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By Lemuel Irabor Twitter: @LemuelIrabor                                                     I mage Credits: Hello Pretty After a busy day at work, I usually take the time to relax adequately at home. For me, relaxing means surfing the web or listening to the radio while trying to fix myself a hot plate. In the part of Nigeria that I currently live in, we are saturated with a lot of on-air content, thanks largely to the myriad of radio stations that are springing up here and there by the day. On this particular evening, the mini-adventurer in me decided to surf through the channels in search of something different from my usual haunts. And so I gave in and began surfing frequencies. “Apple of her mother’s eye, She be trophy daughter, Mommy raised her, Daddy never dropped a dollar..” Recognizing the beginning of a song that carried a message or told a story—which I

By Lemuel Irabor Contact: lifeandasixteenyearold@gmail.com “Peter,Do you take Jacintha as your lawfully-wedded wife to love,cherish and protect till death do you part?”     —a church wedding scene   People have various views on marriage.To some,it is a joyful union with the one person that completes them.To others,it is a fulfillment of societal obligation.To a few,marriage is simply a coming-of-age event.   However marriage is viewed,nothing changes the fact that it is a life-changing,memorable event.In fact,marriage,in many climes,seems to be the only instance where things are left to one's own will and volition. “One doesn't choose the day one is born, One doesn't naturally choose the day one dies, But one could choose the day one gets married..” This does not mean that forced or arranged marriages do not occur.However,in the developing world,this practice is fast going into antiquity. Young men and women these days are implored to get m

By Lemuel Irabor  Contact: lifeandasixteenyearold@gmail.com       According to The National Survey on Drug Use and Health ( NSDUH ) , 1 in every 12 tee ns is indulging one form of addiction or another. From everyday activities like eating; to despicable acts like alcohol, pornography, drug & substance abuse, and illicit sex; addiction is as common as it is deadly. Psychologists and psychoanalysts say addiction is harmful—no matter the kind of activity—because although i t can be pleasurable , the continuation of which becomes compulsive , interferes with ordinary responsibilities and concerns, such as work . Here are four (4) tips that have been proven time and time again to rid anyone from any type of addiction. 1.     Determine to be free The first step on your journey to being free of your addiction is actually taken on the inside. You have to develop a will, find a reason to quit whatever addiction you’re into. This helps to keep you focus

 By Iris Tan  Guestposter on Lemuel Irabor's blog Adding an extra hour each day reaps enormous benefits for your appearance. A healthy person is more attractive than someone who is not. Two aspects of being healthy are getting exercise and eating correctly.  Exercise Those who get out of bed early can squeeze in a workout. You don't have to be a morning person if you wake up early. Instead of snoozing, you are moving. Hitting the gym before the sun rises is an excellent way to seize the day.  Putting on your casual jumpsuits and starting your meditating in early-morning light is also a way to find peace and self-control. The habit can boost your productivity and mood. The session will wake you up, energize you, and make you feel less stressed and more relaxed. Who do you think has a better appearance, someone who is relaxed and energized or someone who is tense and stressed? Healthy Eating Getting up early, allows you to ea

By Lemuel Irabor Contact: lifeandasixteenyearold@gmail.com       The holiday season has finally come to an end. Schools resume and your pesky boss starts again with his routine of annoying you (Ungh! Why do we have to have bosses?)    Fresh out from the holiday spending, your bank account’s most likely in the red too. And you’re already hating the first month of the year already.    Relax, mate. January doesn’t have to be a tough one for you. If you follow these five(5) tips religiously, I guarantee that you’d survive—and even overcome the pioneer month of 2018. 1 .   Take stock of all you’ve got..    I know, I know. That wasn’t what you were expecting would be #1. But according to recent reports, taking an inventory of all the stuff in your store does not only give you the actual number of what you have left over; it gives you an idea of the supplies you need to get. This helps you prepare for any purchases you will be making. 2.   Prioritiz