Dramatic Morning In Lagos

This morning I cried. No, it wasn't funny.

I was on my way to work in Ikoyi when a frustrated man deliberately hit my car. As a result of the traffic coming from the new Lekki bridge in the mornings and afternoons, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has now placed dividers at all the u-turns coming from Osborne road to Gerrad road to Alexander road up to the round about. So now to get to Park View in the mornings, I have to go all the way to the round about at Alexandra road.

I was on my usual route when this insane driver decided to over take me at the round about and rammed into my poor Vanilla (that's what I call my car). Before he hit me, I saw him speeding up from the side, I slowed down yet this crazy driver went bang into my car. I was so stunned by the force I stopped. The mad man came down, but I didn't. I looked into his car and saw three other dodgy looking men.

As he approached my car, he yelled "You hit my car".

"I beg your pardon". At this point I was looking for the police/Lastma. I spotted an RSS truck on the other side of the road. And immediately drove there leaving the man standing by his car.

The scene

 For the first time in the weeks I've been driving by the round about, LASTMA and the Police were no where to to be found. As I was still looking out for them, this guy pulls up in front of my car and reverses into my poor poor Vanilla. At this point I absolutely lost it and surprised myself with all the foul launguage coming from my mouth.

My baby :-(

Thankfully one of the guys from work (God Bless Chris) came to my rescue and asked me to leave the scene and he would handle it. At which point the guy stopped insulting me; so because he saw men, his tone changed and he couldn't remember to accuse me of allegedly hitting him. *sigh.

Now you are wondering why I was crying:
1. I don't know this man from anywhere so why would he delibrately hit my car?
2. If I was the one who hit him, I would have apologised immediately so why couldn't he do the same?
3. My poor poor V. I have had my baby for almost 7 years and cause I love her, I am really careful with her and I have not had to do any major body work on her.

Ladies, I'll advise you to be careful. This scenario where someone has deliberately hit my car has happened to me before. That day in Ajah I thought I was dreaming like today as well. There are mean people out there. I didn't come out of my car because I had been warned about groups of men in cars who have been going around Lagos bumping into cars of young women only to rob and kidnap them. Guys you be careful too.

If anyone can bring me ice cream at work today, that would cheer me up.

Thanks.

Re.

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Technology crack

Three weeks ago the base of my laptop broke. I have this thing where instead of of closing my laptop gently, I slam it shut. One night I slammed it shut as usual and the next morning as I tired to open it, the whole thing started cracking and coming apart before my eyes. I was weak.


For three week's now, my laptop remains at Reddington awaiting a new base. *sigh.

It's not the same working on my iPhone or Samsung Galaxy tab. I just want my laptop back. *sniff sniff. I always thought the one gadget I wouldn't be able to live without would be my iPhone. But it turns out I can't be without my laptop.

                   My Crackberry 

What's the one gadget you can't live without?

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Everyday's a holiday!

"I have had a holiday, and I'd like to take it up professionally." I love this quote from Kylie Minogue. I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking right now "I wish tomorrow was a public holiday". Well the thing is every day's a holiday (well maybe not a public holiday where you take time off work/school and faff).

There's always a reason to celebrate a new day. Not just because you are thankful for the gift of life or thankful for finding a random N1,000 note in your pocket when you are down to your last Kobo (God is good o!) or finding that Kit Kat bar!

Missing Kit-Kat situation a work. *sigh

If you follow me (or my blog on twitter), you'll see that everyday I tweet about what holiday, celebration or season that day is.

Today is International Day of Families 2013. @unicefafrica @un #UN #Family
— Princess Ire Abumere (@PrincessIre) May 15, 2013

Some of these holidays are so random that when I tweet about it, I get replies like "C'mon" "Princess seriously" "You've started" "Madame today is". Well I don't make these holidays up. Don't believe me, Google them!

Today is Chocolate Chip Day! Yum! #FoodiesUnite #ChocolateChip
— That Re Of Sunshine (@thatreofsunshin) May 15, 2013

The thing I love about finding out what makes today special even if it's not a stay at home holiday is that the meaning and most times the randomness of the day actually makes you smile and quite cheerful during the day. I've decided to put a side tab on my blog telling you what today/everyday is!

Happy Straw Hat Day Folks! What's your favourite holiday?

As a Sun-lover, of course I love straw hats!

Love,

Re

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Of Life

Image via Giorgio Armani

Looks like everyone seems to be on this "Of Life" trend. Everyone has their own meaning of "of life". Let me try and explain this to you . . . So I've got this friend who's really bubbly, friendly, fun to be around, has jokes for day and loves to enjoy life, next thing I know everyone starts calling him *Pierre of life. And then when Hadi's favourite song was Tunde Ednut's "Catching cold" she called described it as a "jam of life".  You get it?

It looks like even Giorgio Armani is jumping on this Of life trend with their new campaign; Frames of Life. The Frames of Life is an eyewear campaign which was initially launched in 2010 by the brand and now it's back with something new. "In every frame of our lives, there are so many stories meeting, crossing and interweaving." They  and Luxottica are now putting together short films surrounding five characters and their eye wear.

I remember the first designer frames I ever got were by Emporio Armani. I was 17 and cool. Lol! There'll always be a bond between me and Armani (still saving to buy a pair of Armani jeans). Check out the trailer for Giorgio Armani Frames of Life below:

Will be sharing a story of me and my frames "of life" soon.

Until then, I am That Ré of life :-)

*Not real name. 

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Maju Returns

Bonjour,

It's been a while since I mentioned Maju. Well you'll be please to know that Maju is back with some amazing new pieces. (Somebody shout Hallelujah!)

In her mind: what one should I pick? Hmmmnn. . .this one maybe?

Wondering where you can check out the new collection and buy yourself a piece or two or more? Maju will be at 47th edition this month's Le Petite Marche.

In her mind: Ok maybe I should just wear this dress, but hold on, the bags come in different shapes, patterns and colours. What's a girl to do? Buy 'em all!

Date: Sunday 24th March 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: Imperial Place, 274 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Doesn't Teni look gorgeous in these picture? I told her so. If you don't have a girlfriend, come buy 5 Maju bags and you just might get one, maybe even Teni. LOL!

See you at LPM this Sunday folks.

Re

Outfits by Maju
Bags by Maju
Styled by Motunrayo Umaru (Maju's Creative Director)
Model: Teniola Abumere (@Teniolabumere) 

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Baby Steps

Lil Miss Seme's Shoes (Aren't they cute?)

Hello everyone,

Happy New Year! Ha ha ha! Well it's the 1 March tomorrow and this is also my first post of the year. So my greetings are in order.

I bet you are wondering what my excuse is this time . . . well it's the usual: work, love, life et al. LOL!

I do apologize for not blogging. I have been writing though and contributing on other websites. Well you'll be pleased to know that I am working on my own website. :-) www.thatreofsunshine.com will be alive in a few days. So excited and frustrated because I'm building it all by myself (well Seun and Demilade are helping/guiding me).

How has 2013 been for you so far? I started the year so relaxed and with no worries. Well I had an epiphany while on holiday in Cabo Corso in December. I'll share that with you in another post.

Right now, I'm taking baby steps towards my dreams. I'm absolutely psyched about what 2013 has in store. Are you?

Will be blogging again sooner than you think.

Re

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Christmas!

The most wonderful time of the year, Christmas, is here again! I'm in the Christmas mood, are you? I've already started giving out Christmas cards and spreading the Christmas cheer. 

Spent last holiday working. This year I plan on having an amazing holiday. I'll be volunteering at a respite home, helping out at Mey's Kitchen and later on going on a trip with friends. 

Last week I went shopping for trimmings and ornaments to put on my desk at work. Got myself a cute snow man.

Say hello to my little friends :-) Ended up getting the grey snow man on the far right. I've named him "Tubby".

Just in case you are looking for Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, lights, wreaths, gift wrap, ribbons and much more to transform your home and office into a Christmas wonderland, I recommend you visit The Lagos Christmas Shop at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. That's where I got Tubby from.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Lagos - so excited, Christmas shopping starts next week. Goody! If you are thinking of what to get me for Christmas, click to see my wishlist. :-) 

May your days be merry and bright! Have a holly jolly Christmas! 

Ré. xxx

P.S. Santa baby slip a Rolex under the tree for me, you know I've been really good gal! ;-)

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