Time-out With Cathy

Have you ever been in a situation where it feels like there is a battle between your mind and the voices in your head?. It's like a supremacy battle. However, you want to be careful to follow the right voice, lest, you may stumble. You know that moment when you really want some 'quiet' inorder to take that next step... you can hear the voices in your head screaming in support of what it is beckoning you to do but the mind says otherwise and you wonder why can't these two agree! Why do they have a mind of their own?.  You say to yourself " I am in charge " to the point that you now totally believe you truly are but are you truly in charge?. You actually look helpless😏 In a way to caress your ego into believing you are indeed in control, you run straight to your arsenal (forgetting to say hello to the one who is in charge of that arsenal). You pick up all the necessary weapon you figure you might need for your show of power. The funny thing is, now you have the

Dear Catherine, You have no idea how excited I am writing you this and it's not because it's Christmas today. I have been wanting to do this for the longest and today just seemed right!. Also, I have seen posts from a few people writing to their older selves and I figured you deserve one too. You think so, right?. Indeed.😊 So, how are you?... uhmm, first, hollup ! I will need you to take a deep breath before answering. I'm curious to know how my older self is faring. Tell me...don't hold back...let it out and be honest. How are you?. I want to know everything! * rubs palm* Currently... I think you are a sweet soul. You love a positive atmosphere. You love good music... it doesn't matter if you don't understand the lyrics but good music always finds a way of lifting your mood. You sing the loudest even when you are sure of not getting the notes right. You are focused yet nonchalant and playful. You are a loyal friend. In friendship, you appreciate honesty at its

Hello my beautiful fans!. Yes, if you are reading this... You are a fan and I love that you are!!! 😁😉 It has been a minute! I missed doing this with you, you know?😌...that wasn't a question, by the way.😉 How have you been since my last post? I truly hope with the whole situation happening , you are doing well. I hope your smile still brightens the room. I hope your inner light still shines so bright for the world to see. Continue to exude that grace you carry. You are doing well.🤗 Let's dive straight to the topic of discussion.  I was strolling  on the streets of Twitter recently and I saw this (please forgive the picture quality).👇  My first reaction was "Uhmm... what's with the over-calculation?".  I mean, why do we have to play this card just to get the attention of the 'other person'?. To what end and is it even necessary?.  It just means that whenever a party feels the need to "increase the spark", a DELIBERATE faux gap is created just

Happy new month!!! 🎉 Trust you have been good since my last post. I woke up yesterday with the brightest of mood... might be understandable because it is a new month and the start of the second-half of the year 2020 but in introspect, I realized we get so caught up with so many endless life's activities that we underrate or neglect the "seemingly small blessings". We consider it a right and not a privilege. We stay focused on how, where and when we would receive the "big blessings" without realizing that's not even our place to start with. After all these thoughts, realizing through it all, especially in this pandemic, I can still be  in the mood of thanksgiving!... my excitement increased. Even my mum had to ask what the good news was and I couldn't think of a better response than "... is my life not enough good news to you?"😅 So yeah, I was on facebook for the first time in a while and thanks to Facebook memories, I was remind

Hurray! It's a new month already. Time really does fly when you are "having fun".😐 I hope the remaining days of the year shower us to greater glory, joy, happiness in good health. Can I hear an Amen? Amen. *wink* Before I continue with the topic of discussion (though not what I planned on publishing today), I sincerely want to thank you all for always taking out time to read all of my posts on the blog. You have no idea how that makes me feel. The reviews have been amazing. Thank you!. The recent happenings (asides the COVID-19 pandemic) have been really overwhelming. From the racial profiling to police brutality in our dear country to the rape culture that has obviously eaten deep and has become a full-blown social menace!. Thanks to social media, in a way, our voices can be heard. Let's take it one after the other. RACIAL PROFILING (#BLACKLIVESMATTER): This particular issue reminds me of the movie, ' when they see us '. The movie is a true-life story that 

Photo credit:  Google image It is the wish of most young ladies to meet the man who will effortlessly sweep them off their feet. The man, who does the right thing, says the right thing all at the right time. The man we can boldly call "The true love of my life", "My knight in shining armour", and all those sweet and mushy names that are dear and special to us. Did you just fantasize about it? Of course, you did. Lol. That was my case when I met Andrew.  Andrew was a perfect gentleman although he had few flaws but he could do no wrong in my eyes. He always had the right words to say and I loved it! It was even more beautiful whenever he tells me sweet nothings. Believe me when I say I was swayed and my heart only beat for him... there were other suitors but Andy (as I call him) was second to none. It wasn't a surprise when I started dreaming of a beautiful wedding with Andy. What fantastic memory and what beautiful life we will have with our

Photography: @meaches_photography_ Can we please do this again? Can we start afresh? Will you be happy to have me back? Please say "yes". Say "yes" and take this guilt away from my heart. 🥺💔 Not to be dramatic but thank you so much for hanging around. Thank you for reading. To those who have been providing feedback and useful insights, you are doing well and I appreciate you. Thank you for giving this relationship another opportunity. * Okay, Catherine you may need to stop now... you are gradually being too dramatic and we don't want that, yeah? * 🤭🤗 Lol. It's my first blogpost in the year 2020. We are already in the second-quarter. How time flies! Didn't we just scream "Happy new year" like few days ago? 🤔 Wow!!!. It might be late to wish you a happy new year... I mean, so much has been happening this year and to be honest I still feel positive that things will turn out well by God's grace.  Whoosh ... thinking

Hurray!!! It's the last day in the year 2019 and I'm so excited! The year wasn't all rosy as it came with its own thorns but I'm grateful for the wonderful experiences that exceeded the challenges. I'm equally using this opportunity to thank all of my readers. It amazes me that even with my inconsistency, the blog recorded over a thousand clicks with just nine (9) posts !!.🥳🥳🥳 I can boldly say I have a strong support system!. Thank you so much!. The article with the most click was my first documented fiction titled " the transformation to a beast ". This particular write-up was a very quick one and was borne out of anger. I remember going through posts on "instablog" and most of the highlights for a week were posts relating to pedophiles and a lot of sodomy acts with children! It was crazy!. This made me decide to write about it and I wanted to publish it that same day (Lol! I didn't want the anger in me to die down), whic

Hey Kings and Queens! Long time no post, yeah? I know and I sincerely apologize. Please do not take it to heart. I missed doing this. I miss you also. Thank you so much for your love and support thus far (yes, YOU reading this). I appreciate you and do not take you for granted. Xoxo. How have you been since my last post? How much lemon has life thrown at you and how many jar of sweet lemonades have you made from it? indulge me, please darling!. Well, as for me, I have been sailing above the tides and life has been good to me with the opportunities, lessons and privileges it has brought my way. I have also found myself taking deliberate moves and I can only pray it brings forth good fruits. Did you just say an 'Amen' on my behalf?. Thank you so much. My heart is grateful to you for that gesture. You see, couple of times, I have noticed that after conversations with people, especially, if it is a first-time, it usually ends with words like “it was really nice talk