"This long distance is killing me" *singing like Brandy lol

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Long Distance relationships are definitely risky, and if you are unfortunate enough to be far away from your significant other, the prospect of potentially ruining your relationship can seem daunting. Just because long distance relationships are difficult, doesn't mean they're impossible. Simple adjustments to your attitude and lifestyle can help you keep your loved one in your life. Here are a few tips that can help... Trust me.. I know! Talking from experience 

1. Communication, communication!! - I can't stress enough how important communication in a LDR (long distance relationship) well ANY Relationship is, so make sure you keep the lines of communication with your partner open. 

If you have a busy schedule, make time in the morning to text or call each other good morning then at the end of your day, speak to each other about your day and say good night, if you can.. Pray together. 

2. Work around your schedules - One of yo my May be busier than the other so endure that you make time for your partner. Don't make them feel like they're always last on your to-do list and don't slack by failing to communicate like you usually do because this will start to take a toll on your relationship, so warn your partner if you're gonna be busy and  If you have to, schedule a regular time in your diary to communicate when you're free, make it a date with your partner. 

3. Plan visits as often as you can - As much as I hate saying this.. A Relationship can not survive on phone calls, texts and emails alone. You need physical contact with your partner so it won't hurt if you guys plan on seeing each other when you can. This will give you and your partner something to look forward to and strengthen your relationship. When you're together you can do various things such as: 

• Go to your favourite restaurant

• Spend quality time indoors catching up on a few things *wink,wink* 

• Visit new places 

• Introduce each other's friends and family if possible - These are the people that help your partner in your relationship when you aren't around 

4. Get to know each other -! 

you'll have to spend some time really getting to know and understand your partner. When talking to your partner, take note of things they enjoy the most (hobbies, day-to-day activities, etc.), and do a little research on it so you have more to do when you see them next. Knowing each other's preferences will also help when you want to exchange gifts.

• For example: If your partner likes to dance, find the location of different clubs where you will see them next. If you don't know how to dance, take lessons and you will impress them by your willingness to make an effort on their behalf
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• 5. Create trust. Just as with traditional relationships, trust is incredibly important. Avoid temptations. Try your best to be faithful, lest you destroy the trust on which your relationship relies. Avoid putting yourself in situations where you would be tempted, and let your partner know that there's nothing to worry about. *Don't be too anxious or jealous if you don't always know what they are doing. A little space is harmless and will definitely keep things to make sure you are both clear on the nature of the relationship
•  6. Understand what you have - Naming your relationship (dating, seeing each other, boyfriend-girlfriend, engaged) as well as defining exclusivity (limited to one person) can be difficult and awkward questions to ask, but will save you great heartache and misunderstanding down the line. Stating your end goals and expectations will allow you both to work together to build the relationship you want.
• Example: "Are you open to relocating if the relationship becomes more serious?" or "What are you looking to get out of this relationship?"
• 7. Talk about your future together- Assuming that ultimately you'd want to live together, discussing how you're going to get to that point will help you prove to each other that the relationship is going somewhere and that your efforts and frustrations are not in vain.
• • Figure out who is moving so that you can be together. Will you both move, or just one? Think ahead to a career for the partner who is moving.
  • Decide on a reasonable target time for the move. What must first be finished before you can start your new lives together? Do either of you need to end a lease, sell a home, quit a job, or give notice to housemates in order to move?
  8. 
  Talk through doubts, uncertainty, and fear together. Explore the scary and difficult subjects along with the good. Talk is your best way to keep together across the distance. Use it to explore your feelings together honestly. 

I have more but can't think right now so hope that helps 

"Happy Birthday Amb" Wiz wishes Amber Rose happy birthday

This is really sweet. Amber Rose just celebrated her 31st birthday by throwing a fancy dress party at a Hollywood mansion. 

Her soon to be Ex Husband Wiz Khalifa, decided it was best to put their difference aside and wish his estranged Wife a happy birthday. See her response....

Shame. She still loves him so much! 

Happy birthday Amber!! 

WHO aims for Ebola serum in weeks and vaccine tests in Africa by January

The World Health Organisation has announced it hopes to begin testing two experimental Ebola vaccines in west Africa by January and may have a blood serum treatment available for use in Liberia within two weeks.

The UN’s health agency said it aimed to begin testing the two vaccines in the new year on more than 20,000 frontline health care workers and others in west Africa – a bigger rollout than previously envisioned.

Separately, a senior Red Cross official said he was confident the epidemic could be contained within four to six months.

Elhadj As Sy, the secretary general of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, told reporters in Beijing on Wednesday that the outbreak could be contained if there was “good isolation, good treatment of the cases which are confirmed, good dignified and safe burials of deceased people.”

Dr Marie Paule Kieny, an assistant director general at the WHO, said the first tens of thousands of Ebolavaccines could be distributed in the first months of the new year. Kieny acknowledged there were many “ifs” remaining and “still a possibility that it [a vaccine] will fail”. But she sketched out a much broader experiment than was imagined only six months ago.

“These are quite large trials,” she said.

This is good news... 

Culled from : The Guardian 

Encouraging words

Good morning everyone!! Just thought to share these words a friend shared with me this morning on whatsapp. 

Ladies, remember you are beautiful and always remember your worth 😊

 Words from Oprah Winfrey– “If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away. If he doesn’t want you, nothing can

make him stay. Stop making excuses for a man and his behavior.

Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.”

# “Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that’s not meant to be.”

# “Slower is better. Never live your life for a man

before you find what makes you truly happy.”

# “If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is. Don’t stay because you think ‘it will get better.’

You’ll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.”

# “Avoid men who’ve got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women. He didn’t marry

them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat you any differently?”

# “Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.

If something bothers you, speak up.”

# “You cannot change a man’s behavior. Change comes from within.”

# “He is a man; nothing more, nothing less.”

# “Never let a man define who you are.”

# “Never borrow someone else’s man. If he cheated with you, he’ll cheat on you.”

# “A man will only treat you the way you allow

him to treat you.”

# “All men are NOT dogs.”

# “You should not be the one doing all the bending–compromise is a two-way street.”

# “If a relationship ends because the man was not

treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can’t ‘be friends.’

A friend wouldn’t mistreat a friend. Don’t settle.”

# “The only person you can control in a relationship is you.”

# “Always have your own set of friends separate from  his”

#“Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.”

# “Don’t ever make him feel he is more important

than you are, even if he has more education or a better job.” “Do not make him into a quasi-god.”

Send it to every women you know!!  Hi gorgeous, you are pretty.  Pretty as your name.  You know it, clap your hands. This is a toast  2 u,  for the man  who has you, and the losers who lost u.  Lucky  are the dudes who are going 2

Spot the difference lol

When vanity doesn't allow you to accept who you are, what do you do? You photoshop daaaaarliiinggg... LOL 

54 year old Kris Jenner met with British cheft Gordon Ramsey to promote her cook book. 

He share the above picture on his Instagram shout her out.... And she shared the same pictures but tweaked it a bit... 

See what she did? Lol magicked away all the wrinkles! Haha! I'm not laughing coz we all edit our pictures, don't lie! 

Next time don't get Caught Kris! 

Oops!!!!! 

Happy birthday Kim!

Kris Jenner just took to Twitter to wish her daughter a happy 34th birthday but sharing an old pic of Kim as a child. So cute! 

Let's hope she won't be offended by it lol

Kris wrote :  "You amaze me every single day and I am so blessed to have you to love . Enjoy your special day@kimkardashian I love you! #love #family #happybirthday"

How lovely! Happy birthday Kim 

"judge Masipa is a moron" says Donald Trump

Oh dear! Outspoken businesses tycoon Donald a Trump had taken to Twitter to express his disappointment on Oscar Pistorius' trial sentencing. He expressed his feelings especially towards the Judge, Thokozile Masipa. Read below... 

LOL.. I'm sorry but I have to agree with the man. I'm starting To think this judge was paid or something. How embarrassing for the South African justice system! Smh 

Kim kardashian showing off her assets

Good heavens above!! Can this woman give some of us a chance? Like can she get more sexier?? 

She was seen yesterday heading to her family's office in LA. Sexy kimmy!! 

When I grow up I wanna be like kim! Minus the sex tape scandal LMAO

Another Nollywood actress making big girl moves

I'm asking again oo.. Na so Nollywood dey pay? Someone push me to the closest director let me act so I can chop money too! 

Actress Chika Ike is currently in Dubai on holiday and decided to rent this $24,000 yact. So does that mean that's how much she paid to rent it? Na wa o

What a way to cure boredom!! *sips redbull* na only you waka come Chika! 

Mercy Johnson Okojie names son Henry

Awwww how cute is this family?

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnston gave birth on Wednesday 15th October to a health baby boy in America. 

The actress and her husband have named him Henry which means ruler. That's what's up! 

They are yet to release official pictures of their Prince. 

Massive congratulations to you and your family Mercy.

May God continue to bless you! 

Amen 

Ini Edo makes big girl moves

God ooo! When will my own time come??

Massive congratulations to Nollywood Actress Ini Edo who has just purchased a G-Wagon Mercedes worth N38 Million and a house in Lekki worth N75 million! Wow.. Who knew Nollywood films pay so much? 

Somebody hook me up na, mek I act small and chop money lol 

Well done Ini! You deserve all the blessings and happiness life has to offer 

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 5 years in prison for killing Girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for the death of Reeva Steenkamp, as his seven month trial finally came to a conclusion.

The South African athlete was sentenced at Pretoria’s High Court for the killing of his girlfriend Ms Steenkamp, after being cleared of murder but convicted of culpable homicide.

In her sentencing, Judge Masipa ruled a non-custodial sentence would send the wrong sentence to the community, but a long sentence would not be appropriate because it would appear to lack mercy.

I personally feel like this is not enough. In America, people get way more prison time for crimes such as theft and gun possession. 

It saddens my heart that there is such little justice over such a crime. 

I guess if you have money you can really get away with so many things.

Pistorius family statement

Oscar Pistorius’s uncle, Arnold Pistorius, is addressing reporters outside the court.

Today a new season starts for us as a family … Not just the Pistorius family alone, but the Steenkamp family.

It has been a harrowing 20 months. We are all emotionally drained and exhausted.

The case that was set down for three weeks originally has been dragged out for seven months – in fact, for 20 months [since the bail hearing].

In the process, [the state] decided to inflict as much collateral damage as they could, by keeping the cloud of premeditated murder as long as possible … The truth became totally irrelevant to the state’s case to make premeditated murder stick.

We accept the judgment. Oscar will embrace this opportunity to pay back to society.

I appeal to all of you as the media to accept the ruling of the court. After 20 months of relentless public trial, I would ask you … to let us move forward … and give us some degree of dignity and privacy as we do so.

I want to say something as an uncle. I hope Oscar will start his own healing process as we walk down the path of restoration. As a family we are ready to support and guide Oscar as he serves his sentence.

Please understand that I don’t want to take any questions.

Hmmmmm, I don't know what else to say

Legendary designer Oscar de la rents has died

Such sad news. A family member has confirmed that designer Oscar De la Renta has died at age 86. 

Oscar recently designed Amal Clononey's wedding dress. He was previously diagnosed with cancer in 2006.

Prayers and love go out to his family and friends at this sad time. May his soul rest in peace. 

Wiz, Future and Lil Wayne diss their exes

Bitter Exes!!! 

Oh dear!! Why do people become so bitter after breakup? Like what is the need? In my opinion it just makes you look so petty and immature. 

Yes I know we've all said negative things about exes when things end but some people take it waaaaay too far! 

Wiz Khalifa and Future have just dropped a new song called 'P*ssy Overrated' where they rap about an ex who thinks she's 'all that' when she's not. Ermmm excuse me, wasn't future the same one that released that trophies song where he was gushing about how he won a trophy? Praising ciara up and down? 

But now that it's over, her vagina is overrated? Like come on.. Sit down! 

And Wiz shouldn't be taking at all when he knows fine well he cries himself to sleep over Amber LOL 

In the song, wiz raps "Rich ni**a get you, he'll never put nothing above you...every time I see you I don't never want nothing from you." YEAH RIGH WIZ! 

Another thing I hate about society is double standards. If it was a female releasing these kinds of song, they'd be saying "oh she's just another angry, bitter black woman" but because it's these two clowns, everyone is praising them. 

 

Lil Wayne also released a song last night called 'Take Kare' where he disses ALL his baby mama and talks about how they're jealous of his girl because he takes care of her. SHUT UP! Here's  the rap :

 

/You don't know about it/Gotta open new accounts cause the others overcrowded/Gotta open up the stores when they're closed when we shopping'/For my girl, wear the clothes that ain't nobody rocking'/She so bad, I don't know what to do with her/I know just what to do in her/Homies hit me up, they said they're goin' out tonight/I said I'm with my girl, tonight I can't fuck with you n*ggas/I'ma take kare of her.

 LOL.. Some men though. 

Kim K slaying. Kanye is one lucky man

This outfit just has Kanye written all over it.. I just have a feeling he picked the entire ensemble lol

Kim was spotted on Sunday in west calabasas,L.A With her husband Kanye West rocking this very risqué outfit - it left little to the imagination but I don't thinkKim  minds one bit. If you got it, flaunt it 

The soon to be 34 year old is giving some of us 24 year olds a run for our money! Sexy mama 

Your are NOT the father!! *Maury voice*

You are NOT the father!!!! 

Oh no! Looks like there's trouble in paradise for Singer Omarion and his baby mama Apryl Jones. 

Word on the media streets is that Omarion just broke up with Miss Jones over her refusal to give him a DNA test after his mother has been speaking in his ear about the child's DNA.

According to Omarion's mother, the baby looks 'too Biracial' and nothing like Omarion, which led to him asking Aprly for a DNA test and she kept telling him no.

I mean honestly speaking, this woman JUST had a baby, of course she will be insulted that her beloved boyfriend is questioning her loyalty and the paternity of his brand new baby. 

Wish them all the best, so sad 

You can't raise a man

Ladies... Ladies... Ladies..!! How many times did I call you? LOL

As you can tell from the title of this post, I'm going to to talk about MEN!,with special emphasis on what I like to refer to as the 'superwoman' syndrome. You know.. that thing most of us women do where we think we can fix and tame a man who isn't ready to commit? Yup.. You're guilty of it huh? I know! 

Ok first of ladies, I'm here to remind you that you can NOT raise a man. Any man that isn't ready to commit, will certainly not do so because you're pressuring and forcing him to, and if he does.. It's only for a temporary period because he wants to keep get 'it' and by 'it' I'm talking about your lady garden. Yes.. I said lady garden! 

If you've ever had to say these following sentences, that man is NOT ready to commit! 

• "So,where do you see the future taking us?" 

• "What are we now?" (After you've given him your lady garden) 

•"babe, where is this going?"

•"Do You love me?"

See where I'm going with this? Ok. I hope so. What I'm saying may seem harsh, but the truth be like that sometimes *american accent*

You will NEVER EVER have to question the loyalty of any man that's serious about you. When it's real, you know and it shows in his actions. Once you constantly have to question where you stand and your position in his life, you've lost the game. It is then time to bow out gracefully and move on... 

Do not Nag

Do not act desperate

Do not try trap him 

And do NOT act bitter and petty!

A good, deserving man will do the right thing when it's time. 

And always remember, his lack of commitment is not your fault. And it's not your job to change his mind honey..

Know and remember your worth. 

If you're not happy, walk away. It is not by force 😊

To be continued.....

'I reported my Ebola symptoms many times before I was quarantined' says Spanish Nurse

Teresa Romero Ramos says she reported her ebola symptoms to health authorities, but was only given paracetamol as treatment.

The Spanish nurse was taken to a hospital in Madrid with the Ebola virus after treating a patient who later died of the illness, says she told authorities atleast three times about her fever before they finally put her in quarantine.

Currently, Teresa is the first patient to have caught the virus outside of West Africa. 

She first contacted authorities about her symptoms on the 30th of September, complaining of fatigue and high fever. 

Teresa then called a specialist service who advice her to go to visit her local clinic as her temperature had not reached 38.6C and was reportedly given paracetamol.

Days later, she called the hospital again and no action was taken.

On the third attempt, Teresa Romero Ramos was admitted into hospital where she warned staff of her fears of contracting the Ebola virus. 

Teresa, 44 and her husband Javier Limón remain in quarantine. 

The Spanish authorities are currently monitoring over 50 people believed to have Ebola symptoms. 

Culled from the Guardian

Tyga and Kylie Jenner : something fishy?!

Oooooh.... What do we have here! Is that 17 year old Kylie Jenner out on a sushi date with 25 year old Rapper Tyga? Oh I think So! 

According to TMZ, the two rumoured love birds were spotted on Monday night on a date.. Well we aren't allowed to call it that since Kylie is a minor which means if they ARE getting intimate, it would be illegal. 

The two '"Friends" went to Kabuki Restaurant in Hollywood.

Hmmmm... I wonder what BlacChyna is thinking since Tyga is her Ex and Kim Kardashian is her "bestie"... This could get messy! 

Beyoncé and Jay-Z doing an album together? Rumour has it!

Despite being recently bombarded with rumours of their divorce, Jay-Z and his Dangerously In Love Singer Wife Beyoncé could not appear any happier. 

As if their recent 'On the Run' tour was not enough, the loved up couple may be in the studio working on a new album together! Not only that, but this new album is rumoured to be accompanied by 'simultaneous videos and even a movie' 

The album is tipped to be released between now and early 2015, I just can't WAIT!

The couple have recently finished their tour on the 13th of September. They played 21 dates and made about $100 million in ticket sales... Imagine all the money they will make from this album? 

Talk about a power couple 

#TeamTheCarters 

Shirtless Idris Elba (Thank me later ladies)

Idris Elba took to his Instagram Page to share video footage of himself working out for his new movie Bastille day.

I can't help but drool lol those shoulders are impressive. It's so hard to believe he's 42! 

The film will also feature co-star ex-Game Of Thrones actor Richard Madden and will be directed by James Watkins. 

'I don't want to get into all of that,' the London-born star told UK newspaper The Mirror back in August. 'I don't want my family growing up here. That isn't me, it just isn't.

'I rented a place on my own in North Hollywood, but the time I spent here was on my own. I'm not into the whole fame thing.

'I don't have celebrity friends. I have the same ones I had from when I was a kid. For me it's about my family, it's about my kids, what is best for them.'

The Luther star has an 11-year-old daughter Isan with his ex-wife and a four-month-old son Winston with his girlfriend Naiyana Garth.

See the Video below 

http://instagram.com/p/t5UjohEiU5/

Culled from the Daily Mail UK

Photoshop Fails!! Deception at its best

Like I really don't get it.. What is it with people and Photoshop when they can't even use it properly? It's so funny and awkward to watch. And why isn't always to enhance their bodies for deception? lol 

Laugh with me guys!! 

Someone make it stop!! Why oh why? Lol 

No going back - Paula Patton files for Divorce

 

Well... I don't think I saw that one coming! 

Hollywood Actress Paula Patton has filed for divorce from her cheater Husband Robin Thick.

 After spending months trying to woo his wife back after his cheating ways had been exposed, 38 year old Paula decided that she has had enough and filed for divorce in L.A

Despite their failed marriage, Paula says Robin is a good father to their child and has asked for joint legal and physical custody of their 3 year old Son. 

Sorry Robin... I guess the lines aren't blurred anymore! 

Jesus Saves Nick Cannon

LOL.. I'm sorry but I have to laugh because it's funny. 

After 6 years of marriage, Nick Cannon has decided to call upon Jesus to save him from Ex wife Mariah! 

The 'Wild n Out' star has decided to cover up his 'Mariah' tattoo with the biggest Jesus on a cross art piece I think I've ever seen on anybody's body.

I guess it beats having to do painful laser surgery. 

Oh well. This will teach us not to ever ink someone's entire name on your body.

Sorry Nick! 

Pic Credit; TMZ