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Playlist,

Ore’s Playlist May 2017

My playlist is long overdue, I couldn’t decide what songs to put on my list. I finally narrowed it down to these songs. I really love these songs I hope you enjoy them.

  • “I Told You” By Bemyoda: I have listened to this song on replay since Friday the 12th May. I really like the journey the lyrics take me on.  This is one of my best lines in the song. ‘’Don’t listen for strange hearts listen for mine, I will be the voice that tells you to fight for life, for freedom’’. This speaks to me in this season where I have a lot of decisions to make and so many opinions.


  • “Come As You Are” By Shane & Shane: I came across Shane & Shane; The Worship Initiative, Vol 12, by accident but if you are a believer in the fact that all things are connected, like I am, then I found it when I needed it the most. A line in the song sings ‘’Lay down your hurts, lay down your heart come as you are’’, this hit all the right spots with me, because of the hurt I carry around. I have sang it so many times and made it my prayer, to lay down my hurt and lay down my heart and just walk There are so many more lines of the song I love and I am sure they will bless you, so please take a few minutes to read though the lyrics below.

Come out of sadness
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
There’s hope for the hopeless
And all those who’ve strayed
Come sit at the table
Come taste the grace
There’s rest for the weary
Rest that endures
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t cure
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
Lay down your hurt lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Fall in his arms
Come as you are
There’s joy for the morning
Oh sinner be still
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
So lay down your burdens
Lay down your shame
All who are broken
Lift up your face
Oh wanderer come home
You’re not too far
So lay down your hurt
Lay down your heart
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are
Come as you are

       

  • “What a beautiful Name” by Hillsong: Hillsong released an EP of different versions of the song, which I listened to nonstop for a few days, each version is different from the last and each gives a new appreciation of the name of Jesus, how wonderful and powerful the name is. ‘’You didn’t want heaven without us, so father you brought heaven down’’ This line helps me shift focus from all my shortcoming, not beat myself up too much on days I forget to have my morning devotion and just focus on the fact that God wants me, that God wants all of us. I also love other lines in the songs, so please read though the lyrics below and let the name of Jesus come alive to you in a new way.

    • You were the Word at the beginning

    One With God the Lord Most High

    Your hidden glory in creation

    Now revealed in You our Christ

    What a beautiful Name it is

    What a beautiful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a beautiful Name it is

    Nothing compares to this

    What a beautiful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

    You didn’t want heaven without us

    So Jesus, You brought heaven down

    My sin was great, Your love was greater

    What could separate us now

    What a wonderful Name it is

    What a wonderful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a wonderful Name it is

    Nothing compares to this

    What a wonderful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

    What a wonderful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

    How sweet is your name, Lord, how good You are

    Love to sing in the name of the Lord, love to sing for you all?

    Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You

    You silenced the boast, of sin and grave

    The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory

    For You are raised to life again

    You have no rival, You have no equal

    Now and forever, Our God reigns

    Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory

    Yours is the Name, above all names

    What a powerful Name it is

    What a powerful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a powerful Name it is

    Nothing can stand against

    What a powerful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

    You have no rival, You have no equal

    Now and forever, Our God reigns

    Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory

    Yours is the Name, above all names

    What a powerful Name it is

    What a powerful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus Christ my King

    What a powerful Name it is

    Nothing can stand against

    What a powerful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

    What a powerful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

    What a powerful Name it is

    The Name of Jesus

May 18, 2017
The Interview Series,

The Interview Series: Oluwatoyosi Jolayemi

What is your name?
Oluwatoyosi
What do you currently do as a job?
I am an academic researcher as well as a web developer, I volunteer in some organisations as well.
As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
At different stages of my childhood I had different ‘dream professions’. At a point I was hell bent on being a medical doctor, only for me to grow older and realise it was definitely not what I wanted. I toiled with the idea of being an Environmental Technologist at some point too, but that also went with the wind, same with my ambition of being a Computer Engineer, these were the very early years though. Eventually, it boiled down to what I was sure I didn’t want to do, which were what my parents were advocating for since I was ‘smart’ and these were Medicine and Engineering.
Did primary school and secondary school shape your ideas about your dream job?
In some way, it did. Although I was hungry for something I could not exactly place my hands on at the time, nothing else mattered.
At what point in time did you change your mind about that dream job?
I can’t say I changed my mind as my mind wasn’t exactly made up.
Why did you study what you studied in university? If you have a do over will you study the same course?
Sincerely, I studied what I did because I didn’t want to study what every other person thought I should. I had a one-on-one with myself and realised 5+ years was too much to study something that might make me miserable as I get frustrated easily, so I decided to strike a balance and play it safe. Weirdest reason ever, I know. If I’m to do again I will study the same course because in more ways than I could have imagined it was just what I needed.
How did the ‘’reality of adulthood’’ affect your dreams?
I have come to the conclusion that ‘adulthood’ is just something that we have allowed to scare us from the many amazing things we can be capable of, my dreams are still very intact.
Do you believe your dreams are still within your reach?
Yes, I do very much believe all I have ever wanted are within reach.
Are you fulfilled with your life? If “Yes”, how? If “No” why?
Yes I am. For me finding fulfilment is a daily task, and not just something that one should be obsessive about, and it’s all about the little things. So yes, I am fulfilled with my life.
What are your hobbies? And does your current line of work give you time for them?
My hobbies,… listening to tonnes of music, singing, reading, dancing, I also recently developed a love for exploring places. Yes, it does.
Do you have any regrets? If “Yes”, what are they?
I believe there is no point fussing over things that are gone, no regrets, just lessons about improvements that can be made.
Will you look back in the next ten years and be happy with how your decisions today have shaped your future?
I believe I will.
Do you have any fears for the future? If “Yes”, what are they?

Hmmm, No (a tiny yes 😂). I am naturally a worrier, thus my reason for the yes, and no because I am learning to cast all of my cares on God because He cares for me, after all I can’t add an inch to my life by letting fears and worry consume me.

May 9, 2017
The Interview Series,

The Interview Series: Onomesan Oyo

What do you currently do as a job?
I currently work as an external auditor by day, day dreamer and writer somehow interspersed in-between and of course all round weirdo by and large.


As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?


I always knew I wanted to work in the corporate world, always had this image of the well put together city girl, high flying executive extraordinaire who can afford the luxuries of the finest labels, nice apartment, understand the art form that is independence and all be it living her truth.
Did primary school and secondary school shape your ideas about your dream job?


*laughs inaudibly* If we were to go by the books I read in high school, I would be in the C.I.A.
At what point in time did you change your mind about that dream job?
I don’t think I ever had a dream job per se, I always loved how strong, confident and stylish the women in the financial world looked so that has always been my go to. However I discovered my love for writing in my 2nd year in the university after I had just seen Confessions of a Shopaholic (Yes I wanted to be the girl in the green scarf  badly (^_^).


Why did you study what you studied in the university? If you have a do over will you study the same course?


I studied Accounting because it was my escape course from a science class purgatory in high school.  If I had a do over I would explore my prospects in creative writing.


How did the “reality of adulthood” affect your dreams?


It’s actually made me more resilient, in fact my daily mantra is “May the other side not win”.
Do you believe your dreams are still within your reach?


That’s the only reason I get up every day.
Are you fulfilled with your life? If “Yes”, how? If “No” why?


I wouldn’t dare use the word fulfilled(even Mo Abudu who is the first Black Afican woman to own a tv network is constantly trying to conquer the next best thing so dare I say who am I). I can’t still however use the word content, what I would say is I have mastered the art of  inner peace, finding happiness in the unlikely of places and stopped attaching a time zone to my goals(trust me this brilliant stroke of science has helped me sleep at night).


What are your hobbies? And does your current line of work give you time for them?


I love reading books(mostly fiction but from time to time I take a leap of faith into works of nonfiction), I love tv(everything from movies, music, tv shows, interviews of my favourite actors/authors, talk shows), I also love people watching(there’s a certain art form in watching people be themselves and not knowing that other people are watching). *Laughs out really loud* that’s why weekends exist and we have 24 hours in a day so my line of work can’t change a thing.


Do you have any regrets? If “Yes”, what are they?


I don’t have any regrets because I’m a big believer in the cosmetic influences the forces of the universe has in our lives and that our experiences shape the person we end up becoming.
Will you look back in the next ten years and be happy with how your decisions today have shaped your future?
I think that I would be happy because I try to live my life or make decisions not thinking of what other people would say, free of inhibitions and social conventions.
Do you have any fears for the future? If “Yes”, what are they?


As with everyone else the usual “Will I be successful”, “Will my life mean something”, I’m also scared of life itself, failing and not reaching my best self.


The girl with the sweaty palms…

May 9, 2017
Dare to Dream, The Interview Series,

The Interview Series: Ellen Ngohide Ukpi

What do you currently do as a job?
Currently a freelancer for social media services/ Media Strategist at TMB
As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
LOL I wanted to be so many things I lost count! I was smart so I thought medicine will be the way, then I could speak and didn’t mind reading so I thought Law was the way, I was good at literature and my lecturer thought I will make a fine journalist. At some point I wanted to study glass technology. Truth is I have never had one lasting passion
Did primary school and secondary school shape your ideas about your dream job?
Hmmm in a way they did, I mean I was taught if I get good grades I will get juicy jobs and if I work at it I will grow through the ranks and live happily ever after. It also made some professions look much better than others making some professions the most clamoured after. So it shaped what a dream job was supposed to be, prestigious, recognized with a lot of money
At what point in time did you change your mind about that dream job?
I went into Uni to study a course I wasn’t particular knowledgeable about. I picked the course cause 1. The name sounded different and 2. I heard I didn’t have to do maths. Looking back now I realize I should have had some proper counselling before taking this course. Safe to assume I went through 4 years studying what I wasn’t excited about.
Why did you study what you studied in university? If you have a do over will you study the same course?
I already explained why I studied what I did. If I have a do over no I would not study the same thing I studied.
How did the ‘’reality of adulthood’’ affect your dreams?
Mennnnnn It was brutal! Lol this life isn’t a joke! It doesn’t play by any rules really. Its like you go in and figure it out as you go and this works differently for different people. I mean I still dream I never lost that ability but my dreams change now and then and am fine with that
Do you believe your dreams are still within your reach?
Yes totally I do. Except the one where I played international basketball lol that one is gone. Anyway I wanted it for fame and money so yeah was never going to work I guess
Are you fulfilled with your life? If “Yes”, how? If “No” why?
Yes I am, am happy with the person I am, the progress in my growth and the person I look forward to being. I don’t stop living in wonder of my abilities and me. Its amazing the different things we can do if only we try. So my how is trying; I don’t stop trying and am open to different opportunities
What are your hobbies? And does your current line of work give you time for them?
My hobbies are listening to music, reading and watching movies and I make time to do all these! Lol even in the midst of work when a girl has to listen to her jam she goes right ahead! I read to sleep or watch a movie (Bad habit) but yes I have time for my hobbies. I love to explore and travel and I still do that every now and then not as often because it costs money but not yet because I don’t have the time
Do you have any regrets? If “Yes”, what are they?
Nope regret is such a strong word. Every bad experience has taught me something positive so I love my mistakes flaws and all
Will you look back in the next ten years and be happy with how your decisions today have shaped your future?
Am hoping I will be. But if am not I will remember how happy I am currently and that should be enough

Do you have any fears for the future? If “Yes”, what are they?
Fears… another strong word but I fear ‘mediocre’ looking back and seeing that I performed below my abilities all my life ouch! That will hurt major! Especially if being mediocre means I remain broke! Ahhh we cant be broke forever!
April 22, 2017
Dare to Dream, The Interview Series,

The Interview Series: Okosun Anthony


What do you currently do as a job?
Technical Sales Lead {however my true scope of work covers everything from accounting to procurement, admin, logistics etc.}
As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
Scientist with my white lab coat, mixing chemicals in beakers and conical flasks. {Dexter inspired}. Subsequently I became obsessed with Petroleum Engineering and its exploration.
Did primary school and secondary school shape your ideas about your dream job?
Not so much. Books from my father library shaped my idea about a dream job, it is still surprising why lawyer dad had petroleum books.
At what point in time did you change your mind about that dream job?
Last year in Secondary School. Had a talk with my dad and he pointing out the over specialization of a first degree in Petroleum engineering, so I decided on chemical engineering and I walked into a new world. {Dexter meets real life=chemical engineering}
Why did you study what you studied in university? If you have a do over will you study the same course?
Chemical Engineering offered my multiple doors to various industries without being out rightly specialized. I would study it again. I would like to skip the first 2 years.
How did the ‘’reality of adulthood’’ affect your dreams?
All isn’t as it seems in books and the mind of a child, my dreams have evolved with experiences and with the wisdom of adulthood.
Are you fulfilled with your life? If “Yes”, how? If “No” why?
Yes and No. It is a journey and I am where I need to be per time. But I don’t wish to be stuck in one stage of the journey so I press on wards to the next stage of the process daily.
What are your hobbies? And does your current line of work give you time for them?
Drawing, programming, baking and cooking. No my current line of work doesn’t give me much time to fully explore them.
Do you have any regrets? If “Yes”, what are they?
Yes I do. Not taking my first 2 years of university seriously.
Will you look back in the next ten years and be happy with how your decisions today have shaped your future?
Yes I expect so. Because I make the decisions of today with midterm and long term goals in mind.
Do you have any fears for the future? If “Yes”, what are they?

Stuck in a great rewarding job that robs me of family time.

April 22, 2017
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