"If in this life only we have #hope in #Christ, we are of all men most #miserable." (1 Cor 15:19) #teamJesus

"But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; 1cor 15:10

I'm not crying because of you, because you dont worth it..i'm crying because my delusion of who you were shattered by d truth of who you are...!

I would rather have an enemy who admits she hates me instead of a friend who secretly puts me down.

PROCRASTINATION, THE GRAVE IN WHICH OPPORTUNITY IS BURRIED. The "TOMORROW MENTALITY" is the reason why we experience little or no progress. That is why the grave is the richest spot in the world because in it lies books that were never written, songs that were never sang, simply because the owners wanted to "DO IT TOMORROW" You can always do it NOW!!!

Suarez, Ronaldo, Messi Nominated For UEFA Player Of The Year European football governing body, UEFA, has announced the shortlist for the Best Player in Europe during 2013/14 football season. According to list posted on UEFA’s website some moments ago, the likes of Luis Suarez, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are all nominated in the ten-strong list from the top European leagues. However, Franck Ribery, last year’s winner, has not made the cut this time around. * Ribery Ribery’s four club teammates - Philipp Lahm, Arjen Robben, Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer, all represented Bayern Munich on the list. Also, new Chelsea signing Diego Costa makes an appearance, after the Spain striker showcased a sterling performance throughout the La Liga season of last year. Ronaldo and Messi are obvious mentions, while the latter’s Argentina teammate Angel Di Maria makes the list on the back of plenty of strong performances for Champions League winners Real Madrid. * Messi According to football analysts, the surprise player on the list is Colombia’s James Rodríguez, with the 22-year-old lighting up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, scoring a number of superb goals and leading his team to the quarter finals of the tournament. New Barcelona striker Luis Suarez completes the list, with the 27-year-old having a sensational 2013/14 season with Premier League side Liverpool. * Cristiano Ronaldo kissing his world footballer of the year award Below is the shortlist and let us let us know your pick for the award in the comments box: • Diego Costa (Spain, Club Atlético de Madrid – now at Chelsea FC) • Ángel Di María (Argentina, Real Madrid CF) • James Rodríguez (Colombia, AS Monaco FC) • Philipp Lahm (Germany, FC Bayern München) • Lionel Messi (Argentina, FC Barcelona) • Thomas Müller (Germany, FC Bayern München) • Manuel Neuer (Germany, FC Bayern München) • Arjen Robben (Netherlands, FC Bayern München) • Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Real Madrid CF) • Luis Suárez (Uruguay, Liverpool FC – now at FC Barcelona)

Barcelona legend can't see why club signed Suarez from Liverpool Johan Cruyff believes the Uruguayan won't fit in at Camp Nou following a £75 million deal. The Barcelona legend was writing in his regular De Telegraaf column, offering his congratulations to Germany. In the Dutchman's opinion, the Germans play football the right way, though it is a style that is becoming distant from Barca, the previous exponents of tiki-taka. And the £75 million capture of Luis Suarez from Liverpool has only furthered that divide, according to Cruyff. The 67-year-old sees Suarez, 40 years his junior, as a 'complicated character' that thrives on 'individualism.' He believes, moreover, that Lionel Messi and Neymar thrive on that very same characteristic - making him question the decision to sign the Uruguayan from the Reds. "I am happy that Germany won the World Cup. They are playing the kind of football that Barcelona are distancing themselves from," Cruyff wrote. "That feeling has only gotten stronger with the signing of Luis Suarez. He is a great player, but has a complicated character." "I don't know how they plan to play free-flowing attacking football with Messi, Neymar and Suarez in one team. They are all players who rely on their individual actions." "Barcelona choose for individualism rather than a team playing good football. The style of play they developed under Frank Rijkaard and Pep Guardiola is being abandoned."

Man United 1-1 Bayern Munich: Red Devils keep Champions League dreams alive Manchester United frustrated European champions Bayern Munichin the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, as the Red Devils kept their Champions League hopes alive with a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. United looked on their way to an unlikely win when an unmarked Nemanja Vidic headed in from a corner in the second-half, but Bastian Schweinsteiger - who was later sent off - netted just eight minutes later to erase what could have been a vital advantage for United ahead of the second-leg in Germany. With their famous 1999 Champions League final win over the Bavarians as inspiration, Moyes’ under-performing side were hoping for another shock triumph against the holders. And the Red Devils probably surprised a few with a solid display, as Moyes orchestrated an almost perfect tactical performance from his men. Danny Welbeck seemed to have given United a dream start after just three minutes when he lifted the ball past two Bayern defenders before lashing a well-struck volley past Manuel Neuer, but his fine finish was harshly disallowed for a high foot to halt his, as well as the Old Trafford faithful’s, celebrations. United were then pinned back and were forced to weather the storm on their own turf in a dominant first-half for the visitors, with the game looking more like a training match at times as Bayern relentlessly ploughed forward. But Pep Guardiola’s men didn’t seem to posses that clinical touch in the final third this time around, as their hesitancy in and around the box saw the visitors muster few clear-cut chances. Their first clear sight of goal came from lively Dutch winger Arjen Robben, whose trademark shot – cutting on from the right and unleashing a fierce curling effort – was denied by a magnificent stretching save from David de Gea. United then had a rare chance as Marouane Fellainibounded up the pitch to tee up Wayne Rooney, who saw his first-time 30-yard thumper well blocked by Philipp Lahm. That chance seemed to boost United, for a shirt while at least, as Welbeck was presented with what should be any striker’s dream one-on-one chance, but the striker seemed shocked to be through on goal and, face-to-face with Neuer, foolishly attempted to chip the towering German, who easily saved his dreadful effort. It was then Antonio Valencia’s turn to go close as his angled effort took a deflection as it whistled just over the bar, and United carried on their brief spell into the second-half as Moyes rallied his men at the break. Bayern, meanwhile, were slow out of the blocks and Old Trafford erupted as United took advantage of some sloppy defending from a corner to net the opener, captain Vidic nodding home with a brilliantly improvised flicked header to give the hosts a surprise lead. It was the Serb’s first goal in Europe for over five years, but United’s advantage lasted just eight minutes as Bayern mustered a champions’ response, Bastian Schweinsteiger rifling the ball into the roof of the net after substitute Mario Mandzukic’s clever headed knock-down in the box. Moyes has often been criticised for an apparent lack of tactics or ‘Plan B’ from the bench, but that was certainly not the case here as Shinji Kagawa, who replaced Ryan Giggsat half-time, proved instrumental in United’s second-half resurgence, but a handful of chances were all the visitors needed to tip the balance once again. They had a glorious chance for the lead when Mario Gotze’s through-ball was met by the darting Robben, but the former Chelseaman steered his shot just wide of the post, while Mandzukic was next to squander a chance when he failed to meet Franck Ribery’s flashed pass across goal.

Chelsea v PSG: While all eyes are on Ibrahimovic, beware these danger men In the build-up to tonight’s Champions League quarter final between Chelseaand PSG – which is live on talkSPORT– much of the focus has naturally fallen on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and how the Blues can limit his influence on the game. While it is true that the Swede is PSG’s inspirational talisman, the mega-rich French side have plenty of weapons at their disposal, and in particular, two players that Chelsea would be foolish to ignore. talkSPORT takes a look at Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi, who have history with the Blues… Back in the 2011/12 season, Chelsea squared up with a Napoliside featuring Cavani and Lavezzi at San Paolo in the Champions League, and the pair certainly enjoyed the occasion. Petr Cech was called into action early on to deny both Cavani and Lavezzi in the box, but the goalkeeper’s heroics wouldn’t keep the home team quiet for long. The Argentine forward bagged his side’s first goal in the 38th minute, before Cavani got the better of Branislav Ivanovic and scored a goal of his own just before half-time. Lavezzi then went on to double his tally in the 66th minute after his Uruguayan team mate robbed a lackadaisical David Luiz of the ball and fed him through. At least two of the players that lined up at the back for Chelsea that night – Gary Cahilland Branislav Ivanovic – are likely to face Lavezzi and Cavani once more in Paris. While it is said that Cavani isn’t quite having the season he had hoped for in Paris, by most standards his numbers are pretty impressive. With 21 goals in all competitions so far, the Uruguayan has found the back of the net in four Champions League games – twice against Olympiakos, and once against both Benficaand Anderlecht – so he hasn’t struggled for form in Europe’s top competition. Excellent in the air, good with his feet and with plenty of pace, there's a reason PSG paid a fortune for him last summer. Ezequiel Lavezzi isn’t as prolific as Cavani and never has been, but he is just as dangerous in different ways. Despite that, Lavezzi still has nine goals in all competitions in 2013/14, and scored in PSG’s last Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen. Last season he was particularly impressive for PSG in the Champions League, scoring both home and away in their knockout stage clash with Valencia, and he proved a constant thorn in the side for Barcelona during the quarter-finals. With pace, technical ability, strength and finishing, Chelsea’s defenders can’t afford to switch off with the Argentine around. If the Blues choose to place most of their focus on cutting out Ibrahimovic’s influence then it will suit Lavezzi and Cavani perfectly. When the big Swede isn’t capable of scoring he’s still quite happy to act as a playmaker, and could prove just as deadly dropping deep to supply the former Napoli duo as he would in front of goal himself. It will be fascinating to see if the Blues place too much emphasis on Zlatan instead of tackling the entirety of PSG’s front three, though that seems like the kind of trap Jose Mourinhoisn’t likely to fall into, given his experience in this competition. Will Chelsea get the job done in Paris? Let us know by leaving a comment below...

Didier Drogba has admitted he would be tempted by a return to Chelsea at the end of the season if Jose Mourinho came calling The Ivorian striker will lead the line for Galatasaray in their Champions League round of 16, first leg tie against Chelsea on Wednesday night but the lure of a return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season could prove too strong. In an interview, Drogba was asked if he would come back to the Barclays Premier League and replied: If, and I say if, by any chance it could happen, it would only be with one team. 'My contract ends this summer and then I will decide what is the best solution for me. But I had a great time at Chelsea and if Jose was saying, "Didier, I want you to come back", I would think about it.' Drogba, who turns 36 next month, will be a free agent in the summer and though Galatasaray would like to extend his stay, he would consider a return to England. He left Chelsea as a European champion in the summer of 2012, having scored 157 goals in 341 appearances in all competitions for the club over eight years. Drogba's comments came as Mourinho was embarrassed by remarks made in a private conversation that he didn't have anyone to score goals. The Chelsea manager was filmed without his knowledge while talking to the boss of Swiss watch-maker Hublot. Speaking in French, he said: 'The problem with Chelsea is I lack a scorer. I have [Samuel] Eto'o but he is 32 years old, maybe 35, who knows?' He hinted that the ideal solution would be to sign the Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, who deserves a bigger audience.

Didier Drogba has admitted he would be tempted by a return to Chelsea at the end of the season if Jose Mourinho came calling The Ivorian striker will lead the line for Galatasaray in their Champions League round of 16, first leg tie against Chelsea on Wednesday night but the lure of a return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season could prove too strong. In an interview, Drogba was asked if he would come back to the Barclays Premier League and replied: If, and I say if, by any chance it could happen, it would only be with one team. 'My contract ends this summer and then I will decide what is the best solution for me. But I had a great time at Chelsea and if Jose was saying, "Didier, I want you to come back", I would think about it.' Drogba, who turns 36 next month, will be a free agent in the summer and though Galatasaray would like to extend his stay, he would consider a return to England. He left Chelsea as a European champion in the summer of 2012, having scored 157 goals in 341 appearances in all competitions for the club over eight years. Drogba's comments came as Mourinho was embarrassed by remarks made in a private conversation that he didn't have anyone to score goals. The Chelsea manager was filmed without his knowledge while talking to the boss of Swiss watch-maker Hublot. Speaking in French, he said: 'The problem with Chelsea is I lack a scorer. I have [Samuel] Eto'o but he is 32 years old, maybe 35, who knows?' He hinted that the ideal solution would be to sign the Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, who deserves a bigger audience.

Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn

Silence is a source of great strength. Lao Tzu

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) protracted strike provided an opportunity for some students to explore new grounds. During the almost six-month strike, they tried their hands on vocations that would prepare them for life after school. OLUWAFEMI OGUNJOBI (400-Level Language Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife) reports. Students never thought that the last Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike would last for almost six months. Many of them expected a short action. While some hoped to return to school sooner, the wise among them found solace in skill acquisition that would make them self-reliant after their degree programmes. Gabriel Ayodeji got admitted a few months before the ASUU strike. As a first year student of Social Studies, he did not have any background in engineering work. But as the strike progressed, he was employed as his father’s tool manager in the latter’s engineering venture. During the period, Gabriel went on several trips with his father and was paid for his services. “My dad has always taught me that there is dignity in labour. Instead of staying idle at home, I took the opportunity of the strike period to learn some skills from my dad’s engineering work. We embarked on several business trips together; and as a student studying the environment and human relations, I had smooth interactions with my dad’s clients and made money too. It might sound funny being my father’s apprentice, but, at least, it is through the vocation he fends for the family and pays my school fee,” Gabriel said. “I put up my ego to learn tailoring last September. People thought I wanted to abandon schooling because they wonder how a ‘big girl’ like me and also an undergraduate, would take up such a vocation. I was not ashamed to wash plates, clean floor and fetch water for my master,” Tosin Olatunbosun, 400-Level Language Arts told CAMPUSLIFE.