Documenting 2025

It's day 351 of documenting 2025. 14 days to 2026! Wednesdays already feeling like a Saturday 😪 I noticed that the harmattan season is getting closer and closer...during the night at least. We had the usual lectures today. One by 10am...and that was probably the highlight of today. Our lecturer, was able to summarize all we had done so far, answer questions posed by my coursemates, and still lead us in a prayer session. It was our last Wednesday class for the year, so it had to be memorable. And guess what she gave us our Christmas present? Pens! 🖊️ A pen for each of us. As she distributed the pens, someone played the usual "Feliz Na Vidad" Christmas song. That was after the prayer. It was quite interesting...and the lady in particular was voted the best lecturer for the year. She really deserves the award 😌 Turns out, the lady (let's call her Miss C) is also our departmental ICT officer....who is meant to upload our courses. I followed her to her offic...

It's day 350 of documenting 2025. 15 days to 2026! Today turned out to be a lazy day for me. Well, it wasn't initially. The morning, lectures and more errands for my classmates. Apparently, we're having issues with registration for our general courses. The trip to the General Studies office wasn't so fruitful...but hopefully it will be resolved by this week. When I came to the hostel, there was nothing more I wanted to do than to lie down on my bed. That, I did. I didn't go anywhere....was just scrolling lazily for hours. It was evening time before I decided to get off my bed, wash my shirt for tomorrow and fetch water. I didn't even look at my books. I told my friend (slightly complaining) how hectic school life is....and I'm just starting. I know it's going to be much tougher. I'm really trying to brace myself for the usual stress. I guess it's all part of adjusting to a new place....and I think I've just been her...

It's day 349 9f documenting 2025. 16 days to 2026! Today was tough 😪 Maybe because of the errands I had to run in the evening, or because of the fact that I overindulged on snacks and felt bad afterwards. Or maybe because I slept off during lectures today...twice! A not-so-good record. Well, the main thing is...I felt down. So down that I just glued my eyes to my phone screen; trying to avoid the thoughts that flooded my mind. Later on, I went to get a new pair earphones...as my old pair isn't working properly. As I came back to the hostel, I was just thinking how I had just probably made a financial mistake. But to be sincere, I needed new earphones. I think I got back to my normal self...after an hour of sitting by myself and just listening to songs that reflected my emotional state. That artiste called Kaestrings is blessed ✨ How I came around? By just opening my mouth and saying sorry to Jesus. I was so focused on the fact that I messed up again and how hard c...

It's day 348 of documenting 2025. 17 days to 2026! Happy Sunday! ☺️ This is definitely another overdue post, but you get to read it anyways. And there's good news... It's the last week of lectures! So, today was another laid-back day, due to the fact that it's my time of the month. I just didn't feel like going anywhere, not even church...and when I called my dad, he said it wasn't necessary to force myself to go. Besides, my roommate was all on my case, trying to command me to go to the fellowship with her, like I used to do before. I didn't go....mainly to confirm a suspicion I had, as well as to do my weekend laundry. I didn't miss out on spending time with God. I read my Bible, worshipped through song and stayed off food till afternoon. I didn't do it to appear more righteous than those that went to church. I just did it. And then my suspicion was confirmed when my roommate came back with her friend. I was doing my afternoon Bible stu...

It's day 347 of documenting 2025. 18 days to 2026! Happy Weekend to you ☺️ It was definitely a laid back day for me....and I thank God for rest. I didn't sleep per se, but I laid on my bed, snacking, watching YouTube and not feeling guilty about it. Not even feeling like, "Hmm 🤔...I should be doing something else". With how hectic the last few days have been, I'd say it was needed. And I didn't touch homework, call lecturers or visit the bookshop to get some handouts for my coursemates, like I had planned. Some days are like that... In the evening, I went for a long walk, by myself. I wasn't alone tho... Jesus walked with me 😊 It was a wonderful time; and I really felt like He was listening. You should have seen me... Just talking about stuff like someone was beside me. Well, someone was 😌 If someone passed by me, he would have termed me a person with a mental issue. Let's not even mention an elderly person...who would think I took some ...

It's day 346 of documenting 2025. 19 days to 2026! Today's the D-Day! On a Friday! It was the festival called Ofala. But it didn't start with that. First, I had an early morning lecture. From 8am till 10am It was our last Friday lecture...I really thank God 😌 Our lecturer made it clear that she would have travelled by then. Friday class cancelled! My coursemates then suggested that I appeal to our Thursday lecturer, who hasn't showed up for 2 weeks now...if we could cancel next week's lecture as well. That way, we know we'll be vacating on Wednesday. I could probably message him 🤔 Let's see how it goes. After the lecture, I proceeded to my hostel and went to look for the lady that was making the outfit I would wear today. It was even rushed...as I gave her the fabric on Wednesday evening. I took it real serious 😄 I got to her room, and she wasn't there. It was almost 12pm...when they said the event would start. I'm already used to comi...

It's day 345 of documenting 2025. 20 days to 2026! Thursday? Weekend vibes 😎 And it was more of an outing day. Why? We had a procession...that is, the traditional council of our university. Man! We really take tradition seriously! But before the outing, there was class drama.  Our lecturer didn't show up. I called him in the morning and he said he was going to come. And since it was our only lecture for the day, I couldn't order my coursemates to stay home. The worst case scenario would be when he would come to class and meet nobody. Who would shoulder the blame? Me, of course! At the end of the day, he didn't show up. My coursemates were so annoyed because some of them came from far places and apparently wasted transport fare. Well, the lecturer apologized for the inconvenience....to me, and I relayed it to the class. They wouldn't hear it. Most of them flared up and told me to ask the professor to send money to refund their transport fares. Some even ...

It's day 344 of documenting 2025. 21 days to 2026! Today being Wednesday gave off some weekend vibes. But I had lectures tho... They were pretty interesting actually as both the lecturers, at their different times, shared relateable and funny stories that made us understand what was being taught. After lectures, I had to go pick up my fabric for the festival on Friday....and it was another set of unplanned expenses. I had to dip into my savings and then I realized how important it is to have emergency funds. Imagine if I didn't have the money! Anyways, I called my dad and made my first attempt at a conversation in my native language. It was pretty rocky...but my dad understood and went along with it. I even made him laugh out loud at the closing moments of our conversation. He agreed to help me out with some of the expenses I described to him...and then commended me on the fact that I was earning from my online writing job. It's not so easy....with me even think...

It's day 343 of documenting 2025. 22 days to 2026! Today was a regular day... Not much drama. Except for the fact that we had no lectures today! 😁 I was thinking my coursemates will be happy...but some were pissed. Okay... Let me start from the beginning. I called all the lecturers the day before...and they all confirmed that they would be available today. But then we got to class and as we waited, our HOD instructed us to move down to a hall...that lectures were cancelled. You should have seen us troop to the hall, like sheep to the slaughter. Not actually slaughter.... It's just that we didn't know what to expect, from where we were going. Turns out, it was a lecture. Another one of those lectures... The kind that would make my coursemates roll their eyes 🙄 One of them even alleged that we were just called to fill up the chairs. Anyways, we sat there for almost 4 hours! What they talked about? "The Importance Of Publishing In High-impact Journals" ...

It's day 342 of documenting 2025. 23 days to 2026! It's a Monday! Happy New Week, my friend ☺️ It's always a new chance and a set of new opportunities. But this evening, I got a new realization. First, let me tell how today went. Twas just like a normal day....taking transport to the usual Monday GS hall...and then stopping by a shop to get this or that. This time around, it was beads I searched for. You know I told you about my coronation on Saturday, right? Well, the debts have been settled and I finally have my full set of beads. I got them this evening, as well as my own drinking cup. Now, I can take tea with biscuits or hot chocolate when I want to 😄 Anyways, the class we were supposed to have by 12pm was cancelled. That gave me time to get to the hostel and rest before going back to the market later in the evening. I was also able to buy one of my textbooks that my dad sent money for. I finally know where the bookshop is located! I'll get the second t...

It's day 341 of documenting 2025. 24 days to 2026! Happy Sunday ☺️ It's the first Sunday of the month...and I thank God for bringing us into this new week 🙏 I was home today. I didn't just want to go anywhere, largely because of the strenous activities of last night...and the fact that so much of my tasks are left undone. But by the end of today, I was able to do my laundry, set up checklists for the whole of next week...and most importantly, rest up. I also learned the importance of God's Word in elevating my life. More like, I was reminded... It was like Myron Golden's video was strategically placed in my way. I actually made a mental note to watch it, and I did 😌 Anyways, I feel like I'm about to get a lot busier. With my new engagement as a representative in the royal family, I'll be called for meetings, and I was told I would have to buy a particular fabric to sew my official attire. Man! I didn't know what I was getting ...

It's day 340 of documenting 2025. 25 days to go! Happy Weekend my friend 😊 Today turned out so unexpected that I was starting to regret why I signed up for it in the first place. So what exactly is it? Okay, let me start from the beginning. Earlier this week, some seniors came to our class and encouraged us to represent our department at the royal council. Meaning, at the traditional level. As they talked about it, one of my coursemates who was sitting on my row, mentioned that I could do it. I was like, "what?!" As he said it again, I told him that I don't have the money to pay for the signup form. He said he would pay for it. I agreed. Then I thought about it and realized that it would be an opportunity to learn about my Igbo culture. Little did I know what was in store for me today. I was informed of the coronation taking place today and assumed it would be something uncomplicated. Nope! It was far from it! The event was supposed to st...

It's day 339 of documenting 2025 26 days to 2026! Happy Friyay! ☺️ It's the first Friday of the last month of this year. We're alive and breathing. We're still here. Behold what manner of love the Father has given unto us! 🙌 Okay, today went fantastically... I addressed my coursemates today and they all actually stayed to listen. All eyes were on me as I shared tips on how they can conquer their study, even with busy schedules. I actually pitched my blueprint, which I created this year. Lemme share a secret with you concerning this blueprint... The initial goal was to make a million by promoting it. Quite ambitious if you ask me! 😄 But one thing I've realized is that ambitious dreams require outstanding actions...and I couldn't take those actions. Largely because I lost confidence in it...and I believe God wanted it that way. It was recently, when I got here that I realized that my product had value...probably because I have the privilege of meetin...