lazy Me

“Remind Archippus to do the work that the Lord gave him to do.”
Colossians 4:17


Lord forgive and have mercy on me for not writing as I should have.

Many months have gone by and thistles have grown on my blog,

I have denied others from benefiting from what you gave me.

I had chosen more sleep and rest over blogging

I have been slothful

Once upon a time I had no laptop

But yet I was a faithful blogger, hopping from one cyber to the other.

Spending my little pocket money on a blog that was fetchn' me money



Then I imagined how effective I would be if I got a laptop

Eventually the laptops came, yes I mean laptops

So I began to think of getting a modem

When I got the modem, the excuse became my need for a blackberry

So that I could write on the go

Now I have a laptop,modem,blackberry, pen, paper, and yet I have been writing nothing.



I choose to put aside all my excuses

And do what I am suppose to do

So let the blogging start again

It's not just Archippus that need to be reminded

Me too.

having fun already

Had my own independence at Chrisland College, Idimu . It was a great experience, last visited the school about five years ago. On friday, I was at Ronik Comprehensive College, got feedback from the students after the programme. I was deeply touched by the comment written by one of the them, who said my visit to their school helped her at a time she was really down. I feel very encouraged to keep at it, as I head for Dansol High School this week.

Senior Gbenga at C.M.S.

Up School! Up Boys. Really I had fun with the boys at C.M.S Grammar School this morning. I was in the school at 9am on the dot, quite suprised because I set out late and there was traffic. I shared my thoughts on leadership[ from my book in a lecture titled EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS.I really need to rest because the tour moves to Chrisland College tomorrow.

photo speaks

my diary

The past five months, for me, have been very interesting and eventful, although very demanding too. I was opportune to visit a few of secondary schools, share my thoughts on leadership with them, and meet new people. Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary, my Alma Mater, was the first school I visited, in May. I arrived on Saturday evening to hold a leadership training session; the turnout was very impressive, considering that attendance was voluntary. I was also at the school chapel on Sunday. Thus far, I have signed the highest number of autographs at B.M.J.S. They were more determined than the woman with the issue of blood to get me to sign on their bibles, hymn books, papers etc. It was, simply, a great experience.

The next day, I made it down to the Gateway state. It was my second visit to Christ the Redeemer’s College. I had such a great time there as well, and I was particularly impressed by the teaching staff, who paid rapt attention throughout the leadership seminar. More than half of the school bought copies of Senior Gbenga. I also had similar experiences at St. Francis Catholic Secondary School, Idimu; Solomon Grace Secondary School, Abule Egba; St. Saviour’s High School, Ijegun, and Wembey College, Idimu. I was also a facilitator at the Annual Youth Development Leadership Institute, in August.

Shortly after that, I was en route The Citizenship and Leadership Training Institute, Sea School, where over 300 Prefects had camped for a two weeks leadership training programme. I did enjoy the boat ride from Apapa to the Island. There were Prefects from Pentecost College; Kith and Kin Secondary School; Air Force Secondary School, Ikeja; Federal Government College, Ijanikin; Learning Field School; Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba; Kings College, Ibadan, and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School.


I also visited a couple of churches during the summer break. Teens Church, Daystar Christian Centre, Redeemed Christian Church of God, and New Wine Christian Centre. I spent the last three weeks of my summer break at Daystar Leadership Academy; it was an awesome experience―learning from Pastor Sam Adeyemi and other seasoned facilitators. I will continue my book tour, when I visit Ronik Comprehensive Secondary School, on October 9th, 2009.

THIS TERM

Welcome back from the summer break. I really hope you had fun: watched a new movie, visited friends, traveled, and most importantly, rested well. I did enjoy mine, although it was slightly mixed with some work too. As it is said, “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy.” I went on boat rides, took saxophone lessons, read three new books, and was at the live, studio session of the MTN Project fame to support my friend, David.

This is the beginning of a new session, and I believe that for you it would be a great one. Where you had failed before, you will experience success. This can be the best term for you, if you apply yourself to some of the principles I want to share with you. This term, expect to excel. The student that will perform excellently well usually has a positive attitude. Thomas Edison rightly asserted, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” This term, expect to succeed in everything you do. Regardless of how bad your results were last term, believe that you will do better in this session. It’s a law that, you ultimately become what you believe. Believe that you will not be ill, there will be no bad news from home, you will understand what you’re taught in class, and you will make your school proud.

This term you must work harder than you did last session. There’s no substitute to hard work. If you don’t like your results, you can change them by putting in some more effort. While others are playing on the field, study a little more. Give no room for laziness; there’s no future for the lazy student. You will achieve more if you start studying early this term. Don’t wait until test dates have been announced.

Finally, Step Up to lead, take the lead in your school. Leadership is simply about being a positive influence to others around you. I argue that if you are not making a difference, now, in your school, there’s no chance that you can be a Change Agent in Nigeria. Start from where you are, treat other students in your school with respect, work with your friends to achieve something new this term, and watch out for opportunities to help others. I hope to be in your school before the end of this term, until then, have fun.

Snr. Gbenga