The Gist in our 237th Blog Post
Hurry, what's the gist?
Pages by Ike will be One next month! Weee! One whole year! And so... we will be taking the month of September off! Not-Wee. I know.
I encourage my friends who are small-business owners to take holidays and I see them hesitate and struggle with making that decision. I never really understood the hesitation and drama; now that I have to do it, it feels like I'm leaving my child at a boarding school, in a remote wilderness with tumbleweed and desert vermin as company.
Why do we have to go on holiday? *pout*
One word. Evaluation. I'm in that step-back-and-evaluate-those-goals-girl phase of things. During my time away, one of the most important things I will be reviewing as a writer, blogger, individual, wife, friend is my vision. It's crucial to have the right vision. It's not just OK to have "a vision", but actually having "the right" vision, is the key.
I will be stepping back and evaluating the execution of my goals in a systemic manner. I realize I sound a little intense but I have to be, to ensure the best quality of service to you and my community and my Ed!
When will PGI be back? *breath held*
We will be back on the first day of October.
Are you trying to stop blogging? *skeptical glance*
No, I'm not trying to stop blogging. I have come to see that I am unable to stop, in fact. Many nights I wake up at 2AM, my phone in hand and my blog app open. Suddenly I freak out like, O no! I think I've published an incomplete post with 'fghhhhhhhhhjjhh" typed in. Lol. Falling asleep while blogging is too much fun to give up. Don't you think?
Don't worry one month will swish by fast, it'll be like we never stopped...only that we did for a while and...went on holiday...but never did...but we did...you get my point.
So, what do we do now that PGI is on holiday? *crickets*
Catch up! If you are new, welcome! 10-posts-a-day and you'll be up to date. Fun!
Also, while we are on this short break, you could check out other blogs, yum! www.allthingsbeingamal.com;
[If you write a blog, please comment below! We would love to check your space out during our holiday].
I will miss you guys severely, but we'll be back soon! Thank you for swinging by all the time; for hanging with me, over the last year, 300+ days and 200+ blog posts!
We aren't quite done yet though. The holiday doesn't start until the end of August, so keep swinging! New blog post up soon!
It's surreal but this is our 237th blog post! Weeee! Thank you for being here and there for PGI all the way. Also please thank the Holy Spirit who helps me out like his life depends on it. He works so hard! My star-guy! Muah!
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New blog: Flavor, Spice and All That, Guys!
When my friend, Eki, told me her sister, Amal was starting a blog, a sudden smile lit up my face. It's the same smile reserved for anyone who chooses to get in on some creative madness (which by the way, is not reserved for a special lot and you should get nuts with us).
Allthingsbeingamal.com is a "lifestyle blog with a unique twist following the adventures of Amal Vasi; majoring in travel, food and beauty & style". She started off, rightly, with a post about visiting Ibiza, then a misadventure with Cataplana in Portugal, followed by a post about Lagos! Please visit and give her a cheer! She's all flavor and élan.
Best wishes, dearest Amal! Kill it! I dare say, she shall! *someone make me stop reading these Victorian books*
Muah!
There she is, Amal Belo-Osagie!
Discovered any new blogs recently? Please share! If you are a blogger please leave your url in the comments below! Thanks!
How to Comment Anonymously (PGI info)
I'm still not giving up on the Silentós. For the die-hard Silentós though, the like button is back! I have been asked to do a post on commenting anonymously, so here it is! Hope it helps!
#1
Type out your comment. Click 'Post comment'. You will be prompted to sign in. To sign in, tap/click the profile which I've circled below in pink.
You can also sign in with Facebook, google+, squarespace and twitter
#2
Type in whatever name you like. If you'd like your comment signed 'Anonymous', then type in 'Anonymous' as your name! Click 'login'. It's that easy.
Everything is all mysterious today! Read the mystery-themed post previously published here!
Have fun commenting! x
Ibo Meets Yoruba Blog!
Congratulations to KacheeTee.com , the new blog written by my friend Kachi Adesina, based on her experiences with inter-tribal marriage!
Marriage requires a certain amount of courage, an inter-tribal marriage must require a triple dose and writing a blog about it must require you to have WAY too much guts. Welcome to blogging, gutsy-K! I can't wait to read all the posts!
Here's this cute video by Banky W and Chidinma, dedicated to all the inter-tribal and inter-racial relationships out there! All the best, KacheeTee! Love you to blogger-heaven and back.
The end of this video was so adorable. Lol. [Kachi, this is our new handshake!] Are you in an inter-tribal marriage or relationship? How fun is that!
Where the Magic Happens (wink)
Photo credit: Ed
Welcome everyone, to where all the magic happens- my creative space! Hehe, you didn't really think I meant magic, magic, MAGIC! *side-eye*
Anyway, I'm delighted you are here and have been sharing my space with me. This is our 86th blog post! Thanks for all the comments, private messages and support, so yeah, i thought i'd show you where it all goes down. I want to say all my ideas come to me as I sit at my desk and stare intensely into the distance but they don't! They come while I'm in the shower, as all eureka moments do.
This post is dedicated to everyone who reads this blog and a million thanks for sticking with PGI all this while! Greater things coming!
Enjoy!
"Pink in Paris" by Debra Cartwright
That's Judah, my Bonsai plant. He doesn't take walks and I inhale his waste (what perfect pets are made of)
Product Collage (and links)!
1. FJÄLLBERGET (IKEA) Ed and I spent almost an hour deciding to get this chair, I loved it and he didn't think the price was commensurate with whatever customer value they were trying to provide. Anyway, I got it. It's not the most comfortable of chairs, I spend more time on his chair *side eye from Ed* Lol! #betterdecisions2016
2. Mouse Pad and Coaster (Etsy)
3. "Pink in Paris" by Debra Cartwright (Etsy)
4. RIGGAD (IKEA)
5. Polka Dot Mug (Kate Spade)