have been so busy. I decided to squeeze out some time out of my busy schedule and do a food friday post...I am excited about today's topic.

On to the matter of the day, do you know the difference between fresh and processed foods? hmmm maybe or maybe not, but that is why I am here to tell you the benefits of choosing fresh food.

First of all...What is processed food?
Processed foods have been altered from their natural state for safety reasons and for convenience. Processing methods include canning, freezing,refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

You ask why are processed foods unhealthy?
Processed foods contain extra trans and saturated fats, extra sodium and sugar, most times, nutrients are removed to make the food last longer or look better, higher ratio of calories, ingredients in processed foods are often of low quality but disguised by use of the processing, and food additives have little nutritional value etc.

What types of food are processed?

• Canned foods.
• White breads and pastas made with refined white flour.
• Packaged high‐calorie snack foods, like chips.
• Frozen fish sticks and frozen dinners
• Packaged cakes and cookies.
• Sugary breakfast cereals etc.

We should all know the health risks associated with eating processed foods

• Processed meats increase your risk of colorectal, kidney and stomach cancer
• Excess sugar and salt intake can lead to high blood pressure, weight gain, and diabetes.
• Food additives may cause adverse health effects.

But not all processed food is bad…
Frozen vegetables are usually processed within hours of harvest, there is little nutrient loss in the freezing process so frozen vegetables retain their high vitamin and mineral content.

I know its not easy especially in naija but here are some reasons to choose fresh food instead

• Fresh food has not been processed other than by washing, cooking, and simple kitchen preparation.
• Fresh food contains more of naturally‐occurring vitamins, fiber and minerals than processed food
• Essential nutrients in fresh food may protect you from cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
• Eating fresh produce gives you more energy, helps reduce weight gain and may even reduce the effects of aging
• Yellow, orange, red, green and purple fruits and vegetables generally contain the most phyto-chemicals which reduce the risk for cancer.

So instead of APPLE JUICE, eat an APPLE instead  because it has more fiber and no added sugar, instead of WHITE BREAD, eat WHOLE WHEAT BREAD because it’s higher in fiber, vitamins B6 and E, magnesium, zinc, folic acid and chromium.

I hope you get where I am coming from o because e no easy, not saying I do it all but we can get better. Most times the processed food is sweeter but our health is very important.

Thanks for reading, its good to be back.

Hugs&Kisses

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There is no judgement against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God's one and only Son 

- John 3:18