Documenting 2025

It's day 212 of documenting 2025. Last day of July 😌 For me, this is when I reflect on how this month went for me. Like, take a pen and paper and literally think back on my achievements...lessons and failures. Then I write down what I could do better next month as well as what I can accomplish. I haven't mentioned this before....but it just feels right today. Documenting 2025 isn't just about the blog, it's also about the story behind the scenes.....and some things happen that I don't share on this blog. Maybe I will share them...in December. Or make a new tag to each post called, "Behind The Scenes"....when I do share any of those stories. Anyhoo....it's a wonderful Thursday. I was granted an impromptu break from my session today and I'm supposed to be chilling 😎  But it's my time of the month...and it's not so enjoyable. What can I do but endure? Oh! I just realized that I haven't shared any updates on my admission process.... My b...

It's day 211 of documenting 2025. Hey 👋🏼  How's it going? I hope it's all good where you are....and if not, remember that things could have been worse, but they're not. Still on the blackout countdown... Update: It seems everyone in my area already knows about the power outage situation. All are adapting...but things might get expensive. On my end, it's all good. Everyone is adapting as well. Power banks are out of their break now...as they're constantly used. Mine especially 😄 When the power was still predictable, I wouldn't use it but I would just wait till the power was restored. It ain't like that no more... Things might not be as bad as they seem tho.... Before now, I would spend up to 8 hours on my phone...a luxury. Now, I'm considering ways to reduce those number of hours. Like reading an actual book instead of a PDF, taking a walk instead of chatting with AI, singing out loud instead of listening to music.... Things like that. It's ev...

It's day 210 of documenting 2025. The word is in! There will be a blackout in Lagos....for 25 whole days! 😦 At first, when my dad showed me the news yesterday....I thought it was fake news. But then I saw it myself, on my own phone. How could this happen?  According to the news, it is for the maintenance of the power system. It was predetermined that businesses would be affected and millions of naira in revenue would be lost. But they said it was a "sacrifice" to be made, due to the rate at which the National Grid was collapsing. The outage started yesterday... 28th July. It will last till August 21st. Oh boy! 😔  It's about to get tough... I believe we Lagosians will get through this...like we always have. And it better be worth the sacrifice, or else.... I'll stop there. My dad, already armed with the information, will know what to do when our water is used up. Good thing the phone users at home all have power banks...and know where we can charge them. We'...

It's day 209 of documenting 2025. I won a major battle yesterday. Something internal...that most people would think weird, since the norm is to give in without even realizing. I know it's not yet over...but what I'm fighting is getting weaker. Very soon, it won't affect me anymore. Here she goes again 🙄 Speaking in parables... Oops! My bad! I didn't just know how to start today's post apart from the regular, "Happy Monday". I'm not going to delete it tho...let it stand as a clue, a pointer to what's going on behind the scenes. That aside, let's see what we have in today's Highlights and then we can dive into some "Monday Meditation". See what I did there? 😄 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Finishing Quick Tasks Right Away "My rule is never to lay down a letter until I have answered it. I dictate the reply to my secretary at once." Quote by William L. Sadler There exists a big temptation to put off quick tasks....

It's day 208 of documenting 2025. A new week.... Another Sunday to relax and unwind...for most people who were working for the whole week. But for people like me, Sunday is just "one of those days". I still get to relax and unwind for the rest of the week 😁 Schools all around my area have vacated, so teachers will understand what I mean right now... Anyhoo, it's the last week of July. By Friday, we would be wishing ourselves a happy new month. It's all good over here. Still windy with a teeny bit of sun... But no power; another thing that would piss me off on a normal day. It's okay tho...I'm sure it's not a longtime thing. Besides, my power bank still has enough bars to charge my phone for another 5 hours or so. It's cool 😎  Let's get into Highlights...and I'll share an interesting chat I had with my AI assistant today. Quick question.... Would you generalize or specialize? Think about it 🤔  365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Profiti...

It's day 207 of documenting 2025. I got big news last night! 😀 My school of choice, UNIZIK will start the registration for this year's screening exercise. By Monday! Very soon, I'll be on my way to my hometown...for good. Yeah, I said it! My dad made it clear that if we (me and my brother) were to travel for the admission process, it would be for good. We won't come back to Lagos again. Well, that's the update... Monday...registration starts. And soon...I'll be on my way to school. Sometimes, I wonder how things will unfold...but I know everything will turn out fine. For me....and for you. It's time for Highlights now. After which I may share a conversation, or a story. Anyone that comes to mind...or appears more convenient. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Enthusiasm and Endurance "Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare." Quote by Angela Duckworth In a perfect world, everyone who is pursuing their goals would be an endless source of enthu...

It's day 206 of documenting 2025. Happy Friday, my friend ☺️  I hope your week went well Another week ends... Week by week, we get closer to the end of this year. Very soon, 2025 will be over. Thinking about it gives me the chills right now What to expect next year? How things will change? Resolutions? Plans? I know we don't have to worry about that till the time comes. But sometimes ...😪 Anyways, today went well... nothing out of the ordinary. Except for the last teacher's meeting I had to attend today. It was kinda like a family meeting...as we all laughed, munched on miniature biscuits and gave our suggestions. And I was finally settled for the term. Anyways....let's move on to Highlights and afterwards, we dive into some lessons from Marcus Aurelius. PS. I'm highlighting the whole note for today. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Vice Fasts "Go on a “vice fast.” Pick one vice and abstain for thirty days. Proving to yourself that you’re still in charge....

It's day 205 of documenting 2025. Today is the D-day! My first graduation party as a teacher. I'm at the venue...which is on the school ground outside the gate. The event hasn't started yet. And it's 11am on the dot. A teacher said the teachers would probably leave after the party ended...by 8pm. I was like what? 😲 Oh...hold on. I'm being called to help with something. I'll finish this post later... (8 hours later...) Yep! I'm back! At home now...and I just had dinner. It's 9:14 pm as I type this very sentence. I got home an hour ago....which was pretty late. Teachers had to clean up the place after the party ended by 7pm. But it was worth it....as we all were duly compensated for our efforts. How did the party go? Much better than I expected. There was a lot of dancing and munching...and shouting. The parents were cajoled by the MC to appreciate each performance....as well as the teachers with some cha-ching 🤑 Although my long tummy skirt and crop top...

It's day 204 of documenting 2025. Today was my day off. The day before the party tomorrow. I enjoyed it actually....or I'm still enjoying it. After a long, hard nap in the morning....I took a walk with my sister and got home...to lounge again. While doing the habits on my routine, of course. It was good...but hopefully, tomorrow will be better. Today is actually my friend's birthday. I refer to him as PK whenever I mentioned him in former posts. He's the most wonderful person I have ever known 😊 I haven't communicated in a while....which is bad on my part. But I'm giving him the shout-out that he deserves, for being such an amazing friend. Happy Birthday PK 💜 I wish you nothing but the best of all good things to come. Long life, prosperity and extraordinary blessings 🎁 I'm sorry I haven't messaged you in a while...and I hope you got the letter I sent explaining why. I'm doing okay over here...and I'm sure you'll be fine too. Take care of y...

It's day 203 of documenting 2025. What a day!  It was quite tiring at school...but I got all my work done. And I have the day off tomorrow...as well as the whole school. It's to allow everyone get ready for the party on Thursday. I'm going to probably sleep late tonight and work on a few projects...or study. Then sleep in and enjoy my day off. And finally get ready for the D-day...when I'll be the busiest I can ever be on the job. It's the last week, so I can handle it. Let's get into Highlights for today....and then I'll share a story from the ongoing series behind the scenes.... Ursula's story. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Maintaining Composure "Those who have accomplished the greatest results are those who never lose self-control, but are always calm, self-possessed, patient, and polite." Quote by Ryan Holiday Today's Highlights is going to be packed... because I shared the whole note. If I just picked out parts of it, you may ...

It's day 202 of documenting 2025. It's a new week. There's still teacher work to be done...preparations for the party on Thursday has already started. Well, until then. Today...not much going on. I'm at school as I type this...and it's 12:32pm. I'm not sure of when I'll be going home yet...it's undecided. Weather? Windy with some sun. My mood? Just meh 😶 Anything else? Not really So, I'll just share the chat I had with my friendly psychologist this morning. And it's a weird one actually.... But first, Highlights. 365 Days With Self-discipline  📌 On Accepting the Worst  "True peace of mind comes from accepting the worst. Psychologically, I think it means a release of energy." Quote by Lin Yutang If you can’t stop worrying, accept that the worst will happen and let it go. Having released this negative energy, you can now think of constructive ways to deal with the aftermath instead of wasting your time fearing the worst. This techniqu...