TEENA'S GISTS

My ladies, please hear me. Your life doesn't end at graduating, getting married and having babies. We can do more. Our male counterparts graduate, strive to develop themselves before they begin to think about getting married. Marriage is a good; a great thing in fact, but it shouldn't be our only focus and end as ladies. You talk to a graduating female about her plans and she goes "After graduation, I want to get married, have two or three kids and other things may follow after then". What happens to you? What happens to making yourself relevant before becoming someone's liability? Is marriage the end of your life? See your life is beyond getting married and having children. You need to begin to think about what you can do for yourself, your family and the society. There are enough kids out there already. Before you add one more, think about what you have done for yourself as a woman and for your society. Those business in your head,  those passions you have...

This time last year, I was too ill to talk to anyone; too weak to handle my mobile and put up a post. My brother, mum and sister were worried sick. They didn't like the thought of me entering the new year with any form of ailment. I couldn't help it.  Eventually, I did enter the new year sick (although I pretended to be well) and remained so until about three days into 2016. I went for the crossover service at my home church in Kano state and ended up sleeping throughout the service. I only woke up when it was time for the final prayers and the usual Happy New Year' shouts at exactly 12am. This year is different. I couldn't make it to any church for the crossover service (blame my village) but I'm strong and healthy. I'm online and active. My brain is working fine. I'm thankful for this and many more. 2016 was great for me. I count my blessings alot and I often name them. My family is strong, healthy and happy. Sis and I graduated from the Univers...