Dinner at 355 Steakhouse and Lounge, Maitama
We’ve been reviewing a number of restaurants lately and enjoying ourselves, maybe a little too much. But, here goes: 355 Steakhouse and Lounge.
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Red Confidential on Android!
In the past few months, I’ve been working on building a little app for this blog and today, I’m excited about sharing it with you! It’s my first Android app, it’s nothing fancy, a Navigation Drawer, a Web view, some Fragments and Share buttons for now.
The Thing About “Just Joking”
I stumbled on this Twitter thread a few nights ago and found it very enlightening. A lot is said in jest and Jason Steed has an interesting perspective on … Continue Reading The Thing About “Just Joking”
Dinner at Tulip Bistro, Wuse 2
The Tulip Bistro is an upscale restaurant in Wuse 2. It’s easy to locate and as usual, I’ve included the google map link here. It’s plush furnished nooks provides some level of privacy and it’s rectangular wooden dining tables and straight-backed chairs gave that “proper dining” feel to the eating experience.
Review: Moi-Moi Factory, Gwarimpa
Bored with the office canteen’s food, my colleagues and I were deliberating on what to have for breakfast. Then one of them suggested we try moi-moi from the “Moi-Moi Factory”. I couldn’t hide my amusement at the name and its obvious similarity to “Charlie’s Chocolate Factory”. I was intrigued and immediately decided I’d try some.
Review: First Bank Expression Cards
I am keen on individuality and creativity so the idea of personalizing my card with a nice picture appealed to me. I quickly decided that when my current card expired, I’d renew it with First Bank Expressions.
Go Bowling at Trokadero, Wuse 2
Trokadero Bowling Center is in Wuse 2 on Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent, Abuja. Finding this place using Google Maps is tricky because it’s spelled as The “Trukadero” Place. However, here’s the location link.
Mirror, Mirror… (In My Shoes)
You know those mornings when you wake up feeling like all is right with the world? This morning was just that. I woke up feeling really good. Stepped on the scale and I had lost 2kgs. My tummy felt flatter than usual thanks to my new diet regime, so for work, my black bodycon dress was in order.
Quote of the Day
Dignity /ˈdignitē/ noun The moment you realize that the person you cared for has nothing intellectually or spiritually to offer you, but a headache. The moment you realize God … Continue Reading Quote of the Day
A Few Things to do in Cape Town
Cape town is such a beautiful tourist city, with lots of places to shop, dine, explore and relax.
Sequel to my previous post, here are a few note-worthy places and people in Cape Town.
My First Time in Cape Town
Cape Town is such a beautiful city. It is on South Africa’s southwest coast, at the foot of the magnificent Table Mountain. This city is blessed with so many beaches for both the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, and other really breath-taking natural wonders.
Dinner at Ocean Basket, Johannesburg
Ocean Basket is a seafood restaurant chain with outlets around South Africa, and a branch in Victoria Island, Lagos. Not everyone is big on sea food so a few of my colleagues were hesitant. However, with really good reviews on Trip Advisor, and its proximity to our lodgings, I convinced them to take a chance.
7 Reasons to Love Asos
Online shopping has revolutionized the fashion industry and I have to tell you that Asos has got this business model right. Asos is one of the biggest online fashion retail store and in my opinion, the best.
Tips on Learning to Swim as an Adult
Now, at 31 and free of parental restrictions, my aspiration has been rekindled, and I’m finally learning to swim. As an adult, this experience has been very frightening, exhilarating and fulfilling in so many ways and I’m just dying to share a few tips with you.
South African Visa Requirements for Nigeria (2016 Update)
If you have a reason to go to South Africa from Nigeria, perhaps for business or pleasure; it is helpful to keep in mind that the requirements for a South African visa change often. Worse, these requirements are slightly different from those stated on the VFS Global Checklist. This difference cost me a lot of time and energy, and more painfully, a lot of money.
So, this post is to better prepare you for your visa submission at the VFS Office.
A Few Things You Shouldn’t Say to Single Women and Why
There are many perspectives to explore on the topic of living a fulfilling life outside marriage, but today I’ll focus on a few common questions and comments people make in conversation with unmarried women.