It's been cold (weather wise). It's been expressive. It's not been so repetitive. It's been comfortable, but I have to remind myself daily that I should never dare to be too comfortable. I shouldn't feel too comfortable. I need to come into there with the mindset and attitude that it's a (positive) fight. I have the mission to find myself a step UP the ladder towards my path. I'm not going back. I'm going to persevere.

January has truly exercised the fact that not everyone is your best friend. People have different attitudes that often leave us surprised at the nature of the character. Rather than trying to understand, pray for that person, keep smiling, keep doing you. This is only one person that I've failed to understand but if anything it'll motivate and build more of my tough skin whilst understanding how the way people work.

January brought a new addition to my family, a new blessing and a sign of hope of life's expected (and unexpected blessings).

January brought progression to new refreshing innovative ideas and plans for the future.

January brought a rekindled visit to one of my favourite cities on the planet which is Barcelona

January brought a lot of self realisation reminding myself that I'm young, still in my twenties, so it's okay to be a bit selfish and put myself first!

January continuously made me so grateful for my close friends, support system, and the fact that I owe nobody nothing! 

I have learnt to think less and do way more. I like to compartmentalise a lot; and this is ok, just as long as my actions are always persistent and I have a good plan of focus.

I'm trusting God throughout every process. I'm incredibly busy but always ensure I have me time; phone off, prayer, concentration, gratitude, happiness. The best things in life are free and I remind myself of this everyday. The only thing we take to the grave with us our memories; let's make it count. Take that leap of faith and never ever look back. 

It's so great to have got so much out of a month! What a positive and constant learning start to the year.

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I'm sure that pretty much everyone that has walked past or in front of here have always wanted to take a cheeky selfie!

So lovely having the most down-to-earth conversation with maker of HBO TV series Girls, Lena Dunham! We constantly spoke about our fascination with the other persons accents and ended up hugging it all out aha! Bless her x

It's great being neighbours with Radio 1 and 1 Xtra, one day we shall definitely cross paths again!

Stress before a crazy deadline! This was for prepping celebrity guest notes

...and there were a lot of guests! But I got through it after being in for nearly 10 hours!

The results of the music awards were priceless..and so worth it. A moment I'll never forget and cherish!

Freshly baked muffins for presenters from their fans? Sure, I'll take that!

All glammed for BBC Radio 2 Christmas party! 

Taking an eyeball break after editing audio for hours and hours 

Station sound! Pretty much means learning the science of audio and how it works

Late night show with plenty of vogue! Ana Matronic rocks.

Selfie with what makes me smile :)

I made it! B)

Amazing day learning about the progress of Radio 2, progress, demographics, statistics, issues, and ways to improve our radio station. Felt so great discussing important points like these and things that genuinely matter to our listeners.

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Ahhh! There's nothing like it! Good old refreshing conversation with creative minds discussing unheard of and innovative ideas. 

Many fear that the coming together of abstract minds can often cause abrasion and lack of clear communication. 

Not with ic3.

ic3 (or icfree) is a curated online publication for arts, culture, business, and everything essential that makes up our society. People's stories will be shared in ways that will make the reader challenge how we as readers can sometimes create stereotypes based on visuals. It's time to change that mindset and bring new media to your eyes!

ic3 is a growing platform with such refreshing and brand new ideas that I can't wait to sink my teeth into! I plan to stay devoted to this as it doesn't feel like task work, I can be free and openly express these thoughts with my team.

Team work makes the dreamwork.  

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Documentary number 4!!!

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I have this constant urge to travel and meet foreign souls whilst doing what I do best. 

Each country that I've visited this year has been a long haul stay with family and friends and as well as exploring these beautiful places, I have been working; doing what I love and exerting more of my talent. How frickin amazing does that sound?! 

The fact that I think of ideas and bring them to life in a completely different environment with different dialects, norms, beliefs, and ways of living..

I'm not going to stop travelling. The fact that I am able to combine it with my passions is truly a blessing in itself.

New York, Ghana and Nigeria were country visits of 2014 with such awesome memories made as well as for work purposes. Who knows what 2015 will hold..perhaps a mixture of just leisurable and work related trips...time will tell!

I guess when I'm in that setting I somehow know whether it's worth documenting or not..usually I plan before going and sometimes even on the flight en route! So we shall see. 

Two gorgeous getaways booked for 2015 and plenty more to come! As well as my documentary made in Nigeria coming out in the new year! Live life! 

 

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Greatness. 

People who make you feel great. People who are great. People that make you want to be great. 

I began surrounding myself with these people probably from about the age of 18, when realising that in order to follow through with my desired career path, I'm going to connect with a lot of people along the way. 

However, the kind of people you surround yourself with has a lot to say about you. 

I can honestly say that the past three months of my life have probably been the most life-changing. I've met and connected with such aspirational, hard-working, driven individuals. Whether that be celebrities, presenters, producers, writers, or genuine good-hearted people. 

Meeting these people and connecting with them also plays as a helpful self reminder and lets me know where my life is heading if I continue to put God first, so He can bring the right people into my life. 

Don't get me wrong, you don't HAVE to be best buddies with everyone you meet, it's about the personality that you give off when you meet someone, and knowing that there shouldn't be a reason as to why they should speak hastily of you behind your back. 

Working in the public sector and meeting all sorts of personalities and characters from different ages/backgrounds/walks of life is teaching me so much; it's mind blowing!

My growth and gratefulness seeps more and more into my spirit as I always thank God for two main things:

1) Where He has (and will) put me 

2) Who is (and isn't) in my life

Honestly, surround yourself with greatness, and you shall become one! So blessed to be surrounded by good-hearted people that constantly make me want to be and do better 

Thank you for reading x

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Currently in the gorgeous motherland that is Nigeria, and loving every moment! 

I'm also keeping my journo hat on and filming my next documentary wooooo 

It's so nice rekindling and reconnecting with close family and friends and experiencing life in a completely different environment with different norms and customs

I look forward to the rest of my time here and can't wait to share my further work with you all

Growth is a process x

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There is always a first time for everything. Waking up each day this week at 04:30 am for work is something that I've never done before, and something that has added to the most challenging, exciting, lively, mind-blowing month of my life. 

I exchanged words and conversations with such hard-working, successful and affluent people. Surround yourself with success and you shall become one!

I don't want to give too much away as I'll speak about it in more depth in my November VLog, but one thing I'll say is working on the Chris Evans breakfast show was such a flavoursome and uplifting experience knowing that there are people that wake up at such crazy hours in the morning but still have the most bubbly and kind spirit. 

I feel almost honoured to work at the BBC, not just for its status name; but for the fact that everyone I am surrounded by deserve to be there. 

My body was challenged this week as straight after work I required plenty of rest as I would often be in the office/studio from 5.45am to 3pm. The hours would usually fly by due to the children in need auction madness and celebrity guests flying in and out, and as soon as I would get home I had no other urges except to relax; I didn't want my body getting into overdrive!

The Chris Evans breakfast show raised over £5 million in the course of this week, and I'm so proud in saying that I was a part of that; writing cues on celebrity guests and physically bringing them into the studio from all of the paparazzi madness. Children In Need has always been a cause very close to me and it's overwhelming knowing how many people dig crazy amounts deep to help. Beautiful.

Socialising is something that must always be incorporated with a busy schedule, and winning tickets to see Kwabs live in an intimate gig was amazing!! Such a great highlight to my week. His voice is extraordinary and the experience was priceless. Honestly the best things in life are free! I've always wanted to see him in concert and this was the best experience of him that I could have ever asked for. Incredible night. 

Also, meeting the Director General of the BBC was literally the icing on the cake! I expected Tony Hall to be a lot more quiet for some reason, but he turned out to be the most bubbly, kind and conversational gentleman! Upmost respect for his constant optimism and joyous character, I guess that's the persona that will get you far, especially when you run the whole of the BBC. 

Tony Hall & Chris Evans

This week in a nutshell has been fantastic/amazing/wowowow!

My November VLog is out on the last day of this month explaining and showing this entire amazing month in detail ~ stay tuned!

#happyhappy

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