

Shopping for Coronavirus Lockdown
Nope, that was not what I saw when I walked into Sainsbury’s yesterday evening. Matter of fact, there were only 2 banana’s left on the shelf and I grabbed them both! I had been out and about the week before last and everything felt quite normal. I haven’t bought or worn masks or gloves but I’ve made sure not to touch the railings or the … Continue reading Shopping for Coronavirus Lockdown
Tableau Viz: How Many People Wash their Hands in Your Country
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Tableau Viz: Coronavirus Dashboard for the United Kingdom
The first cases of coronavirus in the United Kingdom were confirmed in January. Since then, more than 500 more cases have been reported. London has the highest number of confirmed cases of the virus in the UK with 136 registered cases, while the South East and Scotland have 83 and 60 confirmed cases respectively. Use the interactive visualisation below to see the number of reported … Continue reading Tableau Viz: Coronavirus Dashboard for the United Kingdom

PhD Diaries: February Recap
It’s the end of my second month as a Ph.D. Researcher and boy, this month was tough. January ended with the doctoral training week which I discussed in my earlier post and my first Supervisory Meeting. I have got 3 amazing supervisors and I am required to meet with them formally once every month and produce a report of this meeting for the University’s log. … Continue reading PhD Diaries: February Recap

PhD Diaries: Research Training Week
Gosh, I am so glad this week is finally over. How are you? If you read Ph.D. Diaries: Induction I told you I had a week-long training in school this week and it was intense. I had classes from 10am all the way till 5pm, with 1-hour breaks in between. Thing is, since I live about 20miles from school, I have to wake up by … Continue reading PhD Diaries: Research Training Week

PhD Diaries: Induction
This post marks the beginning of a new phase in my life. I’m officially a PhD student at Loughborough University and yesterday was Induction day. Apparently, schooling at Loughborough University is a big deal. When I put in my Research proposal, I had no idea. It has been a university since 1966 and dates back to 1909 and is currently ranked top 10 by The … Continue reading PhD Diaries: Induction

If We Were Having Coffee | Candid Catch Up
“Write something…, it doesn’t have to be perfect every time” the voice in my head keeps reminding me, but I’ve been overwhelmed by my 2019 goals, little else has been a priority. 2019 began with me doggedly chasing a Distinction in my Master’s degree. I’ve been reading scientific journals, working on assignments, essays, coursework and exams. In addition, I had to put in PhD applications … Continue reading If We Were Having Coffee | Candid Catch Up

All the Books I’ve Read (2015-2019)
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What are Your Thinking Traps? – Tola Oladiji
What’s the funniest joke you’ve seen on social media this year? Take a few moments to remember it. Did you smile and feel a little warmer inside? I bet you did. Here’s what a lot of people haven’t realized: our emotions or moods are actually shaped by our thoughts. True story. What you think determines how you feel. How else do you explain how pissed … Continue reading What are Your Thinking Traps? – Tola Oladiji

Book Review: Inside Out by Demi Moore
My first memory of Demi Moore is her performance in Ghost, with Patrick Swayze (now late) and Whoopi Goldberg. Demi Moore was one of the most popular and the highest-paid leading ladies in Hollywood in the 90’s, playing pioneering roles in A Few Good men (aka You can’t handle the truth!) with Tom Cruise and in G.I Jane. I heard about this memoir on the … Continue reading Book Review: Inside Out by Demi Moore

10 Things To Love about Summer
It is 10°C and a clear indication that like all good things, summer has come to an end. Following this, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how I spent the season of sunshine. It was my first summer and I’d say it feels a lot like that period between harmattan and rainy season in Nigeria where the sun is blazing and there’s little rain. … Continue reading 10 Things To Love about Summer

GOOD MOOD FOOD REVIEW – Grilla, Liverpool
Originally posted on GABY MENDES:
Welcome to the second in my blog series of ‘The Good Mood Food Review’. Here you can find out all about those restaurants and bars with feel good food and atmosphere! Recently I was invited to write a review of Grilla, one of my favourite restaurants in Liverpool. I had eaten there before and fell in love with food so… Continue reading GOOD MOOD FOOD REVIEW – Grilla, Liverpool
RESTAURANTS AT LAGOS FOOD REVIEW AND PRICES
Originally posted on Lifestyle blog:
RESTAURANT: CHOW NOODLE BAR LOCATION :LEKKI PHASE 1 PRICE : #1800 If you’re in LAGOS Nigeria and you feel lazy to get out of bed to cook or drive to the nearest restaurant, just order a box of CHOW from Chow Noodle Bar , I promise it’s worth the taste and every penny. RESTAURANT: THE HARVEST LOCATION: LEKKI PHASE 1,… Continue reading RESTAURANTS AT LAGOS FOOD REVIEW AND PRICES

Nkoyo | Abuja
Originally posted on SalmahXO:
📍1st Floor, Ceddi Plaza, Central Business District, Abuja. Summer ‘16 was the last time I dined at Nkoyo, and I was happy to be back. Nkoyo is one of my all time fave restaurants in the city and I occasionally have their food as take out when my mum visits herself. I know it’s a fave for most people too so… Continue reading Nkoyo | Abuja

Silk & Satin: Food Tasting at Faji Steakhouse | Abuja
Originally posted on SalmahXO:
📍13, Amazon Street, Maitama, Abuja. So your girl was invited to a ‘food tasting’ event over the weekend. I was so excited cause that meant I’d be able to eat a variety of food all in one seating! I was also excited at the thought of meeting fellow foodies and how we would discuss the food and I’d hear everyones different… Continue reading Silk & Satin: Food Tasting at Faji Steakhouse | Abuja