Hello people,
It's been a while.
August has been so full. I have been so busy, especially in my brain, just going through the motions ticking off items on my to-do list. It has not been gloomy though, just busy.
I missed two weddings I so looked forward to attending but my parents visited and I had a great time retreating at the couple's clinic (watch out for a post on this). I have also had the privilege of housing my pretty sister who is the subject of this post.
You see, she just recently clocked sixteen. And it is amazing to watch her live her sixteen year old life. Her topmost worries fluctuate between 'Post Jamb screening', 'data for Whatsapp', 'something mummy said', the songs her friends like and all these boys who won't leave her alone.
She is forming philosophies and picking out nicknames, trying to decide what her style is and pursue her passions. I like that she is purposeful and passionate, interested in making money as much as spending it and focused on the future. That girl, I know say one day she go make us proud.
But truth be told, she hasn't seen nada yet. I wish I could hide her from the disappointments and roller-coaster called life but the highest point of my big sister prowess cannot achieve that. I try to advice here and there, half expecting her not to completely listen. After all, how many did I utilise of the advice avalanche at my disposal when I was her age?
I must let her live her life, love her enough to trust her and let her live out her dreams. I only hope she takes God with her, that's the only guarantee I know that assures of a good and expected end.
Do you have throwback pictures to when you were 16? Let's start a challenge. Ode to my 16 year old self. Write a letter to your 16 year old self detailing the things you wish you had known and send it to me with a picture of you from way back or now.
Send it to bunmilofemusings@outlook.com.
Let us have some fun!
It's been a while.
August has been so full. I have been so busy, especially in my brain, just going through the motions ticking off items on my to-do list. It has not been gloomy though, just busy.
I missed two weddings I so looked forward to attending but my parents visited and I had a great time retreating at the couple's clinic (watch out for a post on this). I have also had the privilege of housing my pretty sister who is the subject of this post.
You see, she just recently clocked sixteen. And it is amazing to watch her live her sixteen year old life. Her topmost worries fluctuate between 'Post Jamb screening', 'data for Whatsapp', 'something mummy said', the songs her friends like and all these boys who won't leave her alone.She is forming philosophies and picking out nicknames, trying to decide what her style is and pursue her passions. I like that she is purposeful and passionate, interested in making money as much as spending it and focused on the future. That girl, I know say one day she go make us proud.
But truth be told, she hasn't seen nada yet. I wish I could hide her from the disappointments and roller-coaster called life but the highest point of my big sister prowess cannot achieve that. I try to advice here and there, half expecting her not to completely listen. After all, how many did I utilise of the advice avalanche at my disposal when I was her age?
I must let her live her life, love her enough to trust her and let her live out her dreams. I only hope she takes God with her, that's the only guarantee I know that assures of a good and expected end.
Do you have throwback pictures to when you were 16? Let's start a challenge. Ode to my 16 year old self. Write a letter to your 16 year old self detailing the things you wish you had known and send it to me with a picture of you from way back or now.
Send it to bunmilofemusings@outlook.com.
Let us have some fun!
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