I have been working for some time now without a break. But I decided to go for a vacation ( Just Three days) in the western Region of Ghana.
That was my second time in the same region and actually the same vacation location. I really wanted to go to Green Turtle Lodge(http://www.greenturtlelodge.com), but i went to "EZILE BAY"
Oh my God! It was great at "EZILE BAY". I had fun and relaxed. It was worth every thing in this world, going for that vacation and i will go again.
Why not try, it because on December 21, am asking "YOU-ADJOA" to go with me.
You can be that "YOU-ADJOA"
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
WHO DOES HE THINK HE IS? A FATHER OF THE NATION OR WHAT?
I cant just believe what am hearing. That the Upper East Regional Director of Ghana Health Service, Dr. John Koku Awoonor-Williams, says it is against the rules of Service for student nurses to get pregnant while in training or during their orientation.
The GNA reports that the regional director of the Ghana Health Service said the practice is unacceptable and appropriate sanctions would be applied to such students.
When did getting pregnant became the duty of an official of the GHS? Is that his business?
Dr Awoonor-Williams should know that not all students are 15years of age and none of the students is his kid. They have parents and know their left from their right.
I will be shocked if he succeeds in this. Let some tell him that he is not serious about what he told the GNA and he must use his time and initiatives on better projects.
Who said if a nursing student is pregnant she cant perform? I hope the students stand for their rights if he attempts such a crazy idea in Ghana.
The GNA reports that the regional director of the Ghana Health Service said the practice is unacceptable and appropriate sanctions would be applied to such students.
When did getting pregnant became the duty of an official of the GHS? Is that his business?
Dr Awoonor-Williams should know that not all students are 15years of age and none of the students is his kid. They have parents and know their left from their right.
I will be shocked if he succeeds in this. Let some tell him that he is not serious about what he told the GNA and he must use his time and initiatives on better projects.
Who said if a nursing student is pregnant she cant perform? I hope the students stand for their rights if he attempts such a crazy idea in Ghana.
Friday, July 16, 2010
I CANT KNOW WHETHER YOU ARE IN-LOVE OR NOT, SO DONT ASK ME AGAIN!
What is Love? This is a question a friend asked me sometime ago because he believes i host a relationship program on Radio hence i should know all about Love.
But the truth is, i sometimes get confuse about what really Love is. As a christian, i know God loves in a perfect way and that is why Jesus came to die for my sins. That Love is called Agape love. I don't want to go into what is agape and what is not Agape. Because i still find it difficult to understand the Love of God.
The Love is so strong that it makes me feel secured when i pray to him. I know he will always be there for me and protect me. That is my belief and i will hold unto that.
But i really get confuse when i am asked when do you know that you are "in love and out of love". I am blogging on this because my friends are getting entangled in a web that makes them lack the chance to enjoy themselves and the "Love fever".
They think Love is a concrete thing that must be given to you as a parcel. No! that is not Love. In fact Love is a passion which every one should know by now. It comes and goes and it has seasons and if you treat it well it will surround you for sometime and re-ignite again.
I think those of my friends who are asking this question do not understand this characteristic of Love.
Love is developed and comes after developing likeness for someone. If you really want to know if you are in-love, get to like someone and spend time with the person and if the person does same and develops such feelings and expresses such gestures towards you then you may be falling in love.
Don't ask me again if you are really in love because i dont know and although relationship experts would give you gestures that suggest that, they dont feel what you feel.
When you fall in love, it is only you who knows that you are in love.
I think i have to start writing about Love and share some of the issues with you all in some weeks to come.
But the truth is, i sometimes get confuse about what really Love is. As a christian, i know God loves in a perfect way and that is why Jesus came to die for my sins. That Love is called Agape love. I don't want to go into what is agape and what is not Agape. Because i still find it difficult to understand the Love of God.
The Love is so strong that it makes me feel secured when i pray to him. I know he will always be there for me and protect me. That is my belief and i will hold unto that.
But i really get confuse when i am asked when do you know that you are "in love and out of love". I am blogging on this because my friends are getting entangled in a web that makes them lack the chance to enjoy themselves and the "Love fever".
They think Love is a concrete thing that must be given to you as a parcel. No! that is not Love. In fact Love is a passion which every one should know by now. It comes and goes and it has seasons and if you treat it well it will surround you for sometime and re-ignite again.
I think those of my friends who are asking this question do not understand this characteristic of Love.
Love is developed and comes after developing likeness for someone. If you really want to know if you are in-love, get to like someone and spend time with the person and if the person does same and develops such feelings and expresses such gestures towards you then you may be falling in love.
Don't ask me again if you are really in love because i dont know and although relationship experts would give you gestures that suggest that, they dont feel what you feel.
When you fall in love, it is only you who knows that you are in love.
I think i have to start writing about Love and share some of the issues with you all in some weeks to come.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
IF YOU DONT LIKE YOUR CURRENT JOB AND YOU WANT TO BE SACKED, TALK BAD ABOUT YOUR BOSS!
On Wednesday July 14, 2010 I nearly broke the news that the national coordinator of the national youth council of Ghana Dr. Sekuo Nkrumah, son of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president would be sacked. I just hesitated in releasing the news.
Yeah, he has been sacked by the presidency of Ghana. Reasons have not been given officially, but am sure many Ghanaians especially those of us in the media know why he has been axed. He does not support the president and his style of managing the affairs of the country.
May be President Mills is not doing things like his father and former president Rawlings who Dr. Sekuo Nkrumah says is a better president than president Mills and former president Kuffuor.
Dr. Sekuo Nkrumah am sure sacked himself long ago before news broke of his interview with a magazine, where he spoke passionately about the Mills-led administration. It is sad though that if you speak your mind, especially against your bosses you get fired.
Recently president Barack Obama in the USA did same with the sacking of Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top US commander in Afghanistan.
So am thinking if there is any need to criticize those you work with? why do leaders say please criticize me for i am not perfect? It makes me sick and i have vowed not to work with politicians. I will establish my business and be my own boss but i will allow others to talk about what am doing because i think i need it to improve.
It is not entirely true that those who don't like you criticize you. May be those who wish to criticize their bosses may have to consider doing so when they meet them face to face and not via the media because we love to carry such news and we would make sure our trumpeting of the issue gets you to be sacked.
What a world we live in... I now know what to do when i dont like the job i have now! I will talk bad about my boss if am not the boss and go to the media and blog about it. If he or she sees it, he can sack me! I will celebrate.....
Yeah, he has been sacked by the presidency of Ghana. Reasons have not been given officially, but am sure many Ghanaians especially those of us in the media know why he has been axed. He does not support the president and his style of managing the affairs of the country.
May be President Mills is not doing things like his father and former president Rawlings who Dr. Sekuo Nkrumah says is a better president than president Mills and former president Kuffuor.
Dr. Sekuo Nkrumah am sure sacked himself long ago before news broke of his interview with a magazine, where he spoke passionately about the Mills-led administration. It is sad though that if you speak your mind, especially against your bosses you get fired.
Recently president Barack Obama in the USA did same with the sacking of Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top US commander in Afghanistan.
So am thinking if there is any need to criticize those you work with? why do leaders say please criticize me for i am not perfect? It makes me sick and i have vowed not to work with politicians. I will establish my business and be my own boss but i will allow others to talk about what am doing because i think i need it to improve.
It is not entirely true that those who don't like you criticize you. May be those who wish to criticize their bosses may have to consider doing so when they meet them face to face and not via the media because we love to carry such news and we would make sure our trumpeting of the issue gets you to be sacked.
What a world we live in... I now know what to do when i dont like the job i have now! I will talk bad about my boss if am not the boss and go to the media and blog about it. If he or she sees it, he can sack me! I will celebrate.....
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Does Africa really need help from the so called Donor countries?
The Ghana News Agency reported on July 14, that Thirteen African Heads of State have appealed to governments in donor countries for financial support to make Education for All (EFA) a lasting legacy of the World Cup 2010 for the benefit of Africa's children.
I read the letter and think i should ask some questions. But before i ask those questions, i must say something.
As Africans we have a societal value that holds in high esteem the family system particularly that of the Extended family. This system allows us to call for help from other family members when we need it. It is splendid, although it has its own disadvantages.
The disadvantages can however be worked on to make the family a unique identity. But over the years, the system has changed and gradually the nuclear system of family from countries beyond Africa is taking over.
People are now becoming individualistic and seeking their own interests. My worry is that the entire African continent is still living on that "Blood Stream of extended family system" and has no idea that things are changing. We are just asking for help any time, any how from any one without considering things properly.
We need to educate our people and teach them what they need to know to develop. But who is supposed to do this for us? Should it be the West? Why are we always asking for help?
Some say the west duped Africa during colonialism but please cant we think well and see through the glass for once? Are we sure we would be given the help just like that without sacrificing?
My biggest question is Do we really need help from the West and the Donors before we do things for our selves and for our people? What a continent? I dont think we know the value of our resources, both human and natural.
Lets start doing things for our selves and stop begging and asking for everything.
Its bleeds my heart a lot.
I read the letter and think i should ask some questions. But before i ask those questions, i must say something.
As Africans we have a societal value that holds in high esteem the family system particularly that of the Extended family. This system allows us to call for help from other family members when we need it. It is splendid, although it has its own disadvantages.
The disadvantages can however be worked on to make the family a unique identity. But over the years, the system has changed and gradually the nuclear system of family from countries beyond Africa is taking over.
People are now becoming individualistic and seeking their own interests. My worry is that the entire African continent is still living on that "Blood Stream of extended family system" and has no idea that things are changing. We are just asking for help any time, any how from any one without considering things properly.
We need to educate our people and teach them what they need to know to develop. But who is supposed to do this for us? Should it be the West? Why are we always asking for help?
Some say the west duped Africa during colonialism but please cant we think well and see through the glass for once? Are we sure we would be given the help just like that without sacrificing?
My biggest question is Do we really need help from the West and the Donors before we do things for our selves and for our people? What a continent? I dont think we know the value of our resources, both human and natural.
Lets start doing things for our selves and stop begging and asking for everything.
Its bleeds my heart a lot.
IF WE CANT PRACTISE DEMOCRACY LETS "THROW" IT AWAY . ITS NOT BY-FORCE
I always say that politics has changed from what existed in ancient days in Greece and Rome although at a point in time the love for power and selfishness covered the thoughts of some noble men.
During those periods, critical analysis were made and such people were called nobles. You have to aspire to become a noble and how dire you mess up! You will lose that image of respect.
Africa has always had leadership before the arrival of colonial nations, but i cant see that unique style of leadership playing a role in the growth of the continent.
We are told things change and Democracy must be the root of governance globally. But i think Africans are finding it difficult to understand what Democracy is all about.
I know some would quickly focus on the famous definition of democracy, but are governments really for the people and by the people? i bet to defer.
The mode of politicians when they are criticized does not speak of that ownership and t really makes politics look like a business venture that is for a group of people who are families as a result of their affiliation.
I think our political scientists should assess our personalities and how we see things and define a better way of governing ourselves. Am afraid things are not well with Africa's leadership because we are really not prepared for democracy and we are really confusing things.
If we are not ready for Democracy, lets "throw" it away and stop messing up with it. I don't see democracy any where in Africa not even in my country Ghana.
Ask me why and i will come again.
During those periods, critical analysis were made and such people were called nobles. You have to aspire to become a noble and how dire you mess up! You will lose that image of respect.
Africa has always had leadership before the arrival of colonial nations, but i cant see that unique style of leadership playing a role in the growth of the continent.
We are told things change and Democracy must be the root of governance globally. But i think Africans are finding it difficult to understand what Democracy is all about.
I know some would quickly focus on the famous definition of democracy, but are governments really for the people and by the people? i bet to defer.
The mode of politicians when they are criticized does not speak of that ownership and t really makes politics look like a business venture that is for a group of people who are families as a result of their affiliation.
I think our political scientists should assess our personalities and how we see things and define a better way of governing ourselves. Am afraid things are not well with Africa's leadership because we are really not prepared for democracy and we are really confusing things.
If we are not ready for Democracy, lets "throw" it away and stop messing up with it. I don't see democracy any where in Africa not even in my country Ghana.
Ask me why and i will come again.
Friday, July 9, 2010
THE ILLOGICAL OCTOPUS
So the whole world is thinking this creature the "OCTOPUS" is the best predictor?
But didn't "Paul" get it wrong in the past about some games?
It is not logical that a living thing settles on a piece of substance covered with a cloth belonging to a country and that is interpreted as a prediction.
I don't think it is unless a new Logic professor can buy me into accepting this preposition. I hope the Spaniard are not over excited about this "crap" of truth and think the world cup on Sunday is destined to be theirs.
If Spain wins i don't think it is because of "Octopus Paul". Lets be real and stop this superstitious act. yeah who think it is only Africa that superstition is given prominence over simple problem solving methods? Then think again.
Those who think they are logical are the most illogical sometimes. I will not predict the outcome of Today's and Sunday's Matches but i think the match would have a winner and a loser, that i don't need a Octopus to tell me.
How i wish the Octopus tell the whole world that soon Europe and other super power nations would bow to Africa! Can you believe that?
But didn't "Paul" get it wrong in the past about some games?
It is not logical that a living thing settles on a piece of substance covered with a cloth belonging to a country and that is interpreted as a prediction.
I don't think it is unless a new Logic professor can buy me into accepting this preposition. I hope the Spaniard are not over excited about this "crap" of truth and think the world cup on Sunday is destined to be theirs.
If Spain wins i don't think it is because of "Octopus Paul". Lets be real and stop this superstitious act. yeah who think it is only Africa that superstition is given prominence over simple problem solving methods? Then think again.
Those who think they are logical are the most illogical sometimes. I will not predict the outcome of Today's and Sunday's Matches but i think the match would have a winner and a loser, that i don't need a Octopus to tell me.
How i wish the Octopus tell the whole world that soon Europe and other super power nations would bow to Africa! Can you believe that?
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT WE ARE CELEBRATING.........
Last night, the black stars players of Ghana returned home and were welcomed by scores of Ghanaians amidst singing and dancing.
It was nice and interesting, but i have been thinking about this statement"We aimed at reaching the Semi-Finals stage, that is our plan". This statement by the GFA boss, Kwesi Nyantekyi boils me up.
I think such mentalities are killing African teams and Africans themselves.
I have no problem congratulating the stars for their performance and how difficult it was for them to loss that match against Uruguay and how "Suarez" cheated but we should not be praising the stars because we did not plan to get to the quarter-finals or no African team progress from the group stage.
I don't think we have to praise the stars because for two consecutive World Cups they have done better than other african teams.
African teams may not be performing well because of this mentality. That no African team has reached the finals before so even if we get to the semi-finals we have made history and must be jubilant about that.
That is mediocrity to the highest level.
If we can aspire to win the Cup, we will get far in this soccer fiesta in future. All the teams want to win the cup and African teams must be part of that, not to get to stage and drop out.
It was nice and interesting, but i have been thinking about this statement"We aimed at reaching the Semi-Finals stage, that is our plan". This statement by the GFA boss, Kwesi Nyantekyi boils me up.
I think such mentalities are killing African teams and Africans themselves.
I have no problem congratulating the stars for their performance and how difficult it was for them to loss that match against Uruguay and how "Suarez" cheated but we should not be praising the stars because we did not plan to get to the quarter-finals or no African team progress from the group stage.
I don't think we have to praise the stars because for two consecutive World Cups they have done better than other african teams.
African teams may not be performing well because of this mentality. That no African team has reached the finals before so even if we get to the semi-finals we have made history and must be jubilant about that.
That is mediocrity to the highest level.
If we can aspire to win the Cup, we will get far in this soccer fiesta in future. All the teams want to win the cup and African teams must be part of that, not to get to stage and drop out.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Is God really fair?
The black stars became the third African team to reach the quarter finals of the FIFA world cup that was held in south Africa.
They were hoping to be the first to reach the semi finals until that "hand of God" by Suarez.
What makes me sad is that the same man who gave all he has to win the match for Ghana against the USA is the same man who missed the penalty that would have qualified the stars.
Many people in Ghana who do not love to watch football, were downhearted and could not eat for almost 30 hours. i watched and listen to Ghanaians who kept saying, "why? where is God".
For ones i wanted to sing the same song and ask "Where is God" and add that he is unfair, but i think God is really fair and does things in special ways.
I still think the black stars did great and would be well prepared and ready to move the world in terms of football in Brazil 2014.
This is a bitter experience and i will tell the next generation about this world cup in Africa but am sure i will sing a better song in Brazil because i will be there to cheer the stars on.
They were hoping to be the first to reach the semi finals until that "hand of God" by Suarez.
What makes me sad is that the same man who gave all he has to win the match for Ghana against the USA is the same man who missed the penalty that would have qualified the stars.
Many people in Ghana who do not love to watch football, were downhearted and could not eat for almost 30 hours. i watched and listen to Ghanaians who kept saying, "why? where is God".
For ones i wanted to sing the same song and ask "Where is God" and add that he is unfair, but i think God is really fair and does things in special ways.
I still think the black stars did great and would be well prepared and ready to move the world in terms of football in Brazil 2014.
This is a bitter experience and i will tell the next generation about this world cup in Africa but am sure i will sing a better song in Brazil because i will be there to cheer the stars on.
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