It's New Year's Day 2015

And its a new year. I am sure the previous year treated you fairly to life and its progressions.
This is a fun post if I can call it so to just let you know how I have been rolling throughout the new year's day of 2015.

To begin with, my day began in church. You want to know where I fellowship? Vertical Center Restoration Tabernacle, (Spoken Word) inside Tema community One.. I was at the crossover service.
I later ha my first meal of the new year around 3:48am thereabouts. Well guess what it was....see the photo for yourself.

I then decided to watch movie and the one the won for me to watch was 'We're The Millers'. Loved the comedy bit to the film but trust couldn't see the end of the movie. I slept off along the line. This was around 4:20 am thereabouts also.

Woke up to the terrible harmattan around 9 am and headed straight to the shower to take my bath. Got myself some coffee and tea bread and went on to finish off my movie from where I left off.
I later got a phone call from a close friend whose wife requested I join them for lunch which I gladly accepted. I got there around 15 hours GMT and in a few minutes, food was ready. Folks don't go there. Some wild fufu bi paa....chai....I didn't spare it at all.

To check up on a friend on how the day was going, I found out they had a basketball session at the Lizzy Sports Complex inside east legon. Joined him and the rest of the group around, shared some pleasantries and wished ourselves the best of the year. We knocked of around 6pm. Why? The club I support Tottenham Hotspurs was playing Chelsea. Errm I am sure you knew how the game ended.....wanna still know the scores?...ok it ended 5:3 in favor of Spurs...were you thinking otherwise? Oh you paa!!!

Well more things happened today o, but honestly a few more to go......now stretch and read on. Myself and my other pals continued to Papas Pizza for errm call it refreshment.

Obviously you know what flowed on the table aside, the pizza. In addition, we had long chats, looked back at the year just gone by, cracked up lots of jokes and many more just for the fun bit.of our meeting. This went on for over two and a half hours.

Let's digress a little on this post. It was an incident that happened at the pizza joint. It actually goes to confirm the case of customer service in this country. Still very poor and the earlier service providers back up, the better. We had to wait and I personally had to move around to look for the waiter that served our table to pay her her money after confirming she had forgotten about our table. A few of my pals at a point suggested we leave but others insisted we wait a little and sort it out. In the end, we did the needful by waiting for her to show up and paid her.

A little pissed, among few of my friends, we departed going our various ways. I later boarded a trotro home. Aside all these events happening all day, there were periods of me being on social media reading a whole lot, from scandals, to court issues, sports news and the likes. As usual twitter and Whatsapp were the dominant ones.

Well before I close this post, I hope you have an amazing year of 2015 filled with blessings of all you desire, want and need.

The best of the New Year!!! Afehyia Pa !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

RhymesCrew Gave Me a Good Morning

Maybe I am just lucky to be in the midst of some great opened minded persons in this country. I happened to find myself in a group of over forty-five young executives whose love for parties, get togethers, fun is high but don't mistaken that for anything, these people have the brains to go with it.

I woke up one morning and launched my Whatsapp application to check if I had any chats to respond to. I then hit my favourite group and I was amazed by the spontaneous flow of short rhymes. It started with one of the group members making a statement and boom, the results is what you'll be reading below.

LIFE IS A BEAUTIFUL THING - APPRECIATE IT

This is supposed to be a very short post so I took a few out so you get a gist of how diverse that group of young minds worked spontaneously.

This statement  "Ready to catch whatever balls you throw at me like courtois" started it all !!!!

"Coitus please no interrupts …
Savor the feel of my passion as it sinks in yo eider down folds"

"After the drop of my dross, yearning for the pound of your corn dough moulds"

"Those curves that shy the mounds of anthills by the roadside
So brown in their prime"

"Deeply rooted in her choreograph of ecstasy as I dance round her sweetness and sublime"

"Flying fleetingly through your pores sipping in the nectar of yo fountains"

"Deep thrusts followed shallows, steps on nine and climbing up them mountains"

"Let's explore those volcanoes together
Discover the heat the touches the nine clouds"

"Spanking the heat out with blown out lust and uncontrollable shouts"

"Grunts and moans
Bites and scratches
make a grown man moan"

This was more of a give and take reaction where they played around with words. A little sharp enough should get you understanding the rhyme theme for which these creations were developed.

If you wanna meet them, why not, I can get them to meet you especially if you'll want a piece written for you. One actually is a renowned poet and is as good at that.

Adios once again and thanks for stopping by my only place for engaging your reading minds.

Cheers!!!!

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#MUSICWEDEYFEEL: My #MusicMonday Playlist

“Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything” – Plato

If you know me a little you’ll get to understand why I love music. Over the years I have been exposed to various music genres.

Music We Dey Feel

I felt like doing this special post for these few tunes that has been running all over my playlist of virtually every gadget I have. They’ve all been on replay anytime I want to enjoy some tunes to either relax or kill some stress.

In choosing this day, #MusicWeDeyFeel on #MusicMondays which has been running on social media for some time now and since it’s also been pushed to celebrate music from the continent; I decided to do it this way my way.

First on the playlist is

Manifest feat Obrafour – No Shortcut to Heaven

I know a few friends would go like, me? Liking a Manifest song for it to be on my blog, yes!! This is a great song and to me one of the best tunes from Manifest. Video- DOPE!! On any day, it should win Photography and Best Storyline in any music video award event. No wonder it tops my list.

Next stop is;

Seyi Shay featuring Patorankin – Murda

I discovered this tune after a good friend Dj Sid formerly of Citi FM played it at a party and took the trouble to look out for the tune and since then, it’s been a companion. Great composition and collaboration by all standards.

Talking about collaboration, I think it’s prudent to follow with another classic one from

P-Square featuring Don Jazzy – Collabo

I happened to have chanced on this tune by default as I was down and decided to entertain myself on my VEVO app by just watching music videos. It popped up as the next tune and the next thing was to repeat the tune for over five times. Great tune and is also soft to the ears any day anytime.

The first time I heard the tune, it didn’t sound cool to me, reason I was rushing up to get a report done in the office so didn’t really give much ear to. What tune am I talking about?

Samini featuring Kwabena Kwabena – Zongo Zer

I later checked out Samini’s twitter timeline and saw he had given a link to download this tune for free. So I did and it’s been a tune to request if I had the opportunity to at any gig or party I attend.

Personally this next artist’s music, says a whole lot that you need to listen to. It’s a deep tune and I have much admiration for him. Want to know who?

M. I. featuring Nosa & Milli – Brother

This tune is from his current “Chairman” album. I call it Life Music!!! My impression about the album, you’ll need to get it and listen to it entirely. Maturity,- on point delivery and great arrangement. It might not be your usual expectation of a ‘dance dance’ album but if you really appreciate music in totality, you should fall in love with this album.

Get a copy of the album here: M.I. Abanga - Chairman Album 

Glad you took time to pass by my blog. if you have any tune that you think should jump i here, hit me up in the comment area and we will digest it.

Cheers!!!


Credits:
Videos : Youtube.com
M I Album link : urbanroll.com

Another Year, Another birthday!!!

And it was another September 30th in the year 2014. I was gateful to be among the living souls to see this day.
Yes it was , my birthday and yes I became a year older than the previous day. Wanna know how old I am, checkout this post  last year and youll be spot on on how much I turned on September 30.

And to be counted among the living, I was blessed with tons of love from all walks of life from people i relate and have a relationship with. Just check out the messages that came through on my birthday. What more could I have asked for.

Bless you sir.
On this day may the rest of yo life be as smooth as baby bottom..
(But remember baby shall grow)
Happy birthday.
Honor to know you Kofi

God bless u my dear lovely Bra Quophi, I'm glad and honored to know u. May all you wish for be a reality and may you reap all the good seeds you sow in hundred folds. Happy Earth Day

Happy birthday my brother.
The man who chill without alcohol

Happy Birthday Kofi! May the Good Lord grant you ur heart desires....decide when u want to die!

Happy birthday Qwophi my love
Alomo 4 shots for u. I wish u good health,  wealth and greatest of joy in life

Happy birthday Qwophi, have a bomb blast!!

Wishing  you  the treasure of happy yesterdays   and  the gift of bright  tomorrow. Happy  birthday  Kofi Cedi

Happy birthday brov
Have a blast and enjoy the rest of your day!!!

Happy birthday sweedy. . Wishin u long life nd prosperity wat ya father nd mother cld nut do, u go do nd better go conquer d world hun...
Av a blast no forget ma own share of d cake wai

Happy bday to the guy with the cutest smile. Wishing u God's blessings and guidance. Njoy

Happy birthday Kofi, wishing u God's speed in all u do. Have a blast and stay blessed

Happy new birthday to miiiaaaa me kofi cedi3 N may God richly bless you paaaaaaa. Have a glorious day 

Bra John...Wish you a memorable day. God bless and continue to direct your steps to success. Cheers!

Happy birthday Kofi Cedi, pls ibeg u get laid wai, ibeg!!

Happy birthday bro!!! Forgelt all negativity and live well wai

The man of the moment
The son of the Earth
The calm demeanor
The passionate dedicated and loyal friend …
You're the man!
Happy birthday Kofi!

Feliz Compleanos Kofi

Happy birthday Kofi Cedi. Keep being awesome. Bless You man.

To think that that was enough, my bankers also sent me both an email and a text wishing me well on my birthday. Here is their massage;
Happy birthday!
My full account name
GTBank wishes you another year if accomplishment,
Opportunities and personal  growth!

And the photo below was an attachment to the email. Liking my bank.

In all it was a day to behold to have friends and loved ones wishing me well and dropping in messages of all sorts to enrich my day.

To each and everyone of you who called me, sent me a mesages on all the various platforms I am on, I really from the bottom of my heart appreciate the love. May the almighty grant to you peace of mind, good health and may He prosper your ways in every endeavour you decide to take up. 

And yes, to that sweet lady who baked me that cake, well I save all the love for you it was and is still cherished.

SHALOM!!

Public Service Announcement : Bottles Bottles Bottles !!

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease". This Buddha quote in real terms fits perfectly on this blog post. I chose to name this post a public service announcement in the wake of all the many ailments and epidemics running around in the capital and sub region as a whole.

I happened to have chanced on the information online during my regular weekend reads where i randomly pick out blogs and sites to read anything. I have become a fan of reading over the years and i found this note very useful to share to my readers.

We know in recent times, bottles has been the in-thing for packaging soft drinks, fruits juices, our favourite sobolo, brukina to mention but a few, but do you know what chemicals these bottles entails as well as it's hazards to our immune system? Take a read and be aware.

Lately, when buying bottled water, consumers are advised to check the bottom of the bottle, in order to protect their health.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Plastic bottles labeled with letters like HDP, HDPE, PP and a few others, do not release any toxic material in the water, and the remaining letters can represent the chemicals found in the water you are drinking.

Every brand must label the content of the bottle, and we offer you a little help to recognize the toxic water bottles.

PET or PETE – stands for single-use bottles. These bottles can possibly release heavy metals and chemicals that affect the hormonal balance.

HDP or HDPE – plastic that practically releases no chemicals. Experts recommend choosing these bottles, when buying bottled water, because it is probably the healthiest water you can find on the market.

PVC or 3V – releases 2 toxic chemicals that affect the hormones in your body.

AWARENESS IS KEY

LDPE – this plastic cannot be used in the production of bottles, but plastic bags, even though it does not release any chemicals into the water.

PP – another white colored or semitransparent plastic, used as a packing for syrups and yoghurt cups.

PS - releases some carcinogenic substances and it is commonly used in the production of coffee cups and fast food casings.

PC or non-labeled plastic – the most dangerous plastic in the food production which releases BPA chemicals and it is often used in the production of sports water bottles and food containers.

As of today, check the bottom of the bottle twice!

Credits:

Original Post : Here is What You Need To Check Next Time You Buy Bottled Water

Photo: Google

Confidence Is All That Matters

Even when you're not talking, your brain is chattering away with inner dialogue. Often the conversation is harmless, more a running commentary than a voice of influence.

But when you run into a challenge, the tone shifts. That innocent self-talk, if uncontrolled, can talk you out of doing things that push you past your comfort zone.

To save you from yourself, listen to these thoughts.

Consciously put a stop to unreasonable worries and replace them with thoughts that embolden and uplift.

When The Pieces are Joined Together

As I journeyed around the country, I was caught up in so many spectacles of the countryside. Some familiar, some beautiful, other disgusting to the eyes, a few mind bugging ones and others that gives hope that are worth tapping.

I happened to be on a project with a production team for a documentary project. I was drafted in to help as a production assistant. It was another experience that was gained and I believe will propel me if any of such similar opportunities are to arise in any of my future endeavors. It afforded me the opportunity to sleep in some very good hotels, enjoyed some sights and sound of the country and met some great people as well,as seasoned production stalwarts, some good township meals and made some valuable networks of people.

As we journeyed along the countryside, by road after connecting via flight in Kumasi to Wa in the a upper West Region, a lot of things caught me eyes. I had a point to shoot camera on me to take some photos and possible videos. This because I love photography and didn't know when I will make that trip up the country again or anytime soon.

Over the years I have been fascinated by the skies after I watched series of videos by Louie Giglio who demonstrated the Awesomeness of God through the galaxies, stars, moon and all that is up skies as we all see with our naked. I am sure you know it's a different thing when you are up there on the moon...at least that is what science and astronaumy teaches us. In recent times, photography has also made it a spectacle to look forward to. Shooting the skies, clouds, sunset, sunrise and anything skyline .

On and on as the journey went on, we had several conversations amongst ourselves on various issues ranging from politics, animal life, history, some fun moments in Ghana's history and many more. In all these, I was looking out for something to photograph so I had a very divided attention looking out through the windows of our bus. I at one point spotted a cloud I thought was beautifully shaped and took the first shot of it. 

As you can see above, it was the first of frames I took. I had no idea of the cloud approaching the sun at that particular moment. Here you can see the cloud adrift the sun. Wait till you see the others as you continue to read this post. It made sense to me later. The next frame follows;

Her you realize this very cloud in the first frame is almost close to the sun. Still at this point I was still taking shots of this particular cloud that caught my attention without knowing the spectacle and reason I could make of it.

Now this frame struck me immediately I saw it. I had stopped taking frames of this particular cloud. At this point our bus was more of moving away from this cloud-sun encounter I was experiencing. Luckily for me this was the only shot of frame I had as the cloud immediately drifted from the sun within seconds and luckily again I guess, I got the very one which moved away from the sun. Check it out now;

All these photos as I said earlier in this post, didn't mean anything special to me when I was going through after we had landed in Wa and had checked into our hotel. I was going through them on my camera until I returned to Accra and downloaded all the photos to my computer. Going through it one by one it then struck me. I took several looks to it trying to figure something out from those set. I later realized the sequence of it and with my little photography appreciation, the pieces came together.

It has taken some time to get this post out for whatever reasons I never knew, I always postponed the publishing of this but now I am sharing it with you my various visitors to this blog. I don't mind sending you the untagged copy of these photos if you'll want to use it for any project. Just go ahead and leave a note in the comment box and I will send them.

I hope this post was worth a read. Till the next post, remember that; WHERE PURPOSE IS UNKNOWN OR IGNORED, ABUSE IS INEVITABLE !!

Cheers!!