In Which She Talks
Welcome to In Which She Talks, my little corner of the internet. My name is Faridah, and I write about my thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount Skydance: A Corporate Love Triangle for the Ages – In Which She Talks
Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount Skydance: A Corporate Love Triangle for the Ages – In Which She Talks
Warner Bros. Discovery is in the middle of a love triangle involving Netflix and Paramount Skydance. In this case, it’s clear where WBD’s heart lies: with Netflix. They have an understa…
Faridah Haliru on Creating Content, Blogging After Years of False Starts, Finding Her Niche, and What Comes Next – In Which She Talks
Faridah Haliru on Creating Content, Blogging After Years of False Starts, Finding Her Niche, and What Comes Next – In Which She Talks
The Graduate – In Which She Talks
The Graduate – In Which She Talks
In September 2024, I began a master’s program in an area that had some overlap with my first degree (English Language and Literature) but not much. The degree program was Media and Communicat…
Men Need to Stop Peeing in Public – In Which She Talks
Men Need to Stop Peeing in Public – In Which She Talks
Let’s do a little imagining, shall we? It’s a lovey evening/morning/afternoon. You’re strolling along the street, taking in the sights and breathing in the fresh air. Unless you live in…
It’s Complicated
It’s Complicated
Nigeria turned 65 on the first of the month. Rather than focus on how far the country has come, I couldn’t help but be filled with frustration at the country of my birth and current home. Do I love…
How I Accidentally Discovered Crispy Rice
How I Accidentally Discovered Crispy Rice
My Lashes Are Missing
My Lashes Are Missing
How to Make a Marriage Go Up in Flames
How to Make a Marriage Go Up in Flames
Note: This piece was first published on another personal blog a few years ago, back when I was still figuring out how to share parts of myself in writing. Now that I’ve learned how to do that, I’m …
I Had the Zombie Dream Again
I Had the Zombie Dream Again
Autocorrect, Why Must You Vex Me So?
Autocorrect, Why Must You Vex Me So?
These days, it seems I cannot type as well as I used to on my phone. I remember being a fairly adequate phone typist not all that long ago, so what the heck happened? Unless I’m remembering wrong a…
Inept Earthlings: A Play
Inept Earthlings: A Play
How the Comma Came to Be
How the Comma Came to Be
This is the true story of the origin of the comma. You can quote me on this. One day, there was a period that didn’t want to be a period anymore. He tried explaining it to the other periods, …
On Youth, Beauty, and Getting Older
On Youth, Beauty, and Getting Older
I’ve been thinking about getting older. I think it’s because I watch so many old movies. I behold those actors in those movies, and they’re absolutely beautiful. They’re vit…
6 Types of Movies I’d Love to See Nollywood Make
6 Types of Movies I’d Love to See Nollywood Make
Today’s post has something to do with the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood. Before you roll your eyes and go, “Oh, brother,” allow me to clarify that it ain’t that kind of post. I know I give Noll…
This Is a Potato Appreciation Post 🥔
This Is a Potato Appreciation Post 🥔
I love potatoes. And when I say potatoes, I mean actual potatoes. Irish potatoes, as we say in Nigeria. By the way, here’s a thought: why do we call them this? They’re just potatoes. Ir…
I Have Too Many Open Tabs
I Have Too Many Open Tabs
I’m a hoarder. I hoard memories, I hoard objects, I hoard photos and videos, I hoard notes, and I hoard browser tabs. So, everything, sort of. In my defense, the hoarding isn’t terribly bad—not lik…
Before You Ask, Do Your Research
Before You Ask, Do Your Research
I’m Terrified of LinkedIn
I’m Terrified of LinkedIn
In Which She Talks (Trailer)
In Which She Talks (Trailer)
At Last, I Have Found My Place on Instagram
At Last, I Have Found My Place on Instagram
Job Hunting Sucks
Job Hunting Sucks
In Which I Tell You About The Time I Learned to Drive
In Which I Tell You About The Time I Learned to Drive
Apparently, I Wrote a Goddamn Masterpiece
Apparently, I Wrote a Goddamn Masterpiece
I’m a 90s Baby, Except Not Really. Sort of
I’m a 90s Baby, Except Not Really. Sort of
Here’s to Nigeria, 63 Years Later
Here’s to Nigeria, 63 Years Later
I’m Having a Quarter-Life Crisis. Send Help
I’m Having a Quarter-Life Crisis. Send Help
My Life in a Week as a Corps Member, Back in 2022
My Life in a Week as a Corps Member, Back in 2022
Don’t Use Swear Words: Try These 6 Alternatives Instead
Don’t Use Swear Words: Try These 6 Alternatives Instead
10 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Wears Glasses
10 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Wears Glasses
Ranking Browsers I’ve Used Because Why the Heck Not?
Ranking Browsers I’ve Used Because Why the Heck Not?
No, Being an English Major Is Not Easy
No, Being an English Major Is Not Easy
The “Access Denied” Message Annoys Me Every Time I See It
The “Access Denied” Message Annoys Me Every Time I See It
6 Reasons Why You Should Add Me to Your Friend Collection
6 Reasons Why You Should Add Me to Your Friend Collection
8 Annoying Things You’ve Probably Said to Someone Who’s a Non-Identical Twin
8 Annoying Things You’ve Probably Said to Someone Who’s a Non-Identical Twin
My Blogging Journey Since 2012
My Blogging Journey Since 2012
7 Annoying Things You Can Relate to if You Wear Glasses
7 Annoying Things You Can Relate to if You Wear Glasses
In Which I Talk About the Egregious Use of the Word “Africa” in Foreign Movies
In Which I Talk About the Egregious Use of the Word “Africa” in Foreign Movies
In Which I Talk About the Harrassment of Women
In Which I Talk About the Harrassment of Women
In Which I Talk About Being Asked if and Why I Get My Hair Done
In Which I Talk About Being Asked if and Why I Get My Hair Done
I'm Glad Nigeria Doesn't Use Nuclear Energy (and Likely Never Will)
I'm Glad Nigeria Doesn't Use Nuclear Energy (and Likely Never Will)
My Failed Attempt at Making Flatbread
My Failed Attempt at Making Flatbread
I’m Almost Done with NYSC: Here’s How I Feel About It
I’m Almost Done with NYSC: Here’s How I Feel About It
My Relationship With Wattpad and Medium
My Relationship With Wattpad and Medium
An Awkward Phone Conversation Between Friends
An Awkward Phone Conversation Between Friends
Dear Bike Men, Do not Be More Friendly than You Need to Be
Dear Bike Men, Do not Be More Friendly than You Need to Be
My NYSC Experience So Far
My NYSC Experience So Far
Jack and the Beanstalk: a Politically Correct Version
Jack and the Beanstalk: a Politically Correct Version
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