Journal Section 30 march 2021

Its Christmas season people.

30 march 2021

¹⁴ Satisfy^(V) us in the morning with your unfailing love,^(W)
    that we may sing for joy^(X) and be glad all our days.
¹⁵ Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us,
    for as many years as we have seen trouble.
¹⁶ May your deeds be shown to your servants,
    your splendor to their children.^(Z)

¹⁷ May the favor^[a] of the Lord our God rest on us;
    establish the work of our hands for us—
    yes, establish the work of our hands.^(AA)

Names of Animals in Igbo!

1) Goat = Ewu (Male = Mkpi, Female = Nne Ewu)

2) Fowl = Okuko (Male = Oke Ọkpa, Female =

Nnekwu)

3) Guinea Fowl = Ọgazị

4) Chicken = Nwa Ọkụkọ

5) Turkey = Tolotolo/Torotoro

6) Duck = Obogwuma/Obogwu

7) Pigeon = Nduru/Nduli

8.) Ostrich = Enyi Nnunu

9) Antelope = Mgbada

10) Deer = Ene

11) Cow = Efi

12) Horse = Ịnyịnya

13) Rat = Oke

14) Guinea Pig = Oke Bekee

15) Squirrel = Ọsa

16) Dog = Nkita

17) Hyena = Nkita Ọfia

18) Cat = Nwonogbo/Buusu/Nwamba

19) Sheep = Atulu

20) Ram = Ebune/Ebule

21) Pig = Ezi

22) Lion = Ọdụm

23) Leopard = Agụ/owuru

24) Elephant = Enyi

25) Monkey = Enwe

26) Chimpanzee = Adaka

27) Gorilla = Ọzọdimgba (Ọzọ, the king of

wrestling)

28) Snail = Eju/Ejune/Ejula

29) Snake = Agwo

30) Python = Eke

31) Lizard = Ngwele/Ngwere

32) Wall Gecko = Agu uno

33) Crocodile = Aguiyi

34) Toad = Awo

35) Frog = Mbala/Mbara/Nte/Akiri

36) Tortoise = Mbe/Nabe

37) Vulture = Udene/Udele

38) Eagle = Ugo

39) White Ant = Aruru

40) Black Ant = Agbisi

41) Mosquito = Añu Nta

42) Grasshopper = Ukpana

43) Kite = Nkwo

44) Spider = Ududo

45) Praying Mantis = Okongono

46) Earth Worm = Idide

47) Worm = Okpo

48) Scorpion = Akpi

49) Butterfly = Ilokolo Ibuba

50) Cockroach = Uchicha

51) House Fly = Ijiji

52) Cricket = Mbuzu/Mgbaja

53) Bed Bug = Chinchi/Ogii

54) Bee = Añu

55) Crab = Nchiko/Nshiko

56) Bat = Usu

57) Millipede = Esu

58) Centipede = Ogbakuluu

59) Rabbit = Ewii

60) Grasscutter = Nchi

61) Owl = Ikwikwi/Iyi Ochi

62) Wood Pecker = Otu Kpokpo

63) Chameleon = Ugwumagana

64) Fox = Nyanwuruede

65) Fish = Azu

66) African civet = Edi Ura (a nocturnal animal

known to sleep all day during the day. Used to

refer to anyone who sleeps a lot)

67) Wasp = Ebu (Isi kote ebu, O gbakasia nya aru

wink)

68) Taylor Ant = Akpolide (Usually found on

mango trees)

69) Porcupine = Ebi Ogwu

70) Shrew = Nkakwu/Nkapi (Mole-like rat that is

known for its pungent smell.)

71) Eneke Nti Oba = Swallow (A type of bird that

hardly perches on trees when in season to avoid

being gunned down by human hunters)

72) Hawk = Egbe

73) Beetle = Mbuzu/Ebe

74) Periwinkle = Isam

75) Bush Fowl/Goose = Okwa

76) Stork = Okpoko

77) Boa Constrictor = Eke Ogba

78) Camel = Inyinya Ibu

79) Hippopotamus = Utobo/Akum

80) Iguana = Ngwele aghu

81) Tilapia = Azu asa

82) Eel = Ebi Iyi

83) Crayfish = Isha

84) Turtle = Mbe mmili

85) Egret = Chekeleke

86) Donkey = Jaki

87) Dragon Fly = Tatambeneke

88) Maggot = Ikpuru

89) Buffalo = Atu

90) Wolf = Agu Owulu

91) Sparrow = Nza

92) Parrot = Icheoku

93) Viper = Ajuani/Ajuala

94) Locusts = Igwulube

95) Galago/Bush baby = Ikili/Ikiri

96) Hog = Ezi Ofia

97) Bird = Nnunu (Generic name)

98) Gaboon Viper = Echi Eteka

99) Weaver bird = Egule

100) Cod fish = Okpoloko

Amazing Right!

DON'T FORGET SHARING..Igbo must never die

Abraham Lincoln to his son's teacher

Respected Teacher,

My son will have to learn I know that all men are not just, all men are not true. But teach him also that for every scoundrel there is a hero; that for every selfish politician, there is a dedicated leader.

Teach him that for every enemy there is a friend. It will take time, I know; but teach him, if you can, that a dollar earned is far more valuable than five found. Teach him to learn to lose and also to enjoy winning. Steer him away from envy, if you can.

Teach him the secret of quiet laughter. Let him learn early that the bullies are the easiest to tick. Teach him, if you can, the wonder of books.. but also give him quiet time to ponder over the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun, and flowers on a green hill –side. In school teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat.

Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, even if every one tells him they are wrong. Teach him to be gentle with gentle people and tough with the tough. Try to give my son the strength not to follow the crowd when every one is getting on the bandwagon. Teach him to listen to all men but teach him also to filter all he hears on a screen of truth and take only the good that comes through. Teach him, if you can, how to laugh when he is sad. Teach him there is no shame in tears. Teach him to scoff at cynics and to beware of too much sweetness.

Teach him to sell his brawn and brain to the highest bidders; but never to put a price tag on his heart and soul. Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob… and to stand and fight if he thinks he’s right. Treat him gently; but do not cuddle him because only the test of fire makes fine steel. Let him have the courage to be impatient, let him have the patience to be brave. Teach him always to have sublime faith in himself because then he will always have sublime faith in mankind.

This is a big order: but see what you can do. He is such a fine little fellow, my son.

Abraham Lincoln

Love

A new beginning

Thank you Lord

Mar 31

Thanks to F.A.B blog, the love for Jesus, the missing link has started getting restored.

I prayed for my husband today, thanks to stormie omartians PDF download.

 Best of my fast this season.

I miss old bloggers oh. Thelmathinks.

So the lockdown has been not cool for me and many. No workouts, nothing.

April has been  filled with me struggling with all forms of negative thoughts. MIL Wahala. mbaise I lift my left bum for una.  Lol. 

I pray to get back my mojo asap,get the hell outta this place and be in Abuja.  Baba I need miracle. Thank you Lord. 

HAIR CARE FOR HAIR TYPES

Are you a naturalist who is confused by what products to use for your hair? Well then, read this!

First of all, you NEED to know that products DO NOT grow hair, but they help a lot in length retention. When you use the right products, your hair breaks less and you retain more length. Stop asking "What should I use to grow my hair?" because you won't see any products to grow hair. Instead look for products that'll keep your hair healthy, because once your hair is healthy, you start retaining length. 

The products you use depend on your HAIR POROSITY. You can either be high, medium or low in porosity. Your porosity is high if your hair is thin, usually dry, tangles easily, breaks easily, and generally harder to maintain. Your porosity is low is your hair retains moisture for longer periods but takes long to actually be imbursed with products. Most people that complain about their hair being hard to manage and hard to grow are usually high porosity. 

As a naturalist you need three essential products;

1. Shampoo 

2. Deep conditioner 

3. Moisturizer

These three products will help you in creating your hair regimen. You have to know the RIGHT ones to use so that you won't buy the ones that will break your hair off or cause other problems. 

1. Shampoo: There are many types of different shampoos around us, but most of the shampoos ARE HARMFUL TO OUR HAIR. This is because most shampoos contain Silicones and Sulfates. These two DRY OUT YOUR HAIR AND CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE, and this is particularly important for anyone with high porosity. If you're high in porosity you can't afford to use any random shampoo. You have to make sure your shampoo is moisturizing and free of these ingredients. I recommend using normal African local black soap as a shampoo. 

For low porosity, you can actually afford to use shampoos with Silicones and Sulfates because low porosity hair is generally easier to maintain and usually suffers from PRODUCT BUILDUP, which means your hair gets very dirty often, and Silicones and Sulfates actually help a lot in getting out the dirt. BUT, be careful with using it, and moisturize afterwards. You can also opt for black soap too because it is cleansing.

2. Deep conditioner: Your deep conditioner is your single most important product. Note that I didn't say conditioner, but deep conditioner. Your deep conditioner can be DIY like avocado mask, eggs, olive oil and honey etc. or can be store bought, but I strongly advise that if you have high porosity hair, you DON'T do DIYs but stick to store bought products. This is because your hair needs HYDROLYSED protein as a high porosity person, and most of these DIYs contain proteins that are too large to actually enter your hair. Your chosen deep conditioner must have proteins in it, and you must be consistent in using it twice a month. An example is Organics Hair Mayonnaise. 

For low porosity, YOU MUST NOT USE A DEEP CONDITIONER THAT IS HIGH IN PROTEIN BECAUSE IT WILL BREAK YOUR HAIR OFF. Instead focus on deep conditioners that don't contain much protein like Alikay Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner. You might use a protein treatment such as Hair Mayonnaise once in three months, but make sure you don't use it often. Likewise as a high Porosity person, you can also use a deep conditioner without protein AFTER using one with protein as a protein treatment. 

3. Moisturizer: You moisturize using LCO method (Leave in, cream and oils) if you're a low porosity person. This is the order in which the products should be applied to your hair. Remember, low porosity hates protein, so make sure you choose a leave in conditioner that doesn't have protein, like Alikay Lemongrass Leave in Conditioner. You should also choose a LIGHT cream because your hair finds it hard for products to penetrate into it. DON'T USE SHEA BUTTER, because it is too heavy. Your oils should be light oils such as almond oil, olive oil or grapeseed oil. Don't use heavy, thick oils for your hair. 

The opposite goes for high porosity. You have to moisturize using LOC method (Leave in, oil, cream). Your leave in SHOULD contain protein, for example, Mega Growth Leave in Conditioner. Your oils should be heavy so they'll prevent moisture from leaving. You can use coconut oil, avocado oil, and also olive oil. Your cream should also be thick, for example, Shea butter. I also recommend using aloe vera juice instead of leave in conditioner if you wish, or you can use both of them together in a LAOC method. Remember that for both porosities, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO USE WATER ON YOUR HAIR BEFORE EVERY OTHER PRODUCTS BECAUSE WATER IS THE MAIN MOISTURIZER. 

I hope this helped someone. 

Have a good day. 

BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE

SECRET 1: Everyone you marry has a weakness. No spouse is perfect, the one who comes in all shades of perfection is the one who is alive in your spouse, and that person is God. So if you focus on your spouse's weaknesses you will never get the best out of his or her strength. See, the couples that last are the ones who magnify each others strength, rather than the weaknesses.

SECRET 2: Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future you are building together.

SECRET 3: Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Fight, Fight, Fight until the enemy steps out of the ring. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse through the ups and the downs.

SECRET 4: Every marriage has different levels of success. Don't compare your marriage with any one else. Two marriage can look IDENTICAL, but can never be EQUAL. I hope you are hearing me? Never compare the love level from another marriage with yours. Learn to be patient, and keep sprinkling water where you want the green grasses to grow.

SECRET 5: To get married is declaring war. When you get married you must declare war against enemies of marriage.

Some enemies of marriage are:

Ignorance.

Prayerlessness.

Unforgiveness.

Third party influence.

Stinginess

Stubbornness

Lack of love

Rudeness

Laziness

Jezebels

Delilahs

Disrespect.

And Cheating.

To keep your marriage you have to be willing to fight DIRTY with prayer and hardwork. A happy marriage is not for couples who want to be CLEAN.

SECRET 6: There is no perfect marriage. There is no ready made marriage. Marriage is hard work. Volunteer yourself to work daily on it. Marriage is like a car that needs proper maintenance and proper service. If this is not done it will break down somewhere exposing the owner to danger or some unhealthy circumstances. Let us not be careless about our marriages.

SECRET 7: God cannot give you a complete person you desire. He gives you the person in the form of a raw materials for you to mould into the person that you desire. Do you remember that God is a Potter? And as He is so are you too? This means that you are also a creator just like Him, and God is counting on your creative ability. Build each other up through prayer, love and Patience.

SECRET 8: Marriage is not a contract. It is permanent. It needs total commitment. Love is the glue that sticks the couple together. Divorce start in the mind and the devil feeds the mind. Never ever entertain thoughts of getting a divorce. Never threaten your spouse with divorce. As much as lies in you, choose with God’s help to remain married.

SECRET 9: Every marriage has a price to pay. Marriage is like a bank account. It is the money that you deposit that you withdraw. If you don't deposit love, peace and care into your marriage, your marriage will remain permanently unavailable to dispense joy!

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