22 is basically the only age you can use as leverage. Meaning that because it’s the exact age between life-as-you-know-it and what will later be known as ‘real life’ (that’s scientifically proven, of course), people expect you to make some mistakes. Mistakes like overcooking a pot-roast or dating someone who may not be right for you. And that’s okay, because heck, you’re just 22. Shanelle Kaul
Happiness comes out of being willing to do your work in your twenties to find out who you are, what you love. Candace Bushnell
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Beautiful People!
I’ve been writing about “Mourning 21” and finally 21 is gone. Dead. Buried.
22 has just started for me. I do not know what the new year is going to be like. But I know I want it to be beautiful and gracious.
How did my birthday go?
Well, seeing as I’m not rich and famous yet, I did the best I could. There was no money and so I decided “No Cake”. But God had better things planned. My beloved Chinelo and Chiamaka Nwangwu got me a very cute cake. So sweet. And for that I’m grateful! In the words of Chinelo “What’s a birthday without a cake?”
After Easter Sunday Service, I went out with some of the favourite people in the world. We took pictures at the studio and had lunch together at a restaurant.
They saw pictures speak better so here goes ;
I can’t wait to read these books…
The new friend I wrote about, Akintunde, gave me this beautiful book.
And these messages made my heart melt :
Female Intimacy is everything…my friends are my estate and I encourage them to worth more…
Here’s to new beginnings and more wonderful friendships.
Thank you all for making my day beautiful. I love Birthdays and I wish they were forever.
Thank you Oredola Ibrahim for being a wonderful birthday mate and course mate. Because in your words :
“No matter how many times they try to bury us, we will surely rise. Ours is a written story, a told tale of amazing feats. HBD Chim.”
Thank you Jesus, For yet another year.
Love xoxo
Adriel©2016
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March 29, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Happy Birthday! !!☺☺😃
March 29, 2016 at 7:45 pm
Thank you Dorian…
March 29, 2016 at 7:13 pm
The black and white photograph makes you both look like a snapshot from the 80s. Happy belated birthday.
March 29, 2016 at 7:44 pm
I know right? Thank you Dear!
March 30, 2016 at 8:08 am
Good thing you enjoyed the day…
March 30, 2016 at 8:43 am
Thanks Cherish….
March 30, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Awwwwww… am so touched, and Adriel I trust chiamaka and Chinelo to help u rock ur day, good to know u guys had fun
March 30, 2016 at 1:25 pm
They are the best ever. Thank you.
March 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm
It’s amazing to see how a renewed mind could see things differently irrespective of our background. What we expose our minds to ultimately shapes who we become.
I have read posts, I have watched, I appreciate the path you’ve adopted.
My prayer is that you continually get exposed to the right information that ultimately defines the right you. Happy birthday Adriel even though in arrears. 👍☺
March 30, 2016 at 8:40 pm
Awww! Thank you Uwakah Ikay. Thank you. You’ve just put a smile on my face.