Nicest thing happened to me today.
Straight from NYSC CDS, I was to go for my company's training. I ordered Uber cos it was cheaper than Bolt. Lo and behold, a 2018 Corolla pulled up. I cross checked the plate number to be very sure. 2018 COROLLA? AS AN UBER? 13-23m car?
Do you know any two siblings who arenβt twins but were born on the same exact month and date a year or a couple of years apart?
That would be really interesting.
I remember, one afternoon, my immediate younger sister called and asked
"Chimdindu, please can you send me 50k?"
"50k? Just like that?"
"Please na"
All my money no pass 65k that time but I send am, start dey reason life.
10 minutes later she sent it back. What happened? 1/5
I need more money to be able to fund my three sisters properly, even if it's for a short while.
They hardly ever ask because our father is more than capable but when they do ask and I easily come through for them, the way it makes them happy and confident gives me joy.
Do you know why I hate Nigeria the most?
At 22, I can't work and save and comfortably visit my friends in a different state in the same country.
My friends moved abroad at 19 and within a year and a half, they could comfortably afford a vacation in a whole different country.
He told me to get down and have a wonderful day.
I wanted to get his contact but I found it unnecessary. We might never speak but Abdulrahman, thank you so much for the conversation and the free ride. I'm grateful.
Out tomorrow with CV under my arm to look for a job from firm to firm. Because these online applications, mails, cover letters and rejections no dey cut am again.
Barbie Diamond castle, Island princess, Mariposa, Fairtytopia, a Mermaid Tale, Nutcracker, 12 Dancing Princess, 3 Musketeers, Secret Door, Rapunzel (watched the disc till it stopped working).
Good times.
Speaking in place for my parents.
My dad married my mum with his first salary. He was not from a rich home so it was hard in the beginning. My mom told my dad that for 10 years, come hell or high water, she'd stick with him. That there was no way it won't work out in 10 years.
Funny enough, I think I actually enjoy it. I enjoy sending them money and taking care of them when I can. Sometimes it feels like I'm indulging them too much but I no send.
When them get money, they'll spoil me too. For now, make I dey run am.
7/7