Bad Systems and Anyhowness

Sigh. We are not even a full month into the new year and already, a huge devastating disaster has struck in Nigeria and largely due to human error/carelessness and surely anyhowness. There were reports of a massive explosion in Ibadan last night and the first visuals from houses a distance from the actual scene showed a preview of how damaging the actual site would have been. 

It took over an hour before sketches of rumors started trickling out as to the cause of the blast. While some said it was a gas plant explosion, others said it was bombs that went off. Of course, it took several hours before official rescue and aid could come to the scenes of the blast. The Governor swung into action and asked that free medicals and accommodations be provided for the affected people. It was still a hot mess as people appeared confused and in the dark as to what had actually happened to bring such destruction to the city of Ibadan.

As of this morning, there have been more somewhat accurate reports of the cause of the blast stemming from a stash of dynamites stored inside a house in a residential area!!! You would think and wonder how on earth this is possible with the level of health and safety surrounding owning, storing and using dynamites in civilized countries right but this is Nigeria, a country with no functional system nor adequate repercussions for perpetrators. Anything goes here and it breaks my heart every single time the innocent ones have to pay for this. I saw some really horrific images of dead and dying people caught up in the blast and I really do not have the right words to express how I feel about this avoidable incidence.

I really do not know whose blood must be spilled before we act right and put appropriate measures in place in this country. We have learnt to be mentally immune to these abnormalities around us and we mask our pains with comedy, food and music, a fickle coping mechanism that only lets the issues fester and rot.

My condolences and prayers goes out to the victims and families of those affected by this explosion.

Autocorrupt And Vegetarian Mosquitoes

You know how you type one thing on your mobile phone and autocorrect frequently changes it to some complete hogwash instead, that is how the term autocorrupt came to being (that's my story....😶). The world nowadays seems to be turning upside down and nothing is as should be anymore. Basic things like good manners and common sense are now a rare thing, while abnormal things are now seen as normal and vice-versa. 

I noticed some mosquitoes flying around the other day and my mum noted how observant I was about them but she said it was ok for them to fly around since they weren't biting anyone. I thought to myself "ahnahn mummy, what in the vegetarian mosquitoes is going on here please?" 

So I made it my mission to kill at least one of the mosquitoes for research purpose and truly, it had sucked no blood. 😲 I was thoroughly perplexed. 😳 I guess my body got the "No gree for anybody/predator" memo this year and refused to be violated by any buggeroo 'quito. 😂

Anyway, I just want you to know that even when all others around you are neck-deep in corrupt shenanigans under the guise of "hustling", you do not have to join them. Be you, be true to yourself and do what is right even when no one is watching.

Cheers. 

A New And Different Year

Happy new year everyone. If you are reading this, I truly rejoice with you for making it this far on earth because the past few years have felt like there's an irrational person ticking names off a living people's list at every slight whim. Life felt like some weird survival game but hey, we made it through.

This new year, I aim to take a different approach towards life, living and people relations. Life isn't getting easier, people aren't learning to be better as they should and for empaths like me, it is very daunting and stressful so this year, we are switching things up.

The image above sums up my rule/new year resolution for 2024. I shall not gree for anybody. If you are nice and kind to me, I shall reciprocate 1000 times over. If you are mean and nasty to me, I will hit you with all I have and then borrow to add to it, 10000 times over. I am simply done with indulging rubbish from anyone. I am going to fight for the life that I want and deserve. 😊

Be a little bit "unreasonable' this year. Do not let people walk all over you, do not let them steal your joy, guard your heart and peace very jealously. Foolish people rarely change their silly ways, so do not let that foolishness drag you down. Set yourself free from the shackles of frenemies, unfriendly friends and enemies alike. You will feel better and grow stronger if you adhere to all of these. It is only the second day of the year and I have been putting this to test since about a week ago and boy, is it working. I feel way better with the newly set boundaries that protects me mentally and physically from bullshit.

Do not be afraid to try new things in this new year. Try new towns/countries, new food, new love, new approach, new music, etc. Give life a try and come back to share your joys and wins with me here. I am counting on you.  Cheers.

 "If crying does not solve your problem, try joy" - Apostle Suleiman