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Foreign Affairs / Re: 2020 US Presidential Election Results Live Updates: Minutes By Minutes Updates by JewelStone(f): 5:01am On Nov 06, 2020
Who’s this ode who’s going around posting spamming this page?

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Foreign Affairs / Re: 2020 US Presidential Election Results Live Updates: Minutes By Minutes Updates by JewelStone(f): 3:49am On Nov 06, 2020
Trump’s lead in Pennsylvania is now only 42, 000 votes at 90% count and the remaining votes are going to Biden cheesy cheesy

Good thing with Pennsylvania is that a win is final, no recount unlike in Georgia.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: 2020 US Presidential Election Results Live Updates: Minutes By Minutes Updates by JewelStone(f): 3:12am On Nov 06, 2020
Double post

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Foreign Affairs / Re: 2020 US Presidential Election Results Live Updates: Minutes By Minutes Updates by JewelStone(f): 3:12am On Nov 06, 2020
wman:
JUST IN: Trump's lead in Georgia falls to 2,500 votes
How many votes are left to count?

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Politics / Re: The Fate That Befell Afonja Is Befalling Tinubu -:Reno Omokri by JewelStone(f): 11:15am On Jun 25, 2020
“By their teeth we shall know them” kikikiki


I’ve been waiting for this day to come...and I knew it will. Time for Tinubu and his likes to reap what they sowed for putting their selfish interest first and dragging this country backwards by forcing that deadbeat illiterate “president” on us.

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Politics / Re: Why Is Tinubu So Popular? by JewelStone(f): 11:08am On Jun 25, 2020
He’s notorious for supporting the emergence of the brain dead cattle rearer who’s currently occupying Aso Rock; which has consequently caused untold suffering and hardship for Nigerians since 2016.

He’s also notorious for his brown teeth and for having Lagos state in his pockets.

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria After The Lockdown by JewelStone(f): 4:06am On May 23, 2020
servercodes001:

A question for you please, if you had lots of money and you're not working for anyone in Sydney, like money is not an issue for you, would you stay there or would you come back to Nigeria.?
If I win a lottery today and money is no longer an issue, I will still live in Australia. I will travel around the world and maybe spend some time in Nigeria as well cos then I will be able to afford 24 hours security and bullet proof cars.

I will never relocated to Nigeria, my husband will never allow me and my children will never forgive me if I do.

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria After The Lockdown by JewelStone(f): 4:00am On May 23, 2020
RaptorX:
If you are financially okay, Nigeria is actually a very good place to live. All those one's abroad talking about mosquito and Nepa etc are just a bunch of broke ass because you can have 24/7 electricity in Nigeria easily if you can afford it. Until you travel yourself to see how most of them live in the so called abroad and the kind of work they do you will know where their bitterness and sense of unfulfilled expectations is coming from.
Lol. Not everyone leaves Nigeria because they're struggling so speak only for yourself.

I had a fairly good job in Nigeria that was paying around 200k per month. It wasn't a lot of money but the best part of my job was the tips I was getting. I barely touched my salary cos I lived off my tips and my high-risk investment which had 20% monthly return. Before relocating from Nigeria, I had been to Istanbul, Paris, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Dusseldorf, London, Dubai, NYC, Vegas and LA on holidays. I also visited to Cotonou shortly before I left Nigeria because I wanted to experience life in another African country.

Yeah my first few months here were tough. But as someone with a high drive to succeed, I quickly learnt the ropes and how to package myself and get a good job. God also blessed me with a man who has the same drive as me, we're doing alright and we're currently building our multi-million dollar home in Sydney. And I've been here less than 4 years.

I choose to live in Australia because the leaders here are sane and they have respect for their citizens. The Govt is giving out $1,500 per fortnight to eligible people who lost their jobs due to Covid-19...and so many other stimulus packages to individuals and businesses to help sustain them through the crisis. I didn't lose my job so didn't get the Covid-19 money, and we generally don't get any welfare payments from the Govt because our household income is way above the threshold.

I've been to Nigeria several times and I spent over a month there last year. I still have lots of friends who are doing well in Nigeria even in the midst of the craziness going on; some in govt and some into contracts. I would probably be ok if I returned to Nigeria today, but I value my life and my sanity.


No matter how rich you're in Nigeria, you'll always be surrounded by abject poverty and all the third-world country problems.

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Travel / Re: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by JewelStone(f): 12:14pm On May 20, 2020
My advice to prospective student visa applicants:

There's never been a better time to apply for student visa! Australian Universities rely on international students for funding, and they are currently struggling due to the COVID-19 situation. As soon as lockdown is lifted and international travel resumes, Unis will be desperate to admit international students. The PM is already considering letting international students in soon so I predict visas will be issued en masse to eligible applicants.

So prepare yourself, choose a useful course and put in a good application ASAP.


Goodluck!

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Travel / Re: Moving Back To Nigeria After The Lockdown by JewelStone(f): 12:02pm On May 20, 2020
I'm not gonna lie...I miss Nigeria sometimes which makes me flirt with the idea of splitting my time there when my kids are older. I miss my family, my friends and the sense of community.

But then I remember lack of internet and electricity, horrific healthcare system, bad roads, bigotry, lack of value for human life, insecurity, police brutality, immense corruption, tribalism, crumbling or non-existent economy and a million other horrible things. This quickly resets my mind.

My solution which I'm currently working on is to bring my sisters and my best friend over to live in Sydney with me and make good living for themselves. Then I won't have any business with Nigeria anymore except to visit my parents every two years.

So to answer your question: no, nein, never!!!

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Travel / Re: Being Black In Berlin/germany by JewelStone(f): 4:01pm On May 08, 2020
Danielhouston:
Thank you to everyone that has been following this thread. It’s been a pleasure sharing these stories with you and I loved every minute of it.
Geez you make me want to visit Berlin, it sounds so exciting unlike Sydney. Europeans certainly have more fun...

You're description of Dusseldorf is spot on cos I had one of my best partying experiences there a couple of years ago when life was simpler pre marriage, kids etc.

Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I was comparing it to my experience here in Sydney, and the reality is that Africans migrating to western countries have similar problems; albeit in varying degrees. Australia is beautiful...it's easy to find well paying jobs and build a good life (in Sydney at least but cost of living is crazy); but it's also one of the most boring places on earth!!! My lifestyle is more suited for western Europe, and the thought of spending the rest of my life in Straya does my head in. But I'm stuck cos my hubby will never want to move away from his family and his career and start life all over in a foreign country cry

Cheers mate...at least you're having fun in Berlin and I'm so jealous smiley

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 8:52pm On Sep 24, 2019
cutiereborn:
Breakfast today
It's early morning here and seeing this is already making me hungry kiss

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 8:48pm On Sep 24, 2019
Jofez:
Correct naija jollof made with the best chicken ever #jofezchicken
Love this...so inviting kiss
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 8:46pm On Sep 24, 2019
Kingrexyl:
And lastly sex! grin
Don't bank on too much sex when traveling with an infant/toddler...you'll be lucky if you can even finish your meals cheesy cheesy

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 8:44pm On Sep 24, 2019
cutiereborn:
Nice pics.
How's my prince charming doing? I trust great kiss
Hi dear. Prince charming is doing great...except that he's spilling our food now on the dining table at every chance he can get. Lol

Hope you're doing alright.

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 11:04pm On Sep 23, 2019
Glad to see everyone is doing great and the ministry is moving forward. We just returned from a vacation and as usual food was one of the highlights of our trip...

Ist pic: amazing room service at our hotel Waldorf Astoria
2nd pic: dinner at a great Levante restaurant
3rd & 4th: buffet dinner at our hotel

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 7:33am On Aug 01, 2019
Mariangeles:
Dinner
Keep tormenting us with your yummy plantain. No worry I go soon dey Naija...and I'll eat all the plantain in the world cheesy

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 7:31am On Aug 01, 2019
yasolan:

How much is the application form
It's free for the first 5 applications wink
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 3:44pm On Jul 31, 2019
cococandy:
it’s a Philippine recipe for rice noodles. Like we make spaghetti in tomato stew. They make the rice noodles in different types of sauces. There are different variations. Most use oyster sauce.
Thanks for letting me know

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 3:43pm On Jul 31, 2019
Mariangeles:

I'm doing great, thank you . smiley
How's the little prince ?
He's fine darl...says hello

Prestonn:

Kindly live address nest time thanks wink
Looks good and nice presentation kiss
Thank you smiley

loveymom:
The table is loaded well done
Thanks dear.

cutiereborn:

I too wouldn't mind takeaway kiss
I'm sending yours to you now wink

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 7:37am On Jul 31, 2019
cococandy:
Pancit made with rice noodles and oxtail.
Looks yum, what's pancit?

loveymom:
Egusi soup with bitter leaf
Your egusi looks really good wink
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 7:35am On Jul 31, 2019
FloraEC:
First time I tried icing a cake, it was messy asin very very messy. Was looking like an erupted volcano.
Called @cuteliciouscakez who directed me on how to get it right. I'm proud of me biko and happy birthday to me cheesy
Looks good for your first time...Happy birthday to you kiss
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 10:40pm On Jul 30, 2019
cococandy:
Just look at that?
Can I steal you from your in-laws? Please
Hey babe wink

sassysure:
Lovely kiss
Everything except the strawberry.
Infact, all the berries.
I ate one useless strawberry last week and it killed my teeth. Wasted my money, now I can't feel my teeth( stubborness didn't allow me throw it away) grin
Thanks dear. I understand about the berries...It's either you love them or you hate them smiley

Mariangeles:

Issa feast! kiss
Modified: I realized I was licking my lips unawares while looking at your posts smiley
Thanks darl, how are you doing?
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 8:49pm On Jul 30, 2019
FloraEC:

Can I be your inlaw too cry cry all I want is the fruit platter
Haha...yeah I still have room for more in-laws kiss

smartmom:
Of course they would be happy, who wouldn't with all these masterpiece here. Even cheesecake and macarons. Thumbs up.
Thanks dear kiss
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 8:17pm On Jul 30, 2019
My in-laws came over for dinner and I made them very happy...they even did takeaway wink

Jollof rice, grilled chicken, roasted sweet and Irish potatoes, puff puff, stewed beef, cloeslaw, fruit platter, French macarons and cheesecake.

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 9:27am On Jul 19, 2019
Prestonn:
Winter Seems you wanna get slim, you taking ginger tea.

During winter, I always make use of coffee maker, because I drink coffee like water. cheesy
Yeah it's winter in Australia now.

I drink ginger tea cos still losing my pregnancy weight...it doesn't come off easily for some people unfortunately.

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 9:21am On Jul 19, 2019
Prestonn:
Noodles

Seahawk:
Baked salmon with sautéed greens and sweet red wine. Light and perfect. It was so delicious.
BTW I don’t drink alcohol that’s not sweet. Am I the only one?

amorprincesa:
Egusi soup with goat meat, kpomo, smoked fish and periwinkle. It was eaten with fufu

Kenfil:
Baked plantain, salmon and egg stew

All look so yummykiss

This page is not good for my diet so I'm just gonna slowly back away. Lol

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 10:38am On Jul 17, 2019
cutiereborn:
What is shakshuka? Love the toast, I hope that is what it is? I mean the second plate.
Shakshuka is the first plate, mostly eaten with toast.

janejive:
Looks good, what is it made of?
Shakshuks is Spanish baked eggs with tomato sauce, chorizo, black beans, mushrooms, cheese etc. There are soo many different recipes and ingredients but this one I posted is the best I've ever had!!! Here's the closest recipe to it https://www.budgetbytes.com/smoky-white-bean-shakshuka/

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 10:26am On Jul 17, 2019
Prestonn:

Big mug Do you take coffee once in a day? I just have to start with that because I might end up taking four more before evening. I prefer black coffee too
I drink 1-2 cups of black coffee and 2-3 cups of black/ginger tea a day...It's winter now and my life revolves around hot drinks. I don't take as much during summer.

Yeah I like my mugs a bit big max 300ml...those tiny cups are not enough for me. Haha

Prestonn:

Beautiful and Yummy tongue
Thanks kiss

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 6:26am On Jul 17, 2019
Had this steaming hot shakshuka for lunch. It's so yummy I was thinking about it all day cheesy. I have already googled the recipe, will make it soon.

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 6:24am On Jul 17, 2019
Prestonn:
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I definitely have a hearty breakfast before I do anything.

Black Coffee @Bar Prestonn
Love love love black coffee but I need a bigger mug. Lol.

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Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by JewelStone(f): 3:28pm On Jul 16, 2019
My sister in law invited us for dinner: pasta, orange chicken, salad and roasted eggplant

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