Nwachuku Deborah @borah

I have never received a gift on Valentine's Day and this year I expected nothing different. I was not looking forward to anything at all. I woke up early in the morning, cooked my food, ate, and then went back to sleep. The day was just another normal one for me. Later in the afternoon, I spent time playing Ludo with my neighbors. We played until around five in the evening, and then I went back inside my room to rest.

After a while, one of my neighbors came knocking on my door. He said a delivery man was looking for me. I told him that there was no way a delivery man would be asking for me since I had not ordered anything. He insisted, so I followed him outside just to clear the confusion. When I got there, the delivery man asked for my phone number. I gave it to him and to my surprise, it matched the one on his package. That was when I realized the gift was actually meant for me.

I was so shocked because I never expected anything like that. I collected the package and thanked the delivery man. Before he left, I asked him who the sender was. He told me that I had to find out by myself. That only made me more curious, but since there was nothing else I could do at that moment, I took the package inside to open it.

When I unboxed the gift, I saw a pair of joggers and a classic high heel. The combination made no sense, but I still appreciated the thoughtfulness. The funniest part is that I still do not know who sent it. Now, all I can do is wait for someone to call and claim the surprise.

As I focused on the road ahead, my attention was suddenly distracted by a commotion in the distance. Through the bus window, I spotted a fallen tanker beside the drainage, surrounded by a crowd of people. It was a petrol tanker, and the sight left me feeling uneasy.

I couldn’t help but wonder how news of such incidents about fallen tanker explosions often circulates widely, yet it seems to have little effect on people’s behavior. It was disheartening to witness individuals risking their lives for a little gains.

The crowd was acting dramatic, running helter in and out of the danger zone, running back and forth, they know what they were doing was risky and it showed on their faces as they scavenged for the tanker’s contents. As for me, I had to pass before I make another headline on a beautiful day that was going alright.

I went jogging for the first time this year, and for the whole of last week, my legs were in serious pain. It was so bad that even wearing clothes felt like a struggle. Every step I took reminded me of my mistake, but at that point, there was nothing I could do except endure it.

That day, some people warned me not to push too hard since I hadn’t jogged in a long time, but I refused to listen. I wanted to prove that what a man can do, a woman can do better. So, I ran the same distance as the experienced guys, thinking I was keeping up just fine.

During the jog, I didn’t feel anything unusual, and I even thought I was handling it well. But the real problem started after I slept and woke up the next day. My legs felt like they had been beaten with a stick! I couldn’t even move them without feeling sharp pain.

Thankfully, they are getting better now, but I’ve learned my lesson. I won’t be attempting anything like that again anytime soon.

Yesterday, one of my friends called me, saying he wanted to break up with his wife. I was surprised because they are both still very young, not even up to 20 years old. Sadly, this kind of situation is becoming very common in my area. I decided to hear him out and asked him why he was considering such a big decision.

He explained that the main problem was a lack of respect from his wife. According to him, she would wake up in the morning and start eating without even greeting him. This kind of behavior hurt him deeply, and over time, he became fed up with her attitude. He felt that she didn’t regard him as her husband, which made him believe the marriage was no longer working.

After listening to him, I could tell he was angry and frustrated, so I advised him not to make a decision in the heat of the moment. I reminded him of their baby and how important it was to think carefully before breaking up their family. I told him that sometimes it’s better to talk things through and try to fix issues rather than give up too quickly, especially since they are both so young and still learning about life and relationships.

In my opinion, many young couples today are not fully prepared for marriage. They rush into it without understanding the responsibilities and sacrifices involved. It’s sad to see them struggle with things that could be resolved with proper communication and patience. I just hope my friend takes my advice and gives his marriage another chance.

Today was my resting day, and I didn’t even plan to step outside until evening. I cooked on Sunday so I could relax properly without worrying about food. The plan was to stay indoors, sleep, and enjoy my own company. Everything was going smoothly until the unexpected happened.

In the afternoon, my close friend called me out of the blue. She was screaming so loudly on the phone that I thought someone had proposed to her! Curious, I quickly asked what was going on. She laughed and told me her uncle abroad had just sent her a New Year gift. Wahala for who no dey collect New Year gifts o! She sounded so happy, and honestly, I couldn’t help but share in her excitement.

She suggested we go out and treat ourselves to something nice to celebrate, and I couldn’t say no. Rest or no rest, this was too good to miss. I got ready quickly, and we left. The outing was super fun, and we laughed so much that I forgot how tired I was.