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Riches Efe, Uyo (2025)

26/07/2025

The word SFX stands for Special Effects.

Meaning:

SFX refers to visual, sound, or practical effects used in movies, theater, TV shows, and other media to create illusions or enhance scenes that cannot be achieved by normal means.

Types of SFX:

1. Practical Effects – Done live on set (e.g., explosions, fake wounds, prosthetic makeup).

2. Visual Effects (VFX) – Created digitally in post-production (e.g., CGI monsters, space scenes).

3. Sound Effects – Artificially created or enhanced sounds (e.g., gunshots, footsteps, thunder).

Example Use in a Sentence:

"The horror movie used realistic SFX to create terrifying monsters."

"The makeup artist applied SFX prosthetics to make the actor look like a zombie."

Here is a simple sfx make up.

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26/07/2025

When it feels like everything around you is falling apart…
When it seems like God is silent…
When you feel alone, forgotten, or unheard—
Don’t stop asking. Keep praying. Keep seeking.

Even when you don’t feel Him, God is right there beside you. He sees you. He sees everything you’re going through. Sometimes, the pain or the challenge blinds us to His presence, but He hasn’t left. Not even for a moment.

I know how it feels—there’s something I’ve been praying for recently, and honestly, I got tired. I felt like giving up. But then I was reminded of Luke 11:9–10:

"So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives..."

That Scripture hit me deeply. It reminded me that asking again and again shows that what I’m praying for really matters to me. The persistence is not pointless—it’s faith in action.

So don’t give up. Keep asking. It doesn’t matter how many times you ask—what matters is the promise that God hears and will answer. He is with you always

26/07/2025

I haven't been on this space for a while now but I am here now 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

17/01/2025

Something happened some weeks ago, I noticed everytime my neighbor washes her plate and sometimes her clothes she pours the water at the front of my apartment, I had been noticing it, so I went to talk to her that she should stop that I don't like it, in the compound we always have where we pour water she said ok she have heard and I left.

One evening I caught her red handed pouring water at the front of my apartment I got pi**ed and I said I was going to report to my landlord that even after warning her she still went ahead and do the same thing and my friend was like I should let it be I should forget I was so angry I said a lot of things and went to bed.
The next morning she saw me and said she want to speak to me I went to meet her and she started talking, she said that she did not like the way my friend was talking that she heard everything my friend said that yesterday evening, at first I was confused I said which matter she said this same matter, and I asked which friend are you talking about she said the one that is staying with me, she said why will my friend just come to the compound and be talking as if she stays in the compound that she has no right to say anything, and to make matters worst my friend threatened to report her to my landlord. When she was done talking I laughed ehhhhh, I told this my neighbor that the person that was talking the previous evening wasn't my friend but me, she said it a lie ohhh that she knows my voice that I am too quiet to sound like that, I can't say such a thing nowwww I am not that kind of person, omo I laughed the more 😂😂😂😂😂😂 this people don't even know me and I have been staying in that compound close to 3 years now waw just waw 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 omo I laughed ehhh.

Till today this my neighbor refuse to believe that I was the one that was talking that evening ohh. 😂😂😂🤣

16/01/2025

Guyyyyysssssss I was at school this morning for one test like that, but guess what ? It didn't hold 😭 I wanted to cry because I wasted 1000 naira for transportation, and to even make the matter worst, the four files I plan doing today, those faculty people nor gree open door be like one of the staff don lost key 🗝️😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 all of them just sit down outside.

I just waited for two hours and left abeg I couldn't wait any longer. Tomorrow I will go back there if they like make them nor find that key🌚🌚😂😂. Omo I nor wear suit today ohhh 😏😏my guy don win 🤣🤣🤣 suit kor suit ni metthwwww 🚶🚶.

14/01/2025

Update on my last post.

This morning when I woke up, I went straight to the bathroom to take my bath to go to school and when I was done I unconsciously wore my polo, jean and wanted wearing my Crocs when I remember that I made a deal with one nonsense boy that called himself my friend. Omo everything just taya me, God wetin I go do like this na 😭😭😭😭😭😭 na so I commot the polo and jean I wear before carry myself enter my wardrobe find suit to wear.

I finally saw what to wear and I wore it ohhh, na so I dress fine even my neighbor compliment me I just dey shine teeth 😂😂😂. Then I remembered that I am trekking from my house to annex that is where I will enter bus that will take me to permanent site. Now imagine wearing fine suit to trek under hot sun not just that ohhh,I carry my fine suit dey drag bus seat with other passengers 😭😭😭😭😂😂😭😭I want to cry, who ask me to do challenge ehhhhh 🙆🙆🙆🙆🙆. But my ego will not allow that boy to win me, I must win😎😎😎😎😎

I don't care about the weather, this boy must not win me never. Meanwhile let me go home and iron my cloth for tomorrow school. 🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶

13/01/2025

Lately, I've been feeling overwhelmed with my academic responsibilities. With two tests this week, a project that's just getting started, and a pile of reading materials to get through before exams, I've been wondering how I'll get everything done.

Whenever I think about it, I just laugh and say "it is well." I've realized that the key to staying on top of things is to plan my day carefully. Each day, I write down what I want to achieve and make sure I don't go to bed until I've checked off everything on my list.

If I didn't take this approach, I'd probably end up feeling lost and unproductive. By breaking down my tasks into manageable chunks and staying focused, I'm hoping to stay on track and make the most of my time.

You should do the same ❤️❤️

Meanwhile say hi to uwanna, my friend 😁😁😁😁

10/01/2025

So yesterday I got a call that i needed to be in school for an impromptu test, at first I was like "which kind test again, omo i don taya ohh "but I just maintain my steeze package myself went to take my bath, after bathing, time to dress gannnn I wore my clothes, left for school, but something happened immediately I entered school like this ehhh I noticed that most of my course mate were just starring at me some were smiling at me and I didn't know why they were smiling at me but me self follow smile 😂😂😂😂.

My head just con dey big, then all of a sudden my friend came to me and said "ahhh Efe abeg we get presentation today ?" immediately I stopped smiling and asked him "I don't understand what do you mean" at that moment I was scared presentation ke abeg ohhh I noticed the shock in his face and he asked again "where u dey come from abi you get conference meeting" this time I pause and ask him why all these questions and he replied "ehhhhh you are looking too serious see as you dress ever since I know you, you never dress like this come school before na always Crocs, jean and polo, u nor even dey comb hair self ah ah wetin dey happen" omo when this guy talk finish I wan cry 😂and I replied him "I nor blame you rara see ehhh I wan dey dress co-operate from now" this boy started laughing at me ohh And he said I was making him look like he is not serious 😂😂😂 that after three days I will stop I told him it ok let see who will win.

This boy dey follow me play, even for hot sun I go wear suit, yes I will wear it, e nor get wetin anybody wan tell me. Even if I bin nor serious before I don dey serious, this guy don make me vex.

09/01/2025

As I reflected on my journey towards overcoming shame, I realized that there was a crucial element that I hadn't emphasized enough - *the importance of putting God first*. It's easy to get caught up in our own efforts and strategies for healing, but the truth is that we need God's presence and power to truly find freedom.

The Role of Faith in My Journey

For me, my faith has been a constant source of comfort, guidance, and redemption. When I felt like I was at my lowest point, God's love and acceptance lifted me up. When I was consumed by shame and self-doubt, God's truth and promises reminded me of my worth and identity.

What Does it Mean to Put God First?

Putting God first doesn't mean that we don't take action or seek help when we need it. Rather, it means that we recognize our limitations and weaknesses, and we invite God to be our strength and guide. It means that we trust in His goodness and sovereignty, even when we don't understand what's happening.

As 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

Benefits of Putting God First

When we put God first, we can experience the following benefits:

🗝️ Comfort and Peace*: God's presence brings comfort and peace, even in the midst of turmoil.
🗝️ Guidance and Wisdom*: God's Word and Spirit provide guidance and wisdom, helping us to navigate challenging situations.
🗝️ Redemption and Forgiveness*: God's love and forgiveness enable us to let go of shame and guilt, and to find redemption and restoration.
🗝️ Strength and Courage*: God's power and presence give us the strength and courage to face our fears and overcome adversity.

If you're struggling with shame or any other challenge, I encourage you to put God first. Seek Him, trust Him, and lean on Him. He is always faithful, always loving, and always ready to help us overcome.

Remember, freedom from shame is not just about our own efforts or strategies - it's about surrendering to God's love and power, and allowing Him to work in and through us.

08/01/2025

In my last post, I shared that I would be opening up about my personal experience with shame. Today, I'm ready to share my story.
It all began in 2010 when I gained admission to a boarding secondary school. I was thrilled to be living away from home, and the fact that my dad was a teacher at the school made me feel even more excited. I thought I had finally found my place in the world.

During my first term in JSS1, I settled into a routine. I attended classes, ate in the dining hall, took naps, and participated in night prep sessions. I made plenty of friends, and everyone wanted to be friends with the teacher's daughter. I felt like I had arrived.
But everything changed at the end of the semester. When the results were announced, I was shocked and devastated to discover that I was among the worst performers in my class. Everyone had expected me to excel, given my dad's position at the school. Instead, I felt like I had let everyone down, including myself.

I remember crying uncontrollably that day, unable to face my dad or teachers. The shame and disappointment I felt were overwhelming. As the term progressed, I started losing friends. They no longer wanted to associate with me or talk to me. I was bullied by both teachers and students.
When I got to senior secondary school, I became numb to the way I was treated. I made new friends, but I lost interest in learning or attending classes. I would hide in my hostel, cook, and eat instead of attending night prep sessions. I stopped caring, and this attitude persisted until I graduated.

For years, I struggled to overcome the trauma of that experience. I felt like I had disappointed my dad and disgraced him. I couldn't join clubs or extracurricular activities because the teachers in charge didn't think I had anything to offer. Depression and low self-esteem set in, and I became withdrawn. I couldn't muster the courage to ask my dad for money, and I avoided the staff room and teachers' quarters.
I even tried to convince my parents to let me change schools, but no one listened. I couldn't bring myself to share the real reasons behind my request.

It's taken me years to come to terms with my experience, but I'm grateful to say that I finally found freedom from the burden of shame last year.

07/01/2025

6 Types of Friends to Avoid When Sharing Your Shame

When sharing your shame with someone, it's essential to choose a friend who will respond with empathy, compassion, and understanding. Unfortunately, not all friends know how to respond in a supportive manner. Here are six types of friends to avoid when sharing your shame:

1. The Shame Amplifier: This friend will gasp, confirm your horror, and then leave you with awkward silence. You'll end up comforting them instead of the other way around.

2. The Sympathy Dispenser: This friend will respond with sympathy ("Oh, you poor thing") rather than empathy ("I get it, I feel with you").
Their response can come across as condescending or insincere.

3. The Disappointed Idealist: This friend expects you to be perfect and is disappointed when you're not. They'll make you feel like you've let them down, rather than offering support and understanding.

4. The Shame Scolder: This friend will scold or blame you for your mistakes, rather than offering compassion and understanding. They might even try to shift the blame to someone else.

5. The Fixer: This friend will try to minimize your feelings or make excuses for your behavior. They might say things like "You're exaggerating" or "You're perfect." While their intentions might be good, their response can be dismissive and unhelpful.

6. The One-Upper: This friend will try to one-up your story with their own experiences, rather than listening and offering support. This can make you feel like your struggles aren't important or valid.

When sharing your shame, it's crucial to choose a friend who is:

- Empathetic and understanding
- Non-judgmental and supportive
- Able to listen actively and respond with compassion
- Willing to acknowledge your struggles and validate your emotions

Remember, sharing your shame with the right person can be a powerful step towards healing and growth.

I'm grateful to have someone in my life who I can turn to whenever I need to talk about my shame experiences. She listens with compassion, empathy, and understanding, never judging me or trying to fix me. Instead, she shares her own vulnerabilities, making me feel seen, heard, and accepted.

Her unwavering support has created a safe space for me to open up and confront my shame. It's a truly liberating feeling!

My journey with shame began when I was in secondary school, navigating the challenges of boarding school. It was a difficult time, and I often felt lost and uncertain.

In my next post, I'll share more about my personal experience with shame. Stay tuned.

Riches Efe

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