Atlanta 2.0

How's your week going?

I'm on my 6th and final day off work... I had a very long weekend.

October 1st was Nigerian Independence Day and I wanted to experience the weekend in a different city as I've always celebrated in Chicago/ St. Louis. I asked my coworker friend, Kay to go with me on this mini vaca.

I got an evening flight out to ATL on Friday night, checked in at our hotel and waited on Kay's arrival. We ended up going to the first party of the weekend at Josephine's Lounge (I was there last year)- we were only there for an hour, but we were so tired, so that worked out for us.

S.N.- The trip was sorta last minute and our Airbnb options weren't viable, so we booked a room at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Buckhead.

Friday night. Dress from Boohoo

 On Saturday, we walked to Lenox Square mall which was 10 minutes away to have brunch and desperately purchase phone chargers because we didn't go with ours. We checked out some stores too.

 

Top- H&M, Sandals- Tory Burch

  

In front of Georgia Aquarium

Later on, we went to World of Coca~Cola. Now that visit was definitely planned (as a Coke addict); and it was informative. I enjoyed the tour, and got to satisfy my taste buds with various Coca~Cola products from around the world [I disliked "Beverly" soda from Italy].

 

 

Where my thirst was quenched

When we were done, we met up with a friend, then went to the salon to tend to Kay's roots :) 

The salon looked really nice.

Later that night, we celebrated Independence Day at club Eleven45, aka "the Nigerian club" as specified by our Uber driver, lol.

Uber selfie

Sunday was chill and relaxing. We went out to eat at Ike's Cafe & Grill, a Nigerian restaurant that I found very appeasing. It's a lot different from the naija restaurants in Chicago.

I had the spiciest Ayamase ever!! I took a few spoonfuls and traded my stew for Efo riro

Our weekend turn up ended at a Day party at Eden's lounge with Nigerian Djs, Ecool and King Ola. I had a blast, to say the least!

 

Top- Boohoo, Skirt- Zara, Shoes- Topshop

Not sure where I'll be next, but be rest assured that it'll be documented.

 

Nigeria at 53

Happy independence day, Nigeria!!!

The labor of our heroes past will never be in vain...

xxxo

Arise, O Compatriots!

Happy Independence day to my beloved country, Nigeria!!!

I pray that on this day, forces of bribery & corruption, bad government, hardship & brutal struggles, unhappiness, war and every thing it's citizens deem unbearable in their present lives, be put to an end with the help of God.

May our leaders be guided right, may we grow in love and honesty, may we live just and true, and may peace and justice reign.

***Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause***

At the Nigerian Independence Day celebration in St. Louis

May the labor of our heroes past never be in vain. Amen

Happy new month and Happy 52nd, Nigeria!

xxxo

Oct 1st weekend... in a FLASH

This past weekend was fun but stressful. I hated the journey, but loved every bit of my being in Chicago. However, I gambled on school work--had a BIG anatomy test to study for (I did well on it, thankfully)!

Here are a few photos that were taken.

Sister and I

                              

With Steph

Time for some eyebrow threading!

  

           

However, the celebration was short lived ;(

Have a good weekend ahead

-China

Nigerian Independence!!!

On Oct 1st, Nigeria will turn 51! Woohoo!!!

Time flew. It feels like it was just yesterday we celebrated our 50th. Where will you be, what will you do??

There are a lot of festivities going on that day, the day before and the day after. So far, to my knowledge, I know of 6parties taking place; four in Chicago, one in STL, and one in New York. 

No matter how busy your schedule is, endeavor to be at one-- party and collabo with you folks!

For more info:

I know I'll be in Chicago. Ella will be in STL. And you???

Happy almost Independence

XXXO

China