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1. Graduating Uni with a  first class. I never thought that was possible until my sister paved the way.
2. Meeting Mr Obrien. He was a teacher that had an impact. May his soul continue to rest in peace. I wish I had a chance to meet him again to tell him.
3. Not going to James Allen Girls. I do not know what my life would have been like. But I am sure it came out for the best.
4. Going to IKEA to do my 1st shopping on my credit card. Thanks to that, I learnt very valuable lessons on money management.  That was my foundation.
5. Thankful for Mummy Akin, for giving me a safe haven when I had to leave London in 2003.
6. Choosing book keeping and getting the idea to run  school tuc shop. It was fun and exciting.
7. I am thankful for being able to go into university and study with my own name, even though it took taking a year out.
8. Thankful that the plan to have TAJ in the US came to pass. That something that was spoken was made manifest.  Thank you Lord
9. Thankful that I got to reconnect properly with my mum and also do things for her. It has been a joy to take her on holidays which has she loved and has been grateful for. Just like you grant me things when I have done nothing to deserve it.
10. I am thankful that I can afford to do my hair, nails and feet whenever I want and when I have the time.
11. Thankful I was able to get a bonus at work that enabled me buy my 1st flat.
12. Grateful for monster.com where my cv was discovered.  I still have absolutely how the cv got there. Thank you Mirada Solutions.
13. Thankful for good health in general
14. Thankful for the 1st Job I got in Mirada solutions and the mentors that poured sincerely into me.
15. Thankful for Michael Ramsey, for there I formed my 2nd level of friendships, the first being secondary school.

Five years from now, where I will be, will be unrecognizable from where I am today, 4th  Oct 2025. This was the year to hear Gods word and the transformation of my live to the next level.

This level can only hold on to me this year.

Accomplices encouraging me at this level I no longer want.

Apostolic disruptors I pray for God to send to me and open  my eyes.

I see A world astonished by God’s Glory to be manifested . I am a harvesting generation

I have overgrown this level.  It is time to leave it , I will humble myself and move to the next level and start at the bottom.

I speak forth and call on with Gods guidance, the right people and mentors that pave the way, so I can stand on their shoulders and learn from their mistakes in 2026.

I Ask the questions to seek the answers.

I am hungry  to be equipped for what God has in store for me.

I am ready for God to move me to the level where I am astonished, where the whole world looks and knows that it could only be God that moved in my life.

Now I know the last 48 months has been preparing me for 2026 and beyond. Resilience, persistence, perseverance, consistency, discipline, trusting his word absolutely, leaning on his word like my life depends on it which it does and knowing that God never said there will be no troubles, but with him, I shall overcome.

It was tough. Tougher than I cared to imagine or face. But one thing I learnt, BE STILL…..Without God in my plans, it is meaningless.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. You can’t keep giving and giving. It will drain you.

Am I limiting myself with my words unconsciously?

I can be anything, as long as it is part of God’s plan for me. There is a no limit to the number of hats I can wear.

Dragons Den, Investor, Equity business owner, Banker, Financial and Mindset coach, Young people Financial coach, travel will feature in something.  Should I?

Do you sometimes feel the whole world is moving ahead without you? Feelings of this second. Must dispel it.

I must not wallow

I  feel settled  in my head. It is a good feeling to not be negatively overwhelmed.  Sure, there are stressful periods. However, I am not having that feeling of helplessness. This is a good space to be in.

I thought of visiting Nigeria to pay respects at my dad’s resting place. But I canceled the tickets . It did not feel like the right time.

We celebrated 15 years of marriage.  It was a good day. I can’t believe Mana is now in Year 4. Wow. How time flies.

I missed reading my Bible after 184 days. My counter set to back to 1 today, 5th July.  I am beyond gutted. I can blame it on a number of things. But I have to take responsibility for not prioritizing. Was it exhaustion?  Waking up late for school runs and dashing out?? I did remember to pray and even attended the end of year service at school, though, but I just didn’t get around to reading my Bible on day 185. 4th of July.

It was a non-stop day. Dentist, then school run, then back home, then work, then cooked, then rushed out to drop mum at town centre, then went to school mass then picked up Toni and came home then checked Amazon order, then left the house again to go for piano then came back and logged in and continued working.

I am truly gutted. I made it 50% of the way through the year.

Folake be kind to yourself self. You haven’t failed yet.. Pick yourself up and continue.

Yep, today is Day 149 of reading my Bible. Safe to say, I am chuffed about this and now have an abject fear of missing 1 day and my Bible app counter turning to zero! I shiver in terror at that thought! LORD, PLEASE HELP ME STAY ON TRACK!

I am using the plan by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel as that gives me a guide on books and chapters to read. The antidotes are usually interesting and double as life lessons, and their views on the passages are useful guides. My interpretation of some of the verses differs, and that is where it gets interesting.

The Old Testament is no joke to read. It has turned my head upside down. The book of Judges and Joshua, in fact, going back to preceeding chapters, has been challenging to come to grips with. Only the Holy Spirit can interpret those books, and I know I have to come back again and reread. I look forward to it.

Have I gotten my answers in month 5? Hmmm, not quite, but things are beginning to get clear. I wrote on 1st December I am on a journey not realising I would indeed go on a journey of myself.

I know who I am, and I have always been extremely comfortable with who I am. But facing who I am is a different ball game.

I let things go, I give, expecting nothing in return. But why is that? Is it because it’s who I am? Or am I protecting myself from potentially hurting? I know I deserve to receive love and support, too. Or is it because I understand that we humans are flawed, or is it because I believe the only person you can really afford to depend on is God and yourself. The thing  is, God helps and supports through other humans too….

A million thoughts still boils down to one phrase.  Be yourself and be your authentic self. I am happy when I give and that is one of my purpose, and God sends the exact support I need through the most unusual ways. Why do I suddenly want to dictate the support I think I need 💭 Let go and Let God.