February Recap

February was filled with random events that made the whole month worthwhile

A little late I know, but better late than never.

For the first time in a very long time, I completed my monthly goals. Not only that, I completed it before the end of the month. And it really wasn’t any intense KPIs or a grand schemes to take over the world( although I am working on that). But it was just things that would make me genuinely happy. I usually have just 3 goals for each month, every other thing I want to do can come after. February’s goal was to have the best birthday ever, go on a trip and create something.

I will talk about the first two because they basically sum up my February. The last one, I am not so sure I am ready to share with the world just yet.

February kicked off with an intense AEO listening session at the office. And yes I danced, don’t ask for the video.

Then I went on an amazing 3 days trip to Ogun state. The one thing that really stood out to me(asides from how insanely clean and fresh the air is) was the general calmness in the air and the people. Everybody looked like they had things to do and places to be but were in no hurry whatsoever. But not because of laziness or procrastination but because of something(can’t really name that thing).

There was just this quiet assurance that things will get done and I would get to wherever I am going to in time.

I saw people waiting at the “bus stops”(wasn’t really a bus stop) with a quiet calmness that whenever I find a bus it’s cool.

Less than two minutes at the bus stop I am already cranky and frustrated that I haven’t found a bus.

I really loved to see them live their lives that way.

I obviously knew that people in other states/countries live different lives but I saw it firsthand. How so distinctly different our day to day lives were.

I was in Ogun state for about 3 days and not once did I think of the many problems I have or the many many things I have to do. And you know the funny thing? Immediately we drove into Lagos, the first thing that came to mind was ‘‘omg I have exams.’’ Followed by the many other things I constantly worry about.

Few days after I got back from Ogun state, I genuinely got tired of rushing every morning. I realised that my slow mornings were not as slow and calm as I thought they were. So I picked a random work day and decided to not plan every hour of the day and honestly it was the calmest day ever, I had lots of fun and I worried about nothing. But obviously I went right back the next day.

The funniest thing that happened in February was at my nephew’s inter house sport. We got there early but obviously due to African timing it started quite late. Can I just say children are the cuteness, especially in the way they interact with each other, it was fascinating to watch. My nephew was the prince of blue house(obviously the winner) the loudest house with no substance was yellow(and that’s kinda sad because yellow is my favourite color). They had lots of mascot and lots of activities going on with practically no wins to their name.

Anyways, my nephew was to compete in fill in the bottle and dude was all pumped and had been practicing for a few days. He got there only to decide that he wants to take his sweet time. No words of encouragement or anything could convince that boy, he literally went there to play for fun. And you know what that’s alright.

But at the end of the day it was a really nice day out in the sun, having fun and just being present in general. I am glad I did that.

I have only ever felt throughly loved by my friends and family. My friends? Those guys love and adore me, I wonder what they would do without me.

Every year, my birthday is only ever truly special because of them. Sometimes I wonder why they love me so much because let’s face it I am not the easiest person to love.

But for the first time in all my adult years, I had a birthday party. MY friends threw a party for me and it was nothing short of blissful. We had cake, lots of food, pary packs, never ending supply of the most delicious zobo made by my mom, lots of memories and laughter shared. And at the end of the night, my heart was full and still is as I write this.

Overall, February was filled with random events that made the whole month worthwhile.

I loved every interactions I had, everything I ate, every lessons I learnt, every mistakes I made, everything that brought me joy and happiness, everything that was heavy on my heart, every time I was tired and exhausted, every time I felt so much energy I could literally lift a bridge and every individual that made it the best month.

PS I got a cake from my office. Obviously I knew it was coming because everyone gets one on their birthdays. But it still felt different and it might be ‘just cake’ but it was really sweet.

And that’s it Mi Amigo, February was really good. March is alright so far but I can’r wait for it to be over. I was done with this month on Wednesday 11th at exactly 2:48am.

But for some reasons, I am really excited for April and I can’t wait to see what it has to offer. That’s good I suppose.

Laterrrr

Kisses from Ojuelegba!