Today is Papa Ade's last day with us. He is our senior dispatch rider SPD for short.
Will miss him like hell.
Ran around Lagos twice today....lol. Not really, but I was out mostly. Had to patch up one or two cracking relationships.
Then I waited endlessly for the scheduled general staff meeting originally meant to begin at 4p.m. Right now it is 6.15pm and yet we are still waiting. This is not funny. Especially with the prospect of facing the horrendous traffic on Ikorodu road.
Abeg, make we start this thing now...SO I CAN GO HOME TO MY DARLING!!!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Thursday July 29, 2010
The regional heads/HQ meeting kicked off today.
Good to see Raphael again. Guy looks good. And Kayode....Won't comment on that.
I had to do some running around. There are some loose ends to tie. There is the LASAA brief from a contact...that is proving knotty. The top guys don't want to go full scale into the scheme. Instead, they want to just do the approval processing bit, pick up the percentage consultancy fee and take a walk. Keeping my fingers crossed. It is a heavy project.
Sent out all the documents that had been waiting to be sorted. Hopefully, the payments for the Samsung and LG job will be settled quickly; so the company's finance guys will be happy? I ain't happy because a lot of things is being held up for lack of funds....man go burst o!
I had me a treat...Amala and Gbegiri/ewedu. It was fun, but I don't think I can indulge in that often.
OK. I got pissed. This finance fella is really getting me to a new level. I hope I don't blow my top one of these days.
Was watching the Falconets, but couldn't finish the game as I had to hit the road early to avoid the traffic on Ikorodu road. The girls did 150 million Nigerians proud though beating Colombia 1-0 and qualifying for the final of the U-2O World Cup for the first time ever.
I wish them all the best.
Popped in to see momsie today. She is doing well...though still expecting her salary to be paid. But, as mine haven't being paid too...I dashed out earlier than I would have to take refuge in Bankky's arms.
Good to see Raphael again. Guy looks good. And Kayode....Won't comment on that.
I had to do some running around. There are some loose ends to tie. There is the LASAA brief from a contact...that is proving knotty. The top guys don't want to go full scale into the scheme. Instead, they want to just do the approval processing bit, pick up the percentage consultancy fee and take a walk. Keeping my fingers crossed. It is a heavy project.
Sent out all the documents that had been waiting to be sorted. Hopefully, the payments for the Samsung and LG job will be settled quickly; so the company's finance guys will be happy? I ain't happy because a lot of things is being held up for lack of funds....man go burst o!
I had me a treat...Amala and Gbegiri/ewedu. It was fun, but I don't think I can indulge in that often.
OK. I got pissed. This finance fella is really getting me to a new level. I hope I don't blow my top one of these days.
Was watching the Falconets, but couldn't finish the game as I had to hit the road early to avoid the traffic on Ikorodu road. The girls did 150 million Nigerians proud though beating Colombia 1-0 and qualifying for the final of the U-2O World Cup for the first time ever.
I wish them all the best.
Popped in to see momsie today. She is doing well...though still expecting her salary to be paid. But, as mine haven't being paid too...I dashed out earlier than I would have to take refuge in Bankky's arms.
Wednesday July 28, 2010
Bankky was off with a friend of hers today doing some shopping...how women love to shop and men dread the word!
The office was the same of the old same.
Went over to try and smooth things out between my L.G. contact and a guy I introduced to him. Didn't work out. Chapter closed.
Was at Mediacom to prospect...no show. However, all the guys over there- Chidi, Seun, Cynthia, Obum, Rotimi et al are all doing great. Nice to talk up some with the boys.
There was really nothing much on my plate today. However, I needed to sort things out with Mediareach. So off I go.
The office was the same of the old same.
Went over to try and smooth things out between my L.G. contact and a guy I introduced to him. Didn't work out. Chapter closed.
Was at Mediacom to prospect...no show. However, all the guys over there- Chidi, Seun, Cynthia, Obum, Rotimi et al are all doing great. Nice to talk up some with the boys.
There was really nothing much on my plate today. However, I needed to sort things out with Mediareach. So off I go.
Tuesday July 27, 2010
I haven't been keeping up. Work has been a helluva challenge and I am really getting pissed with some fellas. The pressure is bad enough as it is, but some people take delight in heating up the atmosphere.
Got the Samsung and Reckitt jobs today. That may get the devils off my back for a while.
The rest of the day breezed by. The L.G contact was also here and we had a good chat. the L.G. job in Port Harcourt is superb. Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt is the bomb!!!
What else? I guess that was that. See ya.
Got the Samsung and Reckitt jobs today. That may get the devils off my back for a while.
The rest of the day breezed by. The L.G contact was also here and we had a good chat. the L.G. job in Port Harcourt is superb. Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt is the bomb!!!
What else? I guess that was that. See ya.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday July 26, 2010
Another Monday and another week.
Good to be back at work. Albeit, only two of the four guys in my department are here. Myself and Lola....So, I was called to fill in for my C.S.M at the meeting so it's not just her alone facing the bullish, manic panel who set out to rip the marketing department to shreds every Monday...like they don't know the economy is slow like a snail.
The meeting went on well until when it came to the marketing/sales performance and forecast for the rest of the year. Some of the inputs were very distressing; however, I and my departmental colleagues buoy ourselves and our self-confidence by telling ourselves an old African adage " when a lizard falls from a height and nobody praises it, it shakes it head and praises itself." That way we appreciate ourselves, knowing that our colleagues and friends in the industry are not faring much better (if not worse) yet they enjoy better times.
After the meeting I used the rest of the day to field some calls, prepare my proposal for tomorrow's meeting and visit some contacts.
Good to be back at work. Albeit, only two of the four guys in my department are here. Myself and Lola....So, I was called to fill in for my C.S.M at the meeting so it's not just her alone facing the bullish, manic panel who set out to rip the marketing department to shreds every Monday...like they don't know the economy is slow like a snail.
The meeting went on well until when it came to the marketing/sales performance and forecast for the rest of the year. Some of the inputs were very distressing; however, I and my departmental colleagues buoy ourselves and our self-confidence by telling ourselves an old African adage " when a lizard falls from a height and nobody praises it, it shakes it head and praises itself." That way we appreciate ourselves, knowing that our colleagues and friends in the industry are not faring much better (if not worse) yet they enjoy better times.
After the meeting I used the rest of the day to field some calls, prepare my proposal for tomorrow's meeting and visit some contacts.
Sunday July 25, 2010
Tomisin Olufowobi and Seun left today.
The morning was however spent hunting snails and gathering veggies.
But, yours truly was occupied with my PS after the snail hunting leaving the ladies to do the meal...I participated peripherally sha.
The house was very different....I and Bankky were missing sweet lil' Tomisin already, even though she still lapses into calling me "biscuit"...lol.
The morning was however spent hunting snails and gathering veggies.
But, yours truly was occupied with my PS after the snail hunting leaving the ladies to do the meal...I participated peripherally sha.
The house was very different....I and Bankky were missing sweet lil' Tomisin already, even though she still lapses into calling me "biscuit"...lol.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Saturday July 24, 2010
After the exertions of yesterday, I was already feeling home sick. There was also the excitement of playing host to my sister-in-law and her niece...lil' sweet Tomisin Olufowobi.
So, I and Bankky set out early so as to be home in time for their arrival. In spite of our plans we all arrived at the same time.
The sweet thing was enchanted with the countryside atmosphere of our home...all the bushes and greenery to admire. And she was constantly chasing away "coo-coo". Then she called me "biscuit" before finally learning from observation that I am "uncle".
She brightened up the whole place, though she did her fair share of crying for tea, biscuit, fanta and her favorite "that one" in reference to anything and everything! She also did a bit of re-arranging the living room and the kitchen.
Fortunately she didn't cry at last, only woke Bankky up for her regular cup of tea and then sleep like a sweet lil' baby she was.
Hmm.
Friday July 23, 2010
Well, it happened I was not in the office today as I had a BIG FISH to fry.
It was my younger brother's "intro-mimo" and engagement ceremony. I wasn't going to miss it, as there was a rather weird dimension to the whole scenario.
I was saddled with a rather discomfiting yet inevitable role as the Father (my dad being late). To be honest I was pleased that I could be there in that role for my younger ones. All I have been doing before now have been pretty much child's play.
All said and done, it was a happy day and also there was a feeling of what could have been if the old man was still alive. Now two of his sons have grown into men to carry on from where he left off. God willing, it will be a more successful voyage.
To my mom...you are the best...my lil' sis...kisses (and know this: That guy will roll on the floor for me too like I did today)...D-Law...best of luck and Happy married life.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday July 22, 2010
Been a quiet, dreary and boring day so far.
Had a meeting canceled and still trying to knock a presentation into shape...my system is at present frustrating that effort...where is Jide?!!!!
I need S.U.P.P.O.R.T.
Had a meeting canceled and still trying to knock a presentation into shape...my system is at present frustrating that effort...where is Jide?!!!!
I need S.U.P.P.O.R.T.
Wednesday July 21, 2010
It was a breezy day. Started off with me very sluggish and having much to accomplish.
Was at a couple of agencies, doing what I know how to do best (hopefully, I am going to start getting even). Anyways, it is fun doing what I do...meeting people and driving sales. Especially if you are in the service rendering business as I am in. It is difficult too, but exciting knowing you are helping your partners achieve their marketing/brand communication goals.
The circumstance is even made more thrilling if you are working with people who respect you, understand your POV and/or have a common field of experience as you have got.
On this day I met two such people. I have always had cause to interact with them, but yesterday maybe was a bit more different- why? I really don't know, but I felt a bit more appreciated by Mr. Ayo Kupoluyi, G.M. Starcom Media and Mr. Gbenga Olusoga, Mediareach OMD.
Hopefully, I am going to meet a lot more old and new contacts in the course of the coming weeks. People that can help me meet my sales target for the year, lol.
Was at a couple of agencies, doing what I know how to do best (hopefully, I am going to start getting even). Anyways, it is fun doing what I do...meeting people and driving sales. Especially if you are in the service rendering business as I am in. It is difficult too, but exciting knowing you are helping your partners achieve their marketing/brand communication goals.
The circumstance is even made more thrilling if you are working with people who respect you, understand your POV and/or have a common field of experience as you have got.
On this day I met two such people. I have always had cause to interact with them, but yesterday maybe was a bit more different- why? I really don't know, but I felt a bit more appreciated by Mr. Ayo Kupoluyi, G.M. Starcom Media and Mr. Gbenga Olusoga, Mediareach OMD.
Hopefully, I am going to meet a lot more old and new contacts in the course of the coming weeks. People that can help me meet my sales target for the year, lol.
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