RE: A WORTHY NOTE TO THE SINGLE ME!!!

😁Hey There!

The new year has come with it's amazing gift bag filled with Hope, Dreams and Ton of Expectations. As I try to articulate my thoughts, the leading is to RE: my last blog post titled SINGLE & CONTENT.

Alot of handy experiences, life lessons, new perspectives and all the in-betweens. It’s an auspicious month, February, the month of LOVE! There’s this outburst of both healthy & some unhealthy Emotions. If you’re a Single who is waiting & trusting God for a life partner, then this content is for you.

The human need to Love, feel loved, and be loved by that significant other is all in the air, the energy is overwhelming. Couples making Love plans, some happen to be your parents, colleagues, friends, siblings, or relatives and you’re left thinking, “Has the Lord forgotten me or am I not worthy of Loving and being Loved”?

True! Being single at 19 or 25 is very different from being single at 30 or 45, but understand something, your questioning of the present “situation” doesn’t in anyway alter God’s plan for your life.

Please get this, God isn’t as much interested in your relationship with your significant other than He is about your Single state. He is all about you being Unique, Separate and whole, because he knows without these things in place, any relationship you get into is bound to fail and leave you emotionally scarred. If that isn’t LOVE, I don’t know what else best describes God’s Intentions for you. Ultimately, it is to make you better, so together with your significant other, purpose will be fulfilled.

You may feel that you’re ready which  frankly speaking depends on your context 'Ready', but believe me when I say, it's best to TRUST GOD’S TIMING. He knows when to bring that significant other into your life and there will be no reason to doubt on that person being from God. 
Their personalities, Values and Belief would blend seamlessly with yours. Rushing into any random relationship for the fear of being alone without letting God work on you first, would expose so many of your hidden weaknesses that would’ve been made strong if only you waited.

Suddenly you realize you’re Lonelier than when you were “Alone”, your temperaments get unstable, your Emotions become inflammable. You realize how immature you are about certain kind of conversations. All these brood a kind of you that isn’t you, your insecurities begin to spring up, you practically become a total mess, and in trying to make things right, you find yourself making even more Errors, it just doesn’t end. This overwhelming discovery can leave you depressed, hopeless, scarred and scared about getting into any other Relationship.

I am not saying that you must attain perfection in character before venturing into a relationship, but, what I am saying is that you Trust and Wait for Him who knows you more than anyone else, let God break and mold you into the fine person anyone would want to have as a life partner. This only happens when you take out time to BUILD, PRAY & MASTER certain things about you which you only get to know when you stay with God.

If this describes your current state, believe me, you’re not alone. What should come to you as a relief is that you’re getting information that can make you better, and that information is returning to the drawing board, return to your maker, speak to him, spark that first love with God and watch him transform you. His Love never leaves you feeling rejected, He knows just how to fix you! He’ll teach you how to Love and accept yourself, He’ll break down those false expectations the world sneakily crept into your mind. He totally transforms your thought pattern and make you whole. Here’s the best part, this transformation would be the most attractive thing your significant other would see in you.

Allow God interrupt your ‘Single-you-Doing-Purpose’ to connect you. It’s not a competition, so please take your time, groom yourself, Love yourself, deal with your insecurities, nurse your ambitions, kick start that enterprise, write that book, sort your career/education, sort your finances and should you ever feel Sad about your Single state? Literally snap your finger & say; “HEY! BE HAPPY”. Remember God is faithful, He will never relent on his promise to you because He sure loves you.

❤HAPPY VALENTINE DARLING❤

Until next post [How to Know When it's Time],
Yours Sincerely!

#ThatFavouredOnlineGirl #TheQueensBanquet

CHRISTMAS CHICKEN CURRY SAUCE [TIKKA MASALA]

Hey There😊,

Here is another add to my previous article 》DELICIOUS RIVERS STATE NATIVE SOUP《. I hope the year has been kind to everyone. This here is my go-to vegetable sauce. It's quick, it's easy and oh is it delicious! Take a break from fried tomato stew and try this Indian inspired Chicken Curry Sauce, I promise its worth it!

I am using chicken as this will be commonly eaten this Christmas. Chicken Curry Sauce is a nice departure from the regular stuff your Family/Friends/Guests are likely to expect on Christmas lunch. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

The use of curry powder in stews always gives the impression of a good cook. When the aroma of the curry feels the air, your neighbors may want to be invited over for dinner.

Recipe for making Chicken Curry Sauce (Chicken Tikka Masala)

Ingredients:

• Portion shredded Chicken

• Curry powder

• 1 tablespoon Flour (or Corn Starch)

• Ground black Pepper to taste

• Powdered Chicken stock 

  Vegetable/Olive oil

• Chicken seasoning to taste 

• Whole Oregano 

• Two medium bulb Onion 

• Generous Portion Carrots 

• Generous Portion Cauliflower 

• Generous Portion Green Bell Pepper 

• Generous Portion Green Beans

• Dash of Ajinomoto and Salt to taste

How to Prepare:  

- Rinse all your vegetables very well, chop, slice and set aside.
- Season meat with black pepper, Whole Oregano, Chicken seasoning powder and set aside. 
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the oil. Add in the seasoned chicken and stir on all sides until brown.

- Mix the flour and curry powder with water and set aside [Let the thickness be same with that of liquid evaporated milk]

- Add the grated ginger, chopped garlic and sliced Onions and sauté until fragrant.

- Now Add in your favourite combination of vegetables. Just make sure that there's carrot in there because it gives this sauce a rich delicious taste. [You need to be careful so you don't overcook the vegetables]

- Stir fry for about about 3 minutes to cook . lower heat and Stir all through to prevent burning

- Add the flour and curry paste and cook for 3 minutes until it is cooked.

 - Remove from heat & add the chicken and remaining seasoning. Add Salt/Maggi/Knorr/Royyco to Taste.

- Then return pot to heat and cook until sauce starts to thicken.

- Stir and It's Ready!

-  Serve the Chicken Curry Sauce with white Basmati rice for an Indian Experience.

This Delicacy taste way better than it looks, wish you were here this very minute ___Let’s keep in mind that we are Royalty, and who better to prepare and enjoy a lavish Bud tasty banquet😉

Until next post, yours sincerely 

#ThatFavouredOnlineGirl #TheQueensBanquet

SINGLE AND CONTENT

😁Hey there!

As I try to gather my thoughts, I quickly recall speaking at a talk-show on 'Being Single'. [Read Previous Articles: THE SINGLE IN WAITING and ON BEING SINGLE:IT'S NOT A DISEASE]. The tenacity in my voice - 😤uh! I never knew then, God would use those words to test me😂.

 *Memories like fresh mint leaf - Exhales*

Well, the years have graciously passed by, and one secret I've come to know is this;

To be genuinely Happy as a Single? you must learn to absolutely Enjoy Your Own Company [absolute contentment].

To Enjoy Your Own Company means you're able to derive joy, pleasure & satisfaction from within. It means to laugh, sigh, cry, humour & just tease yourself. That your Happiness isn't dependent on anyone or thing, because you're your own Sunshine.

"Singleness" is the period in which, being Self-centered with respect to your dreams, goals & aspirations isn't frowned at. You get to think, decide & actively work your Career path/Calling _ It's simply the best time to Nurse your own Ambitions. 

Learn to Trust God completely when he says 'Wait'. Agree to settle only on His terms, and if marriage doesn't seem to happen? Com'on now, what can separate you from God's Love? [OK! Cry & Panic alittle😅] But Hey! Shortly after that, Shake it off & Trust the path He is leading you on. 

Yes! Being single at 20 or 25 is very different from being single at 30 or 40, but understand that, just like Job or Abraham? your greatest fear is nothing but a trial of Faith. Face & sacrifice those fears on the altar or you'll remain slave to it. Our Love for God shouldn't be conditional. Whether or not he grants us our hearts desire, nothing should separate us from his love. 

Pin down those disturbing thoughts, cos it would crop-up, and use this time to really understand the transition that happens from 'ME-MYSELF-&-I' to 'WE-OURSELVES-&-US'. Believe me, you can't afford to do as you please without considering how it'll affect your spouse, kid(s), your families & the Church.

Allow God interrupt your 'Single-Me-Doing-Purpose' to hook you up. Its not a competition, so please take your time, groom yourself, and should you ever feel Sad about your single status? Literally snap your finger & say; "HEY! BE HAPPY, ENJOY YOUR OWN COMPANY". Remember God is faithful & He sure Loves You.

Until next post, yours sincerely

#ThatFavouredOnlineGirl #TheQueensBanquet