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Last year, I used this piece to do beggi beggi and it yielded one of the best birthdays in my life so far. Not like it prompted or halted what had been in motion, but it did put a smile on the faces of the people I featured and definitely on mine too. So thank you to those that are still here after another rocky year, to those that have settled into adulting and we only talk when we cross each other’s minds, to those who are new, to those who are old, to those who are leaving soon and to those who are forever. This is to gratitude, to everyone. ❤️ You can listen here instead.
You know there’ll definitely be name-calling, so brace yourselves friends.. and foes. It’s been a long year and there’s been entry, exit, growth, and even returns. But yeah, we move. Take this as it is, my birthday notification. Most likely in 6 days.
Moving to Kaduna was one decision I made that changed the trajectory of my life…I meannnnn, a big decision like that definitely will. It was first to explore greener grass, then it turned to serving the motherland and finally choosing to stay here. This journey wouldn’t have been as smooth if I wasn’t embraced by the family I stayed with.. it was home away from home honestly, and for that, I think I have my highest gratitude.
Then comes the facilitator with the never-ending smiles and big ass energy (almost too much energy) but he is the highlight of 26. The gym, events, people, trips, and a lot more than I can mention, he was there! Either by being annoying, making noise, or laughing at my pain.. he was a big support regardless, and I don’t take it for granted. Thank you, son! omo a toju iwo ná!
I honestly don’t think there’s a year I learned to appreciate family, parents most especially like this one. I know it wasn’t an easy transition for my folks to let me go away from them, but they handled it in the most loving way one could expect with a never-ending support structure. They came through in ways that were emotional for me. Our parents deh try like mad! Brooooo! It’s not easy being an adult because…let’s leave it like that. My siblings are the absolute sweetest.. my sister more than my brother. She’ll go all out at any time but my brother chooses convenience, hence the disparity.
My friends all left this country and me in it! Wickedddd! But I mean everyone’s life is a moving train on a different track, we can’t all go the same way. That UK that you people are, is just my backyard! What’s 13 hours that I can’t come. And the UAE business call people “Hi let’s schedule a Google meeting, I want to talk to you today”.. bruhhhhhhhhh! Common now, it’s my friend I want to talk to… I’m not looking for a job!😭😭
We rarely talk as much as we used to, but those hours of long talks after months about our current life situations mean more to me than any word can describe. I see you, and I hope that we grow to be everything we set out to be and even more. You have no idea how much of strength I pull from talking those moments, thank you for your every of all.
Sweet tea here you guys! Kinda a break in transmission before we continue. 26 brought me a serious one, I think I might have my eye on a December bride, so start saving up for aso ebi. No details yet, just tea.
Moving onnnnnnnnn! People see me on the street and casually say to me “How do you perceive Platr?” and I laugh so hard because I can remember exactly how I said that and to whom, and the entirety of that statement. I would say that Platr brought new people into my life and made old ones even more valuable to me, so here’s my thank you to everyone at Platr.
Don’t say anything about Nouveau, she’s my first and only child, she forever remains special in my heart. (Check out our new website) and… my UK people, something amazing is coming to you from Nouveau on our anniversary(my birthday of courseee).
Clique wasn’t my first choice for work, but I haven’t any regrets working with the people from Clique! I haven’t heard of or seen a more positive/healthy work environment, they embraced me like they had known me forever… I send my appreciation to them all (I meannnnnnnn… I met my first work wife through you guys!😂).
I stressed so much about 26, about serving the motherland, about working a 9–5, but guess who did it without breaking a sweat? Me, I did. And I owe it only to God. So here’s my AlhamdulilLaah!
Imagine concluding this piece without a mention of the only boy who has a piece of my heart, that would be awful! Even though he’s gunning for the love of my life in Russia, I won’t give him any less recognition, I wish them both a happy life. I’ll miss her but at least I know she’s happy.
Hey Doc, I know this wasn’t the plan but life happens I guess. I will beg for forgiveness as soon as I find my missing courage. I’m sorry! Truce?
Ilorin is always home, so don’t think I’ll forget my only friend that pushed marriage down our throat so hard we fell into the trap of wanting marriage too (Don’t ask me for no Somali bride, we’ll introduce you to our twins soon)!😂😂
The gym is not only filled with pain!! It had a community and cruise and vibes and beautiful moments! I haven’t been in over 2 months, but I’m sure it misses me as much as I miss it.
26 was whole, 26 was healthy, 26 was travel-filled, 26 had mistakes, and 26 was a growth and learning curve, let’s try 27 in a couple of days and see what it comes with. Cheers to everyone that made it what it was, I love you all very much. ❤️
