Showers and Coolers

You know when you start a week off with the best intentions, but then everything goes to pot? That was me last week. I had all these posts planned about our invites, Bridal Shower et al but my week got away from me and other things seemed more relevant to blog about. But hey, we’re here now!

So onto my bridal shower.

Two words. Fun and Relevant. Fun because it was great to see all my old church friends again and catch up and relevant because I took away lots of useful stuff. It was also the hottest day of the year, yet and I think I almost melted due to the heat!

Main things I took away…

There are three words needed in every relationship: “Please”, “Thank you” and “I’m sorry’. They go a long way in appreciating and honouring one another.

Have a heart of hospitability and don’t be afraid of welcoming people into your home {especially at short notice}, this is the Nigerian way.

Have a clean home at all times, at least a home which if someone showed up at short notice, you wouldn’t be embarrassed about or have to run around cleaning.

Be a woman of prayer

There is nothing wrong in dropping hints, men are not mind readers

Know what is expected of you culturally and adhere to it when you’re with your in-laws {this was useful for me, I got the Igbo lowdown}

Build a good relationship with your mother in law

I also got some lovely gifts but my favourite one was a cooler. I’ve always been in awe of the Aunties who can make the gorgeous jollof rice which they bring to functions in their coolers. I’m now been officially part of the ‘women who cook at church’ club – cooler in tow!

This weekend I found out that I have another shower in about ten days time, hosted by the women of OFNC so I’m looking forward to that!

Here’s a pic from the day.

My momma, me and Pastor’s wife.

25 days to go…