Carry it anyway

Brenda was a young woman who was invited to go rock climbing. Although she was scared to death, she went with her group to a tremendous granite cliff.

In spite of her fear, she put on the gear, took a hold on the rope, and started up the face of that rock. Well, she got to a ledge where she could take a breather. As she was hanging on there, the safety rope snapped against Brenda's eye and knocked out her contact lens. Well, here she is on a rock ledge, with hundreds of feet below her and hundreds of feet above her. Of course, she looked and looked and looked, hoping it had landed on the ledge, but it just wasn't there. Here she was, far from home, her sight now blurry. She was desperate and began to get upset, so she prayed to the Lord to help her to find it.

"If"

By Paul Harvey

If I were the Devil.....

I would gain control of the most powerful nation in the world.

I would delude their minds into thinking that they had come from man's effort, instead of God's blessings.

I would promote an attitude of loving things and using people, instead of the other way around.

I would dupe entire states into relying on gambling for their state revenue.

I would convince people that character is not an issue when it comes to leadership.

October Rush (Part One - Him)

Him:

I had just come back to this academic prison yard yesterday. I would have loved to resume late, but then I would miss out on all the fresh meat in the school.

I couldn't trust the other boys in school to maintain themselves for long. It was hunting season - it was every lion for himself.

10 times "The Simpsons' predicted the future

Throughout the history of this classic adult-themed cartoon, we've been assaulted with jokes and ridiculous situations in it's runtime - some of which have scarily come true. After the recent Mayweather vs Mcgregor fight (last in the list), we started taking a close look at all the times they've secretly shown us the future.


1. Donald Trump becoming president
Aired in year 2000, we have a satire at America's apparent decline in leadership qualities, with predictions of Trump causing trouble. Funny how that's what's happening today.

October Rush (Part One - Her)

DAY ONE:

Her:

It was the second day of resumption of the old students. They came like in an army triumphant.

Making noise everywhere

 

I should have known the first day he walked up to me that he was trouble. He came looking all fly, saying hi with a face like this:

The ABUAD Anthem

♫ ....oo-oooo-oooh!! ABUAD, we coome!!♫

For all of you incoming ABUAD freshers (and even some of you who for some reason haven't learned it after 3 years), we've got the greatest gift - the lyrical lifesaver for anyone who attends congress.

There's an audio link in this article for anyone who wants it too. Cram it in your head, and thank us later.

ABUAD we come, oh oh oh ABUAD we come;

Founded by Afe Babalola;

A believer in industry and determination.

A unique environment;

With aesthetic structure;

A beacon university;

22 Life Hacks For You

Sometimes we find ourselves in everyday life situations that seem like theres no hope. Life hacks however informs you of those answers you never knew. Read on and find solutions you have been looking for and learn new cool stuff.

1. Storing batteries in the freezer can up to double their life span.

2. Never use your favorite song as your alarm clock, you'll end up hating it. Some people learn this the hard way

Wounded

You reached out to me and I and took your hand.

I told myself I won't let you pull me in to deep.

You were broken… and I was determined to fix that.

I was fragile…  but I threw caution to the wind.

Home

So recently, I watched a woman talk about home…

And how a lot of times, we make the mistake of finding our home in other people. So every standard we expect, we place in them. We place our comfort, strength, balance and happiness in them. We get so dependent on them, that we lose the ability to walk properly on our own.

Life like a Bible

His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally is wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is brilliant. Kind of esoteric and very, very bright. He became a Christian recently while attending college.

Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative church. One day Bill decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and So Bill starts down the aisle looking for a seat.

The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat. By now people are really looking a bit uncomfortable, but no one says anything. Bill gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit and, when he realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet. (Although perfectly acceptable behavior at a college fellowship, trust me, this had never happened in this church before!

GET OUT (2017) - Movie Review

SUMMARY: 

Chris (played by Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (played by Allison Williams) have reached the point in their relationship where Rose wants him to meet her parents. Though reluctant at first, since she has never had a black boyfriend and he believes he parent will act weird around him, Rose manages to convince him. When they arrive, Chris takes their peculiar behavior to be nervous attempts to get used to their daughter first interracial relationship. But as time passes and this get progressively weirder, he begins to think otherwise.

RATING: 9/10

The Fault In Our Stars (By John Green) - Book Review

REVIEW

"I'm in love with you, and I'm not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things. I'm in love with you, and I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we're all doomed and that there will come a day when all our labor has been returned to dust, and I know the sun will swallow the only earth we'll ever have, and I am in love with you."

The fault in our stars is a fictional story that revolves around two people, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters. Hazel happens to be a cancer patient and Augustus, a cancer survivor (Although his survival cost him a leg). It's a heart touching story about love , diseases, cancer, survival, life and death.

Because it's life - Week 1

The best of Twitter, Instagram and general society for this week. All at your fingertips, only here on the TRJ.

1. This thing that happened to everyone that saw this photo...

Honestly though...

Unfinished

Toby watched as her mother continued praying.

It was frustrating to see that the situation in the family was something she couldn't compromise. Her sister was still the same after 12 years, she was still wearing a diaper, and talking like a baby - she couldn't do anything for herself, which hurt Toby deeply. She wondered when it would all end. She hoped it would change completely. Time and time again, she had hid her little sister away any time a visitor came by. It was a normal tradition in the house, as it was uncomfortable when funny questions started coming from people, and irritating stares were given. Hiding her sister was annoying and frustrating. 

The Mother-In-Law

By Chimamkpam Onyenezi

There was a time when not having a baby in a marriage used to be the primary problem of couples. Well, its understandable when that happens - because of our culture here in Nigeria, but nowadays it seems that not having a child in a marriage just became a secondary problem. Now, the MOTHER IN-LAWS have just upgraded themselves to be the primary problem in the home of their children.

Because they do not come

A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects.

When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said: "I don't believe that God exists."

"Why do you say that?" asked the customer.

"Well, you just have to go out in the street to realize that God doesn't exist. Tell me, if God exists, would there be so many sick people? Would there be abandoned children? If God existed, there would be neither suffering nor pain. I can't imagine a loving God who would allow all of these things."

The 48 laws of power (By Robert Greene) - Book Review

REVIEW
Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good. Hence a prince who wants to keep his authority must learn how not to be good ,and use that knowledge or refrain from using it , as necessity requires. - THE PRINCE, Niccolo Machiavelli, 1496- 1527.

I don't know about anything else, but one thing I do know is that,The 48 laws of power  is a seductively deceptive book, a special elixir for the power-hungry heads, the pathetic rock bottom cruisers (Who are tired of cruising, of course),the Mediocres, and for the society in general.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

SUMMARY: 
This sequel follows the guardians as they continue their adventures through the outer reaches of the galaxy. After an unfortunate mishap with one of their recent clients, the guardians find themselves having to fend off a hostile alien fleet. They are rescued by a mysterious being, who later reveals himself to be Quill’s father, Ego. As the mystery of Quill’s parentage is unraveled, we will discover if Ego is really friend or foe.

RATING: 8.5/ 10

Catch them young

Naturally, I'm a person with much affection and respect for little children. But then, I still hate it when I see them misbehaving. Yes, it's actually true that they're young - with little or no common sense, but that's where their beauty lies. It's so unfortunate that most parents overlook this stage in their wards' lives. They find it difficult to correct or discipline them when they do something wrong.

After The Power

Today's feature is a short poem piece by Adeem Ikpade II. He would like to hear the interpretations of this short piece from anyone who reads it, and any comments they/you have.

Do feel obligated to drop a comment or three.
*wink*

7 things about the Sarahah fire, and why you should care

So this new app, Sarahah, is making all the waves on social media. Are you wondering what this newest fad that teenage things are crazy about for the next few months before they maybe abandon it like they did to 2go ?

Well, fear not!! TRJ is here to save you!!

1. What is it?

This is obviously not mine

It's a social app that lets you send and receive anonymous messages to tell people what you really think about them, or ask them terrible terrible questions.

All The Light We Cannot See [By Anthony Doerr] - Book Review

Review:

Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever.

This is not the type of book everyone will find interesting. It'll take a deep reader to go through everything. Shallow readers will probably dump it after the first five chapters. Doerr didn't make this easy by his complicated form of narration that only ended up making the book unnecessarily long and a bit uncanny , although it didn't terribly detract from the story. I found the mystery gem part rather baseless and confusing.

Wonder Woman (2017) - Movie Review

SUMMARY: Diana of Themyscira is the princess of the amazons, and their greatest warrior. She has lived with her people on their hidden island paradise for her whole life, until one day, Steve Trevor -an American pilot fighting in World War I, arrives on her island. Diana decides to help, leaving the island for the first time in her life, and is then thrust into a war to end all wars. She will have to fight alongside men, as she discovers the truth about the outside world and the true nature of mankind.

RATING: 8 /10

REVIEW: Gal Gadot did an excellent job in her role as wonder woman, performing with just the right mix of curiosity at the new world she’s seeing, naïveté at the how the world works, and badassery...

Top 10 Erin Hansen Poems

I like poetry. I have for  long time now. It's beautiful how words come together to weave a story that comes alive in your mind, and awaken emotions that you may have never known you had - or even ones you believed that you had long since forgotten.

Today, I'd like to celebrate one of our contemporary poets who has been amazing me, from the very first day I read one of her works. Sing with me like it's the Sound of Music. These are a few of my favourite things... ♫



1. This poem that reminds us, we are all that we choose to be

"Not"

2. This poems that tells us about the raging waves in many hearts...

"The Flood"

YOU'RE FIRED!

The American Presidency for the most part is a performance for the optics. As much as it is a herculean task and powerful position, it is also an image, one which must be projected right.

Everything the one trusted with the keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue does, is more often than not, textbook stuff. From speeches and Interviews to body language, handshakes and smiles, down to necktie and jacket colors (I kid you not), it’s all textbook. Meticulously planned events and leaving nothing to chance. It’s all hands on deck to ensure the founding fathers are not rolling in their graves with their hands covering their faces in shame.

However once in every Northern Hairy-nosed wombat, there’s a little twist in tradition’s plot. There’s that “riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside of an enigma” character who holds office.

Quiet [By Susan Cain] - Book Review

About the Author:

Susan Horowitz Cain (born in 1968), was a former lawyer, an American writer and lecturer. She's the author of the 2012 non-fiction book; Quiet; The power of introverts in a world that cannot stop talking. The book Quiet, has been on the New York times bestseller list for over 3 years, and has been translated into 360 languages.

Review:

Today, introversion and extroversion are two of the most exhaustively researched subjects in psychology - arousing the curiosity of hundreds of scientists. In Quiet, Cain carefully analyzes the two types of personalities. She defines introverts as 'People that are drawn to the inner world of thoughts and feelings' and extroverts as 'People that are drawn to the external world of people and activities'. It is passionately argued, impressively researched and filled with indelible stories of real introverted people who ended up being extremely successful innovators of our time.

Primer (2004) - Movie Review

REVIEW:

Before you read further, you should know that this movie will not appeal to a wide audience, it will be appreciated by very few people, and rightly so. The dialogue is spiced with technical lingo, the narrative is non-linear and the plot is complex, truly mind-bending (it consistently winds up on lists of 'The most complex Hollywood movies').

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) - Movie Review

SUMMARY:

“When’s our next mission?”

“We’ll call you.”

Finally, Marvel’s cinematic take on spider-man is here and it doesn’t disappoint! It’s equally fun and thrilling as its other franchises but is it the original movie we’ve all been waiting for? Mostly, yes!

RATING: 8.5/10