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iice:
[color=#9900ff]Blade ~ Finally, 'deadly sword technique number 2'!
Once Upon A Time
Walking Dead[/color]

Err I'm gonna NEED this show to pick UP. Jesus f'ing wept! The rubbish back and forth is wearing my patience thin

vescucci:
Which kind The Bodyguard movie sucked? I loved the thing jare. And the ending! Whitney seemed to have become something else and I have detached about her. It somehow feels like she had died a long time ago. RIP.

I'm beginning to get out of my pessimistic fog about The Bourne Legacy. I'm getting excited now. That cast looks superb

I watched the trailer today and I'm very open minded about it.

The vow: Cute tale
Safe House: 8/10 Denzel is THAT dude

LMAOOO! Okay that was funny. NL stays cracking me up.

moremi2008:
I forgot that woman in a matter of weeks!  

Ha haaa did you really? You don't sound like someone who got over her quickly. Anyway on the issue of red ipad; an iPad cover you should say not a "red iPad" per se because Apple doesn't make colored Ipads.

Okay that episode 3 has kicked things up a notch on Spartacus.

Buhahahahahahahaaaa

davidylan:
Only an id[i]i[/i]ot "orders" his wife to cook for him and that is not the issue. I was only reacting to the judgmental statements i've seen here so far.

Right! Okay then carry on. As you were. . . . .

davidylan:
IMO, marriage is not a slave contract so no man has the right to order his wife to cook everyday. If that is what she wants to do because she enjoys doing it, why should someone else judge her or her husband as having "unrealistic demands"?

So aren't we saying the same thing? If she does so out of her own free will then that's lovely. She isn't complaning and she's happy doing so. I only said it was unrealistic to ASK or ORDER that she cooks everyday which is essentially what you're saying as well. *sigh*

davidylan:
You are just as guilty of the generalizing. Here is an earlier comment from you:

you have not the slightest idea what i expect from my woman either. Cuts both ways.

I dont think we are saying the same thing. While i dont demand my woman cooks for me daily (because i enjoy cooking myself and like the chance to experiment), there are other women who enjoy cooking for their families on a daily basis. their husbands are not "archaic" and "unrealistically demanding". It is a choice that should be respected.

I never said I did. I just said whatever they are; let the woman know. Why would I know your expectations? Inukwa!

Wait what? But that isn't what we're on about here.[b] "asking that your woman cooks for you everyday is now classed as "unrealistic demands"?"[/b]This statement by you is what I'm on about. There's a big difference between a woman who enjoys cooking everyday and a woman who is ASKED to cook everyday. Those are two different things. Of course a lot of women enjoy cooking (myself included) so if she wants to do it out of her own free will then fine but being asked to do so when one isn't willing is a different thing altogether. This is what I'm on about basically

Self righteous much? The insensitivity is stomach churning at best.

It broke my heart when I heard yesterday.
She will be missed. I remember playing her greatest hits album with my cousin in Philly back in the day. Fun times

May she rest in peace. Too sad

davidylan:
Actually i dont think there is any man that insists that his woman cooks every single day. . . that is unfair. But there are women who do so, not because they are forced to but just because cooking to them is a passion. Nothing archaic about that.
you also claim that "most men" look for a woman to cook in bulk for them so they can freeze it . . . apparently you are the one with the archaic thinking. Most of the men i know dont want that anymore, i for one barely eat anything frozen. I would rather go to the store and cook a fresh dinner by myself and cook her own too.
Secondly i dont know where you get the idea that i am seeking a woman to cook for me daily, i cook very well and do most of my own cooking no wahala even with a woman available.

I just notice much of the "archaic thinking" and "who wants to cook everyday" comments come from those who are single and have no idea what it is to be in committed relationships where give and take is critical.

Then we're essentially saying the same thing. Your previous comment was [b]" asking that your woman cooks for you everyday is now classed as "unrealistic demands"?"[/b]This is what i based my comment on.

You haven't got the slightest idea if I'm a single woman or not. Generalizations is a terrible thing.

davidylan:
asking that your woman cooks for you everyday is now classed as "unrealistic demands"? Does a man take a break from working to pay the bills? It is no wonder so many with their fancy ideas are still single. Thankfully the decision to marry is not by force.

Asking your woman in this obodo oyibo to cook every single day for you is unrealistic. It has nothing to do with being single. Actually that's an archaic way of thinking. I haven't met a guy here who thinks or wants a woman who can cook everyday for him. If anything most of em just want someone who can cook in bulk that way you can freeze it and eat whenever. Hey by all means make sure you find a woman who is fine with cooking everyday. Let her know you expect that from her.

combatmedic:
Well, I have thought about it for the past 24 hours.

I have made a decision to start with the Army tomorrow. IF I get medically discharged within the next 4 weeks, I will simply take my scholarship letter to the Australian High Commission, and apply for a student visa to Australia. IF I am able to pull through the Army basic training, I will honour my contractual obligations to her Majesty, and then pursue a PhD afterwards.

Bonne Chance. . .

Alrighty then. Good luck to you. Stay safe

^^^ DIESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS okay now that was funny

iice:
[color=#9900ff]lmao!

Didn't understand half of the rambling.
What does fade up mean?[/color]

[b]Fed up [/b]perhaps?

You know I just love how everyone's a stylist on this here Nairaland. Must be really nice

moremi2008:
My dearest mgbeke princess, sorry if I hurt your feelings. I feel free to say things the way they are without any sugar-coating or false humility because it's a faceless forum and nobody knows who I am on here (except for a few real-life friends that are also on here). I wouldn't call it bragging; there is nothing to gain from bragging on an internet forum. I only said what I said to prove a point; I speak razz, ijinle Yoruba! You can't test me when it comes to my mother tongue!

It's ironic that Nigerians are one of the most materialistic and status-obsessed peoples on the face of the earth but yet, they like to hold faceless strangers to bizarre standards of humility on a faceless internet forum. Are you THAT worried about proud Nigerians? Then make a placard and go protest in front of AIS or Loyola Jesuit. Better still, go self-immolate at the next owambe wedding you see. Stop playing humility police on NL and if you must, go to the auto section to harass those displaying their luxury vehicles. I haven't said anything that's particularly boastful (except in jest or mockery ) on here besides stating basic ordinary fact. Did I post my name or picture? So what then is your problem? Stop getting all indignant for nothing jor! And please send me your Unclad pics if you're young, pretty and ready to mingle. 

Our culture promotes the idea of materialism yes I do agree but I wasn't even on about all that. You've totally missed the point. I wasn't even thinking that deep into it. I've met loads of Nigerians who are not ostentatious or fueled by the desire for material things. Honestly, nope I'm not worried at all about proud Nigerians neither do I feel the need to police anyone. My question was one of " face value" so to speak really but then again I'm not one for back and forth. I feel it is a waste of time and quite frankly I'd say carry on then. Whatever floats your  boat.

moremi2008:
I speak both Yoruba & English fluently (and I got As in both Yoruba and English in my WAEC exams). Same thing for the rest of my family (in fact, my Mum LOVED making us read the Yoruba bible out loud during family devotions). My grandmother of blessed memory was adamant that we learn Yoruba as little kids and I am forever grateful to her for this. I am as posh as a Nigerian can possibly get without turning into an Old Ikoyi cretin so it REALLY annoys me when semi-illiterates think depriving their children of their mother tongue will somehow make them special and successful. It doesn't! But your kids will hate you when they grow up and can't connect to their roots because of language barriers.

Why do you ALWAYS come off as a brag? You really have nothing to prove to anyone on NL. Seriously we're all faceless here. You come off as someone who wants to let everyone know that he's got something to offer, educated, good looking etc. People who have so much to offer rarely talk about it. In my language they say " Ahia oma n'ere onwe ya" Literally it means " A good market sells itself". Chill dude.

Before you go on the offensive and attack me; re read what I've just said and think about it as I come in peace. Not being disrespectful at all.

Wow! 23 pages later and you lot are STILL beating a dead horse? NL LOVES the back and forth.

dustydee:
Please go for your PHD. Of what benefit is a British passport when you can't exchange it for money? With a good PHD you will be literally offered jobs anywhere in the world. A British passport won't put food on the table, a PHD will likely do. There are jobs in Australia and pay is good as well.

You're really undermining the importance of having a concrete immigration status wherever one chooses to reside outside of Nigeria. It is extremely important!

Sapele Don has really explained things. OP it is up to you really. Weigh it out and make the best choice for YOU.

combatmedic:
^^
Sound point.

Keep us posted sha. Let's us know which one you chose.

The notion that we're all supposed to ogle the photos of your co-workers children. ie " Oh isn't he/she just cute?" " what a cute little girl" Meanwhile the baby might be not so "cute" looking. Then everyone goes on about "Oh Jess brought her baby's pictures in; You've got to see it. She even took a picture with Santa" Blah blah.

Unnecessary small talk. Seriously that is not why we're here at all.
Whiny co-workers. I can't deal!

combatmedic:
I agree. The only problem there is that I'm assuming I will live through my 4 year contract with the Army. There is always a possibility of getting killed in a war zone, that's the major risk of this option.

Yeah but what are the chances? I have a few friends in the US army and they've been to Afghanistan+ Iraq. They're back home safe and nothing happened to them. Plus that tax free pay is nice

You're going there to be a medic anyway so I imagine things won't be that bad for you. If I were you, I wouldn't blow the opportunity to get a British passport.

combatmedic:
That's what I thought.

A British passport in hand is worth a whole lot. Plus being in the military has its benefits. I'd strongly suggest going the military route because even with a PhD; You'll need a work permit from prospective employer(s). A British passport will eliminate that uncertainty plus peace of mind.

Do you know anyone in Amsterdam? I'd say visit first for a couple of weeks if you can afford it. Take a look around the city. Perhaps go in and have a chat with some IT recruiting companies. Do some research on the net as well. Obviously you'll need a visa so figure out how to go about that or better yet see if your current place of employment can transfer you to a branch there( if they've got one). That's usually the best way to go about it.
OR just get a work permit yourself then start looking for a job there. Goodluck and keep us posted.

I'd go for the Army job simply because the benefits ie British passport and a job guarantee is a good deal. You can always get a PhD much later if you want.

Seal777: Seriously that cracked me up as well. LOL! I can't deal. Quite mental if you ask me

expido:
@chika, its either you dont read properly or you make assumptions, where in my statement did I say I am an American citizen, I left Nigeria since 1998 on a student visa, I go back an forth, I have been to Nigeria about maybe 7 times since then, I didnt go to the U.S to stay there , like most Nigerians,


What a shamless country, I was at Brazil and a Nigerian was hand cuffed for using fake visa, Needless to say, I was ashamed to be a Nigerian,

You think I will just come up here and warn people, I am actually AFRAID of this forum/website, I only signed up to warn people,

Een if I came to St. kitts becos of low MCAT scores, what is the significance of that? What does that have to do with my experience with the agent?, I would not be surprised if you probably know the agent , what a country,

Stop making noise all over Nairaland please. It is questionable because you say you're extremely smart yet someone else ripped you off. Why didn't you process the visa yourself?
See that bold bit, a 5th grader won't even say something like that. Epic fail!

That's just pretty daft!!! How can you condone such a violent behaviour? Pour hot pepper soup on another human being because they were rude? Whatever happened to just walking away from there?

LOL! Nah Justwise has a Chinese visa sharing business in his backyard. Line up

ogugua1:
all of us here have some way or the other either through filling applications or going for interviews;

Erm sorry to say but I've NEVER ever lied on any visa application. You can't just make general statements like that. Not everyone here has visa issues or has ever had one.

Why are you Nigerians like this? Everything has to have tribal undertones. Tufia!