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Efemena_xy: ^^ How big can the darn bird get jare?Lol....I bought a turkey (dont know why cos we are going to my SIL for Christmas) but il just do my own home Christmas dinner on boxing day.A couple of friends might pop in so all the food won't go to waste. can't wait to try your turkey recipe |
CC I don't know O. Hubby just called to say our local tesco has run out of all 1L Baileys.And thats our only proper Big supermarket.Its part of what we give my SIL every year so I guess he has to go elsewhere. Efe why u no gauge your oven size naw? |
A-40:Awon Unilag Club Boys .If not for Naija se you guys know that is Statutory Rape ![]() |
![]() My ribs hurt ' too much swallow' A for agogo ![]() |
Loneliness is really the issue here I think.Being lonely can be very depressing.There was eveb a study in the Uk that found that people who go to church and socialise with people in a 'familial' setting tend to live longer too.And I don't think this study was faith based (na UK now ) more like the social and psychological effects. |
Efemena_xy: Hmmmm...odd one this is...now let me see: .Ashley Walters is kinda short though ![]() |
bukatyne: Damiso,That's Ok Bukatyne Maybe my first post was kinda like a ramble but I was just trying to illustrate how our experiences, backgrounds etc kinda shape how we view stuff I.e. I coming from a background where people made a fuss about stuff like that and he growing up without that.Sometimes in marriage we view things on how we percieve it should be and sometimes conflicts are better resolved if we look at the root cause on why the other party does not see it our way. I agree with you though on not keeping apperances on some core issues eg faith etc.Its deceit if I find out you were doing all the spirikoko church thing only for us to marry and find out you were an atheist all along and just pulled the 'church brother' act to get a wife. ![]() |
bukatyne: I get yourpoint too and I am not trying to be whateverI never said you were trying to be whatever....I simply did not think 'deceit' was the right premise for the point I was trying to make.As I said I kinda knew that all those things likr birthdays, anniversaries were not his forte and when I said 'show' I meant it in like okay o lets do it please you.Even after marriage he would still do it but not like the big gestures I would pay attention to eg maybe just get a cake and forget to buy card.To him cards are just paper so he will rather wake you up at 12 and pray for you.But I like cards so would say stuff like you eh forgot card again.Stuff like that. Each to his own, as I said I(speak for myself here) do not see the issue as make or break.I just take exception to the word 'deceit' in my case thank you.See why some people do not like sharing real personal experiences on NL. |
PocketEconomist:LOL santa voodoo style. ![]() Jokes apart though, I kinda see his point, these holidays are getting so commercial in nature especially Christmas that is actually meant to be religious .It helps the economy sha so make I no too dey do Mr Scrooge. ![]() Alot of kids in the UK think Christmas is about Santa and gifts and Easter about the Easter Bunny and egg hunt. |
..Welcome newbies Just got back from Carol service.....Oh how I love hymns, carols etc.The lyrics sooo speak to me.I know it's a bit old school but I love them. I have finally gotten the Christmas bug but am happy its for the right reason ojere .I can so feel CC on the small family church thing. ;DThe only snag is most (I said most ) naija churches no dey like that 'small' tag .Dem sef wan grow and multiply ![]() One carol for the house Joy to the world,The Lord Has Come Let Earth recieve Her King Let every Heart Prepare Him Room And Heaven and Nature Sing And Heaven and Nature Sing And Heaven and Nature Sing |
PocketEconomist: I tire o my sister, Even witches dey celebrate christmas] Even atheists ![]() |
bukatyne: HI dami,I get your point Buky but I think the 'show' was really not meant to be decietful.I am tired so cant type epistle but looking back it was more a difference in backgrounds and priorities.My husband cant pretend even if you paid him so I knew he was not a holiday person even while dating/courting.If you look at it sef maybe the deceitful person sef was me cos I knew this thing was not like a real big deal to this person so why the nagging?Why nag and go on and on about it when you know this person does not think this thing is a big deal? If holidays and all those stuff were like a big make or break thing for me I should have broken it off.Like I said even if he did not change I had made up my mind to just do those things I.e birthdays, valentines etc without necessarily expecting the same measure on mine.My husband still (I know cos he I know him so well) is not a fan of holidays esp valentines day but is (just as he did when dating) making an effort to make me happy.To me that's the real romance or heartwarming part. ![]() Today he still said I pity all those people who go into debt for Christmas . It's just 24 hours I don't get the obsession especially for all this people that don't even believe in Christ .I looked at him and said na you know. ![]() |
Chillisauce: IN the spirit of Xmas, merry Xmas all to my Christian brothers and sisters.Just got back from Carol Service in Church and soo basking in the Christmas spirit , ,Merry Christmas Chilli |
mysticgal: help,how can one deal with a wicked stepmotherWicked like how...take it easy dear |
Ewuro707: I just got up.Awww Jidegirl.thats so sweet Some of these men (including my own though he has really suprised me this Christmas) are just too overcalcu .My own used to say Christmas, Valentines, ,Mothers and Father's are capitalist ways to make money .That we are just consuming, ,consuming making China rich.His own no reach crayfish for okra sha .He likes good food too much for that. And he is gift giver just not on the traditional days you expect . That's why sometimes it helps for a wife to have her own money when you have all this calcu men ![]() |
Dyekatana: hello guys , been kinda ill real bad cold/cough stuff took some medicine that just knocked - me - out.I like you cos you seem like one with a lively spirit who does not take herself too seriously. One way or the other our experiences sometimes shape our world views.Am happy he apologised.You know some people think showing an emotional or soft side makes then vulnerable but you have to make your husband see that you are his and who else can he share his vulnerable side with than his other half. I also mentioned something at the beginning of the thread about how my hubby is not really into externded family but I am.I come from a clanish large family (esp my mum's side) so large that there is a descendants association in the UK and America .Yup they hold monthly meetings in people's houses and on Jan 1st a big party.We had over 11 people living with us growing up so I grew up an extended family person. My husband is not really an extended family person and this also used to cause conflict earlier on in our marriage. I said some hurtful things to him but upon calming down I realised his reasons.His mum died in her early 40's but prior to that she and their dad were already have issues.Because of this, ,they did things separately I.e investments, property etc cos the woman felt It was better to do all these things in her own name.She had a sister who was so close to her and was her confidant. Knew about her properties etc.Of course she never thought she would die early but when she died my husband and his siblings were still kids.When the maltreatment by their stepmum became too much, my sil was in UI so she told hubby to go stay with this aunty.He was more like a houseboy and unknown to them, the woman had diverted about 2 of their mum's landed properties.Alot of the other relatives could not even be bothered (which hubby does not really hold against them cos this life sef everyone has their own issues) to check up on them.My Sister in law had to become a mum to her younger siblings at an early age.Till today,one of their mums houses still has family staying in it who claim its theirs. Told this story cos my hubby has seen first hand how sometimes extended family can be horrible but I haven't. Maybe my experiences are different cos my parents were always there to be the buffer and who says all this aunties, uncles, cousins I love so much would not be the same if my parents were not there.My husband is very me and my wife (I know every investment he has even those before we got married) because he feels they suffered alot cos his parents were not united and trusted extended family over trusting each other .Like one thread on this section, I am very open even with my extended family that I don't see the big deal in letting them know plans etc.But my husband believes some things are meant to be between us.I used to get upset and even fight him but now I realise we are different, different upbringing, different experiences etc so we both have to accomodate those differences. His relatives can't just call up and say they are coming to stay but mine can and always want to do that.I intially used to allow it but now except my mum or siblings I have made it a norm that you can't just spring up visits cos its not fair on him.My mum is not too thrilled cos she ran a open house where everyone from Ijebu, Abeokuta etc would just fall into so she can't understand why my house can't be the same in London .Its been a long battle as she feels my hubby is changing me but I am just trying to let her and them know that my husband and me have different backgrounds and it's his house too.So dyketana, sorry for my long stories but I just want you to try to understand what is behind your hubby being the way he is and take it from there.Our backgrounds, experiences form part of what makes us who we are.I don type o ![]() |
chaircover: LOL . . DamiSo you are funky madam .Carry on joor.In the last 8 years I have worn iro and buba on the ff days: 1.My wedding (trad and wedding proper) I wish they had that 2nd dress thing in my time that's what I wouldv worn Hundred and something thousand naira lace that has never been worn again ![]() 2.My two kids naming ceremony.I was even going to sew skirt and blouse for my son's one but my mum kepg going on and on on how I am now an iyawo ile. She was like aso owo iyebiye lo tun febaje yii (you want to spoil this expensive lace again).She is always on my case that some laces are too expensive for skirts and blouse or dresses.My mum is a proper ijebu owambe person so she can't believe she has a daughter like me .I cant be bothered about all those shoe and bag, gold, lace, hayes, sagoe, aso oke gele ish. ![]() I abhor the thing though its now been funkified a little these days with the knot wrapper thing.We like wahala sha. women. |
bluuu: what is the meaning of ofem@nu please??I think it means those people that eat oil but is said in derogatory way (I have alot of igbo friends so they told me). |
yellowpawpaw: Best weather for some pple.I wish I knew how to make chin chin.I am soo lazy atimes when it comes to certain things I just pay for them.I am taking chin chin to my sis in law place but I bought it.Can bake but just ordered cup cakes cos I just can't be bothered. |
chaircover: Thats the problem . . .I am too "posh" to wear jacket on lace so I only use a colour matching aso oke as warmth. I don enter one chance today.Real wahala .Me too I can never wear jacket on lace or iro and buba which is why if you invite me for a winter wedding expect me in a dress or at the very least aso ebi sewn into a funky western style that I can still wear blazer with and look trendy ![]() But madam CC emo pe madam leyin (you know say you be madam) you no fit dey do all those omo kekere(small girls) moves ![]() |
yellowpawpaw: That is why I lv guys.Spot on YPP.We women have time.'She looked at me','she did not look at me','she eyed me','she hissed',bla bla bla bla.Me if I greet someone she no answer my automatic reaction is maybe she no hear.I will greet her again.If I do it like 6 times and I notice no response she is telling me hold your greeting, salutation is not love. ![]() In a way that's why I like oyinbo land (not saying oyinbo land is better than naija o) but even among not so well off peeps, if my neighbour chooses not to say hello, it would never occur to me that its cos I painted my house or got SkyTv .Black people and I better pass you mentality. |
Good morning fun room.Happy Saturday All . How's Christmas prep going? Me I don finish all my shopping though we are going to my Sister in law's on Christmas day so na to only do the grilled fish (popularly called monica ) be my cooking for Christmas day . And also dodo gizzard. But trust us women I still bought food like na me wan do party ![]() chaircover: good morning everyoneHehehehehehe ![]() It never fails to crack me up when I see iro and buba with gele then jacket knacked ontop plus gele saving moves when its about to fly off. I can imagine. Why people dey suffer people with gele and lace for winter wedding naw ![]() |
Dyekatana you have gotten some very great advise but I just want to buttress on the fact that you can make or rather 'show' your husband how ou want him to meet your needs romantically.As I joked about earlier my husband too is not Mr Romantic or emotional(ok let me say was cos he has really been surprising me in 2013 Dont like giving specifics about my life but I will share this to encourage you and help you not give up on your man.My husband lost his mother quite young.His dad (sorry to say) really sucked at giving the right emotional support to his kids at that critical time and then married again less than 2 yrs after his wife's death . Their stepmother was really horrible to them and thet ended up having to live with relatives . These were relatively sheltered kids who were born in England, driver used to take to school the works then turning into bonafide houseboy in other people's homes . The day my husband shared some of the details with me I saw tears in his eyes. When we were courting, he did the whole valentine, birthday thing more like a show even though he always used to tell me then he did not want a fuss about his birthday and was just ok with it being like any other day.I must say here that he is a great impulsive giver, he could go out and say 'I saw this and thought you would look nice in this'.But birthday, Christmas, Valentines, Anniversary useless .Intially I used to get upset and nag, 'ehn just a card on our anniversary .But with time through deep heart to heart talks about his childhood I realised it was just not a big deal to him.He realised though that it upset me and sometimes tried to make an effort. I decided I would take the Christian look on it and just make a fuss on his birthdays (cook, take him out get him gifts etc) without necessarily expecting the same on mine.Even Christmas I was the chief planner. This year I got made redundant in February at work so I don't earn as much money as I used to and believe me my husband has really suprised me.As I said at valentines he took me out, bought a gift.On our anniversary he suprised me again with a day away without the kids.This Christmas I am in shock. and last night he slept at 12 midnight helping me wrap gifts. :oThat has never happened.On my way out but before I left home just got a delivery for so much drinks that I am wondering who will drink all of it.When I asked him na wa what changed this Christmas , he just laughed and said am not serious.His friend told me he does not even want me to remember that I am a lowly student at the mo .But I guess my not nagging and doing all these stuff over the years eventually got to himSo my darling dont give up.It is well with your marriage. |
Both as bad as the other.But personally I cant stand to be have anyone panel beat me. I have always hated any form of physical confrontation, only ever been in a physical altercation(secondary school) once in my whole life.For days, people kept coming to my class as they could not believe I could slap a fly talk less of another person but the girl was just a bully and I needed to stand up for myself.I got punished and I felt bad about it.Make person no come spoil my fine face .I am really a wimp in that area, so no I cant stand physical abuse from a partner. I dont think verbal abuse is quantifiable.Its more emotional abuse.Very dangerous as well.Verbal abuse is kinda vague so I think its more emotional. Some people are just sharp tongued but won't really shred your self confidence.But some people are calm, quiet but just one word ehn or even look sef you will shrink to nothing.I know sharp tongued people who really mean no harm but know some quiet people that you need some level of self confidence or self belief to interact with them if not you will want to disappear. E.g. Ordinary 'Shut up' might hurt or not hurt some people. But "Really? Really? I have told you your IQ is not up to par, stop disgracing me in public with your below par intelligence". 1st statement is rude but to me statement 2 said over time does more damage. |
SupermodelVicky:I don't have a househelp and I don't look older than my age .I also know those diseases you listed are not as a result of not having a househelp hun. .They are more lifestyle, genetic diseases related to diet, hobbies etc. Can we please get tips abeg now? Can we please stop the housegirl/no housegirl crusade. Ok my own tip, Try to do grocery shopping online and in bulk for none perishable stuff.Saves you the time and hassle of always having to go to the market.I know this is practical even in Naija cos there are websites advertising stuff even in naija.The N10 N20 difference and here £4 delivery charge is worth the hassle of going shopping.Maybe cos me I dont like shopping sha |
Chillisauce: Go to edit email, change the email address to what ever you want, something like that.Ok will try that thanks Chilli. I know its odd for a woman but I dont enjoy shopping.Its like a chore for me.The displays, queues, crowds (esp this UK where Christmas dey make dem craze) just puts me off.So I have done the bulk of my shopping online but will go to the shops tomorrow to get a couple of things (perfumes I like perfume shopping).I am even doing my food shopping online save for a few bits (the african stuff).Last year taught me a lesson.In Tesco (one of the shops here) I saw a couple with the 2 biggest trolleys, their daughter and son pushing one trolley each as well ALL fullto the brim .Even if you are having guests.The waste here at Christmas is ridiculous. When like 90% of the population don't even believe in Christ sef . |
Chillisauce: Damiso, she was trying to reach you and CC obviously you should pm her. Make we continue with the price discussion.Ok, thank you Chilli.I am quite clueless about the PM thingy though cos I cant quite remember the password of my NL email account. Awaiting delivery for some of my pressies.I can't stand all these 8am to 6pm delivery slots. ![]() |
chaircover: Byvan please find a way of telling your friend that she is damaging her kids skin. These creams are way too strong for babies. A glowng and healthy skin looks much better and is much healthier than an artificially bleached dry and dull skin. These creams are absorbed and can cause kidney damage especially in a baby whose organss are not even mature.CC you don't know being fair skinned is a sign of freshness to some people .I really felt like slapping one girl who kept yammering on about how dark my daughter is compared to her brother. Like the mother is not dark skinned Mschewww double hiss .I hate all those kain inferiority complex talk around my kids.To me my daughter has the freshest skin in the world. |
Hilarious thread. Ajebo get levels sha.When you say we go on vacation every summer holidays, you go meet we only fly first, we only fly first go meet 'Daddy who are all these people on commercial' cos they only fly private Just jokingPoshness or sophistication is sometimes genetic I.e.British Aristocracy and for some its acquired over the years (not just about money).Money helps though |
mysticgal: [/b]Get your mind away from there joor .I meant that on a business level.Hassling him to get my goods delivered to Lagos on time. ![]() |
Pls people were some posts hidden or deleted cos I don't understand what happened here ![]() Jidegirl was there a response to my post? ![]() As I don't understand or get it what the issue was (always clueless) I apologise on behalf of both parties (Uju and Ewuro) abeg sheath the sword.Uhmm its the season of love abeg.No vex |
Hello Funroom....Happy birthday amarula Many more years in God's glory. No blame Oga R231.I understand his pressure ![]() Me sef add to am a couple of weeks ago. |
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cos I knew this thing was not like a real big deal to this person so why the nagging?Why nag and go on and on about it when you know this person does not think this thing is a big deal? If holidays and all those stuff were like a big make or break thing for me I should have broken it off.Like I said even if he did not change I had made up my mind to just do those things I.e birthdays, valentines etc without necessarily expecting the same measure on mine.
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, just plain gray/brown Walmart stuff, no crayfish for okra because it's a waste ¬ necessary, just strict beef and chicken
. oh my goodness guys i am sooo glad to see all the responses to my issues now.........
but I am just trying to let her and them know that my husband and me have different backgrounds and it's his house too.