Thanks. Blow can really mean different things to different people.

Blow - Someone who responds with a punch in an argument.
Blow - From b-job (you don't need the meaning if you are a minor).
Blow - Someone who plays or blow wind instruments.
Blow - Someone who often blows nose
Blow - Someone who cool others down

I bet you exhibit one of the positive traits above.

Hi gals/guys, lets have insight into your username.

Acidrop, Go to this link http://www.tribune.com.ng/04032007/news/news7.html The picture there is how he appears on television. Though fairly exaggerated to make him look elderly and in a position of authority. Trace back the comments and you'd find his pixs here too.

So unfortunate. People like Kola Olawuyi should be on the prayer list of prayer warriors. No doubt his fearlessness made him step on many filty toes. I will not support the idea that he was killed by the very diabolic schemes he lived to expose, he was beyond them! That explains why his body has found rest and his soul will live forever in the hearts of all especially those who were forced to set others free and retract from their evil ways.
O di gba.

As he went to change his clothes he had his eyes on the food and the Plague hollered at him, "Be careful how much you eat in Plague's house" completing the sentence with an hysterical laugh.

He entered the room and found nice clothes that were exactly his size and then he thought of what Plague said and shrugged his shoulder saying "Even if I'm plagued I'm sure he'll heal me, there's no stopping me from eating my fill!"

Make una no fight, iti ogede no ko to'hun ta ya'da si.

As the world becomes a global village culture is having its share of infiltration but below is what the tradition looks like:

The child's paternal grandfathers' home is the venue of the naming especially for the couple's first child. (I strongly believe that this was due to the fact that the couple is youg and may not have enough friends and all that is required to entertain guests.) The paternal grandfather collects names and writes them down beginning with his own followed by that of his wife (often it is assumed that the paternal grandparents made the choice of the name presented by the granddad), the maternal grandparents and other elders in the family (anyone older than the grandparent is considered an elder). Since it is disrespectful to call elders by name a child is usally given the next choice of name if a chosen name is answered to by an elder e.g if an uncle names the child Seun and another uncle goes by Seun, though this name is listed the child is not called by that name. At the end of the day, the parents (if educated) still determine what goes into the birth cerificate, that is why you find some instance where a child is called by a particular name by the mothers family, another by his fathers family and a different name on his birth certificate. Some family members simply stick to the name given.

The long list of names is called out during the ceremony by the paternal grandfather and echoed by everyone present as a way of establishing the names. In recent times paternal grandparents ask the couple what they'd like to name the child and simply add their choice to it. But when it's time to make the presentation, the paternal grandfather presents the names or hands it over to the couple who hand it over to the pastor (for Christians).

Other things happen during naming which includes the use of adun, orogbo, atare, iyo, sugar, ireke, obi, oyin etc, all these are highly symbolic and used to make prophetic proclamations into the life of the child.

Money given during the naming is meant for the woman and in recent times used to open an account for the child. Usually the man and woman should be very well dressed up for the occasion but in recent years its not unusual to find the man in jean while the woman is all done up like the mother of the man.

Any question? No querries.

Designplus, until you have met me your claims about my gender is simply a wide guess.

Thank you ThiefOfHearts; dada o le ja o l'aburo to gb'oju. Let me educate them:

It is for a purpose God made man and woman mutually exclusive, I haven't read anywhere that a higher percentage of sperm and a lower percentage of egg forms the baby. If you accept that woman was made from man, I'm sure you will not argue about the fact that today go tomorrow come humans must pass through the loins of the woman.

It's so unfortunate that men who grow up to be bullies are brought us by women who help them to master the skills of being egoistic. Notwithstanding, I maintain that for peace to reign in homes built on love you MUST give as much love and respect as you expect. respect begat respect, respect lo bi respect, shikenah!

I won't return to lecture you again; I simply will know you are unteachable. Lest I forget, while you are toasting your woman remember to tell her that different scales will be used in the home you are inviting her to build. If you are married; it's a futile case, I only wish her luck on learning to deal with the you that emerged after she gave her unassuming consent.

Bling

Thanks Uzygirl, join the flow.
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He got to the middle of the river and felt himself afloat. I am the Lame One Who Swims, "You no longer have the strength to swim, relax I will carry you carry you through and teach you to walk again. You did not complete your lesson with the Deaf One Who Ears but you need to learn to walk and swim better.

Naijacutee, the introduction song made me laugh, I forgot about it completely.

Another short song girls/boys used in cultural as they wriggled their tiny buddie is:

Omo’ba ti’o ni’ikebe
Gba lo wo’e
Ko mo lo

Well I’ve seen it happen; don’t ask me if the guy is African or not. The guy adopted his wife’s surname because he felt the name sounded better than his and since he loved her he did not feel that would reduce his manhood sorry manliness. The unfortunate part is, when they divorced the guy really wanted to retain the name but… Why did I say unfortunate? Aren’t women always caught between dropping or retaining the surname when something goes wrong?

A number of us preach the Bible and believe in it but go back and read there’s no place where a woman or man had to take on the others’ surname. No “Eve Adam” and no “Abraham Sarah”. I guess it’s a tradition that makes ownership tick and men believe they should own (but not be owned by) women.

You've been asleep for 7 days. You must be hungry now.

After he finished a huge bowl of peppered snail he asked what was about the meal. The deaf one who hears said, you must learn to stop talking; I can't hear unless you are quiet. Talk less and meditate more. I can only hear your inner mind.

I have strengthened your body for the journey ahead with the pepper but you must learn to walk slowly like the snail to avoid death traps.

Half way he remembered that Star had told him to go round the mountain. Silly you! he said to himself, you'll never see the world if you can't obey simply instructions as he turned to make his way back he lost his balance and came crashing down. Hours later he woke up screaming in a wooden bed. My son, relax, you must have had a bad dream. I'm the deaf one who hears, if you lay still enough I can listen to your mind and help you.

I'm created to inspire the world; my home will be the beginning. I have 2 friends who've done this. I was surprised to learn that one of them actually earned more than the wife but he wasn't as happy as the wife was at her job so he opted to take care of the children (in 9ja kids are small goats) who are in their teenage years. He doesn't sit at home waiting for his wife's pay check, he does (contact) jobs that makes his time more flexible. This has also given the wife an opportunity to reach the apex of her career. One thing that inspires me is that he has not in any way lost his place as the man. He has won the admiration of his children and love of his wife.

I read the Quaran sometime ago while working on a research project. Unfortunately I can't recollect the exact surat that appealed to me but the verse says something like - those who believe Yisa (Jesus) will be more exaulted than others I'll look it up again to get the exact quote and surat.

These days all you hear is Peter Piper, , Jack and Jill, Pussy cat, pussy cat,

When we were growing up we learnt a number of songs and rhymes like:

Labe igi oronbo, n'ibe la gbe nsere wa
Inu wa dun, ara wa ya
L'abe igi oronbo

and,

Be be be ko le be
Iya mi ko le be
Baba mi ko le be
Be be be l'omode nbe

Do you remember indigenous rhymes and game songs from yester years?

Designplus, do you have a female boss or an elder sister? Does she have to respect you because you are a man by design or by accident? When a man says respect me because I am a man, he is simply saying despite my inadequacies I demand respect; Every human who adequately takes care of her/his responsibilities and is respectful wouldn't have to demand for respect; it is earned! Earning respect begins with such flimsy things like calling your woman what you wish to be called.

as he tried to catch the last glimpse of Star he heard a loud roar, run, shout, pretend play, maybe its the deaf one who hears trying to play a smart one; he turned and what did he see a lion! Poised for attack. Transfixed to run, he dropped the survival kit and out came a bow and arrow, in his shaken state, he picked up the arrow and shot at the lion

Why is the bride and groom required to read different vows in some churches. While the man is required to say "love, with my worldly possession", the bride is asked to say "obey, forsaking all others".

Shouldn't it be same vows no matter where you're getting married?

, they stopped in front of a huge mountain and Star said, I have to leave you now before the day breaks; as you know Stars only glow at night. But you will need the survival kit to make it to the top of the mountain. It will take you time to learn the skills to climb the mountain but if you go around the the mountain you'll meet the the deaf one who hears.

Trini_girl,
The sooner you yield your self to God completely, the better for you. Yes, you have experience the power of God but you need to release yourself completely so that he can destroy the roots of evil in your life and others around you can benefit from the rare gift he has blessed you with.

McDoe, what did she call you during the courtship days? Why has whatever she called you at the very initial stage of the love affair become inappropriate?

The reason we have more broken homes and fewer weddings is because men usually try to change the contract as soon as women ratify their status; I say ratify because you don't acquire the status of husband until a woman signs or approves of it. We build love on friendship but we strain love by trying to convert the contract into boss - surbordinate office relationship.

If you want to keep your woman and gain more than just respect, honor her by giving her the measure of respect you want and keep the friendship alive.

I would never have linked it to a film, my guess was that its from "Mayowa", a yoruba name which often ends up with Mayo or Mayor as nickname. Another guess I had was that you have your eyes on the the city government. I'll look up the film to find out if the horse is cheerful or stubborn. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Great skills will get you to the very top only it will take you more time. Cutting corners may get you to the very top only for a short while; the very things you did to get there will be the architect of your fall. If you want your success to ring loud in whatever profession you choose, ensure it is built on the values that can stand the test of time.

A lady had the following conversation with a man she's been seeing a lot:

Man: My advice for you is da da da da
Woman: Thanks dear. I'll think about my options and let you know my decision
Man: But I just gave you an advice
Woman: What did you call it "advice". Sweetheart; I don't think this is cast in stone. I'll think about it.

The lady made her decision and the man's advice was a major (not only) consideration in her decision. Later I asked the man if he would have taken the conversation lightly if the woman is his wife; he had no response. Notwithstanding, such conversation has deepened his respect for her strong will and ability to make credible decisions.

The truth is, we like to make decisions for women, we enjoy telling them what to do (shit), how to do it (bend down), when to do it (morning), why to do it (constipation), where to do it (shalanga, latrine or toilet not bathroom). The only time we gave women’s will and voice of reason a level of pre-eminence was when we soberly waited for a “Yes”.

Shouldn't a woman who made you King be given an equal level of respect?

religion does matter except it will never be discussed in your home. How would you feel if your wife insists your children attend the yearly ogun festival because she's an ogun worshipper

I'm sure you were so busy playing the man instead of reminding at the early ours of the day. So what advise are you expecting?, Dump her if her memory lapse affects the love you have for her!

That could have been you.

You came into her life and may or may not have ben able to save her. If you had stopped her from going she never would have known immediately but she'll grow to discover the value or worth of your coming into her life.

Now that she's no more you can honor her memory by reconsidering life as a party guy; she probably would still be alive to fulfil destiny if she wasn't a party girl.

On the very day I was expecting that a dear friend will finally be bold enough to pop the question; I received news of his demise. There are so many things beyond our comprehension. Take heart and live each day as if its the last.

So he went to the fortune teller, the blind one who see and asked her to tell him how he could reach into the skies and soar. The fortune teller asked him to pick a stone from the 12 lined up. After he gave it to her, she said "my son, there are 7 rivers you'll have to learn to swim in namely, knowlege, diligence, obedience, honesty, wisdom, humor and humility

If she's a virgin then she's aware that the simple act of kissing could become uncontrollable. She may have had a bad experience. A lady once got a terrible respnse when she told the guy she was dating that the beautifu kiss was a good-bye gift as she couldn't cope with the relationship anyone. The lady has since drawn away from kissing. So it could be psychological. If you have bad breadth she could be scared this could be passed on.

If she's of age, give her time. Kissing should not be forced; as yor minds become closer, if should happen without incident. If she's a cradle let her be and look for something more important to do instead of rocking her to give in.

It's called secondary virginity. The hymen is broken but she has decided to stay away from sex to re-live the experience of being a virgin.