Author Archives: De-Me-Stified

Tears of a Clown

Posted on November 14, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source]  Behold, he writes again!!! I almost cannot believe how long it’s been since my last post. For that, I’m truly sorry. A lot’s been up in this clown’s life – but I’m sure you guessed that already. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Disappointments, Life, Resolve | 14 Comments

The Tow Job

Posted on September 18, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] My most sincere apologies for the perilous silence. There have been lots of battles in the young man’s life; maybe “Tears of a Clown” would shed some light. Really miss being up here,  though – and I’m sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Providence, Trust | 14 Comments

Bio-Hazard

Posted on July 20, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] “There is no fate but what we make for ourselves” – John Connor [Terminator 2] “Who’s to know if I was born to be great? I work hard to be – and that’s all that matters” – Imisi … Continue reading →

Posted in Determination, Hard Work, Talents | 7 Comments

Just Like That

Posted on July 4, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

“In my experience, there’s no better judgment than refusing to judge” – Imisi Sometime in January 2010, calling it the ‘Devil’s frying pan’, I had refused to rsvp for a friend’s wedding in Maiduguri. Now, over a year later, thanks … Continue reading →

Posted in EnP CDS, Life, Purpose, Stereotypes | 8 Comments

All Because of You

Posted on June 27, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] Hallos! Sorry for my long ‘vac’. If you’ve been following the news or my pointers, you’d know that I’m done with service and far away from Maiduguri by now. I left Maiduguri on the 18th of June – … Continue reading →

Posted in EnP CDS, Life, Maiduguri | 12 Comments

Rainy Days: The Sequel

Posted on June 13, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] Sorry I had to split the whole thing in two. I figure the “brief-reading” bug I caught’s a fairly popular one. And, in case you’re just joining us, we started with ‘Rainy Days: The Gambit‘. In that episode, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Procrastination, Work | 7 Comments

Rainy Days: The Gambit

Posted on June 9, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] I’m sure the “Imisi, Editor” thing must have hung a few questions on your mind. Not to worry, that phase is over. Alas, I’m now an EX-something; they tried to make it fancy by calling me the IPP … Continue reading →

Posted in Life, Procrastination, Work | 7 Comments

We All Build

Posted on May 26, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] My time at the Ruby Springfield College comes to an end in a few short minutes. I vividly remember soberly strolling in in August, having absolutely no idea what to expect of the kids. I didn’t even know … Continue reading →

Posted in Appraisal, Fulfilment, Life, Teaching | 13 Comments

Remember Not This Face

Posted on May 19, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source]   So, ‘Worlds Apart’ was greeted with mixed reactions. Maybe I saw it coming. Still, I can’t but be sincerely grateful to all those who liked it – and weren’t ashamed to say so. For the maaaaaaaaaaaaaaany who … Continue reading →

Posted in Impact, Life, Parting | 15 Comments

Worlds Apart

Posted on May 13, 2011 by De-Me-Stified

[Image Source] At long last, and, in obvious spite of all my dilly-dallying, the long-awaited ‘poem’ is here. Lemme just say again that I was greatly out of my depth (as evidenced by poem number 2) venturing into the world … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Happenstance, Life | 8 Comments