Hanging Out in The Dead of The Night

Had some things to do during the day that did not allow me come online throughout,the only time I have to be online is now.I guess I will be a bit free in the earlier part of tomorrow,so I wont do what I'm doing right now again.I'm actually here with a friend,Dammy, and we are both slugging it out with different school works.There is nothing that man should do that should now make him forget why he came to school.

Time to Rest

After about three weeks of stress and other things,i think i have eventually gotten some time to myself.Even though I enjoyed the stress,it's still good to know that you can rest.My joy is that all the stress is really woth it,if I am asked to go through the same process,I may be too tempted to say know.Just to let you know how fulfilled I am.
Lest I forget,I capped my busy month with a trip to Offa for a programme there.Pls don't tell anyone,but i slept off in the bus 'cos I was too exhausted that the bus almost took me past destination.Some friends are at my neck now so I should stop here,but it's good to be back.Love to all the new YDi exco's.

Just For You

I have become a singer,
To sing your praises to the world.
I have become a painter,
Painting your beautiful picture in my heart.
I have become a lover,
Loving everything about you.
I have become a thinker,
Thinking about how to make you happy always.
I have become a positive minded person,
Even in the worst of situations
Because of what you thought me.
I have become your friend,
Because you thought me how to be a good friend.
All these I have become
Just for you. Thanks for being the good friend u've been.

Dedicated to a very dear person, Damilola Owolabi.

For The Bronze Members

I had what is supposed to be my last class with the YDI members in the bronze category some hours ago. I am writing this because these people were wonderful throughout the period of the training. When I was told that I would be the one to train the people in this category, i was kind of scared 'cos some of them are your everyday friends and a mix of people who i must say looked like people just looking for fun.
But at the end of the training, it's a different story entirely. They are a group of people who if i have the opportunity, i would love to work with over and over. You guys are just too wonderful and I love you so much. Some people like Wemimo, Tosin, Tinuke, Daniel, Samuel 1 and 2, Jumoke, Femi, Bolu, Chuka, SEun, Kenny, Koko, Gbemi and every other member of the family; Bolade, Deola, Laitan and all others. I love you guys more than I can type or say. You guys are the best and thanks for making my classes very interesting.

A Piece of my Heart

Silver or gold, I have not
But a piece of my heart
I give to you
Through the movement of my hands
With the help of the the internet

That first encounter was meaningless
Yet, very meaningful
That first picture did not stick
But the same picture now engraved in my heart
Making my heart leap for joy always

It was meant to be one of those meetings
But turned out to be special meeting
Filled with ups and downs, then downs and ups
It was meant to be one of those meetings
But turned out to be a meeting with an Angel

Though this Angel is with a piece of my heart
I hope she can keep it well
So I won't be able to take it back
'Cos in keeping it, though painful
Is where my satisfaction is, telling me that I'm still with the Angel.

Dedicated to Damilola Owolabi, my very good friend who has shown to me that the best way to keep a friend is being sincere at all times, no matter how truthful it will be. Like I always tell you, I love you so much and will always do.

Where Are The Leaders?

The slogan where I come from says;
"Youths are leaders of tomorrow"
Though I don't agree in totality
Because youths must start leading from today
If they will lead successfully tomorrow

Where are the leaders?
Are they not the ones befriending the wind
When they are supposed to romance the peaceful stream
Won't the boat we are riding on capsize
If we call the wind's lover our leader?

Where are the leaders?
Are they not the one's crumbling under the load of a mattress,
What now happens when a log of wood is put on their heads?
Won't they bury us with their weakness
When small loads become very big in their eyes?

Where are the leaders?
Are they not the one's who have closed their hearts to learning,
When they know that knowledge is the principal thing?
Won't they chase wisdom away
When she comes calling?

Where are the leaders?
Are they not the one's cheating to pass exams
When they know they know they can pass if they study hard?
Won't they see stealing as normal
When the treasury of the nation is in their care?

I wonder where the leaders will come from
When the defending champions of these titles
Have nothing laudable to leave behind.
Even with all these, the true leaders will still arise
And I choose to be one who will be a change agent.

The Hungry Men

This message is a continuation of one of my earlier posts. It's as a result of the desperation of people to get to positions of authority, a big question that should be asked is that is it their passion that is making them do even bad things to ensure they are elected. It's happening at school level, at the local government level, state level, as well as the national level. The big question is, Is your influence determined by the position you are in? It's high time people understood that you dont need to be in any position to make an impact. As a matter of fact, the true test of a great man is what he can do without being noticed. Instead of running after positions, let us be more concerned about adding meaning to the lives of other people.

The Hungry Men seeking for posts never have anything good to offer. Beware!

The Importance of Knowledge

I discovered during the break that a person has the choice of doing whatever you want to do with your time. Some people call it the time to play, but the knowledgeable ones know that it is the time to learn. I devoted my time to reading Pastor Paul Adefarasin's Call For A Performing Generation. My eyes were opened to see other areas of opportunity and the great importance of putting yourself in a position of a solution provider. Trust God, i've been putting the things into use and they are working already, both in school and out of school. The world is for people that are thirsty for knowledge, go for knowledge.

Season of Impact

Though its been a long time that i visited my blog, its really good to be back. The long period of absence is definitely not because things are at a low, its just because of a lot of things to do that makes it very difficult to do some other things. I tagged this the season of impact because i have seen in the past three weeks that an impactless life is a useless life. There can never be success without responsibilities, and whoever wants to be successful must be able to take responsibilities.
I just returned from another institution in the country, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) where God used me as an instrument of renewing the passion in some people for a worthy vision. If i did not go to do that, nothing would have happened, but i chose to go because of my belief that God has raised me to the level where i can raise others and it will be very unfair when i have something that i am not ready to release t others. For every great reward, a greater amount of sacrifice and being responsible would have preceeded. The key to the future is in our hands, we either choose to turn it right or turn it wrong.
Don't be left out on this moving train of impact making, find something you also can be responsible for.

Political Minds

I am forced to write this because of certain funny behaviours i have seen in some people in the last two to three weeks. It's just unbelievable how desperate some people could be when they seek power. The saying that what happens at the top is just a manifestation of what most people do even at a small level.

The countdown has begun to another election in my department and many people have signified their intentions to vie for different posts in the departmental association. The reserved ones are pretending to be who they are not in order to get more people to support them (no problems with this, since it is politics). The worrisome thing however, is the manner in which some people are going about the whole issue. They are ready to go to the level of blackmailing other contestants in order for them to have an easy victory at the polls. Some others are parading themselves as the godfathers even at the departmental level.

When you look at all these, then you are forced to ask a question that what moral justification do people like these have to criticize political godfathers that are in full time politics. It's just worrisome that if they can do this at the level of the department that almost everybody know each other, what will they do when they get outside and don't even know their opponents? This is a serious question that needs an answer.

As they are planning, trust that there will definitely be a counter plan. Because there is evil in the land, the good should not also rest in order to ensure that good prevail over evil. The die is cast and we are ready for the battle (trust i don't sound like a politician).

Political

I Refuse To Be Tired

Hello, it's nice to be back on the blog again and this particular write-up is as a result of some things that have been happening. Met some people not quite long ago, precisely when a new session started in late February (not for February rush). When i met these people, most of them 'delete', i just felt it will be a good thing i if i can prepare them for what lies ahead of them in school. It's just very surprising and amazing how people fear hearing the truth and also doing the right things. Some of these young 'ladies' still felt someone was just trying to be like a boss to them, therefore, they thought it wise not to heed my warning.

I looked at all the things that happened and i am really thanking God that He is making me enjoy what i'm doing. That's why i have resolved that no matter what, i will never be tired of impacting positively into the lives of other people. Another good thing is that, the same way some are not heeding, others are really working towards not making foolish mistakes. One is even by my side as i am typing this message, her name is Victoria (she is definitely one of my special people in the department)

This is just to tell you that whatever noble deed you are involved in, it can not be rosy all the time. You are bound to encounter ups and downs, that also serves as the beauty of any good deed because any work without challenges is definitely not worth it. For the recalcitrant ones, the prayer is that they will realize on time before it becomes too late.

The Man Of Success

Once upon a time, a young man on a journey to the land of success asked an old man how soon the journey will end. In the old man's answer, he told him that he can't say precisely when the journey will end but that the only thing he knows that will make the journey come to an end faster than he can imagine is if he can become an agent of change.
The young man then asked the old man how he can become a change agent when he does not have enough resources at his disposal and that the little he has is not even enough for him. The old man gave him a very simple answer that he who can not use the little he ahs to bless others will definitely forget to bless others when he has much. Your true character is seen when you don't have much and how you manage the little you have determines how much mpore wuill come to your hand.
He concluded by telling him that if he truly wants to be successful, he should be someone that is so much interested in the wellbeing of the people around him. The raeson why God will bless you is because He ha s seen a longing in you to better the lives of other people and it is true that the best investment you can make is an investment into the lives of other people. If you want to be a success, the you must a man that lives for others.

Singles Summit

I had a very busy week in the week that just ended as a result of my uinvolvement in the planning of the major programme of one of the organizations that i belong to, the Young Disciples International. The programme was tagged Singles Summit. It's now time for me to face my studies more after the huge success of the programme.With the way the programme went, we all know that it can only be God and we give all glory back to Him. This has also confirmed the belief that when you have a plan, and you call God into it, He will make things work out well for you.

Eventually Completed

God helped me to complete a work that was started last year, the establishment of another Ydi chapter in Unicotech. The chapter ought to have been inaugurated much earlier, but due to certain factors such as procastination, it could not start. The lesson learnt here is that you should make judicious use of whatever opportunity you get. That is the way achievers succeed.

Slugging it out With an Assignment

Just battling with an assignment that is due for submission on Monday. Just thought i should check on my blog and see how it is doing. Don't mind me, could be very playful at times.

Back to School

It's definitely going to be another session to be remembered for good. After exactly 2 months at home, we have finally resumed to start another academic, spiritual, and social session. Trust Great Ife, activities started almost immediately with different programmes here and there. Right now, i'm trying to register for the session and trust eportal, the silly site will give you a lot of problems before you can do it eventually. As i said at the beginning of last semester, "We Shall Overcome".

Unselfish Love

Its the day to share love again. Though, love is something that should be shown everytime, every February 14 also called St. Valentine's Day, is a day that is set aside specially to celebrate this universal need called love. It is in view of this that i am imploring that you should make sure that you put a smile on someone's face today as you show love to that person. Your love is not just to your spouse or your family members, many more people are in need of your love and affection. Love is not selfish, put smiles on the faces of the less privileged ones as we celebrate today and remember that you are created to give and recieve love.

its a new year

All the glory to God for he has done great things. Last year was really great but i believe God for greater things this year. One of the greatest messages i always preach is the message of service to fellow human beings and i just want to thank God because He has given me the oppourtunity to touch a life in a bigf way already. I was just in a friend's place and i heard the story of a young girl that is stryggling to go to school and i just knew at that point that it was an opportunity to be a blessing. All i could was to pay half of her school fees and also decided to make it a payment that will be done every term. Life is never sweet or good when it is just about you, the most important thing is putting a smile on other people's faces.

December 24

We are some hours away from celebrating the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ. Though things were really boring yesterday, activities have started in earnest now. From the newfaces arriving into town, to the busy traffic occassioned by more vehicles that are in town and also the normal rush hour buying and selling synonymous with all kinds of celebration. I normallly observe every December 24 as a rest day in the morning, and go out later in the evening for a casual visit or get some things that i may need in the coming week cos this is definitely the last free day i have this year. I have loads of things lined up in the coming week and i just have to use the day that i have. I'm already observing the tradition cos i've been at home since morning and just felt like coming out to meet one of my friends, get some things and possibly check what is going on in church cos today is the xmas carol.
Just to use this medium to wish all my friends, especially YDi members from Obafemi Awolowo University a merry xmas. I'm missing you guys already and i love you so all. Remember that we are almost entering another year, what do you want your testominoy to be at the end of next year. I implore you to find something worthwhile that you can devote more of your time and energy to in the coming year. Success wont come to a man that is not ready to work, you have to work after which you call God into it and He will bless the works of your hands. See you at the top next year.