It felt exciting and scary at the same time as I had to make quick arrangements to make the hiking possible. Finding someone to stay with the kids, buying snacks and hiking shoes the day before were on the list of preparations to make the event possible and successful. 

I remembered one time I registered with my classmates to hike Mt Eloumdem with our lecturer. Some of us paid for transportation by bus to the meeting point. On our way there the bus made a stop for people to buy snacks. Where we stopped were our other classmates who didn't take the bus with us. This made me think that we were already at the meeting point. So I got out of the bus and joined the others who later decided hike the mountain to get to the meeting point 😆. That's how I had my first experience with hiking. I don't know if we reached the summit as we were simply finding out way to the other side, I had no hiking shoes or even sport shoes on, infact I wasn't ready for that hiking experience at all just like the others looking at the way we were dressed. I don't know who came up with the idea of reaching the meeting point by passing through the mountain. 

Anyway, I had my first real hiking experience a last Sunday and it made me feel great 👍🏾😃 

It was a great experience and I want to do this again. The team is very friendly and supportive so I had a great time. I think it's a great exercise that helps to deal with negative emotions because I felt  uncomfortable and feelings of frustration developed sometimes because it was hard but they cleared up because I had to keep going. I had to think of achieving the objective which is getting to the summit and so I had to learn to put my frustrations aside and get it done. It was like having a hard conversation with myself and deciding to do the right thing though it's hard. 

It was fulfilling at the end and I'm super proud of myself for doing this. 

On that note, thank you guys for reading, I hope you enjoyed it and I'll see you on the next one. 😘

It's been a few weeks since I cut my hair (by myself 😂). 

The main reason I did it was because I was tired of maintaining my long hair. I wanted something easy to manage and cheaper too. The hairstyles I desired to do on my long hair were kind of costly and I wasn't ready to spend that much. Also I don't seem to have the time to actually go get the hair done. 

Other reasons why I cut my hair was because I look younger in low cut. I have put on some weight these past years which makes me look older. 

In my last weekly recap post, I mentioned that I bought some products for my short hair. I had braids on my hair and I simply cut each braided hair after undoing it. This made my hair unevenly cut. I thought the relaxer was going to fix the problem but it didn't really help. 

I colored my hair brown the first time (I actually bought an oxblood color but it turned out brown 😂, I don't know why) and later red ( I changed the brand of hair color).

Before coloring my hair the second time I went to a barber to cut my hair to the same level. Then I came back and used the relaxer I bought (which didn't relax my hair well - I really wish I took dark and lovely), before coloring it red. 

It was very red when I just did it but now it's not as red as before because the color washes off when I shampoo my hair. 

I love my short red hair and it's serving it's purpose. I wake up in the morning without worrying about combing my hair or putting it in a bun and I go to bed without worrying about it entangling the next day 😊.

I may not leave it as short as this all the time and I intend to explore various short hair styles. 

My curiosity made me discover that it's an exfoliating acide that works against hyperpigmentation. It solves hyperpigmentation without bleaching the skin. Meaning it gets rid of dark spots and makes the skin brighter therefore revealing an even skin tone. This sparked my interest because I have dark spots on my skin and I've been looking for a solution which will not bleach my skin. 

I believe that the soap Kojie San I bought is original because it has all the characteristics of the original as described by skincare dealers on tiktok. 

I have used the soap Kojie San for three weeks now and though I've noticed changes, I can't give a proper review right now. I want to give it time to work and really observe the changes. 

I bought it online from a skincare vendor I saw in tiktok. Of course I checked her profile and found elements that made me trust her enough to buy from her. Please always check your online vendor and make sure that you can see elements that prove they are genuine. 

I bought the pack of three and each soap in the pack is 100g. 

Have you heard about Kojie San soap or it's other products? Are you using it? Please share your thoughts and experience. 

You may already know that I cut my hair few weeks ago. After I made the decision, I went to the supermarket to buy the products I needed to style my hair after cutting it. I also wanted a product for my face - a cleanser or something like that, I wasn't sure at the time. There was an unplanned purchase I'm happy I took. 

A hair relaxer which I regret taking. I wanted my usual Dark and Lovely but I had second thoughts because I wanted curly relaxed short hair. So I wanted a relaxer that will give me the curly effect. I didn't find any relaxer on the counter that clearly stated that so I wanted to take Dark and Lovely. A marketing hostess came to me to sell soap she was marketing (which I bought) and I asked if there was any relaxer that gives curls. She told me to take the one I took and I wasn't satisfied with the results after using it. I wish I took Dark and Lovely.  

I also took hair color and the Eco style professional styling gel - curl and wave. I still have the Olive Eco style gel but I got the curl and wave because I wanted curly relaxed short hair. But that move was useless because the relaxer didn't make my hair curly after I relaxed it. 

Evoluderm anti imperfection cleanser, Byphase masque a l'argile, Net skin soap(which the hostess sold to me). I got the mask because they mentioned on it that it works for anti-aging and I have a few wrinkles to smoothen out on my face. 

I also got a bathing soap for the kids and a body lotion as well. 

My unplanned purchases were the face mask and the net skin bathing soap. 

That's it for my beauty products haul. 

Thanks for reading and please share your thoughts in the comments if you have any. 

Hello guys, hope you are doing well. 

Normally, I share a weekly recap, but life got hectic recently, and I missed out on updating for the last three weeks. Let's dive into the highlights of the past weeks, going through each week one by one.

At the beginning of the Easter break three weeks ago, I was overjoyed that it had finally arrived. I was more excited about the break than the kids! I relished my lazy mornings in bed and the chance to catch up on some much-needed beauty sleep. I made some tasty beans and ripe plantains that the kids absolutely loved. I also made some foleré or bisap which is a natural drink made from hibiscus flower. I sweetened it naturally and feel so proud of myself because it came out nice. 

This week I received my items from my kitchen 'njangi' / 'cotisation'. It's a for 18 cubes of soap, and a carton of oil but I asked that some of the soap be exchanged for washing powder because I needed it. If you don't understand what a njangi is I will make a separate post about it to explain. If I explain here it will make this post too long. 

Last Week:

🌟 Taking care of your nose and ear piercings is essential to ensure they are clean ,free of odour and stay infection-free after the piercing wound is healed. 

1. Begin by taking off your jewelry gently. This step is important to allow easy access for cleaning and prevent any tugging or discomfort.

2. Use alcohol and cotton pads to clean both your piercings and the jewelry or earrings. Alcohol helps to disinfect and kill any germs that may be present. Dab the cotton pad in alcohol and gently wipe around the piercing and on the jewelry.

3. Remove all solid and liquid dirt from the area. Make sure to clean thoroughly to remove any debris or residue that may have accumulated. Repeat the cleaning process several times until all the dirt or any unpleasant smell is completely removed.

4. After cleaning and disinfecting, put your jewelry back on carefully. Ensure that the piercing is clean and dry before reinserting the jewelry to prevent any risk of infection.

5. To maintain cleanliness and prevent bacteria buildup, apply alcohol to the area while wearing your earrings at least once a week. This routine helps to keep your piercings sanitized and reduces the chances of infections.

By following these simple steps regularly, you can keep your nose and ear piercings clean, healthy, and looking great. Remember, proper care and hygiene are key to the longevity and well-being of your piercings. Enjoy flaunting your stylish jewelry with confidence and comfort! 💎✨🌸

Wash and boil the meat. Add the Kok to it when it starts to boil. In the case of fish, boil the Kok first then add the fish. Let them boil till ready and soft.

Add palm oil and seasoning. Let it get ready together. 

Serve with cassava, baton/boboloh, or tuber you like. 

Enjoy 😋

As the end of the school term draws near, I have found myself enveloped in a sense of calm amidst the usual chaos of juggling school duties and everyday life. It's funny to admit, but I must say that I am eagerly anticipating the Easter break more than the kids are looking forward to their time off school! 😂 This week has been a countdown to much-needed rest and beauty sleep for me.

Last week was a whirlwind of activity with school responsibilities and birthday celebrations, leaving me feeling drained and exhausted. Determined to make this week more restful, I focused on doing only what was necessary to keep things running smoothly. I whipped up some quick and tasty meals while also prepping other meals for easy cooking throughout the week.

One thing that has brought me joy and a sense of nostalgia this week is my return to making vlogs for YouTube. While I used to create longer vlogs, I've been reconsidering getting back into the groove. This week, I took the plunge and recorded a few videos. It feels like starting anew, and I can't help but feel a tinge of self-doubt about whether my life is interesting enough for vlogging. However, the process of filming has reignited my passion, and I'm excited to see how it all comes together once I start editing.

Feminism is a great movement that all women need to respect because it's thanks to feminists that we have all the freedom we have today. Think of the time when women had no right to talk, work, go to school, decide who or when to marry, vote or dress the way they please. It must have been an uncomfortable experience for the women who lived in that era. I know some women are still going through this as we speak and it's sad. But imagine yourself in that situation for a minute. That's something we don't want to experience for sure. That's why we need to respect the movement of feminists. 

The reason why I'm making this post because I see a number of posts where women are saying that they are not in favor of feminists because they don't want to take financial responsibilities in their homes or relationship. They also mentioned that they want to be taken care of physically and financially by men. 

There's a lot of miscomprehension when it comes to fighting for women's rights. Fighting for equality doesn't mean that you can't have a man provide for you if that's what you want. Equality simply means equal rights to freedom and opportunities for women and men. We are not talking about or comparing physical strength or financial duties. In a group of ten men, not all of them have the same physical, intellectual and financial strength. And that's same for women. There are even some women who are physically, financially and intellectually stronger than some men. So feminism isn't about women challenging men in any of these aspects because even in our respective genders there are weak and strong people. Feminism is about giving the freedom and opportunity to women who feel capable of doing what they want to do to do it. 

Not all women want to be politicians, but the woman who chooses to be will be an inspiration to other women in their various paths of life. Reason why the freedom and opportunity should exist for she who feels capable to go for it. 

I know there are extremists in the movement of feminists but when you know the base of the movement you'll not be led astray. And mind you, the men who are against the movement are very good at using this confusion and comparison to make women afraid to join the movement of feminists. Don't fall for that. 

Do your research and have a good understanding of feminism in order to filter the good and the bad information. There's nothing wrong with being a feminist so own it and spread the right message about women's rights.