2nd Nigerian President to die in office

This is the second time, a Nigerian president will die in office, but this is the first time I am personally mourning a presidential death. Now, I cannot say the same for my fellow Nigerians, as they have grumbled and complained about this man, however I choose to acknowledge his transparency over any accomplishments expected of him, as no Nigerian president in history has ever publicly declared his assets upon taking office, save Y'aradua. And I think this speaks volume and attests to this man's integrity. Sadly, many Nigerians mistook him as a miracle worker, and expected him to fix decades of problems (caused by greedy pot bellied agbayas), in one term. Anyway, I am opting to sympathize and mourn his death just like his family and close friends will. R.I.P Mr. President
Naomie Fals has spoketh, yet again xoxo~

Writer's block....New happenings

How does one get over a "writer's block"? What is a writer's block anyway? For some time now, I believe I've been claiming to have writers block, which might have been true two years ago while I was doing my senior thesis, wait I think what I had then was more like a brain freeze than a block. Anyway, I love to write and I do. Writing for me is like letting a kid have whatever candy at the candy shop, my mind/imagination just runs wild (and I know that's true for many writers as well). And when I do write, there is no censorship whatsoever, I let it flow and come out just how my mind processes it. However of late, I realized that my brain/mind/thought process (whatever) censors out what I want to write, and that creates a hurdle/barrier for me to write freely. Is that the writer's block thing?....It is so frustrating wanting to write something and never finish it, because something in me is restricting it! I have to break this hold whatever it is......

Now I am pretty excited for new things happening in my life!! And oh I have to say this, there is a new African Theatre that just opened in city, Minneapolis, MN! called "Olurombi Theatre Company", and I am so stoked about it. This is the first theatre in MN that will exclusively, concentrate on African literature/stories/culture. It has been long overdue considering the rapid growth of African immigrants in Minnesota now, it's high time the culture makes its debut. Anyway, I am very involved in the development of this new company, and I will make sure to bring you updates often. And oh, the theatre is gearing up for its first production August 2010, and is starting to audition for a cast of their play....so those of you in the twin cities area, let me know if you are interested so I can link you up with those in charge.

Anyway that's all for now, I have to go and fix this block/hold/freeze that's barring me from writing freely aarrrgggghhh!!

Until later, Namie Fals has spoketh, xoxo~

Bad blogger gets a wake up call from an ardent follower

WOW!!! It has been a whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiile!!! I have to be the worst blogger in the world! I mean, has it been a year really, since my last blog entry? really? Alright, I guess I can't make any promises of weekly entry, but I'll try as much as possible to make frequent ones. Thanks to a wake up call (literally) from a self proclaimed "ardent" follower, wow who knew I had loving and faithful followers....lol!! Anyway, a Lot's happened since my last entry I don't even  know what to Say or where to start.

But I will say this, LIFE is a great teacher! Either yours or others, one way or the other you learn something constantly. Now I know for a certain that you can never, ever stop learning, EVER! And this has been sort of an addiction for me, wanting and craving knowledge of some sort. And it cold be anything, from learning how Indians make their curry rice to wanting to understand Cleopatra's state of mind, when she decided to eradicate her whole family.

Speaking of culture and historical figures, I have developed this obsession with the era of Henry VIII of England, thanks to the brilliant Showtime series The Tudors, however I am sad the last season is going to be over in a few weeks....*deep sigh*. Also, I don't know when I started this love affair with the Indian culture, but I am fascinated by it, from their movies to music to their food, and even their general outlook on life. This love affair definitely calls for a visit to the Country of India real soon!

Having seen quite a number of Bollywood productions, it just makes me weep(not really) for the so called Nollywood productions, I mean MOST of their movies are just insults to one's intelligence. Now I do know that there are some productions like some of Emem Isong's ones, that are trying to set a new tone for Nollywood, but I just wish all these so called (self proclaimed) writers, producers, directors and actors will do their homework and research before wasting money, putting out a movie. I have noticed that Ghana too is really trying when it comes to sound quality camera presentation in their movies, I just wish they will stop stealing so many popular hollywood stories and calling it their own.....at least if they are going to transplant such stories, do a better job of translating it into the African culture....and I'm talking about movies like; The king is Mine - a horrible, disgusting, verbatim copy of The other Boleyn girl, and The Maidens - also nasty copy of Season 2 of the show The Tudors......I mean,...whatever men these people are just unbelievable. But I have noticed the brilliance of Shirley Frimpong-Manso, a writer/director from Ghana, she is one to watch out for with her exceptional respect for her viewers (meaning she doesn't insult their intelligence with crap and calling it movie), which is evident in her productions. I mean she's responsible for two of some of the best African movie production (for me) thus far: "Perfect Picture" and "Life and Living it"......................................other African movie directors/writers/producers should look up to her. Anyway, I think I'm done with my 2 cents for today.

I shall come back pretty soon to fill you up with the many weird thoughts that goes on in my head, till then, c ya l8rs!!

Naomie Fals has spoketh, for the first time in 2010! xoxo

Therapy~Re-hab

I remember making the decision to actually follow this list to the "T", as my New Year's resolution. Though I had forgotten about it, upon coming across this list again, I decided to evaluate myself so far............and well, I am trying.....however I just wanted to share this with  everyone again. And at least try to do one or two of these things, seriously might make life a tad bit easier.......... 

1. Wake: I will wake up every morning and smile at the world. I will be glad for the chance to see yet another day, and most especially I will be grateful for the “gift of life.”

2. Eat: I will cherish every meal I receive. I will eat healthy delicious meals and I will take my time to savor the complex flavors of each meal. My body is divine and it surely deserves the finest of foods.

3. Love: I will develop my innate ability to Love myself and to Love others selflessly, as Love is the universal language that all humans understand.

4. Work: I will establish my identity at work and I will let my purpose of “positively improving humanity,” fuel my creativity and talents. I will view success not through the eyes of an epicure, but through the eyes of a famished individual who has been fed and empowered with the wisdom of life.

5. Sleep: At the end of each day, I will lie in my bed and I will sleep like a baby because if life is worth living then it must be worth dreaming as well. Furthermore, I cannot dream without sleep!

now I have to go and do (5) teheheeheee....

~NaomieFals has spoketh, again~

Blank Canvas 2009

As promised, I am back to empty my thoughts on here. Want to make sure that my entries are constantly updated. Well a lot's happened since my last entry, which wasn't that long ago..lol!! You've gotta love Life mehn. My mind is processing so many things at once at the moment, that I don't even know where to start, but I'll start somewhere.

Anyway, I know I miss my family so much especially mama. I recently embarked on a Journey(details not that important) of a lifetime. This journey is a first for me...i've never done this before in my life, I sometimes find my self feeling lonely and wanting to run to mama crying for help, but thankfully enough I immediately remind myself of the importance of this Journey, also remember that, I am never alone, HE promised never to leave me nor forsake me, thank you God of Special effects.............. I especially love how you put things in perspectives for me, that way everything makes sense to me.

As part of my New Year/New Me promise to moi; part of it was to allow myself be a blank canvas, and let 2009 paint over it. So far I love the picture (not yet complete hoever). I know by December 09, it will be one perfect painting...so I'm not worried.

Live your Life, Love your Life, infact Life your Life!!

It's a brand New Year!! So glad 2008 is gone, and gone for good!!! No regrets~ I'm really grateful to God and always will be grateful to HIM just for His Lovingkindness that is (literally) better than Life, this is what keeps me going by the second.

So I know I haven't really gotten a hang on this blogging thing, but i'm getting there (i.e for those that look forward to reading my thoughts)

I decided to take 2009 by the horn this time, I am shaking out of it every ounce and drop of blessings God has for me this Year...and I'm taking it all...not gonna miss a beat. This year I know I'm taking no prisoners....any obstacle gets plowed!!! sounds harsh, but trust me it's not

Reflecting on '2008'~
I learnt a whole lot about Life! this past Year. One would think that, through the years and in between, I should have grasped the notion that it is impossible to please HUMANS! except GOD through FAITH.....well I think I finally got that in my head last year........Reflecting back on how I lived my Life in 2008, I realised that I got side tracked a lot, by so many things that were sugar coated, but once you bite pass the sugar coat, you just have to throw up, yeah things like that.
I think that I created an ALIAS for the most part, because I was just tired of letting lethal/toxic relationships (and I mean relationships in every aspect of it) get the best of me...cos you know life does have a way of playing tricks on ya. Anyhow, that chapter is over and it's a fresh new book now, literally..... 2008 is gone with all it's garbage, good riddance! :)

More to come from my thoughts as I have a whole lot say, just thot I'd pen something down first for this new year.

Remember to always Live your Life, Love your Life, infact Life your Life!!

~NaomieFals has spoketh!

A little teary....

Just a quick thought;

Why is it that the most littlest things makes the strongest man or woman cry. I mean take the Elephant for example, as big as this animal is, it is very scared of a little, tiny winny RAT.....

I guess my question is; we claim to be so strong and un-moveable, and when major things go wrong, we tend to have our sanity and maintain composure, but once something very minute (or seems to be) happens, one tends to break down...............

I haven't cried over anything in a very long time, okay well maybe I cried when I lost a dear friend, but as in I'm not the emotional type that cries often over things, I tend to brush it off and just move on with life.........but I am such an emotional wreck right now, I don't know what's wrong with me!! I feel like i'm about to loose something. Can't really figure out if what I think it is; IS!?......I am such a wreck...........I need myself back someone help me!!