Permit me to say LG (life is good) even in the midst of all
difficulties. These days I have been learning a lot which I would be sharing in
the next few paragraphs.
One step at a time
I have learnt that life is so complex and to successfully
enjoy life you must make it simple for yourself by taking things a step at a
time. I have learnt not to allow anything bother me especially things I can’t
change.
Stay optimistic
I have learnt to be very optimistic and positive about life.
I have learnt that no matter how bad things turn out sometimes; I must always
see the positive side of everything; to speak positive things to myself because
you become what you say. I have also learnt to keep dreaming and never allow my
environment affect me because I have realized that every reality today began
with a dream.
Gratitude Daily
I have learnt to be grateful for everything, both the good
and the bad. Though being grateful in bad times could be a bit difficult but I
have learnt that God is working behind the scenes. I remember resigning from my
first job with the hopes of starting a master’s program but it was all an
effort in futility. Now I can only look behind me and be grateful for the past few
months because it has been moments of discovery.
Don’t Judge yourself
I have also learnt to take it easy on myself because
sometimes I get so judgemental about some experiences. I have learnt to pick up
lessons from every experience and move ahead. I cannot come and kill myself oh.
Trust God
I have learnt to completely trust God not keeping him as a
backup plan and it´s greatly working. Most of us keep him as a backup plan
unconsciously.
Be smart in life
1. Jumping inside a slowly moving bus, omoh this Lagos
living no be beans.
Here was what transpired;
Conductor:
oshod! oshod!
Me:
Ogah how much?
Conductor:
N200, abeg enter with your shenge oh. Madam fast oh
Me:
(thinking of how to enter, the bus was moving slowly)
Conductor:
madam enter na, the bus don slow
Me:
finally jumped in but like an amateur.
Passengers:
ha ha ha ha ha ha! (All laughing)….. You be ajebuta pikin oh
Me:
just smiled and kept quiet (it was actually my first time)
I am learning to be smart about a lot of things and still remain calm, cool and calculated.
Ignorance is no excuse
I am learning to be smart about a lot of things and still remain calm, cool and calculated.
Ignorance is no excuse
2.
I was surprised when a woman in her early
forties or late thirties slapped a danfo conductor for price hike. The transport
fare was increased by N50 unknowingly to her. Here is the conversation that
transpired between them;
Madam:
conductor why you de give me N50 as my shenge?
Conductor:
your money na N150 na
Madam:
ha, you no well, you go give me N50 join oh, if not I go bring my madness come
out.
Conductor:
abegi wetin you wan do?
Bus comes to halt
Conductor:
oya last bus stop oh
Madam:
slaps the conductor (very hot) and drags the money in his hand
I guess you know what will happen; fighting
begins. I gently walked away oh, I cannot come and shout.
If only the lady had asked questions, she wouldn't have gone through all the stress. so I am learning to ask questions and be more inquisitive.
If only the lady had asked questions, she wouldn't have gone through all the stress. so I am learning to ask questions and be more inquisitive.
what are you learning about life lately? I will love to hear you share your experiences in the comment section.
GRACIA´S
10 comments
Kudos sister.
ReplyDeleteThank you 😁, am glad you found it insightful.
DeleteLol
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the stories
Great lessons too
Thanks for sharing
This is me 💃 dancing right now, am glad you enjoyed every bit of the article.
DeleteWow! Prisca,that's Lagos life for u o. I'm inspired and would try to change a lot of things by being patient with the conductor when it comes to giving me back my change as early as he received his money.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the good work
Lagos is crazy.. Lol
DeleteAm glad you found it cool. Thanks for stopping by
I almost felt as if I was in that bus jumping with you..lol
ReplyDeleteSuperb and catchy write up.
Keep writing!
Lol, thanks dear. An glad you liked it. Looking out for more of you here.
DeleteI love this and most of all found this so beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteAwwwwnnnn thanks a bunch, am glad you liked it. Looking forward to have you back.
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