Achievement must be aligned with striving.
My desire conveys my utmost eagerness to beat the Imagination that I often dwell in daydreaming, I do that almost every day but nothing works out if action wasn't taken. My greatest achievement would just be the day I was saved from a ghastly motor accident but to wrap it all I was given a new life and a chance to relive my mistakes and regrets.
**It all began with my clung hope and efforts...**
**Before The Achievement** -
After the completion of my secondary school, I sat for my w.a.e.c (West African Examination Council) and I passed in the First Sitting...(I meant I wrote it once). I was eagerly looking forward to writing the coming u.t.m.e (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) for that year conducted by j.a.m.b (Joint Admissions Matriculation Board)...
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to even register for it because a family member said that there is no money to enlist me in a tertiary institution and that I should wait till next year. I waited and waited till almost three years passed. Being a naive girl with zero experience of what to do next, I kept my cool. I helped this family member (name withheld) to do every activity at home and outside with the plan of putting me through school and the rest of it. Not until I saw my future was shrugged off by the person that guaranteed me an education and I took it upon myself to not see my aspiration die.
**During The Process Of The Achievement-**
Believe me, it was a rigorous ride and although I had many reasons to let it slide, the firm pillar of hope kept me going fervently. I began job hunting and eventually got one, luckily I had accommodation to help ease the stress of going to and fro. My first payment was divided into two parts, one for the commission of the consultancy and the rest for me. How annoying! Anyways I proceeded with working and saving up for school, I felt responsible for my life and my dreams. My willingness was strengthened more!
In the process of those years working, I applied for Jamb, and my choice of university was UNIZIK (University of Nnamdi Azikiwe), I had a nice score eligible for me to be admitted but I was dragged back for losing 4 points which if I had, it would have made up the cut off mark for the Post Utme Exam I took. This happened and still, for once I didn't lose hope. I always enunciate the words of affirmation every day into existence for me and put good use of my efforts to back them up. The anger and determination set in when I saw my hard-earned money wasted and not brought forth fruition.
**Almost At The Achievement -**
I was so close! Since the plan I set for the other one didn't work I devised another means and this time I targeted a different University due to my change of mind towards going to the east to study. My employer, regardless of my job to her, gave me opportunities to go for it although I was also promised there that if I stayed for a certain amount of years that she would admit me into a private university ... *irony!*
I was working so hard, stressing my brain with thoughts of whether I would achieve this pursuit and all this in compilation landed me at a clinic... guess what the ailment was “****high blood pressure****”. My doctor was truly mad at me, he reprimanded me carefully but severely because he said I was too young to be experiencing this.
After much advice, he gave me free meditations and recommended I rest, infact it wasn't a recommendation it was an order... whew! Gosh, the determination to grab my dreams almost ruined me and I figured I would be lifeless if I didn't take a step back based on my health ... It was as if the chance to get into school was so thin... nevertheless I continued but this time with calmness, sound mind, and determination! There's no way I was excluding my pursuit. All these that happened were as a result of too much work and little sleep.
My next plan was to quit and give up my job because I have already gotten a tangible amount to start my schooling process. Eventually, My Jamb score was high and the two Universities scheduled my Post Utme.
****Note:**** At those times I didn't read properly, I would just skim through my past books including a notebook of lectures received in secondary school.
When I left my job, I became extremely focused and in the pursuit of my academic career, I went for Post Utme in one of the schools. Funny enough, the two schools scheduled their examination day very close to each other...the one in Lagos Nigeria was fixed on the 11th which was Saturday and the second one that was in Enugu Nigeria fixed theirs on the 12th which was Sunday!... I became a bit confused but chose to still write both, I wrote the first one and boarded a night bus for the other one and I still wrote it..... Finally, I received mail from both Universities, I saw that I was given admission to both!! Same Field Of Discipline - **Accountancy**!! I was overjoyed and chose the one in Lagos then neglected the one in Enugu. Of course, I can't be in two places studying!
This was my proudest achievement so far for me because it's what I thrived for! This Achievement made me who I am today and gave me the extra courage to never give up! I just believe in the process! Now, I have finished a part of my program in school and am about to complete the rest! Hurrah 🎉
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In Gratitude.
Ideas! Execution!! Succession!!!
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**Hehehe 😜...I finally digressed a bit lololol... I'm sorry peeps, so back to my initial reason for writing this article...**
I came across @Olasquare 's article titled “****Know Their Place****” which is while I was performing my tasks so I gave it a pause and decided to read it thoroughly. I must say I applaud his writing skills. He's so good at that and I suggest we apply these lessons to our lives. https://read.cash/@Olasquare/know-their-place-87cb91ec
**Meanwhile**, the whole time I was reading, my notification icon kept fading in and out and displaying the red bell icon. I was to go back after reading but I went further to click it and what I saw made me yell with excitement hehe.
I love being happy honestly, I cut off the negativity of all sorts till I find my path and pace in my time...no kidding!
It was right there in the notification list a “ ****New Sponsor**** ” and in just ***two weeks*** of being on this platform I have got two new sponsors although I was here almost a year before my former account was blacklisted because of inactivity ... It might not sound like a milestone to you but it does to me and I must say hard work pays off, it only takes consistency and effort which I rather find difficult but I push regardless.
So to my ****newest sponsors**** ( @Talecharm and @Tomi-Ajax ) - I must never resist the feeling of happiness that such a thing comes from you both. You are amazing and it's so thoughtful of you to support this movement of mine being a writer.
I admire your articles I read @Talecharm , you write from real-life experiences, lessons, and circumstances everyone faces one way or the other, and am thinking that you are such a realistic person who doesn't live in a world outside the ones you created yourself. I'm happy to meet you guys once again
**Finally**, I am going to say thank you, smiles... for giving me the ability to write today!
*Let the party 🎉🎉 begin in DREEMPORT!!!!!*
I'm happy hurray 🥳
I got a new sponsor just two weeks into readcash.... and am so excited about that!
Thank You @Tomi-Ajax for sponsoring me in this journey of content writing ..
Although am still new here, I would love to see me grow and mingle with amazing souls here in readcash.
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Adjusted Self.
**The only terrifying virtue that can steal my joy and throw me into the dungeon and depths of endless worries.....**
**~~Cesca Jove~~**
Bringing me back to my thoughts, I sat in a void created by the atmosphere of thoughts as I roamed around my entire existence...
My brain in a supersonic engagement of ideas, blames, regrets, agony, whispering voices and a scream of despair muffled under my pillow.
hmmm... a sigh of relief
Would I be able to get there (aims, targets, plans) as I watch time unfold every day and swim by ... time flies ugh!
I am trembling and shaking! I worry a lot and my bouncy bed is my comfort! I plugged in my headphones and hit the play button of my boom play music app and the music brought to light, hope, future, and strength!
https://youtu.be/h3h035Eyz5A
I'm unstoppable by Sia...
*I'm unstoppable...*
*I'm a Porsche with no brakes...*
*I'm invincible...*
*Yeah, I win every single game...*
*I'm so powerful...*
*I don't need batteries to play...*
*I'm so confident...*
*Yeah, I'm unstoppable today...*
I found myself ignited with so much courage and confidence, you could hear my singing loud voice from the window...indeed I was fighting depression.
I overcame it and am writing to you now...
My greatest fear has been eating me up and preventing me from seeing the bright beautiful side of life. Of course, I know even a sword has its two faces just like the way life itself appears...you are solemnly responsible for being happy!
**My Fears ;**
**Not meeting my potential** - I live my life in seconds and honestly, I can't watch one pass me by without making good use of it. Let's skip the fact that I wasn't feeling well, certainly one has to take care of health because life is wealth!...what use would it be fighting for careers when you don't have good health?!.. You know those moments during the new year resolution when everyone would predict and hit the stamp beat on the chest and say I am making this up before this deadline...
And now you just watch yourself not even close at all!!...yeah!.. that's one of it.
**Jackpot** - Making plans certainly needs capital to execute them and put them out in motion. I have been trying to save up such an amount of money to hit my expected jackpot but why have circumstances of life come to steal my efforts away and leave me starting over??... I can't complain enough not because I know how to do so but because I know in life we pass through the maze.
**Education** - I was once in a dilemma when I often worried if I could sponsor myself in school and do the rest of the things, luckily here I am now done and dusted with my National Diploma Program. Now am back in thoughts if I could still do the Higher National Diploma (HND) although I believe I would but what about BUT. I can't predict but I know since I have started, I can finish too!
**Making the wrong decisions** - Argh! One of the worst fears in life, this could send me into isolation and loneliness... Gosh!. I fear in advance!...who has ever feared in advance of what may or might not happen...Each time I am faced with a situation that's quite beyond me, I always retract back and give it a long pause, call it what you want but I love my pace and how I go about things. So what I do is sit back and analyze the whole situation and how to put it under control. Then apply some wisdom and put it into action. Although sometimes I think that fear is a major factor that would boost your thoughts and action in a spree..look at it positively because once you look at it negatively, you just shoot yourself.
In conclusion, these fears show up when we are about to make a big move in our lives and it triggers the retraction idea or the conquering idea. This is the worst thing that ever happened to individuals and if we don't face those fears they build a fenced home around your life and once that happens that individual remains in stagnancy... (one place)...and then you live small and be satisfied with it.
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The Oath.
HELLO 👋🏼... WELCOME TO MY BLOG!
The high-pitched crow of the cock “*cock-a-doodle-dooooo*" whizzed through the window, Elias sluggishly drew up his fuzzy blanket and threw it upon his face to curtail the thick sound of the rooster. He murmured as he turned to his side and after twitching he found his way back to his dreams happily.
*In his dreams, he was led by an eerie voice whispering gently through the wind, Elias was nervous and wanted to go back home.*
*Strangely, the wind took hold of his movements like he was manipulated by it, the voice became clearer and familiar, he found himself going deeper into the enchanted woods, as he struggled to change the course of movement everything seemed futile, his willpower was taken and he began sobbing. His fate got worse when he saw glitches of a human figure emerge from the wood and vanish in a second leaving behind evil laughter that echoed further into the woods. Elias hollered in frustration and everything stopped when his sister drew out the blanket.*
He groans as the morning sun warmly kissed him directly on his face,
“**Stephanie thank you**” he said.
*What's that?* .... Stephanie asked!
By the way, mom is calling you downstairs for breakfast, hurry up!! .**..** *Stephanie added.*
**Stephanie** slammed the door behind her as she walked down the stairway!
His best friend “**Stephan**” was seated at the dining table. Shortly, Stephanie joined in, and they both exchanged sweet pleasantries with her admirer before sitting down, and so did Elias who was surprised to see his friend “**Stephan**” joining them. He knew he was after his sister!.
**Stephan** is his friend but he doesn't want him mingling with his only sister **Stephanie** because of his sophisticated and reckless behavior. After multiple warnings and threats to his sister, their bond grows stronger.
Intro of Stephan & Stephanie!
*Stephan and Stephanie came from a dark world filled with witchcraft, clairvoyants, and warlocks! Stephan is a warlock who fell in love with Stephanie but because of the disagreement within their clans, they both decided to come to the earth and live forever together. They both had a blood covenant not to ever separate and no one will ever do that to them, they were inextricably intertwined. They both came to the earth in a baby form, Stephan with his powers manipulated the mind of Mr. Gerrard and that was how he was brought in and adopted and so he did for Stephanie his beloved. Elias's mom lost her pregnancy to a car accident when Elias was just 2 years old and it damaged her uterus. Her husband wanted a girl child, and they both agreed to adopt a girl, Mr. Gerrard the neighbor introduced her to where he got Stephan and they adopted Stephanie. They both only interacted properly in the dark world until they grew up!*
**Back to the dining room**, after much discussion which was after eating breakfast, Stephanie escorted Stephan outside, she kissed him passionately. Elias saw the scenario because he peeped through the window blind and was pacing to and fro as he awaits her, and as soon as she came in, he pounced on her telling her that he would likely use her as well as he did to other girls, instead of listening she walked away ignoring his ill advice. After that night of encounter with his sister he had numerous horrible nightmares which were so terrifying, most times he can't explain because when he does, he is seen as a maniac.
Elias's mom had a quick transfer to the city to complete project work for the company, she instructed Elias to take care of his sister and she also told Stephan to handle Stephanie with care and respect while she will be away for a few days! Elias took this as an opportunity to control Stephanie's movement and all of the rest but little did he know that he was playing with danger! His nightmare repeated and this time he was trapped.
He saw himself at that same spot, he was frightened and the same evil laughter replayed and echoed at the same time but this time it was close to him. The leaves rustled, there was a movement behind it but it cooled off, just as he was about to lay down his guard, that womanly figure appeared and was moving towards him with speed, his eyes darted below at the strange feet, what he saw sent shivers down his spine.
It had a tornado whirling feet with wind gushing blowing off dry leaves, he found his strength and began running. **Astoundingly**, He was running back and forth until the womanly figure got so close and let out a burst of loud laughter, Elias shrieked and fell forcefully crawling to nowhere in particular but looking for an escape route.
He crawled to a certain distance, a strange fire gushed out where he was headed, he turned sideways to the north, the same strange fire. He hurried towards the direction of the east and west but the degree in which the strange fire **omitted** made him stagger backward, now he was stuck in the middle, and Elias was *trembling* and *mumbling*.
The strange faceless woman walked around the fire raging in outrage and bitterness. Her pace was so hard that the earth shook, it seemed to Elias she was waiting for something or perhaps someone. In a moment, there was a long fiercely screech like that of a lion echoing from a distance through the woods, ransacking the trees and pulling them down as the roaring monster arrives close to the fire, *another one!!!*
**..... he stammered.** He gazed as they penetrated through the fire without harm and walked inside. Elias has to confront his fears because there was no escape...
**what have I done** ***!?!?***... please don't kill me...as he narrates in fear and confusion.
*He continues lamenting fearfully* ... I have a Lil sister to take care of, please! if you hurt me I can't take care of her, my mom will be devastated pleasssss*!!!!* his face positioned down and resting on his knees he cried out bitterly.
The **warlock** and his **sorceress** stood in his presence and watched him plead, he groaned. Elias looked up to know why he groaned, he witnessed the inevitable happen before him as he watched as the warlock and sorceress transformed into Stephan and Stephanie, Elias was dumbfounded. Stephan gave him a stern look and told him that his next torment would be worse than this experience if he didn't accept that he would be with Stephanie. Stephan said to him in a frustrating tone ...
“ ***You won't be an obstacle in this world to me, mere mortal man!!*** ”
Elias was **astonished** but Stephanie told him that he shouldn't stand in their way and narrated the ordeals that happened in the *dark world*, how they came to earth patiently waiting for this day and that things would not be threaded lightly if he didn't back off.
“ *only if* ”... ... **Elias interrupted**.
*Only If you told me all of these while Stephanie, this would have been thwarted.*
***Seriously?!?!*** ... Stephanie said furiously and in the course of explaining to him, she scratched him with her long pointy fingers and he screamed in pain and woke up, he felt pain. He quickly discovered where it was hurting him, he was amazed and he realized it was the same scratch by Stephanie.
He laid back down roaming in *thoughts* if this was a **dream or reality**, it was so surreal. He came down from his bed sweating profusely and ran to Stephanie's room to talk to her but she was sleeping, he kissed her on the forehead and said: “I am sorry Stephy”.
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Unbelievable Event.
*Greetings Beautiful Souls👋🏼,*
**Again, I welcome you to my blog!...**
Lest I initiate, I must say you won't find this article funny, it's a real-life event that took place years ago and changed my perspective to this present day.
**DISCLAIMER:** - Be sure you are not softhearted, be brave to embrace my reason for being cold and lonely. I apologize in front.
I have always believed that life has no thorns from its rose, at least that was when I had no idea that things could ever go south for me, growing up seems like a burden to me cause I realized the trouble I saved my parents from! (an unending responsibility).
As beautiful as life may be, I wasn't prepared to be devastated at all! It almost ruined me! I was formatted, much more like erased from this world with zero memory of who I am!...
*...I am the first daughter of a family of 8, including my parents. My Dad is always a busy bee with no time for family gatherings, often on a business trip! My mom, on the other hand, is a trader in the market!*
*By the time she is home, I have already made dinner and served my siblings then served hers too and did the dishwashing together. Most times when dad comes back, she must have been back to the house to make a delicious meal, perhaps his favorite to entertain him and welcome him upon his arrival...*
*...My immediate younger brother, “my dad's pride” sticks around with him, talking, playing virtual games, asking numerous questions, and going on rides with him...*
*...Since I was older than him, my mom looked up to me as their second mother to watch over them while she was away, days kept unfolding until my dad traveled again and my brother fell sick, we took him to the clinic, ran some test on him to ensure eligible treatments and medicines to be taken, in few days he was discharged and brought home...*
*...He requests that he goes out to see his friends including his girlfriend, which he did. No one was restricted from his or her movements of course. He did come back early and went to bed, just around midnight, I heard a scream from his room I rushed with my sleepy eyes, the shriek made me my mom jumped out of the bed as the cry lead her to his room, to my greatest surprise, my brother was on the floor convulsing and struggling for his life. Normally, I would look for a spoon and put it in his mouth to prevent it from gnashing together but instead, it wasn't available closeby so I used my four fingers inside his mouth, I hold the strong bite as long as it takes to get a spoon and fix in his mouth, I was in pain but the risk of losing him was more painful...*
*...In a short time, he was a bit stable that was when we carried him to the car and drove him to the clinic at exact 1:30 am, no one cared what would happen on the road, we were concerned about his condition, and I loved him and wouldn't want to lose him... sniffles! memories like this hurt..*
*...Sudden incident that occurred didn't make me realize what I was putting on “a nightwear that was so transparent with no undie inside” but who cares right? Back at the clinic, he was attended to immediately as his case was crucial. I used cold water soaked inside a small towel to dab on his face repeatedly, this was according to the nurse's instructions, and he had a burning temperature...*
*...We were all awake from the time we brought him to the clinic till 6:30 am. I had to tell my mom to take a nap so she could rest! At exactly 8:00 am the doctor called us and after the brief hearings he discharge us and recommend we go to a general hospital woah 😨 tears roll down my cheekbones because I know the percentage of losing my beloved brother was high and it was the only intervention of God could help! Immediately I wiped my tears and pretended not to have shed any and encouraged Mom and co to prep him up while I made reservations for a taxi!...*
*...In no due time, we left. I carried my brother in my arms although he was bigger than me. I found a way to hold him and kept talking to him to have the patience that everything would be okay. He was looking at me smiling and we were almost at the general hospital. He was still! His body was a bit cold, his eyes sank inside a bit. I thought he was sleeping, so I called him, tapped him and even whispered to him but there was no reply!.. I was thinking, is this death? Is he gone! My mom was there but couldn't talk, my uncle did the same thing! I never believed their silence to be taken for the truth which was infact a reality!...*
*...Emergency! Emergency!! I was yelling! The Warden brought out the hospital stretcher and they took him inside after a few minutes of cross-checking him, they gave us the news that he had passed away! I shouted at the top of my voice and fainted! I have never experienced death this close before! According to my mom, they took me inside the hospital and did their medical things and I was on a drip after an hour. I was up! When I woke up, I was calling my brother's name because the last thing I remembered was when they were taking him to the cold room. I was panting heavily and the nurse told me to rest, but it just seems that I do not care what they say...*
*...I unplugged the syringe planted inside my hand and began walking out like a dumb person, sniffling, I looked at my hand blood was dropping out little by little but I wasn't concerned at all! I had all eyes on me, I felt useless and weakened from my soul, my jaw dropped, and I looked like a moron as I walked out of the hospital in search of solace and tranquility...(I took a moment off because I was sobbing quietly and sniffing).*..
*...I walked and walked, I cared about absolutely nothing!! I hear the wails of people who lost theirs too! I cried and it looked like my world had ended, for a second I asked, “why am I living”. I sat down on the floor facing the busy road as I sunk into my suicidal thoughts, I forgot I was existing honestly, my brother was my strength!...*
*...I cuddled myself in desolation, placed my head on my knees, the honking of cars, people walking steps, motorcycle roaring engines all those sounds were just mumbling, all I could hear louder was just me and depressing thoughts as I crumble deeper, few people were talking to me but I couldn't hear anyone until my mom slapped me so hard that I came back to my senses, I was indeed lost! She cried and said, “ Do you want me to lose you too? ”. I looked at her with teary eyes and said “ No ” and she drew me along as she walked into the hospital to pay for dues!...*
*...To be frankly speaking, I couldn't remember my name, or where I was from. My memory was erased, I felt I was another person. I literally forgot how to spell words, after some months, my mom enrolled me back in school and gradually I picked up in school!...*
But one thing was never the same, I am in this world for a while... I became a loner not that I don't have friends but I do, it was a void created in case anyone dies and I realized that one day my mom might be gone and so are others I love and cherish, so what's in it for me?
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Envisioned Beauty.
As beautiful as their voices may be heard, that is exactly how alluring the impending danger calls, flee! before it's too late.
Hello, My Distinguish Readers,
I welcome you to my amazing blog!
WHAT MYTHICAL CREATURE DO YOU WISH ACTUALLY EXISTED??
I was reading an article that was about the horoscope of zodiacs. I am practically a Cancerian and my element is water. So my eyes darted to the next sentence and I burst into laughter.
The reason why I laughed so hard was that the writer knew exactly how Cancerians behave, especially the sensitive ones. In this case, I am in this category but am more fearless and bold (basically because of how I grew)... It said and I quote ...
" *Because of the strings of emotions attached to cancers they could cry out in the closet while listening to Enya's music...* "
I was like, how does this writer know that I have albums of Enya's collection and I play them consistently even to this present day, lol, I hate it when someone attacks me with what I do privately, like how do you see me lmao. I think this is because he or she feels that we Cancerians are quite emotional in nature.
Remember, I said that my element is water, I can't dispute the fact that I and water have an intimate connection although everyone uses water right?!!? Please don't say am weird! I certainly know what I'm saying. I could clarify that.
Yesterday being the 14th of June I had conversations with my good friend and I was telling him about the challenges am having currently and what will make me feel good, free, and recharged is sinking into a pool of water for as long as it takes and coming out like a newborn baby, and I asked him if he knows how to swim and he said yes!!
So, I pleaded with him to teach me how to while I used the opportunity to sink myself which he obliged. Infact, I remembered I wrote an article about something similar to this in one of the contests in ECOTRAIN ... ... [see here] https://peakd.com/hive-123046/@cescajove/qotw-1--nature-experience
How does water come into all of this?
Back to the question of the week {**QOTW**}, the mythical creature that I honestly and genuinely wished to be in existence is the mermaids. In old tales, a mermaid is a mythical creature that is aquatic in nature and has a head like that of a human and a tail like that of a fish.
They are said to be connected with precarious disasters like floods, storms, shipwrecks, and drowning following a high number of casualties.
These creatures are magnificent beings with a heavenly voice, they can be benevolent or charitable and freely bestow petitions. Sirens as they are also called have the power to allure people.
Their place of abode is in the oceans, rivers, beaches, and streams name it all as far as they have something in common "water" but basically they dwell in a depth of water underneath.
According to many tales I have heard about the mermaids, they barely exist. Although I have watched some documents showing them lounging around rocks in a spot enjoying the natural atmosphere and humming their enchanted songs.
It is believed that this mythical creature uses its magical singing voice to lure people to their death and manipulate the victim's minds by controlling them. Unfortunately, there are good eggs too that fall in love with humans and help people who are drowning, grant wishes asf!
Based on some research I made, this said mythical creature is not as beautiful as they were envisioned these days. I wish they would be so real like the way I imagined it in a picturesque aspect.
In Nigeria, it is normally called " Mami-Water " meaning " Mother of the Water " because they believe that this half-human-half-fish creature is the goddess of the sea. I am so gullible that I believe the same thing. I mean they are in charge of the water, hehe I didn't say totally in charge just like the way fishes in all species have the sea and ocean to themselves that's the same way they do too but in this, they are ranking in high order.
Infact, I read they don't eat fish but eat sea foods just to be clarified. Can anyone categorize these kinds of seafood? I want to know if fish are also among... `hehe`
One thing I adore about these sea-dwelling creatures is the fact that they love water just like I do and they assign good fortunes, gifts, and healing to people who treat them well and inflict pain, misery, and death on folks who treat them badly.
In conclusion, if I was a mermaid although I wished for it hehe, I would build my camp very close to the sea where I could watch the seagulls tell me when a storm is about to hit the land, and the chirping sounds of the birds and the sounds of crashing waves as it helps me stay away from worries of this life.
I am sure you have imagined how your mythical creature looks, feel free to read the initial source by clicking [here] https://hive.blog/hive-124452/@cescajove/loh-contest-87th--envisioned-beauty
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**Welcome To My** **Blog**!
Do you mind sharing with me how your day went, be it sad, happy, miserable, adventurous, or extremely busy I want to hear it. Sometimes, spilling out those worries, thoughts, and troubles of the day is a good way of relieving yourself from anxiety and embracing peace with the soundness of the mind. Trust me, we would just dialogue, gossip, and laugh it all away.
I saw this post from @Princessbusayo but its source was from @Probinsyano and I think...
*"oh cesca, this is a great way to escape writer's block"*
[check it here] https://read.cash/@Probinsyana/im-done-9599b298
if you want to join please feel free to participate, it is not a contest but it's a good way to kickstart your hormones to write.
FINISH UP THE SENTENCES IN YOUR UNIQUE WAY.
I always carry my phone and money in my bag.
These two items can never be found excluded in my bag because it is a major factor in where am headed or they could be used to transmit information on a new location or drop information concerning the daily activities. Actually, no one will ever go out without a phone at hand or in a purse and as for money, it is essential for the exchange of goods and services for my consumption or expenditure like transportation and so forth. Do you know when you don't carry your phone with you while going out, that journey doesn't make sense to you, or else you are certain of your destination or maybe your destination ain't far.
I wish I could have the ability to harness magic.
There are some certain experiences that I would encounter in my life that I pray and wished magic or a miracle could erase them in a twinkle of an eye. It happens when am especially depressed and emotionally confused. If I could place my hands on magic, I would make good use of it like creating portals to teleport me to anywhere in the world to make me feel happy and satisfied, ordering magical pizza and a smoothie to balance it up hehe. I could also use the ability to use magic to brighten people's life. I can also command things to be for me and they will. Anyways, the overall use of magic would be to make my life a bed of roses but unfortunately, we live in the real world, and am not certain if there's magic at all. But what if magic existed how would the world be? oh! Cesca, snap out of it!
Sometimes I wish I could turn back the hands of time.
This adulthood seems a bit tiring to me although there are a lot of benefits attached to it at the same time I do not want those benefits, having your own space and privacy is one of them, and having the ability or freedom to make your decisions is also one of it, mapping plans, aims, target, and executing them; your sole responsibility no one else's is also one of it ... ... For once in my entire life, I feel like drowning or perhaps getting stuck in my childhood days to appreciate my parents and enjoy the benefits which includes pancakes, fried rice with chicken every Sunday, orange juices, Christmas clothes, making my hair and all the goodies attached in raising children, am not excluding this "petting" aww!
I'd eat pizza every day if I could.
My love for pizza has no end. I often eat them a lot, starting from the pepperoni pizza, beef pizza, chicken pizza asf! The taste I fell in love with is the chicken pizza and when I chew it, I make these sounds like " yum yum yum " which indicates am enjoying it hehe.
A talent I have is humming and dancing in the closet.
Y'all surprised? hehe! , I'm silly lol.
Come to think of it that's true, each time am having a warm bath, I hum a lot. It's not intentionally, it just comes and the next thing is doing a vixen dance slowly just for my eyes only then boom loud burst of laughter at my act of foolishness hehe. omg!! sometimes if you were closer to me then, you will be left to wonder If am a small witch lmao. I have other talents though but this is what I want to share.
Everyone says I am too sentimental.
Who cares about what everyone says huh? I don't!
I am a Human and I am bound to feel emotions, I think a word to describe the fact they said am too sentimental is I am so caring and loving that's how I feel when someone says am sentimental... I can be sentimental about a situation because I think everyone deserves a fair share. I can be so caring and heartless at times so don't be fooled by what everyone says...
Today, I will have to do some writing and catch up with friends.
That's right! you heard me correct!... I wasn't able to post an article yesterday because I was busy fixing my Curriculum Vitae for a Job whose position is a Content Creator... I have been so focused on creating a whole new look for my resume, which I finally created and delivered to the receiver of the applicant's letter alongside my brief letter! So wish me luck!
I have done the writing which is this particular one and am making up another in a bit.
A talent I wished I had is the skill of creating anime videos that can talk and act.
Basically, I have been watching this anime and how it fascinates me, a friend of mine is recently into it although he's a novice cause he is in the tutorial stage, he tried out some practices and it was okay based on his performance. After a couple of weeks, he posted another anime video and it was like woah! he was close to being a professional, I must applaud! And ever since then, I wished to learn it. The funniest part he said was, I have to pay for it. LoL.
Currently I am thinking about sleeping.
My head has been fully active for a long time, for days I haven't had enough rest because am occupied both physically and mentally, super exhausted.
I'm inviting @olawalium to join and @Tomi-Ajax too.
Thanks for reading!
Santa For A Day.
Hello 👋🏼, this is your gurl **Cesca**!
And welcome to my ***blog***, I am going to write based on the given prompts below by a community in another platform on being a Santa Claus for a day!
**IF I WAS TO BE A SANTA CLAUS FOR A DAY AND I HAD AN ENDLESS SUPPLY OF GIFTS TO GIVE, NAME FIVE PEOPLE YOU WILL GIFT, THE REASONS AND WHAT WILL YOU GIVE THEM.**
Everyone knows Santa Claus' gifting season to be during Christmas and new year eve's, I don't think it's only assigned there. Santa Claus is a person, let us skip the fact that they woo kids occasionally, that he comes only during the Christmas season lmao... ***(just look at them each time Santa Claus is said to come, so eager and anxious waiting to unwrap those gifts hehe)***
So, I imagine if I was Santa Claus for a day, oh!! how I wish this to be true, I have beautiful and amazing souls to bless up real quick.
Seeing someone's fantasy or desire come to fruition makes me happy and satisfied, I am not a witch that would be dissatisfied lol.
I love experiencing those moments of gratitude and appreciation from my giftees, it sends shivers down my spine and gives me this goosebumps expression, aww! I am sad when I can't give gifts to people whom I hold dear to my heart. I would also love some part of my gifts to come in monetary value so I can execute plans I have in mind, and donate and sponsor programs for my beneficiaries.
**WHO ARE THESE FIVE PEOPLE.**
The five people I have in my mind to gift are;
⦁ **My Mom-** I hold my mom so dear in my heart and I want to see her eat and enjoy the fruit of her labor, she loves being taken care of and spoiled. If some part of my gifts were in monetary value like I said earlier, I would love to get her a big store stocked with perishable and edible goods all in cartons. In essence, opening a big shop at the busy roadside filled with food items in all varieties, ranging from the rice in bags to Maggi cubes in the least. I meant every necessary food item to make a complete meal would be stocked. You would think, why not a car or a dress or something more flashy and luxurious right?? ... I get it!! I know what she likes so I would make it in a grand style and give her keys to the shop, she loves business to the extent I beg her to rest a little, a day or two won't cause havoc.
⦁ **My Son -** Com'on don't be surprised, It is not a crime to have a son right?! For those asking in their bafflement, *Cesca, you have a kid?* hehe ... yes big head I do lol. His name is "**Emma**" a short name for **Emmanuel** and he is 11 years old! He is a plumpy and healthy child whom I groomed properly as he grows from a little cute baby to a teen. I love him so much with all my heart even more than the way his mom loved him. *Haha, you caught me! I concur!* Truthfully speaking, that boy was brought up under my care and love. He loves me like no man's business and I too genuinely. What I would gift him is in abundance, I would love to gift him a good tablet, a PSP with virtual games he loves, a set of new boots to make him feel the vibes of a big boy, *smiles*, would also pay for his school fee for the whole three terms, and get him smart wears with some shades. Finally, I will take him out to get ice-creams, burgers, cakes, and pringles.
⦁ **My Uncle** **-** I can never exclude this particular person in my life and even in the next to come. In my previous post, I mentioned how my uncle was of a great personality to me. I have experienced so many good things and sacrifices that he did for me just to see me happy. I have witnessed so many foul words about uncles and their history of taking over properties and harnessing them to their use, he was different. His love for music made me enjoy music, he often goes to the studio each time he has a new inspiration coming. He is so talented, I can tell. Sometimes, he fantasized about getting a studio of his own where he could do all kinds of things during his exploration of his single. He wants to be in charge of the input and output of his music theme, you know what I mean right? I meant the bass, intro, voicing, beats, backup voice, tune, and so forth. Hopefully, if I was in the position of having monetary values as part of my endless gift per being a Santa Claus, I would get him his studio fully equipped and furnished with necessary accessories like the guitar, keyboard, piano, drum, headphones, a good computer and the rest of it. And then finally handing him keys to his studio. That would be extremely appreciated by him, I know so!
⦁ **My Humble self -** I know pretty well that I have been through the thick and thin of life, I can't wait on someone else to give me some nice treats when I know I am capable in the meantime. For instance, one of my priorities is a laptop; this item is much needed to make my writing very easy! I am stuck in the phone universe and I shall comprehend it is difficult and a laptop will be an express delivery. Another of my needs ranking in priority is a new phone, that is what I would be gifting myself too and lots more, like going for a shopping spree hehe...in addition to that am going to also gift myself wifi because the old one is getting faulty...lastly stocking up my cabinet with lot's of snacks (assorted) hehe.
⦁ **A Friend-** So, I saw this friend from another platform, that was after my introduction post which he commented on, and from there, I entered his workspace to check him out. While doing that, I came across his post where he listed items that he would love to be gifted. I read all of them and all I could see was a desire to have them. He listed a new pair of edition boots that he loved with designs, he mention a simple and classy wrist watch nevertheless he said no shiny accessories as he wouldn't want to attract unnecessary attention, he also mentioned a PSP for virtual games where he can play grand theft auto vice city, god of wars, assassin creed asf! He said a lot more but I will stop here. The reason why I would be giving him this item is to see him happy and fulfilled to have them in his possession.
`These are the five people that I would be willing to give my endless gift to if I were to be Santa Claus for a day ...`
Thank you all for reading, see you in my next post!
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My Support.
Hello Readers, I am in this platform and we were given prompt words to write about and it is very interesting, by the ways it's a contest that every woman got to right because it's a ladies community...no male post allowed hehe
So here comes to the prompt sentence!!
**WHO IS THE FIRST PERSON I WOULD CALL WHEN I AM IN TROUBLE?**
**OR**
**WHAT IS THE MOST EXTREME EXAMPLE OF POVERTY YOU HAVE EVER SEEN?**
WHO IS THE FIRST PERSON I WOULD CALL WHEN I AM IN TROUBLE?
Aside from the **EVER LIVING GOD** who else??
This question sent a signal to my thoughts, I started asking myself if there was anyone I would call when am in deep trouble, so I took my time to reminisce through my life moments, back and forth, and yes there is indeed someone I can call when am at the edge of the world.
This person is family-related and we have grown so much closer to ourselves that I know his left and right including all movements and so forth and he knows mine too and my capabilities too. So many individuals out there might call out their mom, dad, or even best friends, but those categories of individuals mentioned aren't on my checklist at all! Everyone has a way they operate at their comfort, convenience, and confidentiality ... it's entirely your choice to decide with someone you feel secure with.
SO WHY DID I CHOSE THIS PERSON?
I would say the reason why I chose this person is because he is the only one who knows me too well to an extent. He is someone who wouldn't look back at my mistake twice before offering solutions to it, totally reliable and confidential. You know that feeling you get when someone is addressing your mistakes calmly and most suitably?!?...
It creates security and open-mindedness, so why won't I call him when am in a desperate situation?!
This person in this narrative is my dearest uncle! He is a fatherly figure to me and a best friend, I could literally tell someone (admirer)who wants to know about me to go through my uncle because I know he got my back always, that is the extent.
My youngest uncle is who I can call when am in trouble!
WHAT IS THE MOST EXTREME EXAMPLE OF POVERTY YOU HAVE EVER SEEN?
I can define poverty in my own way, in my own terms and explanation. Poverty indeed is a disease, poverty can't only be elevated just by going to school and getting good grades. To fight poverty, one needs to start from ;
⦁ Self-building.
⦁ Self-assessment.
⦁ Expansion of their horizon.
⦁ Switching perspective views.
⦁ Staying open-minded and a lot more.
Poverty can't be **only** the unavailability of financial resources, capital, funds asf: name it all in monetary values. The extreme kind of poverty is **Mental Slavery**, just the opposite of what I listed above. Mental slavery is an act displayed by an individual ignorantly and refusing the resistance called change preferably believing or dwelling in his/her little knowledge no more no less. I have met with someone who can change their current financial status to something bigger but instead for them to allow someone with great intellect, mindset, or ability to change the situation, they prefer to wallow in their illiteracy and ignorant thereby causing situations to be more stagnant for them... this is what I call the extreme kind of poverty... that mentality sucks anyway!! I guess that is the worst form of poverty someone would experience when you have the means to live a luxury life but instead you live an average man's lifestyle and hope for a better future?! Been in shackles of your very mindset!
How can one wake up every morning of his/her life and don't learn one or two things before the entire day is out?... living round the clock!...It freaks me out!
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Once bond, Once broken💔
Motherhood is the most daring journey a woman can ever embark on, a journey for those who will experience proximity to a soul tie.
Motherhood is so bonding...touching...confused...being so soft-hearted...multi-tasking...unending care and affection...vulnerable...magical...indescribable gratitude... an everyday roller coaster of thoughts.
I wonder what it is to be a mother fully knowing so well that I have those mean-loving characteristics and would feel so weak-vulnerable thingy in a long time when am ready for childbirth, it is normal.
The late-night vigil watching over them as they sleep all curled up, yawning, twitching, grunting, fussing, wheezing, and sleepy-waky moments.
Watching the very cute soul you brought to existence flourish as he/she grows and witnessing slowly, the fading moments when death snatches them away, is so horrible and traumatizing.
I remember the last time I saw him, he was so cute and adorable that I could only genuinely admire the magnificent tiny creature God gave my aunt. He was full of life, smiling and always giggling.
He came into my aunt's life to butter and spice up all her sadness bringing laughter, a natural glow, and a healthy mentality.
I love it when I carry him around and throw him up and when I see the excitement of that, I would just smile too, so after our stay in the village which was about three (3) weeks, we laid to rest my granny who died from a brief illness.
Everyone traveled back to their respective homes and resumed their daily activities. Shortly after two (2) weeks, my aunt returned to her home, her baby fell sick. She went to the hospital and *treatment, X-rays, checkups, and diagnosis* commenced in a short time baby joe was getting better, and she felt relieved. During the night, cute Joseph wasn't opening his eyes my aunt began panicking, she called the nurse's attention and they came to rescue, in the course of all of this little joe could not open his eyes but he was breathing fine, the nurses gave her assurance that he would in no time, that hope kept her going in weeks and turned into months.
My aunt spent so many **bills** in the hospital and she wasn't herself anymore she just wished her baby could be perfectly healthy, she wants to go home. All her sisters and brother call from time to time to check on his welfare and hers too... until two days ago, she lost the baby because he was very weak and according to the doctor's treatment his body is not receiving treatment anymore! My aunt almost lost herself as she slumped to the floor.
Everyone was so bittered because after all the prayers and bills spent for his care and treatment we still lost him, I cried within me because he was dear to me. A child I have been nursing myself when she traveled for a short trip. How can he die leaving my aunt miserable!? What can I say??
I could feel the pains of losing a child you bore not because I gave birth but because I was a nanny to many of my aunt's kids when they were given birth too! May his sweet gentle soul rest in peace!
See you in my next post!
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Introduction To Read.Cash.
Salute Peeps! It is Sunday Funday, the first Sunday of June 2022. I decided to join this amazing platform *****READ.CASH*****, in introducing me, myself, and I to everyone here in the blogging world.
I am a native of Anambra State which is in the eastern part of the country, Nigeria. I am the first child of my family, we are six (6) in number excluding my parents. I live in the busiest city in Nigeria, where the road, streets, and neighborhoods are always bustling, the center of excellence and the epic of the country 'Lagos State'.
I am a student of a prestigious university in Nigeria popularly known for its excellence and practical demonstration of its teachings. I'm currently done with my ND (National Diploma) program and looking forward to completing my IT (Industrial Technology) as soon as the letter of acceptance comes out.
I hope to bring out the best of my ability here in read.cash knowing fully well that I am to publish quality content that contains interesting topics which would excite my distinguished readers. Publishing my best quality articles which ought to be well-sourced, cited, and referenced.
Sure, I know I am a novice here but not fully a novice in the writing world but I believe in no time, I will be able to navigate this platform sooner or later. Also, I hope to enjoy my stay here and the sweet benefits that come with it, like friendships, assistance of all kinds, advice in some areas if needed and lot's more.
I pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of this platform and be willing to be open-minded to learn more! I am anxious to acquire more pedagogy that would add meaning to my life, so if you have any whatsoever, please bring it on!
It is a privilege to be here with all of you, walking towards the path of learning, writing, and improving my abilities to sharpen my skills and make content appear professionally. I am introduced to this platform by @Olasquare , a writer who is almost flawless and encouraging, and to my good friend @Princessbusayo for her swift guideline, and to other friends like @Cogamedia I say thank you!
I am an achiever in life, a relentless personality, a beautiful soul to be with, and a woman with a great sense of humor, and in everything, I say a big thank you to all the amazing writers here!
*See you in my next post!*
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@Cesca_Jove
