It's 5:51am here and I'm writing to you in the early morning cold, the blare of Celine Dion's “call a man” from my neighbors radio, random cock crows and bird chirps coming from different places.
Dedication
Someone made me feel special when my last newsletter dropped……
Precious Udeh (Kiva), you're a darling and also a loyal reader, today’s edition Is dedicated to you ♥️.
Living up to expectations
Panic attack don hold me and I don't even know what to write, whenever I receive compliments on my writing, my brain freezes.…..
I stumbled across Precious's status (through a friend) complimenting and praising my work and immediately I felt good, I couldn't stop smiling and gradually the fear that has always trailed me since my writing career crept in and I started doubting myself and wondering if I could write a better masterpiece and also keep up with the standard and quality of my newsletters.
Well, I'm here trying to defeat those doubts and questions by penning something down (no matter how bad it is).
Motivation
I am my biggest motivator because if I let myself down, I feel the heat directly…….
Don't get me wrong, you (my audience) are one of my biggest motivators asides me because a writer is nothing without an audience, you all (including you reading this) have amplified the voice I've always had by reading my works, giving reviews (honest or not) and even going as far as sharing it.
I can't afford to stop writing or even let anyone of you down because una too special infact overspecial 😘.
Back to school
Back to the headquarters of academic shege, hot sun and debit alerts…….
I finally returned back to school yesterday and I was greeted with a mass of cobwebs and dust (which spurred a sneezing fit) immediately I opened the door to my room (this was a welcome to shege starter pack) and I immediately got down to work by scrubbing and cleaning. I'm genuinely curious, how do apartments get dirty when one isn't around or something because I remember clearly that I cleaned my place thoroughly before I traveled. And the second part of the shege was debit alert, e pain me o but life goes on.
I honestly can't wait to resume lectures, that's the most interesting part of school for me ☺️
Unwholesome habits
A lot of things in this category irks the hell out of me….
I know we humans aren't perfect including me because we are created to be flawed in one way or the other (this is where beauty in imperfection comes in) but no matter what, good habits never go out of style.
Here are some habits that I find extremely irritating;
Tossing trash on the floor: We Nigerians are extremely guilty of this one and it blows my mind how some people even the educated ones don't see anything wrong with it and I end up being laughed at because I'm not comfortable with tossing my trash on the floor except in a trash can or bin. Please adopt proper trashing techniques.
Chewing loudly: This one too is another thing, why are you chewing loudly? Are you a goat? Must everyone know you're eating something? Omo i have nothing to say on this one because I'll just get pissed for nothing on a Monday morning.
Spitting anyhow: Hmm, this one irritates me to the core because why are you spitting saliva out anyhow? Why? I totally understand that of the pregnant women but this one still no follow.
Urinating anyhow: Men have some shame!!! Everywhere is not a urinary, stop polluting the environment.
Playing loud music and discomforting others: Some of us just want uninterrupted peace and quiet, without some uninsensitive lots disturbing the tranquility of the environment.
Well, I'm done for now. Some people are genuinely in the dark about their actions, so it's okay to gently call them out on their behaviors.
The new battle of values in our society
I dislike the fact that the society values in general has tilted towards monetary value which is gradually phasing out sentimental value of which the latter is the greater of the both and I find this trend quite disturbing because on the grand scale of values, the both values must strike a balance else the glorification of one leads to inequality as well as an uneven rise in egos as humans are naturally competitive and tend to outdo one another in the quest for recognition.
As usual, I'm under no obligation to make sense to you and it's okay.
I can’t love this “ Letter “ less, these irritations total irritates myself as well and a warm welcome back to you Rita!
You just spark the urge, for me to pickup my pen as well 🙌🏼 glad to have you back.