Year: 2018

Have a beautiful Christmas celebration

Last Updated on 25/12/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

Last week, I attended a friend’s party and I can’t begin to tell you how much joy and happiness I perceived from various guests.

It reminded me of the essence of leaving out work to simply make merry with colleagues and friend. It was so much fun and I’m glad I attended it.

On that same good spirit, I sincerely thank you for being with me in this blog, so far.

I wish you greater milestones.

Happy Christmas 🎄 to you and all that are dear to you

May your joy be countless

May you be celebrated

May God meet you at the point of your needs

May He provide solutions to your desires

May God comfort you

May Your joy know no bounds.

Have a blessed Christmas 🎄 celebration.

Last year, I participated in blogmas, my posts can be found here.

Lots of Love,

Viviensvoice

Some Decency please

Last Updated on 24/12/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

The other day while in the train, a lady sat just opposite me with all her inner wears on display.

Apparently, her legs were close but her dress was very short and simply placed at the uppermost part of her thigh. Looking at her felt like an eyesore because she was just there in front of me and you are seeing things you don’t wanna see.

It was a hardwork.

I don’t know what most people normally think about when they wear such revealing clothes. The colours of what this particular lady was wearing didn’t not help at all.

Nowadays, it’s almost part of the norm to have breasts on display. I can tell you my eyes are almost used to it. It’s practically everyday occurrence but panties on display too?

Nah! It doesn’t look or sound any good at all.

My plea to anyone reading this post is to encourage some modesty and decency especially this festive period. You never know, you can save a soul.

If someone is attracted to you they will find you regardless of the degree of nudity you exhibit.

This brings me to asking, What does decency mean to you?

How will the younger generation differentiate right from wrong if not taught correctly?

I will like to know answers.

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Believe God

Last Updated on 11/12/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

In times of trials, disappointments, difficulties, struggles and pain, God is present. He can see all tears, Weakness, fears but wants man to cry to him.

God wants us to realise that life without him is worthless. Life without God is tragedy.

Hold God by his words. When you have that pressing need, pray till the heavens let loose and bless you. All you need to do is have faith.

God allowed 3 days to raise Lazarus from the dead, he allowed Daniel to fall into the lions den.

What is it that you think God cannot handle?

He creates situations before he reveals his glory.

Trust God to see you through.

The future is in God’s hands.

P.S

May this festive month bring you favours🙏🏼

Mixed Blessings from a Cambridge Union: A book

Last Updated on 26/11/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

It was an honour meeting a great talent and an industrious woman.

Attending “In Conversation with Elizabeth ” at the city hall reminded me how much our our stories shape us.

She had accomplished so much as a person and career wise.

Her book “Mixed Blessing from a Cambridge Union” is a great read.It is beautifully written. I can confidently tell my fellow Nigerians know how to deliver a neat job😄

Flipping through pages introduced me to who she really is. It is very important that stories of racial injustice are told for people to learn and most importantly prevent such occurrences. You are truly a blessing to this generation.

I am truly touched and inspired by her story and her works.

Do grab your copy of the book. You will love every bit of it.

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P.S: Christmas is by the corner you know😄

Be Nice to People

Last Updated on 24/11/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

In this live we found ourselves, do try your best to be nice to people regardless of the circumstances.

I have always know this lovely lady from work. We see a couple of times and exchanged greetings. Well, you will understand better if you know how most people in the UK simply mind their business most times.

It happened that during summer heat wave there was an alert encouraging staff to wear scrubs so, this she came to my unit for scrub as her tunic was so hot for the weather.

Unfortunately we ran out the other day so when she came my unit was not willing to share with other departments.

I saw her begging but no one said no; including myself. Minutes later I saw her still wandering then, I called her to the side and gave her one. She was happy and left.

We met recently and got talking only for her to disclose to me that she lost her other half 7months ago.

“And you are back to work already?” was the first thing I asked her. I couldn’t believe this lady, her predicament and her courage…

I don’t know what you are going through but do realise there are people who are going through a lot and still manage to wear a polite face.

We are all faced with challenges in this world.

Do remember that the world rotates.

Be nice to people

Be nice to self too😄

Lots of Love,

Viviensvoice

P.s:

This post was originally posted in Pencliff where I’m a co-author.

Black History Month

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It is black history month. Luckily, I’ve been able to attend a few events to mark it. I’m black and proud. Looking back from where we started, we have come a long way.

I’ve decided to share with you a popular poem by a rare gem 💎 Maya Angelou(1924- 2014).

Still I rise

You may write me down in history

With your bitter, twisted lies,

You may trod me in the very dirt

But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with gloom?

‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells

Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?

Bowed head and lowered eyes?

Shoulders falling down like teardrops,

Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?

Don’t you take it awful hard

‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines

Diggin’ in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,

You may cut me with your eyes,

You may kill me with your hatefulness,

But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?

Does it come as a surprise

That I dance like I’ve got diamonds

At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame

I rise

Up from a past that’s rooted in pain

I rise

I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,

Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear

I rise

Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear

I rise

Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,

I am the dream and the hope of the slave.

I rise

I rise

I rise.

One Love

Viviensvoice

World Mental Health Day 2018

Last Updated on 10/10/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

It’s world mental health day Friends.

According to BBC (2017) Mental health problems are defined and classified to help experts refer people for the right care namely. They are namely: neurotic and psychotic.

Neurotic conditions are extreme forms of “normal” emotional experiences like depression, anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder while psychotic symptoms interfere with a person’s perception of reality and impair thoughts e.g. schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Mental illness is invisible to everyone but those experiencing them.

Majority of those affected suffer in silence

There are some helpful treatments options available.

 

Look after yourself

Look after your health

Your are control

 

There are stressors around

You don’t need to add to them

Learn how to deal with them

 

Your physical, mental and overall health should be your priority.

Do spare time to reach out to friends and relatives. You never know what others are passing through.

 

Happy world Mental health day

Lots of love

Viviensvoice

Woman I Met in the Library

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Hi lovelies, it’s one of those days again. I managed to get myself to the library. Behold, next to me was a pretty old woman.

Before her was an Acer aspire one PC, mouse, a bag filled with books, eyeglass and pen. Her eyes were glued to the gadgets all through. I was surprised to see her. To tell you that I literally dragged myself to the library was an understatement as I had so many paperwork to do and have different deadlines in 4 and 5 days time respectively.

Don’t even ask how I got myself into that trap in the first place. So, I had to leave the house as I will be working the next two days and can’t guarantee being in the best frame of mind to deliver.

So, back to the story. I admired this old lady. Minutes later, she got up and came to me, pointed towards her books while she walked off to the restroom.

Ha! She can’t event even be bothered to talk I wondered?

I then had a closer look at her desk. Interesting.

On her return, I smiled at her. “Thank you” she said in a very faint tone.

I felt super motivated just seeing this woman.

To sum it up, mere seeing this woman with those books and pc in front of her got me thinking about a whole lot of things. I felt truly inspired. No excuse for me anymore, if she can get up and head to the library and study at her age, what is holding me back?

My question for you:

If this pretty old woman I met can spare time to go to the library and study, what is your excuse?

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Update on Happiness At Last

Last Updated on 05/10/2018 by Vivien Ayinotu

I’m pleased with the way Happiness At Last is gaining momentum. Like most of you know, I published a book in February; still feels like yesterday though.

I have been contacting different book stores, bloggers and you name it, all to make sure that the book is made known to different people and available to purchase in various book stores.

The other day while I was in a train to Basingstoke I met a colleague and as we chatted I mentioned the book and she was excited to hear just that. She immediately asked for a signed copy from me. Like always, I normally have copies with me😄

Well, if I don’t promote my work or carry it about, who else will?

In addition, another reader was kind to send me a picture after purchasing the book online.

On a better note, I got a splendid review from a blogger Hardipsinh. Do have a look. It gives me great joy to read what others think about my work. Thanks once more Hardip🙏🏼

Have you grabbed your copy yet?

Here are the links: Amazon and Authorhouse

Happiness At Last in a interesting story that depicts the bittersweet adventure of two young hearts in their quest of self discovery in the twilight of Africa’s economic boom.

Thanks for reading.