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One of the things I love about living in America is ‘the return policy’. Having moved from Nigeria, it has been difficult to let go of my “I-must-keep-everything-I-buy” mentality. Throughout college, I never returned anything I bought regardless of whether it was useful or not. However, I recently listened to ‘A Year of Less’ by… read more
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Happiness accountability check in! I turn 25 in May 2024 and this is my list of 50 things that I would be happy that I’ve done once I’m 25. Updates are bolded and completed-ish things are crossed off. Go to Japan – tickets booked for September Go to a Sam Smith concert Visit my Grandma… read more
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There has been 1 song in the last few months that if I hear, I think “everything will be fine today”. That song is Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. I am unwrittenCan’t read my mindI’m undefinedI’m just beginningThe pen’s in my handEnding unplanned I don’t know what it is about the lyrics that take me outside… read more
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“God will provide” isn’t a financial plan. I was venting to my therapist about financial dynamics I grew up with. To me, knowing exactly where every dime of my money is has always been important. But my parents were very different. Of course, living in a Nigeria with the responsibility of supporting several extended family… read more
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I’ve spent the first 6 months of therapy trying to prove to my therapist that I’m ok and wanting her to validate that I’m not a sociopath. That isn’t the point of therapy is it? Step 1 of many steps towards feeling like I’m in control of my life is setting boundaries with my parents.… read more
