Monthly Archives: November 2012

Kill me slowly

I wrote “this” a few days ago when I was feeling particularly “sh**ty”. If I had written it on a piece of paper, I would probably have torn it up and dumped it in the wastepaper basket. But it started out … Continue reading

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Random strangers

Random strangers I know I will likely get some interesting comments on this post (or maybe not – people may just read it and think I must be nuts but not actually comment on the post 🙂 For some reason, on … Continue reading

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Don’t go out tonight

Don’t go out tonight You have to realize that I was bored out of my mind and at the same time there was a lot on my mind I would rather not think about. I am impulsive. I am a … Continue reading

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Airport Shenanigans

Airport Shenanigans The last couple of days (actually several weeks ago) have been pretty interesting. I had a meeting in Abuja for which I had a 9AM flight from Lagos to Abuja on ARIK Airline. I decided I would wake … Continue reading

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Lagos

LAGOS The sign says “Welcome to Lagos” and it is interesting to read it upside down. I know it is time. But it’s OK because I am thinking about you. I am not sad. Well maybe a little. My life … Continue reading

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Monday

“Wicked” – “You are wicked.” Three little words, the longest no more than 6 characters. Combined, the sum of all hope – dashed. “Time” – I have asked Chronos to raise his hand, and still the tempest that is time … Continue reading

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Saturday

Saturday The taxi was old and rickety. I watched it as it made its way slowly down the street. A couple sat in the back. The man looked straight ahead. The woman looked out the side window. I know them. … Continue reading

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Bless our table

Bless our table “This bag is too small. Is this all you have?” (Policeman at baggage check-in) “Yes.” (me) “There is nothing in here. Oga, you don’t want me to have my breakfast?”  (Policeman) “Maybe that’s why I didn’t put anything … Continue reading

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