The Villain Had a Point: Understanding Sylar in Heroes Villain's Journey
He wasn't chasing powers. He was chasing four words: 'I'm proud of you.' A character study on Sylar, achievement, and the oldest lie in the garden.
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Our Daddy Isn't Keeping Score: Understanding Christian Perfectionism
I built a scoreboard God never asked for, and spent years checking it every morning. Turns out our Daddy isn't keeping score. He's keeping the door open.
The Worry Glass
Someone once told a simple story that has refused to leave my mind. A teacher stood in front of his students holding a clear glass filled…
Why Talking Doesn’t Mean Drama: The Case for Hard Conversations
Maybe I say things too softly or to loudly. Maybe my silence becomes a blank page people write their own story on.
Dear 2025,
If I am being sincere, I do not even know where to start with you. You were long-winded, not because you dragged, but because you were…
The Tired Kind of Faith
2025 has been a long episode of life lessons. It’s as though my life hit auto-cruise on “things Erin should learn.” And honestly, I’ve learned plenty. Here are a few of them:
Dear Life Phases
Hey there, beautiful people (and the me who’s reading this): Whew, these last few months? Totally different vibe. I mean, it’s been ages…
Adulthood Is Not a Race, Abeg; What I Wish I Knew at 20
Nobody warned me. I just woke up one day and realised I was in a silent, invisible competition I didn’t sign up for. A race. To get a…
With a Heavy Heart
She didn’t scream. She didn’t throw anything or curse the heavens. She just stood there, in the middle of the room, phone in hand, heart…
Walk by Faith: When Adulting Feels Like a Blindfolded Obstacle Course
There’s something about Victor Thompson’s “2Cor 5:7” that’s been ministering to me deeply. Maybe it’s the quiet repetition. Maybe it’s the…
Keeping It 💯 in Faith and Instagram: Embracing Doubts & Spreading Grace
In today's fast-paced world, it's no secret that we all strive for consistency in various aspects of our lives. Whether it's our daily…
Let Your Talents Shine, Because You're Lit, Fam!
Do you ever find yourself downplaying your talents and abilities, just like I used to do? You see, I've always been a creative soul,…
My Source
The past few weeks have been plagued by a lot. In fact, more than a few weeks if I'm being honest. The past months have been a lot for my…
It's Okay to Feel
Hi there family members! Long time no post/content/blog? It's been a hot minute since I last poured out my thoughts on paper. So, how's…
Dear Black Girl...
For the first time in my whole life, I know the colour of my skin, I understand the effect of the beautiful deep-rooted melanin I have. I…
Just Run...
2011 was the year, the year we travelled to Ghana as a family and met our cousins there (they were on a school excursion there). I remember…
Oh Sky Daddy..... Should I?
Hiiii... welcome to theerinojo.com.ng. There is so much to say and so little spaceee... Either way, the past couple of months have been…
Socially Aware
All my life I was told I was an extrovert, it was instilled in me that all my character traits were that of an extrovert, but as I…
To the Parent, Teacher, Sibling, or Anyone Who Loves Someone with Autism
This one is personal. It’s not research-based. It’s not a textbook explanation. It’s not even a perfectly worded letter. It’s just truth —…
Dear Semo....
Not like I can't eat Semo, I just happened not to like it, in fact, there are many meals I really would rather not eat, except I don't have a choice (which is every time my mom does the cooking)..
Happy New Year...
While growing up, entering the new year was everything to me, it was more than a change in calendar and "Happy New Year" chants, it was…
Dear Insecure Girl...
There I was with my 10-year-old frame and 13-year-old body, yes, I was 13 but I could comfortably pass as a 10-year-old, and no one would…
The Christmas Jingle
Hello everybody, Hope you're feeling fine... Hope you're feeling? Hope you're feeling? Hope you're feeling FINEEEEEE... Good day lovers, we…
The Perfect Recipe
Over the years I have gathered a sufficient amount of kitchen knowledge from my mom, most of our bonding moments are with the cooker and heat extractor and maybe a couple of pots and spoons.
Forgiveness
Having promised to bring in the full gist today, here it is.. but first, Good day, how was your week? Did you sleep well? Did you pray…
Forg*****
This pandemic brought me a lot of lessons, at least now I know that émi gan gan as a person, being busy is not an excuse for my lack of…
Letter-soup for the............. future?
Hiiiiiiiiiiii, today I come with super excitement... It's been a month already, so about a month ago I opened the blog with a letter to the…
To cat-walk or to run
Disobedience has many ways of kicking you in the rib cage, especially those little little "tombolo" ones... like it will just hit you without expectation.
A common case of Peckathoraxsitities
Hi, happy new month! So today I was searching through my lockdown posts and something there gave me a nostalgic feeling... It was a bright…
Superpower or Not
Cough! Cough! Cough! Hi boo and bae, or better still, Hey You... How was your day? Well, mine was adventurous, which brings me here today…
A letter to me
Finally, WORK ON YOUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS JOR (please).
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