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“New Year, New Me”? A February Check-In
People typically say “new year, new me” to signify the fresh start that a new year brings. But it goes without saying that we don’t just magically transform into new beings every January 1st.
#2024, #GoalSetting, #Lifestyle, #NewYear, #Planning
Read moreFrom Rookie to Rukky: Dissociating my Urhobo Name from its English Counterpart
Rukky, short for Rukevwe, is an Urhobo name from Delta State, Nigeria that means “God has done me well”. It goes without saying that Rukky bears resemblance to the English word “rookie”.
Read moreReflections on 2023: A Tale of Travel, Friendships, and Self-Discovery
2023 has been an adventurous year for me. I decided to take a trip down memory lane to explore the intricate patterns that have characterised my life in 2023, and three things stood out to me: travel, friendships, and self-discovery.
#2023, #Friendships, #PersonalGrowth, #Reflections, #SelfDiscovery, #Travel
Read morePOETRY: Writing is my Therapy
The screen lies in front of me, My hands moving on my keyboard like a sculptor shaping clay Every word, every sentence, every paragraph Coming together to form a hauntingly beautiful concept – my mind…
Read moreResponding to an Offensive Joke as a Feminist
Some months ago, I went to a salon to get my nails done. Salons are an exciting place. It’s always interesting to observe the staff engage in juicy gossip and banter as they perform their tasks, not minding the customers present. I tend to mind my business in these contexts, passively observing the ongoings. But…
Read moreYouTube: Life in Abuja, Nigeria (Vlog)
Join me in this vlog, as I navigate life in Abuja, Nigeria during summer!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read more“The Travails of Ọmọtẹjọmọ”: An Ode to Strong Women [Book Review]
“The Travails of Ọmọtẹjọmọ” by Dr Ejiro Joyce Otive-Igbuzor excellently showcases the strength of a woman. Although the story revolves around Jọmọ, other women – Kọkọ, Kohwo, and Ufuoma – also go through their own “travails”. Together, these women strive to conquer despite the limits of the patriarchal world in which they live.
#BookReview, #Feminism,…
Read moreYouTube: Moving Back to Nigeria! (?)
It’s another relocation vlog! Join me as I move back to Abuja, Nigeria from Bilbao, Spain. This vlog strikes a balance between the exciting events I attended in Abuja (e.g, my mum’s book launch) and my regular activities in the city (e.g., going to the gym).
#Relocation, #RelocationVlog, #Travel #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read more“What Are the Women Doing?” Why You Should Never Dismiss the Lived Experiences of Others
If we don’t even acknowledge the lived experiences of marginalised groups, then how can we ever hope to address the problems they face?
#Exclusion, #LivedExperience, #Marginalisation, #Women, #WomenInPolitics
Read moreWhat is “Perfect”? The Problem with Perfectionists
Being a perfectionist means that you second-guess yourself a lot. You might never release the projects you worked on because you think they’re not good enough. Or maybe they’re good – but not perfect.
#Perfect, #Perfection, #Perfectionism
Read moreYouTube: Exploring Bilbao as a Tourist
Join me in this vlog, as I tour the beautiful city of Bilbao!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read more“Man Must Provide; Woman Must Nurture”: The Problem with the Gendered Division of Labour
“Man must provide; woman must nurture.” Why should responsibilities be distributed across gender lines in this way?
#Feminism, #Gender, #GenderEquality
Read moreThe Insatiability of Human Wants: Why Money is Never Enough
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the fact that no matter how much money people have, it never seems to be enough to meet all their wants.
#ClassInequality, #Economics, #HumanNeeds, #HumanWants, #TheEconomicProblem
Read morePOETRY: Anonymous, she is
She had the potential to push for change, using the resources within her range…
#CreativeWriting, #Poetry, #Writing
Read moreYouTube: Moving from Sweden to Spain
Join me in the beautiful city of Bilbao as I navigate sightseeing, unpacking, shopping, cooking, settling in, and attending classes!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read moreChatGPT and The Future of Work: How Technology is Changing the Workplace
With the recent buzz around ChatGPT, it is clear that technology is changing the workplace – from writing to programming. Here is my take on the issue.
#ChatGPT, #Lifestyle, #Tech, #Technology, #Writing
Read moreThe Elusive Concept of Time: Incorporating the Love-tos into the Have-tos
Time is never enough. It’s a saying we hear over and over again, but we don’t realise just how true it is.
#Lifestyle, #Time, #TimeManagement
Read moreYouTube: My Last Week in Gothenburg | Sweden Vlog
Having spent about five months in Gothenburg, my time in the city finally came to an end. This vlog shows what I got up to in my final week!
#Lifestyle, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read moreYouTube: My Call to the Nigerian Bar (Part 2)
On 7 December 2022, I was called to the Nigerian bar! This vlog shows the highlights of my ceremony, reception, and after-party.
#Law, #Lifestyle, #NigerianLawSchool
Read moreYouTube: My Call to the Nigerian Bar (Part 1)
On 7 December 2022, I was called to the Nigerian bar! This vlog shows the clearance procedure I underwent at the Nigerian Law School the week before the ceremony. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to be the first to find out when part 2, involving the ceremony and reception, drops.
#Law, #Lifestyle, #NigerianLawSchool
Read moreReflections on 2022: My Nigerian Law School Experience
Since my time at the Nigerian Law School pretty much defined my 2022, I thought it would be a good angle from which to approach my annual end-of-year reflection post.
#Law, #Lifestyle, #NigerianLawSchool, #Reflections
Read moreYouTube: Sweden to Paris to Nigeria | Travel Vlog
Join me on this super chill trip from Gothenburg, Sweden to Paris, France to Abuja, Nigeria!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read moreWomen vs Culture: The GEO Bill and Cultural Relativism in Nigeria
Are women’s rights universal or do they differ from culture to culture?
#CulturalRelativism, #Feminism, #HumanRights, #Nigeria, #Women
Read moreYouTube: Moving from Nigeria to Sweden
Join me in this super eventful week in Gothenburg, Sweden, as I navigate lectures, assignments, shopping, unpacking, and meeting new people!
#Travel, #TravelVlog, #Vlog, #YouTube
Read moreUniversal Accounting: Improving Accessibility in Accounting Systems
Universal Accounting: this user-friendly accounting system is a must-have for small businesses, accountants, students, and accounting enthusiasts generally!
#Accounting, #Finance, #Financial Management, #Review
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