Sonia's Diarie

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

Pikin weh get one cloth no supposed follow oda children play inside rain... Life na sense 💯

17/08/2025

A few Sundays ago in church, something unusual happened. The preacher brought out a pillow, a basin of water, and a box of matches.

Honestly, I was taken aback, because this wasn’t the kind of thing I expected to see in a Church of England service. Little did I know that these items would serve as a powerful illustration for his message.

He invited us first to place our hands on the pillow, a symbol of rest. Then, he asked those willing to light a matchstick and drop it into the bowl of water.

This act, he explained, represented letting go, releasing anger, bitterness, and the hidden rage we sometimes carry against ourselves or others.

I took part, and to my surprise, I felt lighter afterwards. I had been hurting over something someone had done to me, but in that moment, I genuinely experienced release and peace.

Now, of course, these symbolic acts are not written in the Bible word for word. But they are harmless, creative illustrations that help us connect deeper with the message.

Sadly, the same can’t be said everywhere. In some African churches, the use of objects and symbolism has been abused, turned into strange, exploitative, and even unthinkable practices that manipulate people instead of uplifting them.

Reflecting on it, I realized that if I had been in Nigeria, I might never have dared to take part, out of fear or skepticism, and in doing so, I could have missed out on the simple but profound healing I experienced that day.

16/08/2025

Who remembers when I attended that surprise engagement party for two babes some years back? Well, guess what, they’re now seriously planning their wedding, and I just got my pre-wedding invite! 💌✨

I can never forget what happened at the engagement. They said it was taking place in a pub, so I dressed accordingly, bum short and all. Only for me to get there and realize the pub had a proper hall, and I ended up looking like the odd one out. 😂😂

This time around, I’m not taking chances. I’ve been seriously scouting for a very beautiful dress because, once beaten, twice shy. The only people allowed to outshine me at this wedding are the bride and her wife. Period! 👗💃

16/08/2025

The SAT and ACT exams are mainly designed for students who are finishing or have just finished secondary school.

So yes, if your child, sibling, or cousin has just completed WAEC/NECO, they are at the right stage to sit for these exams.

In fact, many students take them in their final year of secondary school or shortly after graduation, because the results are used for undergraduate admissions abroad.

Think of it this way: just like WAEC is recognized in West Africa, SAT/ACT are recognized internationally, especially in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and parts of Europe. With good scores, a fresh secondary school graduate can apply directly for admission and even scholarships overseas.

So, it’s not only for those who just came out of secondary school, but they are the main target group.

16/08/2025

When Jesus walks into any situation,
Anything can happen!
Everything can happen!

Let's throw it back to 2018

16/08/2025

If your child, sibling, or cousin just passed WASSCE, don’t let them sit idle, encourage them to prepare for the SAT or ACT exams. These are international exams used for undergraduate admission in many universities abroad.

With good scores, students can qualify for scholarships and financial aid opportunities, especially in America 🇺🇸, where top universities recognize these exams. Beyond the U.S., countries like Canada 🇨🇦, the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Australia 🇦🇺, and even some European nations 🇪🇺 also consider SAT/ACT results for undergraduate admissions or as part of their application process.

The advantage of sitting for these exams is that they open doors globally, a child from West Africa with strong SAT/ACT scores suddenly has access to world-class education opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. The earlier they start preparing, the better their chances of securing a place with partial or full scholarships. 📚✈️

👉 Do your own research. Opportunities exist, you just need to be informed and intentional.

16/08/2025

Closed doors protect you, too.

15/08/2025

I decided to visit a shop to return something that didn’t quite fit me. On my way back, strolling with my scooter, I noticed this sis looking at me.

I looked away, partly because I have the flu, partly because I had my earpiece on, and honestly, I just wanted to get home ASAP. She might have said something, but I didn’t hear.

A few steps later, I realised she was still there, so I paused. She walked up, and I took out my earpiece.

She asked, “Are you Sonia?” Of course, I said yes. She hugged me and told me she religiously follows my page and my posts — even mentioned my alma mater, University of Derby.

I was so happy, though I tried hard not to pass my flu to her. She didn’t mind. I apologised in case she had ever sent messages without a reply; she confirmed she had, but said she wasn’t upset. She followed my posts, handled her process herself, and is now here in the UK.

She’s the second person I’ve physically met here who followed my posts and still carved a path for themselves, despite all the noise about the UK being overpopulated and a no go area.

Of course, we took some photos, and she kindly gave her consent for me to share them.
Congratulations again, dear 🎉

Who's next??? It is you!!! Whether or not you believe it, it is too late, start your process and trust me, there's light at the end of the tunnel 🤝

Congratulations to you in advance

15/08/2025

Who missed my relocation updates???

Tell this aunt congratulations first before I tell you all the gist.

14/08/2025

Let me tell you something I’ve discovered about Oyibo clubs…

First of all, don’t expect Afrobeats. And if by some miracle you hear it, just know 95% of the songs will be Burna Boy. One time, I typed on my phone to the DJ, “Play Afrobeats, please.” He smiled and said, “I got you.” Next thing? Burna Boy non-stop—i guess that's why he doesn't rate Nigerians that much 😂😂

And the dress code? Non-existent. I’ve seen people clubbing in bathroom slippers, jeans, and T-shirts like they just strolled out to buy bread. No wahala, no stress.

When it comes to dancing, they don’t sweat for it the way we do. Their moves are soft, gentle… demure. Meanwhile, I’m used to Nigerians who’ll bend, scatter the floor, and still ask the DJ to give them one more.

Music-wise, rap is king here. You’ll hear Cardi B rapping and suddenly the whole club becomes a rap battle, everyone spitting bars word for word. And almost all the songs are American. If you think Nigerians like foreign labels, just step into a UK club, you’ll understand obsession.

And then there was the day I walked up to greet two “police officers” at the bar with a polite, “Hello, officers.” But on closer inspection, those skirts were so short they could have been headbands. They even had handcuffs. Turns out it was just a costume.

Finally, the drinks… ah. Their alcoholic cocktails have no alcohol effect whatsoever. Same with their tequila. You can have ten shots and still be sober enough to cook, write a CV, and even proofread it.

I’m still not confident enough to try mixing drinks here, because if their tequila is like this, I can’t trust the rest.

14/08/2025

I’m a big believer in balance. Yes, I give my all to sorting out the kids, but I also make sure I give myself time to breathe, relax, and just… live.

Because with the kind of job I do, if you don’t find ways to unwind, life will finish you. So every now and then, I dress up (or sometimes dress down), and head out to the club, sometimes with my husband, sometimes with friends.

Check my next post for my observations about Oyibo clubs