Oh, what a year it has been.
I am thankful to be alive to see the last day of this year.
It has been one full of surprises.
I started the year filled with so much hope. Thankfully it started with a bang a reunion with loved ones and a chance to reflect on the concept of home. I attended a Childhood Friend’s wedding and celebrated my sister’s birthday in Akure my childhood hometown.
After the Celebrations I returned to Lagos and the hustle and bustle of living in such a busy metropolis.
First on my agenda was getting my Voters card. It wasn’t an easy task and it got me thinking about the lack of structure and systems and how it increases the chance of corruption and injustice.
After many days spent out in the Sun and feeling frustrated, I finally got my voter’s card. I would finally get to vote in a Nigerian election.
I remember that when I was 10 years old, I wanted to vote for MKO Abiola but I was too young to vote.
I remember how that election went and the aftermath. The suffering that happened in the nation as a result.
I always wanted to vote and have a say in my country. However, I have lived half of my life outside Nigeria.
But this year I finally got to vote. It gave me a chance to do something I always wanted to do.
And yet again I saw how life isn’t always what you wish it to be. To be honest I was devastated but I was also triggered by all the violence that occurred.
My mind went back to Nairobi Kenya in 2007. I was living with my parents and brother at the time when the post-election madness occurred. I saw how quickly your world could come crashing down.
And now I was scared that my world would crumble again. I am not surprised that all that anxiety seeped into my soul and caused some emotional and physical damage.
For the first time in my life, I experienced major hair loss. I would just touch my hair and huge chunks would fall off. I wanted to cry. But I kept it all in. Which is never a great thing for my health. High Blood pressure is not your mate.
Added to this stressful situation was the cash crisis that occurred for the first few months of the year. I could not believe how we were reduced to such a state by our political leaders.
By the time June had come along, I was done with the year. I no longer had motivation in every area of my life. I was just getting up in the morning and showing up at work. I was stuck and had no idea how to get out of my depressed state.
But as usual, God never leaves me stranded. He showed up once again, just in time. I am thankful to the leadership and management of Sabi Writers for giving me the support and constructive feedback I needed to get back in control of my feelings.
What a difference that made. Also having my parents around for 2 months made such a huge impact. I began to smell the roses again and be grateful for life.
In July I got to visit Asaba my ancestral home. It was a refreshing visit. I also got new glasses and found out I now need glasses to read. Another sign I am getting older.
July 30 was a big day for me. I celebrated my 40th birthday with Family and friends. It was a special celebration for me.
In August I reflected on my 4th year at Sabi Writers. For those who know me, Sabi Writers is a place where I can use my talents and gain new ones. I am passionate about what we do and what we are building.
Oh after I turned 40, I found the energy and motivation to try new things at work and It seemed to me that time was flying.
Because before I knew it was December. This December started with a bang. I was appointed as the Business Unit Manager of Sabi Writers School a subsidiary of Sabi Holdings.
This is a big deal. I get to be a part of something amazing at another level. It means that I also need to grow and develop as a leader to accomplish my goals in running Sabi Writers School.
What a year it has been. God kept me through the turbulence and did so much more by promoting me and giving me more responsibilities.
The year 2023 was the year I entered a new phase of my life, and got a new position at work and I am looking forward to how God is going to keep showing up.
At work, We closed off the year with an Award and Gala Night. It was a good time to relax for a few hours and just enjoy spending time with the people I spend most of my days with.
As we end the year I want to say Thank you, Daluso, Ese, Natotela, and Asante to all my loved ones. You have no idea how much your prayers, words of encouragement, and gifts mean to me.
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