Stephen King, James Patterson, Danielle Steel, John Katzenbach & the one and only: Roald Dahl has been the writers that in one way or another inspired me to write.

The book that made the most impact in my life was Charlie in the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. As I mentioned earlier, I grew up in a very dangerous area in Chicago IL. Our home was usually on lockdown after school. This book was so colourful and creative in so many ways, it kept me alive and also kept my mind off of the shootings and other things that happened while I lived there, in a way it saved my life.

I grew up in a special family when I say "special" I don't mean in a good way.  I got emancipated at the earliest age possible. I have to do this explanation so you can have a sneak peek of what my background was like. This will help you understand my story better.  When I reached the age of 18, I started to work for an AT&T call centre. Back then it was a huge step up for me both career-wise and salary wise. The town where I worked was Guaynabo PR, it is about 8 towns away from where I lived back in Vega Baja PR. During these periods, I had no car and could not count on getting a ride from anyone (and I mean anyone).


During the first 6 months working for this company I used public transportation to get to work, however, the first shift assigned to me was from 3 pm -12 pm. In Puerto Rico, there is no such thing as transportation at night time, no train, no ferry, no local bus, nothing. During these periods, I had no other option but to walk which basically took 6-8 hours depending on my pace. When I'd get home it would be to take a shower to sleep two or three hours max and then take back off to work due to the distance from my home to work.  Sadly, during my quest to earn a living, I got assaulted twice and in one of the occasions, I was beaten by four men.  Now while this anecdote sounds a little tragic, I stood firm and focused towards my goal which was to work hard, save some money, and to change my life for good. 


My point is that; there will be hard moments in life, moments we want to give up, stop writing, prefer to stick to what we have and not take a risk or commit to something that is not guaranteed.  I stood committed, yes there were speed bumps and hiccups along the way, they will always exist. If you remain focused and push forward, anything and everything is possible.  Being able to say I have finished my first novel and am working on more than two projects make me so proud. Come to think of it! What if I stopped along the way? What if I decided to stop pushing through those 6-8 hours work? Definitely, I would never have made it here.  Yes, people may call you stupid, awkward or weird but if you know what you want, what you're passionate about; no one can stop you.


I don't know if this story is too long or doesn't fit the point, but this story defines me as a person. I'm not looking for any pity, however, I think this would be of help to someone.  Hopefully, it fits the point of what we're trying to accomplish.

Always keep in mind that; with an oily skin, your skin is defenceless and fragile. It isn't the best practice to always put your hands all over your face. Perhaps this is a practice you are used to, the time has come to stop it. Day by day we are presented to a wide range of microscopic organisms, and the hands play a vital role in the distribution of these microorganisms to different parts of the body. 

CLEANING IS KEY

A facial mask could be gotten from a store or you can make some for yourself at home. On the off chance that you want some homemade facial mask recipe, simply let me know in the comment section below.

 A facial mask is a  treatment made to sit on the face while it gradually penetrates the skin in other to provide it with the necessary nutrition. 

All the processes involved in taking care of an oily skin can overwhelm the skin so pampering the skin and giving it the necessary nutrients with a facial mask is not too much to do.

EXFOLIATE THE SKIN

Exfoliation helps in getting rid of dead skin cells. With dead skin cells off the way, it makes it easier for skin care products to work better. With this, all polluting influences in charge of hindering the pores from being nurtured are swept off through the exfoliation procedure.

Breathe life into your oily skin by exfoliating twice a week. I do every day, depending on how bad the condition of my skin is.

WORKOUT

One of the reasons we workout is to burn excess fat in the body in other to look fit, feel fit and be fit. Working out religiously makes it easier for us to burn fats, thereby; reducing the quantity of melted fat the face will produce.

USE OIL FREE MAKEUP PRODUCTS

Using oil-based makeup on an oily skin is a typical example of using oil on oil. Continually doing this will break your skin out. It is advisable to use water-based products in other to make life easier for you. Using an oil-based foundation, primer, toner or cleaner is the beginning of madness on your face.

KEEP YOUR PETS AWAY FROM YOUR FACE

As an animal lover, I understand how hard it can be not to adore your pets. For a fact, and as one with an oily skin; I will exhort we do everything with balance. 

Pets can likewise be a medium through which we can get germs into our skin, particularly, when we embrace or convey them, when they kiss our face or when we touch them. By and large, animals do things you would not do as people, this includes smelling the ground, moving on the ground, smelling the butt of creatures inside their race. Any correct reasoning person who takes part in a portion of the demonstrations recorded above, definitely realize it is ideal to wash up. 

Naturally, most animals don't have such sense or capacity to wash. Exposing your delicate skin to this sort of hazard or contamination isn't the best. Always remember to wash your hands, and wash your face any time you are not comfortable with the activities you have exposed it to.

OIL FREE DIETS

Fruit and vegetables should be a buddy to one with an oily skin. Eating very oily foods will give the body a reason to produce more oil through any medium. Most often, the face and our weight are the areas where they prefer to express themselves.

A typical Nigerian lady is constantly about her family. A family in the core of Nigerian women compromises of her significant other, her children, her parents and her siblings. These individuals are irreplaceable in her life and she will do anything within her capacity to ensure that they are well taken care of. So don't think that it's unusual when you find a Nigerian lady support her siblings in school or send allowances to her parents consistently.

Nigerian women who wind up in unfavourable situations buckles down to keep up with the family's demands. It is possible to find Nigerian women doing humiliating jobs, working extra time or involving in more than one petty trades to make a living.

For Nigerian women, a little goes a long way and this is so stunning. Nigerian women are equipped for making something out of nothing. Regardless of how much or little there recompense is, they have a method for making it work. An average Nigerian woman, Nigerian woman loves good things and don't want to be deprived of anything that makes them happy. Get ready to spend your coins.

There are two sorts of the Eke Snake in Igboland.  One is Eke Orasi and the other is called Eke Uwonya. Eke Orasi is a short python that is common everywhere in Igboland while Eke Uwonya is a big and long Python found in the forest.
Eke Uwonya is consumable yet the short Python can't be slaughtered or eaten in light of the fact that it is forbidden. It is trusted that the Eke Orasi are the children of Orashi stream which is found in Abia, Imo and part of Anambra State. 

Erroneously or deliberately murdering a python means trouble. The act necessitates that the creature should be mourned with grievances of a perished individual. Strange right? Welcome to Igboland.

The Osu and Ume's are from Igboland, their kids grow up and carry on with an extraordinary life. They get hitched to either an individual from their tribe or an individual from different ethnicity. This contention has been on for the longest. The sons of the soil are made to trust that the OSU and UME(s) don't have traditions. As it is trusted that their culture and customs are lost in time.
Despite all of these controversies, in the present day, endeavours have been made to cancel the idea of forbidding them. Shockingly, nothing has enhanced so far in light of the fact that this law was laid down by the ancestors.

GROWING AN UPPER TEETH FIRST.

ADULTERY

KILLING

GIVING AND RECEIVING

WHISTLING WITH THE MOUTH AT NIGHT