I'll Be Back

I am currently working on updating the blog. So will not be posting for while.

Hoping to come back to make this blog Bigger and Better than it has ever been.

In the meantime check out my Tumblr.

Olola

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A bar concept in London

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2014

So another year has come and gone. It's also the 2nd anniversary of this blog.

I must admit I have slacked a bit with the blog this year...but in 2014 I hope to be more consistent with BBB.

2013 has been an interesting year, I've made some academic mistakes, went on my first girls holiday, I graduated, went to Nigeria for the first time, started my new job,  learnt a lot about myself, heritage and my inner struggles, baked a lot of new things, develop new level of financial independence...

So my goals for 2014 (I'll review them in July and then this time next year):

Learn to make ice-cream (without a machine).

Develop 1907 at the very least to prototype stage.

Learn how to use a sewing machine.

Become a qualified teacher.

Have a job sorted for August 2015.

Reduce clutter and become more organised.

I've begun to realise that I can only set goals for things I can directly affect and it's best not to set too many goals or else I just lose my way.

I'm a dreamer so if I do achieve a lot more you'll definitely hear about it.

Here's to a Bigger and Better 2014 for us all.

Olola

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1907 Clothing

The idea seems random I know but...

This is a clothing brand I've been thinking of starting for a while now. The idea is to incorporate both traditional African wear with Western styles to bring to life my vision for affordable but extremely stylish menswear.

The brand name comes from my day and month of birth but it just so happens to be a date that lies within the midst of British colonial rule in Nigeria. This whole concept excites me.

I don't know what it is but menswear excites me a whole lot more that women's wear.

The opposite sex just provides a lot more excitement

I've just made a tumblr page - Check it out.

http://1907clothing.tumblr.com/

Olola

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Neil Hilborn - OCD...A Poem

Wow. Just wow.

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Protect me from what I want

I remember watching this about 2 years ago and being struck by two things. Firstly, the title. 'Protect me from what I want', plays with the idea that what one may want may not be actually good for you or is it? 

The second was the end scene - where Daz calls after Saleem to turn around as he storms off. I think it perfectly represented the dichotomy between Daz clearly looking for something meaningful and Saleem exploring his sexuality which conflicts with his religion.

The randomly encountered each other in an alley, which typically isn't the safest place to meet each other and the fact that Saleem went straight over to Daz's, again wasn't a great choice. But I am looking a the greater picture of what this represents - sexual exploration, confusion/conflict, longing and love.

Both links show the same video - but I thought I should both up in case either get taken down.

**Warning**

The following scenes contains scenes of a strong sexual nature.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xmhihr_protect-me-from-what-i-want_shortfilms

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King Krule - Easy Easy

His voice... <3

Can't wait to hear more of his stuff.

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FKA Twigs - Water Me

This song struck a chord when I first heard it.

FKA hits the sadness of feeling inadequate on the head.

The term 'water me'- is just so beautiful - who doesn't want to be given the capacity to grow?

Olola

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Chase & Status ft Louis M^ttrs - Lost & Not Found

The last 18 months has seen the resurgence of 90's inspired house, which I love!! From B-Traits' Fever to Disclosure's You and Me. Following suit, though not surprising, this track hits the right spots.

Chase and Status have carried on where they left off with Blind Faith - anthemic, mesmerising and a track that leaves you no choice but to get up and dance. Plus the sample at 2:08 gets me every time.

I love the title as well - sums up how I feel sometimes.

Olola

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An Open Mind

'The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.'

Terry Pratchett, from his book Diggers, 1990 

I pride myself on being very open-minded  but at the same time I hold morals and expectations of myself that I expect myself to abide by. It's part of my slightly warped personality and standards I set myself. There are things I will  and won't do regardless of who is forcing me to do so - that's just how I am so I find it extremely disrespectful (and being African I've come to realise the for me respect is a big thing for me) if someone tries to enforce something upon me or asks something of me that they are aware I won't do. So as Terry perfectly puts it - my mind will be as open as I wish to open it.