I apologize for going MIA for the whole of October but I’m back! In this article, I’m sharing with you all I’ve been up to while I was away.
Life Update: November 2020
STWT- Honesty is the Best Policy
Did you ever get an English assignment back in secondary or primary school to write a story ending with “Honesty is the best policy”? Well, this story is exactly that, but on my blog! Enjoy!
4 Tips To Improve Your Balance in School and Blogging
Slowly, schools are opening back up and we are about to get thrown back into the world of crazy schedules and deadlines for school work. Staying consistent with your blog is also something important to you. Juggling both school work and blogging might be difficult but do you want to know how you can make … Continue reading 4 Tips To Improve Your Balance in School and Blogging
How To Enjoy Imposed Solitude- The COVID-19 Era
A little bit of solitude is refreshing. Getting away from people around you in order to focus on yourself is very healthy. When solitude starts to seem unending or imposed, it gets unbearable. You’re at the point where it seems you have had time with yourself long enough and you would love to socialize for … Continue reading How To Enjoy Imposed Solitude- The COVID-19 Era
3 Ways to Support Your Fellow Creatives
Cover photo by Senithegrapher Thriving as a creative, especially in Nigeria, is not easy at all. Some days you are so happy with the content you put out and the success that comes with it, but some days you hate everything and wonder why you even got into it in the first place. Nobody understands … Continue reading 3 Ways to Support Your Fellow Creatives
#CupofTeeCooks || Penne Chicken Alfredo
Pasta lovers, get in here. This super easy Penne Chicken Alfredo dish had me licking my lips. It was so easy for me to make, you should try it too, you’ll love it!
Why I Deactivated My Personal Twitter Account
With over 3,200 followers on my personal twitter account, exactly a week ago, I made the grisly decision to deactivate it, leaving me with my blog’s twitter account @cupofteeblog. Why did I deactivate it? If you are a proper twitter user, there’s no doubt that you’ve noticed how toxic and unhealthy the application can get … Continue reading Why I Deactivated My Personal Twitter Account
Happy Left Hander’s Day! ‘20 || 5 Annoying questions I’m tired of hearing
Today is August 13, 2020 and it’s the one day in the year where we appreciate left handed people all over the world. They say left handed people only take up 10% of the total world’s population. How people become left handed, I honestly don’t really know and I’ve never really questioned it or tried … Continue reading Happy Left Hander’s Day! ‘20 || 5 Annoying questions I’m tired of hearing
What’s in My Closet? Shoes!
Today we are talking about fashion but more specifically, shoes. But what type of shoes? Heels! When it comes to an outfit, the last thing I think about is shoes. I mentally put together an outfit a night before a movement and I always forget about shoes. I do like shoes though but one type … Continue reading What’s in My Closet? Shoes!
Time to Rant|| Moving Out
Before you start reading this, I just got a new GIF app that I’m absolutely in love with so get ready for a lot (well not a lot) of reaction GIFs in my rant blog posts 😉 Living with people, seeing them every single day, interacting with them and experiencing these same people constantly invading … Continue reading Time to Rant|| Moving Out
How To Make Money with Your Blog in Nigeria and in Dubai – Best Means of Monetization
A lot of blogs have sprung up in the Nigerian landscape — Nigerian-owned blogs meant for Nigerians and those globally relevant. And we hear that Linda Ikeji, a blogger, has become so rich from her blog that she has a modern mansion in Banana Island, Lagos’ most expensive estate. Also, she travels anywhere in the … Continue reading How To Make Money with Your Blog in Nigeria and in Dubai – Best Means of Monetization
Tee’s July Playlist
I put together a playlist of songs I’ve been enjoying recently and my go-to songs in my very large personal playlist and I thought to myself, why not share these songs with my wonderful readers. This playlist consists of 10 songs which totals to 33 minutes of jamssss. It was really hard limiting this playlist … Continue reading Tee’s July Playlist
My Last Shot at my Teenage Years|| Birthday 2020
I am currently writing this blog post with a ball of pounded yam in my hand, my fingertips stained with egusi and this sexy ogunfe (goat meat) staring at me, ready to be devoured and I am at peace. These past couple of days have been crazy and empowering and in the middle of all … Continue reading My Last Shot at my Teenage Years|| Birthday 2020
Story Time With Tee: Sticks and Bones by Seun Caleb
Tears, pain, hunger, suffering and even death; I’ve seen it all. I grew up on the street where breakfast, lunch and dinner were most likely eaten at the same time. My skin was coated in mud, and my whole family lived together in a tiny room. Our only furniture was the cupboard that housed all … Continue reading Story Time With Tee: Sticks and Bones by Seun Caleb
5 Things You Need To Consider Before Starting That Blog, Podcast or Youtube Channel
I got lots of great feedback from my last blog post which you can find here, and I thought to myself why not continue with the ”Tips series” since it has helped a lot of people. Through that last blog post, I realised that there are actually lots of people who want to go into … Continue reading 5 Things You Need To Consider Before Starting That Blog, Podcast or Youtube Channel
3 Ways To Get Back Into What You Love Doing
Hey guys! How are you all doing today? I’m back again with a new blog post. This blog post is quite special to me cause it helped me a lot personally so I decided to share a bit of advice to people who, like me, have been struggling with continuing what they love doing. It … Continue reading 3 Ways To Get Back Into What You Love Doing
#CupofTeeQ&A || Ask Me Anything!
Hey guysssss, I’m back again with another blog post! So two days ago I gave my Instagram followers a chance to get to know me better by asking me questions about myself, my blog and any other thing they were curious about. The questions range from issues we are currently facing in the society, to … Continue reading #CupofTeeQ&A || Ask Me Anything!
I Gave Myself an Imaginary NGN350,000 To Shop on Fashion Nova
Hi guys, I’m back again with a new blog post! Some of us do not have the luxury (yet) to go on a huge shopping spree, we can only imagine what we can buy when given a particular amount of money. In today’s blog post, I gave myself an imaginary NGN350,000 to go on a … Continue reading I Gave Myself an Imaginary NGN350,000 To Shop on Fashion Nova
What I’ve Been Up To This Social Distancing Period
Hey guys! I’m back with another blog post. So due to the spread of the COVID-19, we were told to practice social distancing and stay indoors to avoid further spreading of the virus. Although we all panicked (some still panicking) about the absolute boredom that comes with staying indoors all day, I have actually found … Continue reading What I’ve Been Up To This Social Distancing Period
The Art of Minding Your Business| #COTRants Twitter Version
Today’s blog post is about an issue that needs to be discussed. Yes, I am here to rant. Today I am focusing on the social media app, Twitter. Twitter is a platform to share ideas, thoughts and information. Because people share their personal thoughts, other people feel the need to comment on them, without being … Continue reading The Art of Minding Your Business| #COTRants Twitter Version
Ten Things To Do on Valentine’s Day
Don’t know what to do on Valentine’s Day this year? Don’t fear, Cup of Tee is here! (that rhymes LOL) Although we always say Valentine’s Day should be everyday with your significant other but Valentine’s Day is still a day set aside specially to love and appreciate your partners and also show others love. I’ve … Continue reading Ten Things To Do on Valentine’s Day
1 Year Blog Anniversary! Happy Birthday COT
Happy birthday Cup of Tee! A whole year has gone by since I started this blog and it’s still hard to believe. Starting this blog was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I started Cup of Tee ‘cause I needed a platform to share my stories, and personal thoughts and experiences. A year … Continue reading 1 Year Blog Anniversary! Happy Birthday COT
2019, I’m thankful.
This is officially the last blog post of 2019 and I just want to take a moment to breathe and reflect on all that happened this year. A lot happened this year, both good and bad. The first and second half of the year felt like two different years. This year really tested my patience … Continue reading 2019, I’m thankful.
Restaurant Review|| Cactus Restaurant
So I finally visited one of the hottest spots in Lagos for quality dining, Cactus Restaurant. Cactus Restaurant is a homely Restaurant located in Victoria Island, Lagos. They have an array of international dishes ranging from Burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, deserts and so much more. Their menu also includes vegan options. Cactus restaurant also has … Continue reading Restaurant Review|| Cactus Restaurant
Why Are Lagosians So Angry?
So your girl is back home from school in the city of Lagos and ready to have the dettiest December even with no money in the account. As I arrived in this glorious state I was first greeted by its signature thing, traffic. I was already angry as i whispered to my cousin, “we have … Continue reading Why Are Lagosians So Angry?
Student Life|| The Third Chapter
Well hello everybodyyyyyyy. It’s been a long time since I gave you guys the gist of how my life’s been going, since that’s what this blog is partly about. I apologize for that, life has just been coming at me real fast this last couple of months. So how are you guys? Really, how are … Continue reading Student Life|| The Third Chapter
When I Grow Up…
While growing up, children always talked about what they wanted to be when they grow up. You know the usual, doctors, lawyers and astronauts. Their parents would smile fondly at them and encourage them Mine was a little different. I did not get the same warm reception when I announced to my family that I … Continue reading When I Grow Up…
LAWLESS
“You are a shame to this family”, “you are a disgrace”, “You are nothing but a disappointment” all these just because I got my nose pierced. I came home, excited, with a fresh new nose piercing I have been longing for, for the longest time now. I ran into my mother’s room so excited … Continue reading LAWLESS
Wow, What a week!
Hello everybody! I know it’s the first time I’m publishing a blog post on a Saturday but honestly this is the perfect time for this post cause this week yeah, has just been “very somehow” from hot tears everywhere to “what is this now” moments. It’s just been an exhausting week and I’m glad it’s … Continue reading Wow, What a week!
What’s in my Okadabooks Library?
Okadabooks is a book reading platform where people publish and read books. Okadabooks has a website and also an application that can be downloaded on your device. It is free for everyone to use except when you want to purchase a book that is not free i.e it is for sale and has a price … Continue reading What’s in my Okadabooks Library?
Sinking Ship|| Story Time With Tee
It’s a rainy day in the streets of Yaba, Lagos. It is pouring down cats and dogs and I am currently pressed up against my steering wheel as I am struggling to drive home safely. Due to my windscreen wipers broke somehow, I am trying my possible best to see through the rain. I had … Continue reading Sinking Ship|| Story Time With Tee
Tee Takes on Photography!
From writer to blogger to certified digital marketer and now a certified photographer! While ya’ll were busy enjoying your summer at home or work, your girl was in school So let me give you a little explanation on how my summer went. My school, Oduduwa University, has an entrepreneur training program that 2nd year students … Continue reading Tee Takes on Photography!
4 Tips and Tricks That Are Guaranteed to Help You Save Money While in School
Do you have trouble saving money? Me too 😦
This article tells you 4 ways to successfully save money while in school!
My First Time|| Okpa
This is another blog post on the “My First Time” series! You can check out the first one here: First Time Stories || Lagos Island Market So I tried Okpa for the first time! Okpa is a traditional Nigerian food popular among the Igbo tribe in the eastern part of Nigeria. Okpa is made using … Continue reading My First Time|| Okpa
Letter To Us|| Self-Love and Self-Worth
We likely know at least one person whose self-worth is measured by their income and material possessions. In essence, people who measure their self-worth by net worth never feel “valuable enough". This is very rampant lately, especially with the younger generation. Your self-worth is a complete process of how you value and respect yourself. Keep … Continue reading Letter To Us|| Self-Love and Self-Worth
Are You Still a Writer?
If you have been keeping up with me and my blog from the beginning, you would know that something has been missing these past couple of months. Can you guess what? Story Time With Tee That’s right. If you haven’t been here with me from the beginning of my blogging career, you’re probably thinking, “what’s … Continue reading Are You Still a Writer?
First Time Stories || Lagos Island Market
How come I haven’t given you guys this gist?? Anyways, better late than never right? I’m taking ya’ll back to exactly a week ago. Your girl went to Lagos island market for the first time in her life (with mum of course) Omo you guys, never again. The journey started from when my mum decided … Continue reading First Time Stories || Lagos Island Market
10 Things To Do This Summer
Summer isn’t over yet! The summer of the hot girls and city boys. I honestly envy you guys that are actually enjoying this summer. I’ve been home all summer and I’ve hardly left my house. But I actually chose to live like this believe it or not💔 So you’re probably thinking, what way can I … Continue reading 10 Things To Do This Summer
3 Things Blogging Has Taught Me So Far || July 2019
Six months ago I gathered the courage to start a blog where I decided to share stories about my life experiences and personal thoughts. So I can say that I’ve successfully been blogging for 6 months and 8 days now Honestly i can’t believe I’ve gone half a year being a blogger. These past few … Continue reading 3 Things Blogging Has Taught Me So Far || July 2019
I’m Tired of Sucking Belle!
I’m back guyssss. Finally done with my exams and guess who’s finally in her 3rd year of Uni. Big girl and that. So yeah your favorite blogger is back with a new blog post! See ehn I’m tired. Two weeks ago, I bought a dress (check it out on Instagram and Twitter ). A very … Continue reading I’m Tired of Sucking Belle!
Thrown into the Adult Life || My Birthday!
I was thrown into the adult life on Sunday 9th of June and your girl finally became legal! Yeah I’m 18 now. Yeah yeah you might be shocked and all. As the time clocked 12 A.M and the birthday messages and prayers rolled in on my phone, I started to reminisce about the last year. … Continue reading Thrown into the Adult Life || My Birthday!
I SHAVED MY HEAD! ||I Got No Ragrets?
Disclaimer: No, the title of this blog post is NOT a mistake. Big ups to you if you get the joke there ; ) Oh yeah so I haven’t really gotten a good picture of me with my haircut so enjoy the slightly low quality video screenshots🖤 I made the big decision to shave off … Continue reading I SHAVED MY HEAD! ||I Got No Ragrets?
#COTIfeBloggersMeet2k19 || I organized my first bloggers meet up!
So last Saturday, 25th May 2019 I organized a bloggers Meet up event for bloggers located in Ile Ife, Osun state, Nigeria. This little networking event included bloggers from Oduduwa University and Obafemi Awolowo University, who came together to discuss the tips and tricks of blogging. Topics discussed include: 1. Driving traffic to blog 2. … Continue reading #COTIfeBloggersMeet2k19 || I organized my first bloggers meet up!
Student Life|| SOLO CUZ YOLO
Today, I’m here to rant! I had the most annoying week last week. Two words; G R O U P W O R K So in my public speaking class, my lecturer grouped us into different groups and asked us to write a speech presentation on the topic he gave us. My group topic was … Continue reading Student Life|| SOLO CUZ YOLO
Support your friends! | | OUI Fashion Exhibition and Photography Takeover 2019
So last week Friday, 10th May 2019, a fashion show was organized in my school. It included a trade fair where students brought different products to sell, a face painting section, music and dance performances and also a runway show. I dragged myself out of bed to go and support my very good friend who … Continue reading Support your friends! | | OUI Fashion Exhibition and Photography Takeover 2019
I was Interviewed by My Instagram Followers!|| #Q&AwithTee
Earlier this week on Sunday, I gave my followers on Instagram the chance to interview me, to get to know my views about issues, personal things about me and also my blog. Without further ado, let’s begin! 1.“What inspired you to go ahead and start the blog” I’ve always loved to write and sharing my … Continue reading I was Interviewed by My Instagram Followers!|| #Q&AwithTee
