Daily Tip ; Keeping you ever youthful

The happiest people 
don't have the best of everything. 
They just make 
the best of everything.
Live simply. 
Love generously. 
Care deeply. 
Speak kindly

Signs of Aging...

Signs of aging -
Written by a confident lady ....

After a meeting, I was coming out of a hotel and I was looking for my car keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room, it wasn't there too.

Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car.

My husband has shouted many times for leaving the keys in the ignition.

My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them .......
His theory is the car will be stolen if left at the ignition key slot !

Immediately, I rushed to the parking lot and came to a terrifying conclusion .....
His theory was right. The parking lot was empty 😱😞😞.

I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, description of the car, place I parked, etc. I equally confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that the car had been stolen.

Then I made the most difficult call of all, to my husband, 
"Honey (I stammered ; I always call him 'honey' in times like these ) , I left my keys in the car .... and it has been stolen."

There was a big silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard his voice.
"Idiot", he shouted, "I dropped you at the hotel !"

Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, and happy as well, I said, "Well, then pls come and get me."

He shouted again, "I will, as soon as I convince this policeman, that I have not stolen your car."

Don't laugh alone....

MARRIAGE TIPS FROM CHARLES DENNIS, Esq

There's nothing better than waiting a little longer to marry the right person, than being quickly taken by the wrong person.

Marriage ought to be an everlasting crown, and no-one wishes to be dethroned along the line.

Marriage is the sweetest engagement, though not devoid of its peculiar bitterness, but no-one wishes to be embittered forever.

Do not take the one kept for another, and do not also foolishly abandon yours for another on flimsy reason(s).

When the right person comes or proposes, your inner heart won't fail in signaling you.

Take the beauties of the heart first before considering those of the body. Because the beauties of the body might be regretted in the long run.

Do not be enchanted by only what you see, but mainly what you feel.
There's no human with all the qualities, not even you.

Good morning, friends!

Charles Dennis, Esq.

Things to remember as you go through life....

Remember the following as you go through life.

1. Do not bear grudge towards those who are not good to you. No one has the responsibility of treating you well, except your mother and I.

To those who are good to you, you have to treasure it and be thankful, and ALSO you have to be cautious, because, everyone has a motive for every move. When a person is good to you, it does not mean he really will be good to you. You have to be careful, don't hastily regard him as a real friend.

2. No one is indispensable, nothing is in the world that you must possess.

Once you understand this idea, it would be easier for you to go through life when people around you don't want you anymore, or when you lose what you wanted the most.

3. Life is short.
When you waste your life today, tomorrow you would find that life is leaving you. The earlier you treasure your life, the better you enjoy life.

4. Love is nothing but a transient feeling, and this feeling would fade with time and with one's mood. If your so called loved one leaves you, be patient, time will wash away your aches and sadness.

Don't over exaggerate the beauty and sweetness of love, and don't over exaggerate the sadness of falling out of love.

5. A lot of successful people did not receive a good education, that does not mean that you can be successful by not studying hard! Whatever knowledge you gain is your weapon in life.

One can go from rags to riches, but one has to start from some rags !

6. I do not expect you to financially support me when I am old, neither  would I financially support your whole life. My responsibility as a supporter ends when you are grown up. After that, you decide whether  you want to travel in a public transport or in your limousine, whether rich or poor.

7. You honour your words, but don't expect others to be so. You can be good to people, but don't expect people to be good to you. If you don't understand this, you would end up with unnecessary troubles.

8. I have bought lotteries for umpteen years , but could never strike any prize. That shows if you want to be rich, you have to work hard! There is no free lunch !

9. No matter how much time I have with you, let's treasure the time we have together. We do not know if we would meet again in our next life.

CREATE YOUR OWN FUTURE

"The very best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter Drucker 

To get the most or the best out of life is to decide now to prepare and create your own future. What you want and you constantly think of, you equally attract.

Everyday comes with its own opportunity and you have to make good use of it. Make use of the opportunity to achieve your dreams and goals. Start with the little you have. Most wealthy individuals in the world started from very humble beginnings. 

Decide today to be active and not passive. Take charge of your own life today and accept total responsibility of your own life. Dare yourself to make forward steps and face the risk that comes unexpectedly. 

Take this very day as an ample opportunity and start creating your own future.

WHEN TO BE SILENT

WHEN TO BE SILENT . . . 

The Bible
1. Be silent In the heat of
anger - 
(Prov 14:17)
2. Be silent When you don't
have all the facts - 
(Prov 18:13)
3. Be silent When you
haven't verified the story - 
(Deut 17:6)
4. Be silent If your words 
will offend a weaker 
person - 
(1 Cor 8:11)
5. Be silent When it is time 
to listen - 
(Prov 13:1)
6. Be silent When you are 
tempted to make light of 
holy things - 
(Eccl 5:2)
7. Be silent When you are 
tempted to joke about 
sin - 
(Prov 14:9)
8. Be silent If you would be 
ashamed of your words 
later - 
(Prov 8:8
9. Be silent If your words 
would convey the wrong 
impression - 
(Prov 17:27)
10. Be silent If the issue is 
none of your business - 
(Prov 14:10)
11. Be silent When you are 
tempted to tell an 
outright lie - 
(Prov 4:24)
12. Be silent If your words 
will damage someone 
else's reputation - 
(Pro 16:27)
13. Be silent If your words 
will damage a friendship -
 (Prov 16:28)
14. Be silent When you are 
feeling critical - 
(James 3:9)
15. Be silent If you can't say 
it without screaming it - 
(Prov 25:28)
16. Be silent If your words 
will be a poor reflection of the Lord or your friends and family - (1 Pt 2:21-23)
17. Be silent If you may 
have to eat your words 
later -
 (Prov 18:21)
18. Be silent If you have 
already said it more than one time - 
(Prov 19:13)
19. Be silent When you are 
tempted to flatter a 
wicked person -
 (Prov 24:24)
20. Be silent When you are 
supposed to be working 
instead - 
(Prov 14:23)

"WHOEVER GUARDS HIS MOUTH AND TONGUE KEEPS HIS SOUL FROM TROUBLES" - 
(Prov 21:23).
"BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD"
 (Ps 46:10)

What lessons do you obtain from whatching this short video??

INSPIRATION FROM MICHAEL JORDAN

Michael Jordan was born in 1963, in the slums of Brooklyn, New York.

He had four  siblings and his father's earnings were not sufficient to provide for the whole family.

He grew up in a poor neighbourhood. Exposed to mindless violence and heavy discrimination in the slums, he saw for himself only a hopeless future.

His father saw in Michael, a lost soul and decided to do something.

He gave Michael, who was 13 years old, a piece of used clothing and asked: "What do you think the value of this outfit would be?"

Jordan replied,"Maybe one dollar."

His father asked, "Can you sell it for two dollars? If you can sell it, it would mean that you are a big help to your family."

Jordan nodded his head, "I'll try, but no guarantee that I'll be successful."

Jordan carefully washed the cloth clean. Because they didn't have an iron, to smoothen the cloth, he levelled it with a clothes brush on a flat board, then kept it in the sun to dry. The next day, he brought the clothes to a crowded underground station. After offering it for more than six hours. Jordan finally managed to sell it for $2. He took the two dollar bill and ran home.

After that, everyday he looked for used clothing, washed and ironed it, and sold it in the crowd.

More than ten days later, his father again gave him a piece of used clothing, "Can you think of a way you can sell this for 20 bucks?"

Aghast, Jordan said, "How is it possible? This outfit can only fetch two dollars at the most."

His father replied, "Why don't you try it first? There might be a way."

After breaking his head for a few hours, finally, Jordan got an idea.

He asked for cousin's helpto paint a picture of Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse on the garment. Then he tried to sell it in the school where the children of the rich study.

Soon a housekeeper, who was there to pick his master, bought that outfit for his master. The master was a little boy of only 10 years. He loved it so much and he gave a five dollar tip. 25 dollars was a huge amount for Jordan, the equivalent of a month's salary of his father.

When he got home, his father gave him yet another piece of used clothing, "Are you able to resell it at a price of 200 dollars?" Jordan's eyes lit up.

This time, Jordan accepted the clothes without the slightest doubt. Two months later a popular movie actress from the movie "Charlie's Angels", Farah Fawcett came to New York for her Movie promos. After the press conference, Jordan made his way through the security forces to reach the side of Farah Fawcett and requested her autograph on the piece of clothing. When Fawcett saw this innocent child asking for her autograph, she gladly signed it.

Jordan was shouting very excitedly, "This is a jersey signed by Miss Farah Fawcett, the selling price is 200 dollars!" He auctioned off the clothes, to a businessman for a price of 1,200 dollars!

Upon returning home, his father broke into TEARS and said, "I am amazed that you did it My child! You're really great! "

That night, Jordan slept alongside his father. His father said, "Son, in your experience selling these three pieces of clothing, what did you learn about success?"

Jordan replied, "Where there's a will, there's a way."

His father nodded his head, then shook his head, "What you say is not entirely wrong! But that was not my intention. I just wanted to show you that a piece of used clothing which is worth only a dollar can also be increased in value, Then how about us - living & thinking humans? We may be darker and poorer, but what if we CAN increase our VALUE."

This thought enlightened young Jordan. Even a piece of used clothing could be made dignified, then why not me? There is absolutely no reason to underestimate myself.

From then on, Michael Jordan felt that his future would be beautiful and full of hope.

He went on to become the greatest basketball player of all times.

How can I increase my own value?                                                           I am finding it a very interesting thought. I am sure, you too, will --culled from ICC.

GOOD MORNING TO YOU...

Interesting meaning of 'good morning' 
( We all say Good Morning to others. Do you know the meaning of "GOOD MORNING" ?     

G   Get up.
O   Open your heart.
O   Open your mind.
D   Dedicate your day to God.

M   Meditate on Gods word.
O    Optimise your faith & hope.
R    Rebuke all evils.
N    Never doubt Gods love.
I      Inspire someone
N    Nothing should scare you .
G     Go out with joy.  

So, I say GOOD.  MORNING!

30 BEST QUOTES OF MUHAMMAD ALI , THE PEOPLE'S CHAMPION..

1. "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. His hands can't hit what his eyes can't see. Now you see me, now you don't. George thinks he will, but I know he won't.

2. "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth."

3. "I'm young; I'm handsome; I'm fast. I can't possibly be beat."

4. "Don’t count the days; make the days count."

5. “If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it—then I can achieve it." 

6. “It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am."

7. “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”

8. “If you even dream of beating me you'd better wake up and apologize.”

9. “Braggin' is when a person says something and can’t do it. I do what I say.”

10. "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was."

11. "Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even."

12. "I'm so mean, I make medicine sick."

13. "I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked."

14. “Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”

15. “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.”

16. "A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”

17. “If they can make penicillin out of moldy bread, they can sure make something out of you.”

18. "I shook up the world. Me! Whee!"

19. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'”

20. “At home I am a nice guy: but I don’t want the world to know. Humble people, I’ve found, don’t get very far.”

21. "A man who has no imagination has no wings."

22. "He’s (Sonny Liston) too ugly to be the world champ. The world champ should be pretty like me!"

23. "I am the astronaut of boxing. Joe Louis and Dempsey were just jet pilots. I'm in a world of my own."

24. “I’ve wrestled with alligators. I’ve tussled with a whale. I done handcuffed lightning. And throw thunder in jail.”

25. "Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong."

26. “It’s not bragging if you can back it up.”

27. "I'm the most recognized and loved man that ever lived cuz there weren't no satellites when Jesus and Moses were around, so people far away in the villages didn't know about them."

28. "It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up."

29. “I’m not the greatest, I’m the double greatest.”

30. “Live everyday as if it were your last because someday you're going to be right.”

MORNING WISDOM; "GIVE IT TIME."

GIVE IT TIME...

When someone comes and tells you, I can't sleep without you, I love you the way you are and I can put up with your good and bad attitude. Before you commit your heart please GIVE IT TIME.

When You just met someone today and feel like marrying him/her tomorrow, before you do remember you needed to GIVE IT TIME

When you visit your uncle and you will stay there for 2months
holidays, don't be carried away that they serve you your preferred food and give you hot water to bath during your first two days and you start making arrangement to relocate to their house, First GIVE IT TIME.

When a brother visits you and wakes you up by his shouting of prayer from 12am to 6am, please don't shut him down, first GIVE IT TIME.

When a bro joins your fellowship in First year and he is in every group/wing, please don't rush and make him a leader rather GIVE IT TIME.

When you enter a new environment and everybody worship you and eat your mess don't be carried away just GIVE IT TIME.

When someone comes with a new business with unbelievable
promises, please before you involve your money, first GIVE IT TIME.

When you see a new church in town and you hear their waves, before you conclude about how hot they are first GIVE IT TIME.

Finally when you are in a cross road of decisions, you don't know what to do, ask the people or person involved to please give you time.

The wise priest in the Bible in Acts told them to leave Peter and John...Rather, give them time.
You can be good in giving people tests and trying out who they are...some people know how to pass them all but the test of time they fail.

Time tests Love and proves it.
Time tests businesses and authenticates it. Time tests spirituality and reveals it.
Time, a good tester.

Don't say that NEPA in your area is now the best until you have GIVEN IT TIME. Lols

Your Uncle or Father told You that you are useless and worthless and can't amount to anything, just laugh it away and ask them to GIVE YOU TIME.

Quote me... Consistency with time is the true test of Efficiency.

Time is a tester
Time is an AUTHENTICATOR
Time is a REVEALER
TIME IS STILL A MATTER
Thanks for giving this long post a TIME.

May your day be blessed and inspired!

MORNING WISDOM

A RABBIT runs, jumps, moves faster and lives for only fifteen (15) years while 
A TORTOISE doesn't even attempt any of such activities but lives for 150 years or more?

LESSON: Life is not about rushing, comparism and doing what others are doing but rather keep calm and do what is right and what you are called to do. They may live in the same forest with the same color and play together but we must remember that we will have age mate, class mate, school mate, office mates but there is no 'DESTINY MATE' in this life.
Be who you are called to be,
love who you are and thank God for your special journey which may not look like others!!
This is the simplest way to succeed in life!!
God Bless you, and keep looking forward  because  those beside you are not going where you are exactly going. 

Be a source of inspiration to someone today...
Have a great Morning !! 

A Message of Common Sense For Nigerians By Drake Oghenedoh

What makes us all different is our level of reasoning and mentality Americans are recognised as one of the most wayward persons but yet they control 70% of the entire world's power and wealth.

 Common sense can never be common and it can't be gotten on the streets, those who have it have spent millions getting it, where a person like Bill Gates common sense rates like 60% I bet you Dangote is still on his way. 

Common sense is not common and can never be

Some persons will and must have it more based on how far they go to search for it.

My message to you today is to seek knowledge with all your heart, money, body and soul because that's the only way we can get ourselves(Nigerians) from this mess.

Faith without work is Dead and work as a term I bet you connotes more than a million things.

Stop working and having dreams of having a good wife or God-fearing,money-bag,slavish,deaf (to your abusive tongues)and a dumb man for a husband.

Let's stand work and protect our country Nigeria..let's stamp out the virus in our midst and tell the world that we are not dummies.....I love my country NIGERIA....GOOD PEOPLE GREAT NATION

A write-up by Drake Oghenedoh

35 THINGS LADIES WANT!

Agunwa Oluchi wrote:

35 THINGS LADIES WANT

1. When she stares at your mouth, kiss her.
2. When she pushes you or hits you like a dummy because she thinks she's stronger than you, grab her and don't let go.
3. When she starts cursing at you trying to act all tough, kiss her and tell her you love her.
4. When she's quiet, ask her what's wrong.
5. When she ignores you, give her your attention.
6. When she pulls away, pull her back.
7. When you see her at her worst, tell her she's beautiful.
8. When you see her start crying, just hold her and don't say a word.
9. When you see her walking, sneak up and hug her waist from behind.
10. When she's scared, protect her.
11. When she steals your favorite cap, let her keep it and sleep with it for a night.
12. When she teases you, tease her back and make her laugh.
13. When she doesn't answer for a long time, reassure her that everything is okay.
14. When she looks at you with doubt, back yourself up.
15. When she says she loves you, she really does more than  you can understand.
16. When she grabs at your hands, hold her's and play with her fingers.
17. When she bumps into you, bump into her back and make her laugh.
18. When she tells you a secret, keep it safe and untold.
19. Trust her.
20. When she looks at you in your eyes, don't look away until she does.
21. When she says it's over, she still wants you to be hers.
22. When she shares this post, she wants you to read it.
23. Stay on the phone with her, even if she's not saying anything.
24. When she's mad, hug her tight and don't let go.
25. When she says she's okay, don't believe it. Talk with her because ten years later, she'll remember you.
26. Call her at 12:00am on her birthday to tell her you love her.
27. Treat her like she's all that matters to you.
28. Stay up with her all night when she's sick.
29. Watch her favorite movie with her or her favorite show, even if you think it's stupid.
30. Give her your world.
31. Let her wear your clothes.
32. When she's bored and sad, hang out with her.
33. Let her know she's important.
34. Don't talk about other girls around her.
35. Kiss her in the pouring rain.

YEAH! I know such guys are hard to
find... But one may just be in this forum with you.

A REAL MAN SHOULD BE SENSITIVE TO EVERY WOMAN'S STRESS

Sometime ago, while my elder sister was driving, her tyre suddenly deflated, and she had no spare one with her, she then pulled-over and was thinking of what to do. Many vehicles passed without offering to help, even though her hazard light was beaming, then came a young man, who pulled-over too and gave her his own spare tyre. Not only that he offered his spare tyre, he changed the tyre by himself.

This young man did not know my sister before, he only understood how gentlemanly and nice it is to help a woman who is in stress.

After fixing my sister's car, he took her phone number and the next morning, he personally traced her residence to retrieve his tyre. He didn't wait for her to return it by herself. He came by himself.

After a little while, he invited my sister and her entire family to his wedding ceremony, and there, my sister praised his wife for marrying the best man who could understand when a woman is in stress.

The questions are:
How do you treat women on your way?
Can you stop to help, just like the gentleman in the above scenario did?
Or, would you help and seek to be repaid in kind? What kind of man are you to a woman?

And as a woman, do you ignore people when they wanna help you?
Do you always have the negative thought that he's offering to help because he needs something from you? No! You don't have to, because every man cannot be the same. There are still good people around.

I was driving the other day, and I saw two ladies who were trying to cross the road, but couldn't because no motorist could slow down for them to cross and there was no nearby pedestrian bridge to use. I slowed down and signaled the other motorists to do same, and behold the driver behind me overtook me immediately and berated me for slowing down for women. He called me one funny name I wouldn't wanna mention here. But, thank God for making others understand and wait for the ladies to cross.

See, you don't have to be gentle to your wife or girlfriend alone. You should exhibit that real-manliness to every woman on your way. You must epitomize love and care, and show it to everyone.

From the manner at which you treat some women on your way, then the way you treat your wife or girlfriend could be rated.

Similarly, sometime ago, as I was driving along Mabushi expressway in Abuja, I saw an elderly man who pulled-over to offer a gallon of water to a woman who's car engine was overheating. I watched him through my side mirror as he hopped-in immediately and zoomed off. Apparently he did not even know that woman from Adam, but was only being a 'real' man.

Maybe, we will learn one or two things from this.

Charles Dennis, Esq.

ENCOURAGE YOUR MAN TO ORGANIZE YOUR WEDDING WITH THE AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

Eby Amanda Pius-Urum writes:

"Dear potential hubby, 
On our wedding day. I will gladly and proudly wear the wedding gown that will be made by me. I will glow like the morning sun and I will watch you smile from ear to ear while we walk down the aisle.

Before then, our wedding guests will just be 28 plus me and you, that's 30. You have 14 slot while I have 14 too. I want to remind you that there will be no community wedding. For the fear of plastic coolers is the beginning of comfort."

Eby Amanda.

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Therefore, every prospective marriage partners must cut their clothes according to their sizes.

Don't force your man to spend more than he budgeted. Do not emulate the classy wedding ceremonies you see on your TV screen, or, from the politicians and celebrities. Encourage him by planning with him with the little he has. Your wedding reception must not be in Sheraton hotels or Transcorp Hilton hotels. You can organize a beautiful and wonderful wedding ceremony with just a little resources.

Sometimes you realize that most men who married their wives when it was hard, respect their wives most. Though some are so carried away that they later forget the hard days.

A man I met two weeks ago told me that three years ago, he organized his marriage ceremony with only N180,000 in his bank account. But today, he can boast of 2 residential buildings in this city of Abuja, 3 cars and some other money yielding investments.
He told me how his wife managed the N180,000 for the wedding, because he actually explained everything to her and she understood, because of the LIGHT she saw in him.

Now, how many women want to marry such man; a half-made man; a yet-to-be-blossomed man?

How many can see Light in their men? How many can see future?
How many will believe in their men, even at this odd time?

Have you been waiting for the President's son to come seek your hands in marriage?
Are you on a high horse and can't come down?
Have you lost your real husband due to your wishes and desires for a perfect and an already made man?

It is more honourable to joyfully and peaceful enjoy the golds you mined with your man, than to apprehensively sit on the one already beautified before your emergence. Sometimes, you don't have the right or convenience to talk, because, you didn't contribute anything.
However, only a foolish man will treat his wife disdainfully just because he already made the money before she came.

Love your partner because of the future you have foreseen in him, not just for what you see now.
Be committed because you love him. Give the fullness of the required time, because you so much believe in him.

Both of you should join hands to make reality out of the little you have.

Yes, no-one will have sugar in his or her mouth and spit it out, unless he/she is diabetic. But you shouldn't abandon the one in your life because of the little he has now. You must foresee and discern his future, then take a good stand.

Charles Dennis, Esq.

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER

My friend is a medical doctor and works with National Hospital, Abuja. He's in love with a waitress in Obitex wine shop on my street. He sought my advice on whether a highly educated man like him can stoop so low to marry a woman who's barely educated; a woman who merely serve drinks in a street bar.

He told me how he loves her and can kill for her.
He said that no woman has found a place in his heart like her. And that she's the best he can choose.

I'm also a witness to this girl's humility and homeliness. I could remember one day, when her madam confessed that she will miss her diligence in her duties, if she someday leaves for another place.

I asked my friend why he had to choose her, "but for her diligence in her duties, I am enchanted, Charles" "This girl smiles, even when it is obvious she's tired ", he also replied.

He has proposed marriage to her, but the lady is still confused, because in some of her questions, she asked: "Doctor, what did you really see in me?" "Why not look for a woman of your level?" Why did you choose an illiterate like me?"

Oh, my God!

May I reveal that my friend will be introducing himself to the girl's family by next month.

Oh, gush! What love could do? And he told me that he has planned to train her to any level of education she wishes.

Oh, have you reasoned this and realize that a times love has a different gift for you?
Are you so educated and have been thinking of marrying an educated person too?
Are you from a rich home and have also desired to settled down with a person from a very affluent background?

Sometimes in life we anticipate a particular lifestyle; we want our lives to replicate that of the mightiest. Sometimes we wanna dance and dine with the most influential in the society, but unknown to us that life begets the contrary for us. Perhaps, the best for our souls and living; a partner you will forever feel at rest with.

I have seen where a PhD holder married a school dropout, and later brought her to limelight.
I have seen a king marry his house-help. Just because of her humility.
I have seen the rich marry, dine and wine with the poor.
I have seen a princess condescend to marry a local boy. This is not a fairytale. It's a reality. It can happen to anybody.

What about you?
Love is unfathomable.
Love sees from afar, and can see from the eyes of the rich or educated to those of the poor or illiterate.

What matters most is the love and compatibility.
What matters most is what both of you feel for each other, not your educational status, not even your financial or societal levels.
What matters are the qualities you see in the person.

Friends, do you have a woman or man who has taken your breath away?
Do you feel love for that lady or man who is not even educated; who is not even your level in everything; who's just a street girl?
Could you see beauty and humility in the eyes of that lady on the subway of your street? Have you fallen in love with that waitress in a local bar?
Why not go for her or him?
Why not pitch your tent where it would be most comfortable for you?
Why not reciprocate the love of the one who loves you more, and leave that which seems too hard to reach?

Love does not remember or consider one's societal status when it dominates the heart of a man.
A times love makes its custodians look foolish, though they are very wise.

Sometimes love has to see clearly; love has to choose the one most available for it; love has to marry a pauper, not crazily the most handsome or the most beautiful, or, the richest.

I have reasoned this and realize that a times we force ourselves the beauties that never needed us.

Beauty, they say, lies in the eyes of the beholder.
The woman I found beautiful, may remain ugly to you forever, but it doesn't matter, so far I really love her from the depth of my heart.

I have advised my friend to follow his heart. I told him to stick to his feelings.
Love is the best and sweetest feelings to behold.
Love is the hardest addiction to quit.
Love is a feeling you can't reject or hide.

Just go for your heart, and you would be fine.

The question is:
Do you need an understanding and understandable half-educated lifetime partner, who loves and cares, or, a very educated rich one who does not care whether you lives?

Remember, that the choice of a lifetime partner is the most critical choice everybody must make.

Look inside the heart, not the beauties of the body.

Written by Charles Dennis, Esq.

YOU MAY LEARN FROM THIS; WORDS ARE POWERFUL

You May Learn From This.

WORDS ARE POWERFUL
By Edith Ijeoma Fredrick.

This story was shared by the Ex-Indian President Dr. Abdul Kalam. He said: "When I was a kid, my mom cooked food for us. One night in particular when she had made dinner after a long hard day's work, Mom placed a plate of 'subzi' and extremely burn roti in front of my Dad. I was waiting to see if anyone noticed the burnt roti. But dad just ate his roti asked me how was my day at school. I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember mom apologizing to Dad for the burnt roti. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burnt roti."

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy, good night and I asked him if he really liked his roti burnt. He wrapped me in his arms and said:  “Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she was really tired. And besides? A burnt roti never hurts anyone but HARSH WORDS DO...!" 

Words are powerful. They have the power to heal or wound. Words have the power to build or destroy. Words can bring hope and words can bring defeat. So, think about the words that you will utter in the course of the week. Are they words that will empower others or are they words that will discourage and de-motivate people?

Before you speak: THINK
T: is it TRUE?
H: is it HELPFUL?
I: Is it INSPIRING?
N: is it NECESSARY?
K: is it KIND?

THE WORLD WOULD'VE BEEN A BORING PLACE IF NOT WOMEN

Alex N. Opel wrote:

"Women are the most dangerous weapons l have ever seen in the world! Men be secured them to enable you leave Long on this earth."

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No. Women are companions. They're their men's pride and joy, therefore, not "dangerous people". But if you do not manage them well from the onset, they will turn out amiss to you.

A week ago, I was in Diamond Bank for a TSA transaction, and I heard two other bank customers arguing on the nature of women. I heard one of them say: " women are terrible creatures " O my God! I waded-in immediately and corrected that ugly impression. I told them that only 'real' men understands the nature of women. And if they do, then they treat them accordingly.

You don't have to call women"dangerous " or, "terrible" creatures. Never!
You must realize that they're just living-out their nature, thus, the hugest burden is on you to always control emotions and impulse and understand them. And when you do, then peace is assured.

A man who treats his woman disdainfully, has unknowingly denied himself her God-given wonderful potentials.

If you understand the concept of human existence, you can't hold the view that women are "the most dangerous weapons" to live with. Rather, you would appreciate their companionship. You would realize that the world would've been a boring place if they're not with us.

I'm not just an advocate for women's rights, but for gender equality and coexistence.

I have held this position since my existence, that any man who abuses women physically, emotionally or sexually, is a coward. And it is immaterial the gravity of the provocation done on the person.

I have realized that women are companions, and are merely living-out their nature, which a real man must understand. Hence, they are not terrible or dangerous creatures, and must not be abused or tagged so.

The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), made some important applicable recommendations. And I and my learned friend, Barr. S.C. Uchendu were opportune to participate in the review of application of its recommendations by the Nigerian government, in 2014.

Though some women are impulsive and stubborn, if you treat your woman very well, then, you would surely enjoy her sweetness. Unless you never found one who loves you.

I just think that the above misconceptions should be corrected.

Written by Charles Dennis, Esq.

DEDICATED TO ALL REAL MEN OUT THERE ; YOUR WOMAN, YOUR EVERYTHING

A 'real' man cannot love any other person more than how he loves his wife/woman. Because she's the custodian of his heart, and knows more about him than any other person.

Such man lives his life for her.
He cares more about her.
He protects her from any third-party oppression, no matter whom the third-party is.
He makes her his confidant.

Such man is a 'real' man.
Because he plans with his woman.
He cannot execute any prospect without liaising with her.

Such man does not distinguish between premarital relationship and marriage proper. He treats his girlfriend as if she's already his wife.
He gives her boundless right over him.

Such man is a 'real' man.
Because everyday, he sees and treats his wife as if she's a new wife. Because she's his queen. Because he's her king.

Such man is a 'real' man.
Because he will not watch his woman lack or lament, instead, he explains more, if it's not within his reach.

Such is a real man.
Because he forgives her shortcomings without waiting for her apologies. He's a real man. Because he understands that she's a woman and can't raise his manly hands against her.

Such is the best man you can get, because he's a real man. Because he appreciates your qualities and abilities. He corrects you when you fail. He supports your proposals.

Such is a real man.
He first takes responsibility when things go wrong in your family, because he's like a football manager.
He puts up plans to solve it, or, to ensure it doesn't repeat again. He's your kind of man.

He brings food to the table, because he's not an infidel. He's your desired kind of man.

The love of a 'real' man for his woman.
She's his woman: his soulmate; his best friend everything.

DEDICATION:
To every real man who believe so much in his woman.
To you who cannot think less about your woman, even though she's just your girlfriend.

By Charles C. Dennis

DEDICATED TO ALL REAL MEN ; LOVE NEVER DIES, EVEN AFTER THE PARTIES HAVE COME TO CROSSROAD

More than seven decades after the end of World War II, one long-separated couple is getting a very happy Valentine’s Day.

A former U.S. paratrooper, Norwood Thomas, then 21, and Londoner Joyce Morris, then 17, met before D-Day in London and started a relationship. After the war ended, they wrote each other letters, but Thomas’s request that Morris should move to the U.S. to marry him was somehow misinterpreted, and Morris stopped writing back.

They married other people, and eventually Thomas was widowed and Morris divorced.

But last year, Morris' son helped her find Thomas on Facebook, and the pair began corresponding again.

Thanks to donations from well-wishers, Thomas, now 93, has been able to fly from Virginia to Australia to reunite with Morris, 88, for a Valentine’s Day visit.

According to Thomas, “This is about the most wonderful thing that could have happened to me,” Thomas said in a broadcast of their meeting.

And, Morris said, “We’re going to have a wonderful fortnight".

NOTE:
Sometimes we abandon our relationships (whether premarital or marital) for another one we thought would be better. But at the long run, we end-up uncomfortable.

Sometimes we leave someone who love us so much; whom we have been with for a long time, for another one who just breezed-in into our lives: thinking that that new person will be better than the other, or, on the guise that you were never meant to be, but later it turns out to be a carnal decision.

Thomas and Morris were in love, but failed to marry because Morris thought she had a better decision.
She misunderstood and rejected Thomas's marriage proposal, and settled for another. However, she divorced subsequently, while Thomas widowed.

In the above true life scenario, you will realize that they reunited after seventy years of separation.

Friends, we must be discerning when making our choices of life partner. We must be sure before we abandon our existing relationships.

There's no unforgivable ill in love-life, unless it was not love from the onset
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Despite the ills of your partner, you must find one good reason to forgive and forget.
You must remember one good part of the person to come back.

No-one is perfect. Not even you.
Love does not run away, it stays forever.

The questions are:
Have you checked whether your new partner will be better than your Ex?
Are you just leaving with the flimsy excuse that "not all relationship leads to marriage"?
Have you just left because you think that all that glitters is gold?
Or, did you just leave because your level has changed, and you think the person is no longer your type?

You must be very sure before you shut that door.

By Charles C. Dennis

KNOW YOUR MAN'S NEEDS TOO; KNOW WHAT YOUR MAN WANTS, NOT ONLY WHAT YOU WANT.

Sometimes, women think that they're all men got to think of. Because it's their nature; they always need attention from their men. But surprisingly, men have a lot to think of.

You want your man to always be there for you, but have you played your own part to get that? Have you been a real woman to him?
Have you been his helpmate? Have you been his soulmate, really? Have you been there for him too, when he needs you most?

You should understand that being a 'helper' does not connote being a 'slave'.
In relationship parlance, it is being an assistant, companion, advisor, etc., to the man, and does not necessarily imply inferiority.

As a woman, you should know that money is men's second companion, and not always women.
At times, when a man is unhealthy in his pocket, it may manifest in his attitudes towards his woman. That's why a woman who knows her man very well should know how to calm him down whenever he's sick in his pocket. At that condition, you don't need much of his attention, rather, he needs more of yours.

Every woman has the magic to wet the heart of her man whenever it is dry, not only when you need from him, but also when he needs you.
You don't have to always seek his attention, but also seek to sweeten his heart. Attend to him too. Because he needs you too.

Do not always wait for what your man will do for you, learn him and accord him some too.

If your man is happy, then he can't deny yours too.

However, a man who is sick in his pocket, should learn how to explain more to his woman, instead of flaring-up.
Every man must be wiser than his woman, to be able to manage issues that may arise in their relationship.

Written By Charles C. Dennis

Why Swansea's New Italian Striker Will Be A Better Premier League Player Than Mario Balotelli

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Given the recent history of players moving from Serie A to the Premier League, Swansea City supporters are right to be somewhat sceptical of their newest addition. Indeed, if the likes of Juan Cuadrado, Stevan Jovetic and, yes, even Mario Balotelli (twice) all failed to make any lasting impact despite arriving with stellar reputations, why should the much less heralded Alberto Paloschi be any different?

The simple answer is this; because he is different.

While that aforementioned trio always appeared destined for stardom, Paloschi’s career has been a study in effort, determination and serves as proof that, eventually, ability earns recognition. His talent was first identified by Milan back in 2002, joining the club as a 12-year-old and steadily progressing through the youth ranks.

Five years later his hat-trick sealed a national Under-17s title for the Rossoneri, and he was catapulted into the first team, scoring in both legs of a 2008 Coppa Italia clash with Catania. The young striker was then handed his league debut against Siena, again getting on the scoresheet as he netted with his first touch after being introduced as a second-half substitute.

“Not everyone is able to do what Paloschi did today, and scoring on your debut 18 seconds after coming on is incredible,” said then-Coach Carlo Ancelotti.  “I'm very happy for him, I think he's a predestined star with a great goal-scoring ability. He's a very determined and serious lad with the future on his side.”

His growth would continue in the club’s U-20s alongside some truly gifted team-mates, but as Milan continued to persevere with an aging side rather than believing in their youth sector, a hugely talented generation was allowed to thrive elsewhere. Seeing a photo of the squad at the Viareggio Tournament from 2008 will always leave fans of the club with regrets, the likes of Matteo Darmian, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Paloschi never truly given a chance in the famous red and black stripes.

All three would move on over the next twelve months, the latter joining Parma and netting a dozen goals to help the relegated side return to the top flight at the first time of asking. He did so under the watchful eye of Francesco Guidoliin, clearly making a good impression on the coach who has obviously played a major role in bringing Paloschi to Swansea recently.

Serie A would prove much tougher for the striker, filling in a variety of roles as he bounced around from Parma to Genoa and eventually Chievo, at times returning to the wing position he had played earlier in his career. Scoring just 19 goals over 82 appearances, the 2013/14 campaign would see everything click into place for Paloschi, netting a career high fifteen times in all competitions as he finally became a regular part of the starting XI.

He has been the club’s leading scorer ever since, averaging a goal every three games for a side perpetually battling relegation, Chievo finishing 16^th and 14^th in the past two seasons and currently sitting in 11^th place. The 26-year-old has done so on minimal service, with only Georginio Wijnaldum (40) of Newcastle and Milan’s Carlos Bacca (40) taking fewer shots than Paloschi (42) among all Premier League or Serie A players to score at least eight goals this term.

It may come as no surprise to learn he grew up idolising Filippo Inzaghi – even convincing his parents to name his younger brother after the former Italy international – and he is now hitting the target with similar accuracy. But Paloschi is anything but a one-dimensional poacher as Chievo boasted Serie A’s fourth-meanest defence last year, that effort beginning up front as he diligently pressed opponents and worked hard to protect those behind him.

Indeed, without his efforts the side are extremely easy to open up, suffering their heaviest defeat of the current campaign this past weekend in their first match after his move. As a player he is never going to skip past defenders with a display of skill of lightening pace, but works as hard as any midfielder while still getting into the penalty area where he truly thrives.

He rarely scores from distance, netting only once from outside the box over the past three seasons, yet at close range he is surprisingly versatile. While 19 of his last 30 goals have come via his preferred right boot, he has also notched six with his left and – despite standing just 1.83 m (6 ft) tall – five headers as he excels at finding space between defenders.

It may take a few matches to get used to the demanding nature of the Premier League, but Chievo play a much more robust style than most Serie A clubs so he certainly has an advantage and is fully aware of the need to prove he deserves an opportunity. “The big clubs want players who are ready because they always have to win,” he once told La Gazzetta dello Sport, “but some of us need go on a bit of a journey before showing our best.”

That journey has now taken him to South Wales, a vastly different environment than many of his peers, but Alberto Paloschi gives the impression he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Alex Teixeira assures Liverpool fans he’ll sign for us in the summer instead

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Liverpool didn’t do anything in the transfer market yesterday, unable to even ship Jose Enrique out of the club!
Fans were hoping we’d be able to agree a fee with Shakhtar Donetsk for Alex Teixeira, but it wasn’t to be – with Jurgen Klopp indicating via the Daily Mail that Liverpool would not be held to ransom by clubs during transfer negotiations.

“We made offers, I won’t say too much about that, but they were realistic, absolutely, with the premium of it being January, the Premier League, all the plusses you have when you make negotiations,” he said.

“But it was a case of, ‘If you don’t want it, OK, we can’t change the situation, both for now and the future’.

“It’s not that we haven’t got money or anything, but you have to work respectfully and responsibly. That’s what we do.We will do things, for sure. Not in this window, but we will. It is like it is and it’s not you should buy and sell, buy and sell.”

Despite Klopp’s comments, the 26-year-old Brazilian has not given up on his dream of making a switch to Anfield.

Teixeira posted this snapchat story yesterday, telling fans ‘Not today. But in the summer. #LFC’

You have to feel sorry for the player, who openly pined after a Liverpool move ever since news broke of our first bid.

He liked photos of himself wearing the red shirt on Instagram, and gave an interview in which he declared his desire to switch.

Whether or not Teixeira’s comments indicate that a summer transfer is already lined up, or just that he’d like it to happen, is of course uncertain.

But we’d assume that with five months before the window opens again, Liverpool will go back to the drawing board.

Liverpool Injury Boost As Star Returns To Light Training Ahead Of Schedule

Liverpool have been handed a major injury boost with the news that Danny Ings has been given permission to return to light training today, according to the Liverpool Echo.
Ings has been on the sidelines since suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Jurgen Klopp’s first training session when he took over from Brendan Rodgers back in October 2015.

The 23-year-old underwent surgery to repair the knee and was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the Premier League season, making it highly unlikely the striker would be able to force his way in to Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 squad.
However, Ings has now given Liverpool and his country and major boost with the Liverpool Echo reporting that the former Burnley hitman has been given the green light to step-up his rehabilitation programme.
The newspaper carries quotes from Klopp confirming Ings will move from the gym to light training outside at Melwood today as he looks to make a return to action ahead of schedule.
Klopp is quoted as saying:

“I had lunch with Ingsy a few minutes ago,” Klopp said.
“He’s not in the perfect way, but Tuesday will be his first time outside again.
“He’s still a long way away from being available but he’s here.”

Obviously there is still a long way to go before Ings will be in any condition to return to the first team set-up but it’s positive news that the striker is set to work outside on the training pitch again.
As long as his rehabilitation continues to go smoothly and he doesn’t suffer any setbacks, there is no reason why Ings shouldn’t be back playing again before the end of the season and his return will be a welcome one for Klopp.
The German coach failed to sign a striker during the transfer window and with Daniel Sturridge sidelined with his own injury woes and Christian Benteke struggling to adapt to Klopp’s style of play, the Reds have been forced to rely on Roberto Firmino as a ‘false 9′ up front.
Ings settled in well at Anfield following his summer move from Burnley and scored three goals in his eight appearances before he suffered his injury, so Klopp will be desperate for him to get back to full fitness as soon as possible.

Winners & losers of the January transfer window

Leaving Real Madrid for Valencia an easy decision - Cheryshev

The Chinese Super League has emerged as a major financial power over the past month, Roma cleared plenty of dead wood, but Barcelona's pursuit of Nolito was embarrassing

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The January transfer window slammed shut on Monday after another month of ups and downs for the game's top players and clubs. Below, Goal picks out three winners and three losers from the latest comings and goings across the globe.

Do you agree with our selection? As ever, feel free to air your thoughts in the comment section!

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WINNERS: CHINA

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The staggering sums of money spent by Chinese clubs has been the most interesting aspect of an otherwise dull January transfer window. The most high-profile deals were for Fredy Guarin, Gervinho and Ramires. Of course, the fees involved dominated the headlines, with Colombia international Guarin joining Shanghai Greenland Shenhua for €13 million, Hebei China Fortune paying Roma €18m for Cote d'Ivoire attacker Gervinho and Jiangsu Suning splashing €28m on Ramires, the Brazil international who played a key role in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph.

However, what is really significant is that all three players are under 30. The Chinese Super League has effectively managed to persuade three footballers to leave Europe while still in their prime years. It would be premature to suggest that we are witnessing a sudden and dramatic shift in power within the global game but Chinese clubs have shown in spectacular fashion that they have the financial muscle to become major players in the transfer market.

Indeed, the greatest demonstration of their burgeoning wealth is the fact that not only does the Chinese Super League rank second only to the Premier League in terms of money spent this winter, the country's second tier, China League One, sits fourth in the standings - above both the Bundesliga (5th) and La Liga (6th)!

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WINNERS: LEICESTER CITY

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The major fear among Leicester City supporters - and lovers of fairytales everywhere - was that Claudio Ranieri's men had actually performed too well during the first half of the season and that they would be the subject of massive bids during the January window. Thankfully, despite widespread interest in the sensational exploits of star strikers Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, as well as midfielder N'Golo Kante, the Foxes have managed to hold on to all of their key players.

There is some disappointment at the failure to add another attacker, with Eder having opted to join Inter rather than Leicester after both clubs had bids accepted for the former Sampdoria forward. But Ranieri will be nonetheless delighted, given his table-topping squad has still been strengthened by the additions of Daniel Amartey and Demarai Gray, from Copenhagen and Birmingham City, respectively.

All things considered, with Leicester having retained the services of their key protagonists, this remarkable story could easily have a very happy ending.

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WINNERS: ROMA

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Roma could perhaps have done with a few more quality signings but as an exercise in clearing out the dead wood, their January was an unqualified success. Gervinho had his moments during his time at the Stadio Olimpico but making a €10m profit on such a maddeningly inconsistent performer cannot be considered anything other than an excellent piece of business. Furthermore, replacing the Ivorian with Stephan El Shaarawy, who has arrived on loan from Milan for €1.4m with a view to a permanent move in the summer for €13m, already looks like a masterstroke, with the Italian having netted a spectacular scorpion-kick on his Giallorossi debut at the weekend.

The capital club have also managed to get three money-sapping flops off their hands. Bournemouth and Newcastle have taken Juan Iturbe and Seydou Doumbia on loan, respectively, while the Giallorossi are no longer paying the wages of the Ashley Cole impersonator they signed on a free transfer 18 months ago. The former England international terminated his contract with the club and has now joined the LA Galaxy.

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LOSER: VICTOR VALDES

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Victor Valdes is a wealthy man with a model for a partner and three Champions League winners' medals. He needs neither our sympathy nor our pity. However, there was something quite sad about seeing the world and European champion trudging along a muddy path to a run-down dressing room in Heverlee on Saturday to get ready for his Standard Liege debut. It just seems like a dreadful waste of experience.

Valdes, of course, is happy just to have finally got away from Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal. As he wrote on Instagram after helping his new club earn a 2-0 win over Oud-Heverlee Leuven: "[I'm] so happy [to] play again after eight months working alone."

However, it is shocking that Valdes, who has only just turned 34, is now plying his trade for a mid-table Belgian team. Of course, he could yet earn a move to a more illustrious league come the end of his six-month loan deal with Standard but how Valdes must now regret leaving Barcelona in the summer of 2014.

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LOSERS: BARCELONA

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Joan Laporta labelled Barcelona's attempt to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus last year as "ridiculous", "a failure" that made the Catalans "look bad". One can only imagine what the former club president made of January's pursuit of Celta ace Nolito.

The Blaugrana's interest in the Spain international was understandable. However, their offer for the former Barca B team player was utterly nonsensical. For some reason, the European champions believed that Celta, who are chasing Champions League football, would be willing to allow their best player to move to Camp Nou on loan for the remainder of the season - for no fee. Barca even thought Celta would be touched by the offer to return Nolito to Galicia if he failed to settle into Luis Enrique's squad.

Celta unsurprisingly baulked at Barca's bid, making it clear that the forward would only leave Balaidos if a club agreed to meet his €18m buy-out clause. Given the world and European champions simply don't have that kind of money right now, the proposed deal was always doomed to fail.

Consequently, the Catalans were unable to provide Luis Enrique with the attacking cover he so desperately desired. Bizarrely, Barca seem more adept at signing players while banned from doing so!

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LOSERS: EXCITEMENT-SEEKERS

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It says everything about the tedious nature of the January transfer window that the most interesting thing to happen on deadline day was the belated confirmation of the worst-kept secret in football: Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City boss at the end of the season. There really was little else to get excited about on what is supposed to be a day of dramatic deals.

However, it became quite clear by the midway point of the January window that there would be no major transfers among Europe's elite clubs. Even Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid remained calm, refusing to be rushed into panic-buys when it initially seemed that they would be banned from signing players for the next two windows.

Still, the summer promises far more intrigue, with the news that Guardiola is bound for the Etihad having already sparked giddy talk of the likes of Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba arriving at Eastlands. In addition, City's numerous cash-rich rivals will also doubtless be scared into making major moves at the end of the season, as the best coach in the world taking charge of one of the wealthiest clubs in the world means that the bar is about to be raised. Let's hope the excitement levels are too when the window reopens in a few months' time.