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Congratulations to Joshua A. winner of the first prize for the 5th Anniversary Giveaway. He wrote a stunning romantic poem which he is dedicating to his future wife. She is one beyond blessed woman. This poem reads like wedding wows. She will be blushing more every person who reads this. Congratulations, Bravo, Excellent and Thank you Joshua A. for participating in our giveaway. I hope you will be writing more. We look forward to reading more of your work 👏🙌🤝 Loving You. Oh to love and be loved, this has been the desire of every heart cry and would I be any different? I sit here pondering on how far we have come together. Do you remember the day we met and how foolishly my words failed me? Do you remember these words 'I will spend my all proving that I love you'. Dear you see loving you, was beyond my control, abilities and imagination. It was beyond my comprehension and capabilities, trying to define what loving you means may seem impossible, but dear take a seat and allow ...

A quick word about this poem. I started writing this poem in July. My school had organised a 'Literacy Festival week' to promote creativity, poetry, formal and creative writing. It was for the students obviously but teachers were encouraged to take part. I told part in one of the challenges (see image below) and ended the day with just the first verse you see (minus the bit about 'this is a message for you'), the second verse and the final verse. I promised to finish it in the same week but obviously it didn't materialise.  As I was randomly scrolling through my uncompleted posts, I clicked on this post. I read what I had written already and the rest of the words came to me just like that. So here it is, on the 20th of August finally completed. Enjoy ! *** Ombre Hues High places Normality Take it all in Blue is for your royalty This is a message for you Nothing I wake up from the nothingness of a dream To see the pale colours of white, grey and dull around me My vi...

My birthday is coming up soon. And for me I often see birthdays as an opportunity to reflect, review and set some new goals. Basically birthdays are like my version of New Year's resolutions.  Very soon (next year) I will be turning the big 30, And I still have a lot of things I want to accomplish, to tighten up and to break down ... especially insecurities. As you read my list, you'll notice that these are mostly mental habits or personal behaviours as opposed to physical habits. I was going to make a list of 30 things but I realised that would take too much time to read and would even take too much time to write in the first place. Here are a list of 10 things I would like to apply in my life on a daily basis (or as frequently as possible) by age 30 and beyond. 1. Read . I am a very slow reader. I mean 🐌 kind of slow. This makes me not enjoy reading so much. In fact, I think I can only usually manage reading for 20 minutes, afterwards I lose interest and switch on YouTube. S...

Hello Dear Reader, In celebration of Intraordinary Life's 5 year anniversary. I am having a giveaway! See the image below on what the different prizes are. You must only compete for one prize. If you decide to post a comment or review and answer the question for prize 2, you will only be getting one prize. Here are the prizes 1st prize: An Intraordinary tote and a Date with Me. 2nd prize: Two souvenirs 3rd prize: A souvenir l advise that you check out this post for the themes I write about on Intraordinary especially for Prize 1. For prize 2 and 3, it is simply a matter of browsing the blog. So get browsing! Very important information, please don't forget to add your Name especially when you comment.  Don't forget to follow my new page Intraordinary Travels on Instagram and Facebook! I have very recently launched Intraordinary Travels, a Travel Supplement for this blog to specifically offer travel tips and advice for everyone but especially for those who want to travel mor...

I am embarking on yet another solo journey and yes I know Covid is still around. It's a risk a passionate traveller like me will take. When the government says 'hey ho, you can go, just be safe and stay away from these countries' The traveller breathes a sigh of relief and ponders on what would be the next solo trip destination ((safest)) of course  Research done, flights booked, hotels reserved and a little cloth shopping for the new adventure. Sporty, casual, evening outing outfits  and ladies, don't forget the cosmetics. All packed and ready to fly with no one by my side. When I travel, I'll be all by myself When I sit down at a restaurant to eat, I'll be all by myself  When I visit a monument,I'll be all by myself when I decide to take a scenic tour, I will enjoy the pleasant views all by myself When I lay down to rest at night, I'll be all by myself. But I'll be enjoying my own company. I'll be having an adventure. I'll admire God's ...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Well there is a lot I can say about the quote above and I know many women will agree with me. I am not too experienced in relationships but from what I have encountered and what I see happen around me, I have some questions for the guys. So guys don't go, stick around 😉 Let's imagine this scenario. A guy sees a beautiful girl, declares his love or likeness of her to her. She is very casual about it and doesn't get too excited by his profession of love/intense like. He tries again and she agrees to talk on the phone, communicate by text, whatsapp etc. Very soon these two have been talking for quite sometime and get comfortable enough with each other to go on a few 'dates'. The lady obviously now likes this guy enough to consider dating him as a boyfriend. At this point the relationship is not just one-sided and the lady is also investing her time and sometimes calls or texts to check up on him. Few weeks down the line, communication...

If you are reading this post then I am counting on you. I hand-picked you to share this with and I believe you can support in this regard.  Very soon on the 9th of August, Intraordinary will be celebrating it's 5th anniversary. In celebration of this, I want to reach 60 posts by the 9th of August. Mathematically, it works out to me publishing a post every month for the past 5 years; although I haven't. My current blog post count stands at 53 excluding this one. I also present some other statistics so that you know our starting point. All time views: 6,142 Followers / Suscribers: 0 Comments: 20 Can you please share this blog with others in our network who you think will benefit from this or relate with the topics discussed in this blog. I believe that with your help I can reach at least 10 followers by the 5th anniversary. With your help, IntraOrdinary can reach over 800 extra views, making it 7000 views and we have more conversations happening on here.  If you have read any of...

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."                                                                                                                                                       Matthew 7:7 NIV (The Bible) 1 I recently resumed an initiative I started 4 years ago called No Ordinary Life. For the first time, apart from writing this blog, I feel like I am doing something of my own that I really like. It's growing and that makes me happy. But w...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (to read and ponder) Let's begin with an inspirational quote. If you are a regular Intraordinary blog reader or if you have watched my Q&As, you will know that I write inspired by the happenings of my life whether good or bad because there is always a lesson to be learned.  I have recently began a new project and have noticed something. I have been quite disappointed by the people who have not shown much support but I have also been surprised by those who have consistently shown support. I get compliments from strangers who have been inspired by a live broadcast and tell me to keep going. Some of them even promote the project.   So - it turns out that experience is the best teacher as the saying goes. If I can be quite honest, I was a bit upset that some people who I thought will be the first to show their support have not yet  said anything. However, I have been very overwhelmed and blessed by the number of people who have shown...

Reading time: 3 minutes 2020 has been a tough year for everyone. This I can say with a 100% certainty. COVID -19 came and rocked our world and threw our plans out of the window.  As a solo traveller and wanderluster, I must confess that I got very sad (almost depressed) with the thought of not being able to travel outside international or national borders for the forseeable future and I have somehow began making contingency plans for the summer holidays. And by that, I mean I have been thinking of making a contingency plan . Although this blog post is not exactly going to tell you how to plan a successful 3-day city break, it will show you how to plan a kind of a trip - a solo picnic trip.  The inspiration for this trip came two days ago, at a time when the whole of London (maybe even England) basked in a week of glorious warm summer days, I was stuck at home wondering how to make the most of the summer days. I knew I wanted to be out there like everyone else but my usual wal...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Forgive me, I know you didn't ask me to tell you about myself But I am taking the liberty to anyway I apologize if this comes across as rude But I am not nice to myself so that might be a reason why Just a few minutes ago, I had just told myself to shut up But only for a good reason,  I had had enough of hearing the lists of my shortcomings. And the court reporter that asked 'do you plead guilty?' But my mind came to my defence and played attorney - Or was it my God? ... Because a few moments before the thoughts in my head wouldn't stop accusing me. Anyway, there you go...that's one thing about me and it's not a secret anymore I apologize if this comes across to you as disturbing but it disturbs me too I am not nice to myself so that might be the reason why It would help if I told myself twice as many soothing and encouraging words to fight the negative thoughts. Here it comes, the good quotes threw in to my defence "Create...

A special dedication to Evelyn and Nana Yaa for unconsciously revealing to me that, this blog has an audience waiting. Thank you both 💞 and thank you all for your support ❤ Estimated reading time: 2 minutes She stood in front of the crowd - microphone in hand, Ready to bare her soul but she found no words come out of her mouth. She stood in front of the crowd Her mind racing with thoughts she yearned to express, but she found no words come out of her mouth. She stood in front of the crowd...still silent. Her pen had written many stories of a life she once lived and a life she yearned to live, but she found no words come out of her mouth. Still standing in front of the crowd, her heart was burdened with life's issues, anxiety, fear and doubts which did not belong there. For she knew she should not have opened the door of her heart to thoughts that she simply did not belong. In her mind was a book in which were written all the memories of her life, pages...pages of...

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By guest contributor: Mr Mayola Dear class, Is everyone in today? Let’s have a recap of what you’ve been taught this year: • Mathematics ☒ • Literacy ☒ • Physical Education ☒ • Science ☒ • Art & Music • History & Geography ☒ • Computing ☒ • Survival in times of crisis ☐ Wait! I didn't teach you how to survive in times of crisis and pandemic? It wasn't on the schedule to prepare for sudden change? Was that not on the timetable? Tuesdays after assembly. Coronavirus The Coronavirus is a global epidemic, resulting in the mass loss of life. We have not seen a catastrophe of this scale. It has outpaced recent, modern pandemics such as: Swine Flu, Bird Flu, SARS, Mad Cow Disease and Ebola. It is unprecedented , it has caused massive restructure and change. NEWS ALERT! Italian restaurant chain collapses (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52093585) There is devastation to business, life, relations...

When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me.You have  been so, so good to me.When I  felt no worth, You paid it all for me.You have  been so, so kind to me. And oh , the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God. Oh  it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine. And  I couldn't earn it, and I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away. Oh  the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah   Full song    I performed this song on our annual Christmas service in 2019 but today on the 11th of January 2020 it begins to make sense as my victory song for the event that unfolded a couple of weeks later on the 9th of January 2020. Here it is in summary The Lord delivered me from many troubles. This morning on my way to work. I run into a parked car and my car capsized. Then an incoming vehicle run into me while I was in that position. I managed to come out with just a few scratches. My car is...