Ayi Jihu working with local children

The groundbreaking album was developed by Shlepp Records producer and CEO Stevie Eagle E who has several children of his own. The album was created to bridge the gap between kids and adults without alienating or pratonising either. The result is the number one selling and critcally acclaimed Big songs for little ones (and grown ups too).

Speaking about the project Stars confidential most beauituful Ayi Jihu says ‘I don’t have any kids of my own, but when I was asked to take part in this project I jumped at the opportunity because it was Stevie Eagle E who was producing it. Whatever it was going to be, it was not going to be what was already out there. Now that I have seen the video and heard the album I feel blessed to have been a part of something that I feel will be around and set the benchmark for many years to come.’

The Album apparantly took several years to even get started due to in fighting amongst the executive producers with Stevie Eagle E on the nature of the songs and style of the music. Stevie Eagle E apparantly made it clear that the album would be produced his way or not at all. All that is now forgotten due to the fantastic success of the Album worldwide.

The Album is due to hit the shops in the USA soon perhaps even before Christmas. It is the ideal family christmas gift and will have the whole family dancing and singing together. The album is now available on itunes and Amazon to download.

You can listen to all of the songs on this amazing album on soundcloud here. Test it out on yourself and your children It will have you all dancing around the house with a fun factor of 9/10 every house should have this album. It features old favorites spiced up or completely re-worked like: Sleeping bunnies, Miss Polly had a dolly, Barny’s song and sing a Rainbow. The album also features some complety new childrens songs written by Stevie Eagle E himself. The album also boasts performances from Ayi Jihu, Sisters of Harmony, Stevie Eagle E and many more great voices including Action Amanda.

The single 12345 taken from the album has a wonderful promo video which you can watch below.

Ayi Jihu one of Stars confidential 100 most beautiful women worldwide reveals some of her beauty tip to the world. Being one of the world most beautiful and sought after females makes for a very tough life, especially when it comes to the keeping looking good department. Many stars go everywhere with an several people behind them just to make sure they stay looking good at all times in the demanding and unforgiving world of entertainment. However not all stars are able to to that, so what they carry around with them in their handbags is all important.

So what does a star like Ayi Jihu carry in her handbag? We caught up with the Chinese starlet in London and asked her that exact question, here is what she said:

When people ask me what my favourite shop is, I’ve always told them ‘Boots!’ not as a joke, Boots is one of those stores that I visit most frequently, they have everything that you need for everyday use, well for women at least. They always have great deals and the points system is great. I know that in America they probably don’t have Boots, but the point is I don’t go shopping for my make up in fancy department stores. You tend to find the best stuff and the best deals in the good solid local chains that cater to everyone.

After trying many brands of make up, I have a few of my favourites that I carry all the time, These I call my handbag fillers or must have.

A Dior lip gloss, their lip gloss are amazing! Comes in so many different range of colours, I especially like the ultra-gloss reflect range, gives your lips a sexy shine! I’ve tried so many different brands of lip gloss in the past that made my lips dry, I always need to apply a generous amount of lip balm before, but with Dior lip gloss it was already moisturising for my lips, great for when I’m in a hurry, now I never leave without one, at night time I carry a brighter shade that gives me an evening look.

Of course everyone needs a bit of Vaseline, especially at this time in the UK, the windy cold weather makes it easier my lips to crack. Now it comes with ‘rosy lips’ and ‘sun protection’, a little bit more expensive than the original and Aloe Vera, but it’s totally worth it, especially the ‘rosy lips’ smells gorgeous and brings out a natural rosy tones in your lips! It’s also one of those products that just about every make up artists has in their bag of tricks. Vaseline is a must have in every ladies handbag.

I always carry a black soft kohl eyeliner pencil by Rimmel, I love black eyeliners they wake my eyes up as soon as I apply them, the price is very reasonable and they last forever! I usually use pencil eyeliner on my lower eyelids, on my top eyelids I use a black liquid eyeliner by Clinique, I have been using them since the first time I’ve tried them!

They are the best, one coat they last till the end of the night, they don’t smudge, and the shape of the brush makes it extremely easy to apply which means you can’t make a mistake! I don’t even need to bring them out in my bag as I’m confident that they will last. If I want a real dramatic look I apply liquid eyeliner on my lower eyelids, otherwise a pencil one will do for the day time look.

I’m very fussy about the mascara I use, because I think it’s the most important part of the make up, it brings your eyes to live! I can go out without any make up on but mascara is a must! I tend to stick to the brand I know the best, because I’ve made so many mistakes trying out different ones out of curiosity and I end up regretting and going back to what I know.

It’s so hard to find a mascara that will last long, that won’t smudge easily and most importantly can do the job! After I discovered Lancome Hypnose, I fell in love with it, it totally does the job, makes your eyelashes longer and thicker with one application, but it is quite pricy, it’s worth it though.

I’ve also found the next best mascara that does the job at less than half the price is Maybelline XXL volume and length, it takes longer to apply, because you have to apply two coats, the white then the black, but I find the longer you take to apply mascara the longer they look! Great value product!

The last thing I carry is a L’Oreal True Match Powder to cover all the excess shine on the face, it’s so easy to apply and soft, it even comes with a mirror in the compact, makes it even more convenient to use and more reason to buy!

So these six items are a must have for me, they cover all the areas for me personally, of course for everyone it’s different, but for me they do the magic just fine!

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Ayi Jihu’s album Try me is available on Itunes and Amazon now.

Stars Confidential top 100 beauty worldwide – Ayi Jihu continues her meteoric rise by bagging yet another sponsorship endorsement deal. Stars Confidential chose Ayi Jihu not only because of her beauty and talent, but also because of her ability to reach a Billion people and she is proving that already as she pulls in deals from all over the world.

Speaking exclusively to Stars Confidential Ayi Jihusaid she was excited about the challenge of being a spokesperson and a brand ambassador for Autobabes Asia. “On the face of it, it can be perceived as a site for boys and men, but to me it’s all about girl power. Girls love cars and girls, just as much as boys.”

Autobabes CEO Anestis Mantzouranis said: ” We are very proud to announce the launch of our Social Network site, autobabes.ASIA, specially dedicated to the ASIA regions! Although it wouldn’t surprise me if it attracted motorsport fans from all over the world!”

“Now Australia is of course in that ASIA region, but our magazine has never really had exposure to the true Asian countries of China, Japan etc, so we knew we needed someone to help us penetrate those markets. Everyone knew it had to be a woman, that’s a given, but it would take a very special girl to lead this project and take it to where it needs to go. This girl had to be someone of incredible beauty, finesse and a definite class to be able to charm this very discerning market, but she also had to have cross market appeal to be able to transcend from English into Chinese.

If that wasn’t enough of a challenge already, she also had to have the popularity and respect of a market that spanned from Boomer demographic through GenX and GenY. We were so blessed to have found Ayi Jihu to fill that role and become the Face of Autobabes.ASIA. Ayi has a beauty that charms all instantly who come in contact with her, with an angelic voice to match, and the skill set to speak a number of Asian languages and of course English. Her incredible Asian and World Wide fan base are of course also assets to us from a promotional basis, but it’s her humble humanity that connect her to her audience and reflects the star she truly is!”

“So regardless of wether you’re a motorsport fan or not, if it’s lifestyle you like, that includes the music tones of Ayi Jihu and the production genius of Stevie Eagle E, then please come and join us .. autobabes.ASIA !”

Ayi jihu’s debut Album Try Me is available on Itunes and Amazon now

SC 100 top Chinese beauty Ayi Jihu release hot new single - Smak Dat!

The rise and rise of SC top 100 beautiful women Ayi Jihu continues with a vengeance as she releases her new single ‘Smak Dat’ on the world.

Ayi Jihu is not content to just release her video and single unlike many other artist she has thrown out dozens of unused scenes taken from the video something which has delighted her millions of fans no end. The video was shot on location in London and parts of Cambridge and Ayi admits they took some risks in shooting the video

Ayi Says: Maybe what I do is not that risky to a Western audience they are used to the likes of Beyonce and Madonna, but for a Chinese artist to do what I do is definitely risky, you only have to look at their videos to see what I mean.

We checked out the video and the first question we asked her was how she got away shooting the subway scenes or did they take over the London Underground?

No, She replied. It may look that way but we I am not Madonna and I don’t think they would clear the London underground just for me. When we were planning the shoot we had the option of using parts of the underground that are dis-used but the director did not want to go with that option. The whole point of the underground scene was to show me being very provocative and fearless by wearing next to nothing. It was a bit scary I have to admit but only for a minute or so. After that I just say to myself to hell with it and get on with the job. We had so many people staring, especially the fella’s but the good thing was that many ladies where clapping and saying go on girl as they saw me dance around and do my thing on the train. Everyone was very cool and helpful and it was great fun and a very powerful feeling. I think by the end of the day I got a bit carried away. I was dancing so much i did not see my dress riding up and up and up. As Stevie Eagle puts it, The end justifies the means, and the end result was better than we expected.

Ayi Jihu says the decision to release out takes from the video was due to fan demand. I have a very large and loyal fanbase who are used to my videos. The whole ethos of Shlepp is to be as real and rugged as possible and so we decided to let loads of scenes out to keep the fans happy. The whole theme behind the song and the video is freedom to be what and who you want regardless of what people say. I get my fare share of haters but I have learnt to let what they say go through one ear and come out the other. I would not be telling the truth if I said nothing effects me, as it does, but my skin is getting harder and I realize that these people have their own agenda and it usually is not about your general well being. To be honest though I am blessed because I get very little negativity from people.

We asked Ayi how she thought the video would go down in China? I think it will go down well amongst the younger newer generation of Chinese. I feel some of the older generation might hold their noses up a bit, but then it is Rock n Roll so if that didn’t happen I would be doing something wrong. I am not like any other Chinese artist out there. I am not a girly girl, teddy hugging, flower smelling skinny perfect little madam so I know the Chinese will find some of what I do hard to swallow. I am used to that. When I performed at the Sands Casino in Macau at first no one clapped they just stared with their jaws down by their knees. I remember coming of the stage and talking to Stevie saying ‘They hate it’. He just said keep doing what you are doing there is nothing to hate, they love it, they just don’t know how to take it, it’s all new to them because they have never seen a Chinese artist like you. He was so right, because soon after that when I was walking in the streets of Macau so many people would come up to me telling me how much they loved the show. They would do my dance moves (or try to) and word just started spreading and spreading.

We also asked Ayi Jihu why there was no other person in the video?

That was all Stevie Eagle E’s idea. He was adamant that I hold it down on my own, at least thats how he puts it. When you are starting out you can flim flam people with loads of dancers, technology and other tricks. Stevie does not play that at all. He wants to see the artist doing it on their own. ‘You should be able to rock it in the subway’ he keeps saying. If you can rock it there you can rock it anywhere. So for this video at least I did not get any of the extra’s no dancers, fancy lighting, or gimmicks. It’s just me in front of the Camera doing my thing raw and sexy the Ayi Jihu way.

Finally we asked her what her overall thoughts were about the finished video and what she expected it to do?

Overall I’m very happy with the video. If I were not it would not be out there! I wanted a video that displayed my many faces and sides and that showed I’m fearless and up for the challenge. I also wanted a video that told the world that I’m not to be played with. I’m beautiful, sexy but I aint stupid and weak I love my new image in the video and loads of credit goes to Raniya Mohammed for helping me look so great. She is a wonderful stylist and make-up artist. I expect both the song and the video to raise awareness of Ayi Jihu and get people checking me out and talking. I also hope that the video inspires others especially my Chinese ladies to come out and be themselves a bit more. It’s only the start of what I know is a long journey and maybe if you ask me in several months I wont like it so much, but right now I love, my fans love it and my mum loves it so I’m happy. It’s simple, raw and to the point and it shows me as I am.

[vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/7148342[/vimeo]

Ayi jihu’s debut Album Try Me is available on Itunes and Amazon now

Unused scenes from the video can be viewed on Ayi Jihu’s Diva Dairies Channel on YouTube. You can download the Track Smak Dat‘ on Itunes or Amazon. Or listen to it in full on Soundcloud. You can view pictures from the shoot on Picassa here and view all the out takes from the video here on Vimeo in high quality..

One of the worlds most beautiful women Ayi Jihu tells us how she manages to keep herself in great shape. Recently being voted one of the top 100 most beautiful women on the planet has put even more stress on the Chinese star to make sure she is always looking good and at her best. We asked her how she kept in shape.

The whole concept behind my workout is not to look skinny but to look fit and keep my curves. To be honest there is no special food, or new workout that I really do but there are several common sense things which I must do to stay in shape. If I did have some kind of secret formula or technique it would be dancing! I have a particular style of dance, some call it dancehall, some call it belly dancing. The key to this kind of dancing is amazing lower body strength and technique. It’s not aerobics It’s more bump and grind meets belly dance. The great thing about it is it allows you to build up your strength, stamina without loosing your curves. I love dancing. When I go out I go out to dance more than anything else. I’m not one of those girls who waits for the dancefloor to be filled with people before I start dancing either. The moment I hear good music thats it i’m dancing. So my first tip to ladies is go out there and have a good time dance in clubs at home anywhere you can, just have fun without even thinking exercise.

I recently became brand ambassador for YogaWorld in Macau. YogaWorld is not just about Yoga they have many great classes and its only for women. They do Belly Dance, Yoga, Pilates, and so many other innovative classes. They also do belly dancing classes which I really love. For the way I dance and move it’s one of the most important classes I do and it’s really taking of in Asia. It’s funny to see all these very skinny Asian women doing belly dance because we are so used to seeing women with curves and a bit of a belly doing belly dance. It shows that there are no boundaries anyone can do anything and belly dance is a great way to stay fit. When I am performing on stage I use belly dance in my opening intro sometimes. I fuse belly dance with Hip Hop, Ragga and R&B and it seems to drive people crazy. It’s such a wonderful form of dance, you feel so sexy and powerful when you are belly dancing, you know exactly what you are doing to the people watching.

I get up every morning and run a few miles. This was hard for me to get into the habbit of doing but I had to learn to do it. Nothing beats running for keeping you fit. I do it first thing, because if I think about it too long I end up finding an excuse not to do it. So my advice is get up have a quick shower and get out there and power walk or run every day first thing in the morning.

One of my favorite exercises is lunging. I do it several times a day all through the day. I love a good bum especially on a woman and if you want to keep your bum perky and shapely lunging is one of the best things to do. I grab a couple of weights or bottles of water if you don’t have any weights and I take long steps forward pushing back to my original position. It’s a great excercise.

I’m a big fan of box fit which I also do. I have a great personal trainer although he’s in Macau right now and I miss him, he’s great! Box Fit is a great way to boost your confidence also. Being a woman these days is not always easy especially if you are very beautiful, men can be quite rude and touchy. I find doing martial arts and box fit help me mentally as well as physically to feel more confident in general.

Box fit is great for your reflexes and the fact that you get to scream and shout and let it all out while doing it is great. I love it and do it at least 3 times a week. I get real sweaty, I let all my frustrations out and get to smack the hell out of my trainer.

Ayi jihu’s debut Album Try Me is available on Itunes and Amazonnow.

Chinese Star and model Ayi Jihu made history on when she became the first Chinese artist to perform at the London Week of Peace live concert in London’s Trafalgar Square. The LONDON WEEK OF PEACE (LWOP) is an annual week of high profile events, initiatives and action organised principally by communities and individuals but also engaging organisations, businesses and public agencies, to promote greater community cohesion, safety and peace across the capital. It will take place from the 20th – 27th of September 2009. Ending with a live concert that is broadcast all around the world featuring some of the worlds top artists.

Ayi Jihu made history when she was the first Chinese artist to be asked to perform as the LWOP recognized the growing impact the Chinese community has had in the great city of london and where looking to bring the usually closed Chinese London community into the celebrations.

Ayi Jihu represented all the Asian nations and crowned the historic event with a spectacular show that was broadcast worldwide to an audience of Millions. Ayi Jihu put on a multi-cultural show with kids of all ages from all over the world. She was also joined by Stevie Eagle E, Chinese opera singer Zane Zoo, Filipino Rapper Concept, Ghanian Rapper Fugitive and the Hypnotick Dance company. Ayi Jihu’s show more than any other captured the diverse nature of London’s many communities and highlighted that everyone can come together in peace in the great City.

Speaking about the show Ayi Jihu said she was honored and proud to be the first person to represent the Asian community at this event and hoped it would open the door to more Chinese and Asian performers being invited to high profile events in one of the worlds greatest cities.

I spoke to my team about the type of show I wanted to put on. I did not want to do something like everyone else, just go up there and sing a song. I wanted to give the people a show, and I wanted the show to be something that expressed all the different vibes, faces and cultures of London including Chinese. Stevie Eagle E loved my ideas and wanted to fuse different types of music together in one performance to make the most of my idea. So we came up with a show that had Rap, R&B, dance and opera in it. We had kids from all over the world over 10 countries performing in our set from white to black, girls and boys. We had street dance, contemporary dance, acrobatics and even ballet and we somehow fused it all together to create our show. It was a truly amazing experience and everyone enjoyed it. I think the best part was seeing the kids faces as they came of the stage and talking to them afterwards. I knew I was responsible for giving them an experience they would remember for the rest of their lives and it felt great.

I chose the track Winner – No Fear to perform because of the lyrics and what the song means. I wanted to perform something that was inspiring to the kids performing it and also to the audience and Winner – No Fear means a lot to me. It’s all about fighting our fears and lets face it, most violent crime in the streets is all about fear, Race hate and homophobia is about fear and ignorance. What people don’t understand they are afraid of and what they are afraid of they usually try to destroy, disrupt or at least ignore.

Everything in the show went almost perfect. I nearly fell over, I tripped on some cable on the stage. I’m not sure if anyone noticed, but every time I watch the video I see it and it makes me cringe. Other than that it was almost perfect.

Ayi jihu’s debut Album Try Me is available on Itunes and Amazon now.

I got some emails one of which was that some African Americans in the USA were in the process of writing a compendium of African Religion based on a universal God. Anthropologists have debated the universality of the belief in God. Some applied this concept in their study of African culture. They reached the conclusion that the Africans believed in what they call “an absentee God”. The vital justification for religion has been left out of the debate; that justification is SALVATION.

Explorers came to Africa with the preconceived notion that Africans believed in some fetish God, belief in whom did not lead to heaven. The Africans therefore needed to be saved and led on the path to heaven or Christianity. The missionaries could not do this, unless they could find the synonym of their Christian God in indigenous language. The informants gave them what the informants believed was the name that they missionaries (and later anthropologists) wanted to know. So we have a list which include Osanobua (Osa for short) in /Edo, Olorun in Yoruba, Chuku in Ibo and so on in Nigeria. The people translating the Christian Bible into local languages used these words or their equivalents to translate the God of the Bible.

The first problem with this is that the Africans never had any need for salvation as taught by those who believe in the origin of man as being the garden of Eden. The concomitant belief is the fall of man. The Edo/Benin (as direct descendants of primordial Idu Race) of Nigeria says that the primordial ancestors of humankind descended from adjacent universe. They brought some ingredients and capabilities with them. The ingredients include a sample of soil that they brought in a snail shell. The capabilities include appropriate formulas, sorcery, science, etc. which made everything and anything possible through the WILL. Those dexterous in the application of the combination could leave this world without first dying. We call such deities Osa in Edo language. Attaining Osa is attaining SALVATION. Fall of man is never mentioned or implied. Hence, Africans never had messengers of God to guide them back to God or Godhead.

AYI THE CREATOR OF ALL

We have what is called AYI n’yi Osanobua in Edo/Benin language. The statement means, “AYI the creator of Osanobua“. If Osanobua is really the synonym for God, it would follow that AYI also created God. AYI is not worshiped in any shape or form. No one ascribes any domain as residence to AYI. AYI does not interfere in the affairs of mortals. AYI neither punishes one who does evil nor rewards one who does good deeds. AYI has neither message nor messengers; hence, has no religion.

The diligent anthropologist found out that whoever founded the world withdrew later from the world and handed the administration to lesser beings. Hence, they concluded that although the Africans believed in God, the God is absent because it handed the daily administration of the world to what they call lesser Gods. My query is this: why call whatever God when it has no relevance in the affairs of the world?

GOD AND MORALITY

Some people believe that God alone gives humankind moral code. They reasoned that if there were no God telling people the difference between good and evil, human beings would stray from the path of decency and ethical behavior. Morality in Religion of the Idu Race rests on the Universal Golden Rule (UGR) which states as follows: “Do only those things, which if everyone were to do along with you, would advance peace, the general well, and happiness. Never do anything, which if other people were to follow would lead to suffering and anguish.” We believe that only those who live by the UGR shall have everlasting life among Osa – those Spiritual Sovereigns (akhasẹ) who departed this world without physical death. We believe in judgment of the living, execution of the dead, reincarnation for those who must come to reap what they sowed, and metamorphosis for others who become Osa. Therefore, one reaps on earth, whatever one sows. This is the only sensible position that is compatible with our major thesis of OSAGBIYE. This word is a statement, which means that OSA or Osanobua is coextensive with the universe. Literarily that Osa fill/occupies the whole of the universe. No empty space, nothing exists outside OSA. No regions reserved as heaven or hell, because OSA is not partly hot and partly cold, partly good and partly evil, etc. You would find common names among our people which remind one of the cardinal attributes of OSA. OSAYANEDE is an example of this; meaning that the day, every day belongs to OSA. Not one day of the week or year. Even more overwhelming is the statement that OSAIGBOVO, meaning that OSA is not jealous. What then is the true definition of Salvation? Salvation is in one attaining to Osa (lesser Osanobua). Such persons metamorphosed out of this universe into the next (aria ovbehe in Edo), which is the universe of Osa (plural). Culled from TAKE OVER CONTROL: Without Physical Violence by the author. (See details

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Ayı Yavruları Oyunları Oyna

Kris Rowley adlı bir kadın ormanlık alanda yürürken bir anda kendisini çok sevimsiz bir durumun ortasında buldu. Arkasında onu takip eden bir ayı saldırmaya karar vermiş ve hızla üzerine doğru koşuyordu. Kadın önce kaçmaya çalıştı ama ayının ondan daha hızlı olduğunu fark ettiğinde dönüp kendini savunmaya karar verdi. Etrafında kendisini savunacak bir şey bulamayınca elini cebine attı ve iPhone’unu buldu. iPhone yardımıyla ayıdan kurtulmayı denemeye karar verdi.

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Ve kurtuldu da! Fakat kurtuluşunun iPhone’dan bir uygulama ya da telefonun bir özelliği ile ilgisi yok. Kadın sadece cebinden çıkardığı iPhone’u ümitsizce ayıya doğru fırlattı. Hedefini bulan telefon ayıyı korkuttu ve yavaşlamasını sağladı. Bunun üzerine kaçabilen kadın bir süre sonra tehlikenin ortadan kalktığına karar verdi ve telefonunu bulmaya gitti. Ne yazık ki iPhone’u kendisi kadar şanslı değildi. Ayının tadına bakmaya çalıştığı iPhone diş darbeleri yüzünden kullanılamaz hale gelmişti. “Bana bir şey olacağına iPhone’un parçalanmasına razıyım” diyen Rowley şimdi yeni bir iPhone alacağını söyledi.

iPhone

Estoy, me desaparezco, me escondo entre la nada, y me encuentras donde no me buscas, y me tomas en tus manos y me cuelo por tus dedos como agua, y me sigues, corres detrás de mi, y me río, me pierdo, te pierdes, nos perdemos, y nos volvemos a encontrar talvez es destino, o talvez es Monotonía, o coincidencia, quien sabe,  buscas mi piel con tus manos, y tus manos acarician las mías, las deshaces, me deshaces, y soy nada, y tu eres todo, y somos nada o somos todo?

Apareces en mis canciones y te canto, y cuando escribo un poema apareces y ríes, eres una niña traviesa, vuelas sobre la música que escucho, susurras en mis oídos,hasta cuando no hablo de ti menciono tu nombre, te gusta se que te gusta, por eso me regalas besos en avioncitos de papel, esos mismos avioncitos que convierto en barquitos y los pongo a navegar sobre tus lágrimas, pero ya no estas triste solo piensas en nubes, sonrisas rosadas y un nido de concreto, y yo aquí inventándote, inventándome.

Que es el amor? una vez prengunté, me mordiste los labios, y dibujaste una sonrisa en tu cara, boba! te grité, y abriste tus brazos y volaste, otra vez jugamos a perseguirnos, y te hice una canción, y la cantaste, te aplaudí toda la noche!, y te escondiste en mi cuerpo, pero no te busqué, porque ya sabia donde estabas, donde no había escapatoria, pero saliste y otra vez corrí destrás de ti!, me busque en tu pelo, y en tu olor fui a aparecer, como cuando apareciste en mis pupilas cuando vi fijamente el espejo al despertar, siempre te encuentro donde no te busco, por eso ya no te busco…  para siempre encontrarte.

I remember my first year away from home.  (And my second, and so on.)  As an intern and then a college student living in dorms, I remember being told, “Your mother doesn’t live here.”  Whether it was piles of laundry on top of the dryer, dirty dishes on the kitchenette counter, or the state of the suite bathrooms, we were to pick up after ourselves, be responsible, and not act as if our moms were coming around to tidy up after us.

The “mom” they were describing wasn’t my mom.  I didn’t work hard at home, but I was expected to do some chores once I was old enough: wash the supper dishes once a week plus any I used between meals, vacuum or clean the bathroom from time to time, help get dinner ready if Mom was pressed for time or had had a full day.  Still, I got the point.

Only, I think that mother that they were talking about – the mythical one that takes care of your every need and mess – I think I have found her.

We hired a wonderful local woman to help us keep house.  She comes two mornings a week while we are at school and basically mothers us.  I had an ayi in my old city (though she told me not to call her ayi because she wasn’t old enough to be my aunt.  I called her by her name instead), but her one job was to clean.  Three hours Friday morning, she’d clean my apartment from top to bottom, stem to stern, and that was that.  There’s plenty more I could say about her, she was wonderful too and I count her as a friend, but the point is, the ayis here in my new city apparently have a broader job description.  This lady cooks us dinner, washes our laundry, tells the school repairmen what to do if they come while she’s here, and cleans the apartment.  She irons.  She does stacks of dishes.  She shops.  For now it’s just for ingredients to make our meals, but if we ever figure out how to write her a list, she can get other stuff too.  She’s amazing.  I think if I live here long enough, I may forget how to wash my own clothes!

So, to anyone in college, your mother doesn’t live in the dorm with you.  She lives here.  Come teach here when you graduate, and I’ll introduce you.

Güzel ülkemin güzel insanları merhaba hepinize..

bir çok kişinin merak ettiği bir konu hakkında durmak istiyorum bugün.

Ramazan ayının gelmesi hasebiyle bir çok arkadaş ramazanda biber hapı kullanılır mı diye sorup duruyordu. Tek tek cevap veriliyordu ama istedim ki internette arama yapan herkes bundan istifade etsin..

Evet arkadaşlar Ramazan’da biber hapı kullanılabilir. Kullanımı ise normal günlük kullanım gibidir. yalnız bu sefer sahurda değilde iftardan sonra yenilmelidir.

Akşam ezanı okundu diyelim iftarınızı açtınız sonrasında 20-30 dakika beklersiniz ve biber hapı zayıflama kapsülünü bol suyla birlikte içersiniz..

Zannediyorum Ramazan’da biber hapı Kullanımı Hakkında kimsenin bir şüphesi kalmadı..

Soru ve cevaplarınız için lütfen yorum bırakınız..

3-israf ayı değildir Mutfak masraflarının yenen yemek öğününün ikiye düşmesine rağmen artması neyin göstergesi olabilir? Gece yarım saat azaltılmış uykudan ötürü saatlerce uyku ilave etmek¸ gündüzleri uyku ile çar çur etmek ramazanla çelişen şeylerdir. Malda ve vakitte israf varken ramazan dibi delik bir kovaya dönebilir. Zühd ve Bereket ayıdır Gıda tüketimini¸ ikinci dereceden olan ihtiyaçlar listesini azaltma¸ ahiret alemine hazırlanma zamanıdır. Malımız ve zamanımız bereketlenmelidir. Önce ki on bir ayda yapamadıklarımızı¸ yapabilmek için vakit ayırmalıyız. Kadınlarımızın en mübarek günleri mutfaklarda ve bulaşık yıkamada geçmemelidir. Mümin bir erkek sıcak bir pide kuyruğunda vakit harcamamalıdır. Malımız¸ vaktimiz¸ ibadetimiz¸ şuurumuz¸ uhuvvetimiz bereketlenmelidir. Ramazan ayına girerken ki kimliğimiz ve değerimiz değişmiş olarak ramazandan çıkmalıyız.

|  Ramazan Rehberi

2-ramazan iftar ayı değildir Bir saat sonraki teravih namazını kılmakta zorlanacak hale getiren bir iftar sofrası ramazana ait değildir. Ramazandan önce müminlerin kerih gördüğü müsrif harcamaları ramazanın gölgesinde mübahlaştırmak hatalıdır. Ramazan bir açlık terbiyesi iken¸ onu açlık edebiyatına dönüştüremeyiz. Dün alkol tüketilen otellerde bugün iftar sofralarının kurulması¸ bunun adının da Allah rızası için iftar vermek olması en azından gülünçtür. Müslümanlar iftarlarına sahip çıkmalıdırlar. İçilip içilmeyeceği¸ yenilip yenilmeyeceği şüpheli olan şeylerle; iftar sofrasına nasıl oturulur? İftarımızın¸ birilerinin bütçelerini doldurmalarına alet edilmesinden¸ ramazan gününde yemek yenmesi kadar tiksinmeli ve buna karşı tepkili olmalıyız. Sahur ayıdır¸ Oruç ayıdır. Bizim iftara gösterdiğimiz hassasiyet sahurdadır. Orucun başlangıcı sahur yemeği¸ bitiş iftarıdır. Bitişi olan iftara gösterilen ilgi¸ başı olan sahura gösterilmiyorsa bunun anlattığı şey hoş değildir. Oruç ayı ramazan¸ iftar ayına dönüşmemelidir. İftar¸ kelime anlamı ile dahi yanlış kullanılmaktadır. İftar sadece açış yapma anlamına gelir.

|ramazan rehberi