THE MENACE OF WINDOW-MEN

 

Just today, my friends and I visited a friend at her hostel. We were shocked to see the broken window with glass pieces on the bed. When we asked her what happened. What she told us left us saddened by the activities of these unknown men.

You may be wondering who window-men are. They are unknown men that ravage hostels at the heart of the night when students are sleeping and steal their phones, laptops or gadgets. They are called that because they do that through the window of the rooms. They are a very big threat to hostel residents in school.

I remember when I was in 100 level and relatively new to the environment, how my roommate, in final year, cautioned me about these men. She warned me never to leave my phone close to the window at night. Although I wasn't diligent with it but I was lucky that I didn't fall prey to their evil acts. 

Back to the story on the broken window. Our friend explained to us that there was this window-man that came one night when she was awake and tried to operate the window, he tore the net and attempted to move the sash that was rigid and unmovable. When she heard the sound she spoke out and the person left on hearing her.

A few days later, someone came again, supposedly this same person, bent on fulfilling his mission. He tore another part of the window after the previously torn one had been amended and tried to move the rigid window sash again. She questioned this act again and the person left, moved to another room's window to continue his operation. On perceiving that, she went to the hallway and raised an alarm.

That was it. The angry window-man smashed the window in retaliation. The sound it made brought great fear to the other person in the room that she ran out. How desperate can man be? 

But there's something else my friend said, that she doesn't blame them but the people that actually buy the stolen stuffs. Of course, they'll sell it to human beings that would purchase it. What this means is that these people are actually getting morale from the people that actually buy it.

My take on this is that we should learn to question the authenticity of certain things we buy so that we can help reduce these social problems. Things may be hard but let's not make it harder even for other people. We'll stop here.

Stay blessed💙.

YOUR BODY IS NOT FOR SALE

When the economy is not smiling and inflation wipes us to and fro that there's no place to run, the cry goes "use what you have to get what you want". But the question is what do you have?

Alright, let's just be plain. Sex is not a business venture. You read that right. The fact that you rented an apartment doesn't mean you own the house. That is exactly the same with our body except that this time, you were given for free.

But maybe it all boils down to the fact that you really have no relationship with God. Like literally, you don't rapport with Him and so you can't understand why you can't do what you want with your body. Well, I don't blame you but I blame you. That's not an excuse at all. You go to church, You call on God, maybe for fun or by statements like "God abeg". 

You're just like the Pharisees and the scribes or the multitude that are ever learning but not able to come to the knowledge of the truth. You can see the table. It's prepared for you and ready but you don't want to go and eat.

This is not to condemn you or judge you. Only the Father has the right to judge. But the message is clear. Your body should be the temple of God and not the other way around. Keep yourself, brother, sister, man, woman, boy or girl. Don't bring evil to your life. Sex is not a sin but it's only a matter of timing. God created sex and he had a reason to. Don't misuse it. 

 Yes, times are hard. There's inflation in the country but that doesn't mean the people are not making legit money and living a good life. There are profitable ways to make or multiply money in this time and age. Make research. Build yourself. Invest your time and money in something worthy and profitable. If you have no relationship with God, have one today(John 3:3). 

Stay blessed and profitable 🥰.

Ochi and the Fluted Pumpkin

 It's Monday again! A day filled with it's characteristic hustle and bustle. Being the first working day of the week, everyone is eager to start off right and make a good first impression. But in all the busyness of the day, at whatever time you come across this post. Here's a light humour story for your entertainment, enjoyment and relaxation!

Ochi lay on his bed one Friday afternoon after returning from lectures and feeling hungry. He ignored all the appeals from the snack vendors that came into the Albert Einstein's Lodge to market their wares–the okpa woman, the boy with the plantain chips, the cakes and pastries seller, the boli.....all of those didn't interest him. He craved something more homely and appetizing–vegetable soup from Food Paradise restaurant.

After checking his account balance and seeing the pathetic figure, he waved off sadly the idea of going to enjoy a plate of vegetable soup paired with fufu at Food Paradise restaurant. But he was determined, he would prepare it himself. Although he had no knowledge of how to prepare the soup, he picked up his phone and searched "how to prepare vegetable soup".

The "Wedeycook" blog post caught his attention with their mouthwatering vegetable soup on display. He quickly scribbled down some necessary requirements for the soup that he didn't have in his cupboard including crayfish, scotch bonnet, onions, cowskin and fluted pumpkin!

Cowskin, he knew as ponmo, but for the fluted pumpkin....Anyways, "I'll ask them at the market" he said, sparing no thought, grabbed a sack and rushed out. He got to the market in no time, got all the cordiments he needed except scotch bonnet and fluted pumpkin. 

Ochi searched vainlessly for scotch bonnet and fluted pumpkin. All the market women he asked told him they had never heard of such things in their life. He walked about the market like a lost begger asking for scotch bonnet and fluted pumpkin. One woman chased him away from her stall suspicious of his intentions after he unknowingly walked to her stall again to ask for the same thing.

He became frustrated. "Is it possible that in this whole market, nobody has vegetable soup ingredient? What have they been using?" He asked aloud.

But he decided to ask for the last time at a stall nearby. It was Mama Obioma's stall, she sold everything anyone would need to make a great pot of soup. Ochi met her and told her his predicament. Mama Obioma looked at him pathetically.

"They don't exist in this part of the world. You've just been stressing yourself unnecessarily". She said.

"Here, let me tell you what you need to prepare a delicious pot of vegetable soup. You need some ugwu leaves, water leaf, pepper, red oil, crayfish, onions, e.t.c and that's all, nothing much" she said confidently.

"Have you bought water leaf?"

"Yes" Ochi replied tiredly.

"Then you need ugwu leaves too".

She gave him ugwu leaves of #200. "This one should do", she said. She checked his sack.

"You also need pepper o, there's no pepper in what you bought" she said and gave him some fresh peppers.

Before he left, she explained the procedure to him very well on how to prepare vegetable soup. When he got home, he followed the steps religiously and got the desired result. He was so proud of himself. His efforts were not in vain afterall.

When Ochi narrated his ordeal to his female friend, Chiamaka, she laughed out loud. 

"Ochi" she called. "The fluted pumpkin you were looking for were ugwu leaves and the scotch bonnet was exactly the fresh pepper the woman gave you"

Ochi looked amazed.

"So, I was looking for something that was right there but didn't know it was it, chai..Wedeycook" he lamented. Chiamak laughed so hard.

"The more you looked, the less you saw" she said amidst laughter.

Thanks for reading through. I hope it made your day. See you in my next post. Bye.

My Word on Love In Every Word

Photo Credit: Omoni Oboli TV

The Nigerian movie, Love In Every Word, by Omoni Oboli TV, which was released about three weeks ago is currently sitting on twenty million views on YouTube. What was special about the movie? Well, apart from the fact that it was a romantic drama, it must have had different themes that stood out for each person. I've watched the movie and I would be giving you my own word on Love In Every Word.

1. Sex before marriage:a big red flag

Photo Credit:Omoni Oboli TV

 

One scene I enjoyed from the movie was when Chief Obiora AKA Odogwu refused to go in with Chioma to have sex. In His words after he refused, he said "Achalugo, it's not like I don't want to go inside with you. I just don't want what we have to be about sex. I want to get to know you on different levels. The time will come...". This statement bears so much significance. 

One, Odogwu admits that he desires pleasure but he understands that that is not a base for their relationship. He also says that the time will come, which emphasizes the notion that there is time for everything. 

These days, a lot of people, of those who even claim to be "christians" have forgotten the standard. Even the Bible admonishes us that "Marriage is honourable in all, with the bed undefiled...". Hebrews 13:4(KJV). So, it's not just a societal norm. It's a law. 

Although it was quite disappointing in the movie that they still went in to each other but the vital lesson here is to know that that is not God's standard for us as His children.

2. Culinary power: not ascribed to any gender

Photo Credit:Omoni Oboli TV

Yes! Odogwu cooked for his Achalugo. He didn't hire anybody to do that. He prepared a sumptuous delicacy himself for Chioma. 

I've always wondered how someone would prefer to put his right to prepare and cook good food for himself in the hands of another person. You're sitted there helpless and hungry and there's rice in the kitchen, there's pepper, onions, tomatoe and other things to make a good meal but you can't put them together and your stomach suffers. Why?

I see cooking as an art. The ability to prepare food should not be an herculean task but rather a cherished exercise. You may not have to always follow traditional methods. Take Omoye Cooks for instance. Be creative. It's your food, It's your choice. Explore.

3. Entrepreneurship and self-employment 

Photo credit:Omoni Oboli TV

Chioma, the protagonist in the movie finally took a decision to leave an overwhelming job with an overbearing boss to focus on her perfume business that would yield more gain. She even offered to pay her colleague, Tolu twice of what she was being paid there.

That decision was a big achievement for Chioma. Her perfume business suffered so much due to lack of attention. She was an industrious lady and put in her best in her job but unfortunately, they didn't deserve it.

Part of what spurred Chioma's action was Odogwu's entrepreneurial nature. He prioritised self-employment and spoke to her about it. That's why Chioma was very happy to be taking that step. If Chioma channelled the amount of energy she put into her previous job into her perfume business. The reward would be very fulfilling.

Thanks for reading through. I'll be very happy to read your comments on the movie too.

Welcome message and About info

 Hello there! You're welcome to Rachael Adindu's Blog. I'm very happy to have you here. Let's bridge the gap of distance and connect on this space. It would be worth your while.

As you have earlier guessed, my name is Adindu Rachael(Ogechi). I'm a student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. And it's been an awesome and eventful experience. 

I want to also let you know that this blog is a part of the whole experience.  And I would be exploring my creative capacity to furnish you with amazing contents for your education, entertainment and inspiration. 

Be sure to find godly posts, academic contents, fun stories, reflective writings, news stories, etc on this blog in the course of time. Writing is something I've always been interested in(I remember writing stories in my notebooks then, of which I titled one–Ayo and Chuka), although I have other interests which include singing, health, fashion, cooking(a science and art which I enjoy exploring), and content creation.

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