EMERGING

Hiiii fam❤️ this article was written on impulse. I wanted to summarise the changes I went through this year and boom! we’ve got an article. It went straight from my keyboard to the web implying that it wasn’t edited. This is a personal experience and while I didn’t want to share it here, my intuition told me someone needed this, please do reach out if you’re the one. All the photos in this article are of me. Thank you for making this year count. Cheers to the coming of a better year 🥂

A Letter To You ❤️

Emerging,
Reddish📌 closet,
It’s life o’clock blog,
Bubeherself.home.blog,
http://www.wordpress.com.
31st December,2022

Dear Reds,
365/365 days and a new person I have become.
This year saw me through remarkable changes. I have decided to tag 2022 as my year of METAMORPHOSIS. This year for me was evolving. I learnt alot of lessons and I’d forever remember them in order to successfully sail this life’s journey.

JANUARY
Here,I learnt the lesson of FOCUS. I learnt that the primary trigger for change is focus. I entered the year with my family and surrounded with love. Aunty Titi, Uncle Deoye and aunt Fumbi,I love you ❤️.
I immersed myself completely in my studies and practically abandoned all social activities and social media. I wasn’t even on WhatsApp, Twitter was a no-no,I uninstalled Snapchat and I wasn’t active on my Instagram. I learnt that focus is key and that whatever you feed will grow…. I had a goal in mind and worked towards it. My friends Sly and Lydia helped me alot, they understood my desperation to attain my goals and never pressured me or criticized me for spending my mornings to evenings in a private and personal library with my nose buried in numerous books and study materials. Maryann made it a duty to check in on me daily and even get food while coming because she felt I wasn’t paying attention to myself.

FEBRUARY
Here,i learnt the lesson of SOCIETY. I learnt that interaction with people was essential and that I had begun to find it strange engaging in conversations with others. I was gradually falling into depression,of course no one knew except Sly and Basil(who I eventually called crying ). It was gradually telling on my health and I remember not been able to express myself to anyone as I had lost touch with humans…..my elder brother Eloho called me everyday by 5:30am to talk to me as I switched off my phone every other time of the day. I also learnt the lesson of HABIT. I started waking up exactly at 5am everyday even on weekends and went to bed as early as 9pm to wake up at 2am and sleep by 3:20am after revising what I had been taught during classes and going through my practical manuals. I learnt that having a strict routine helped one to be ahead of the average man because I felt, rather I knew I was ahead of my mates with more time and more achievements at the end of each day. Remember,I was still out of touch with society.

MARCH
Here,I learnt the lesson of HEALTH AND PHYSICAL FITNESS. I learnt that I needed to keep fit in order to have a general outlook of life. I went for basketball practice twice everyday, every morning and evening. I felt healthier than I had in a long time and Nathan was my personal coach. I love basketball 🏀.

APRIL
Here, I learnt the lesson of SPIRITUALITY. I took catechism class and received my first holy communion. It might have been late but I was glad I had waited. Waiting helped me to understand the doctrines of the Catholic church more clearly and link everyday events to Bible passages and think in a more open minded way. I asked a lot of questions during catechism classes and connected many dots which I might write on and publish some other time.

MAY
Here, I learnt the lesson of PATIENCE. I got a job as I was idle during the strike and had begun to feel too lazy. I became a teacher assistant and I realised that every child had their own special needs. I learnt to be patient with every child and that made learning more effective.
I also learnt that staying around children made you feel young and innocent and I loved it.

JUNE
Here, I learnt the lesson of UNDERSTANDING. I learnt that to make impact you had to understand. I discovered that to get people to use their maximum potentials, you had to understand the journey they have been through and the journey they will eventually choose.
I also learnt the lesson of SELF-INVESTMENT. I learnt that no knowledge is a waste and that a new path is always worth trying. I invested my money, time and energy in crochet and honestly, I don’t regret it. It helped me understand the beauty of creation and creativity in a variety of colours which is way different from words penned or typed in black ink on white paper. It helped me to acknowledge that my hands can do beautiful things and reflect the beauty and magic within me.

JULY
Here, I learnt the lesson of EFFORTS. I learnt that whatever actions you took had results but the results are greater if an effort is made. I also learnt the lesson of INNER BEAUTY.I had cut my hair after much deliberation because I had begun to feel insecure about practically everything and I had felt the only good thing about me was my pretty face. I reluctantly cut my hair because I wanted to find other beautiful things about myself that wasn’t my face. Now, I know that there’s a brewing storm of positivity within me and the world isn’t ready yet.

AUGUST
Here,I learnt the lesson of TRUST. I learnt that the reason why people confided in me was because they trusted me. I learnt a dark secret and it took me all the courage not to break down in the presence of my sister Ejiro and spill the milk to her, as I didn’t expect it and it came as a shock and caused me sleepless nights and pain.

SEPTEMBER
Here, I learnt the lesson of TOLERANCE.

OCTOBER
Here, I learnt the lesson of FORGIVENESS. I learnt that the best way to be happy is to forgive. I realised that whatever you don’t let go of causes you pain and spreads like cancer to all aspects of your life.

NOVEMBER
Here,I learnt the lesson of SELF-CARE. I learnt that I had to make an effort towards myself. I had to take care of myself in every aspect. I began to treat myself for every achievements and I realised that it helped me to become better, more motivated and relaxed. I realised I wasn’t stressed and I watched more YouTube videos than I did anything 😂.

DECEMBER
I learnt the most lessons here. I learnt the lesson of SELF-LOVE. I learnt that I had to put me first in every situation. I learnt to fall in love with myself and I’m glad I did. I learnt that I didn’t need to prove that I’m a good person all the time. I learnt to know and respect my stand in people’s lives. I began setting boundaries and I’m glad to live by them. I learnt the lesson of NOT INCONVENIENCING MYSELF AND BEEN IN DISCOMFORT TO MAKE SOMEONE AT EASE. I learnt to be INTENTIONAL with my time, energy and resources. I learnt the lesson of SAYING NO. I learnt that my say and opinions are worthy of respect and I refuse to be seen as a second choice.
Above all, I had to put what I had learnt about PRIORITY many years ago into practice and I know I’d be glad I made this choice even in decades to come.

To my penmily, I love you ❤️
Thank you Ejiro,Sly and Lydia, you helped me evolve and emerge into a confident butterfly.
To my family, the thought that you forever had my back was my main drive. I love you all soooooo much.


Yours sincerely,
Munu Chidiebube Eguonoghene

Sooo,I wish to express my gratitude to every special you who dedicates at least a minute to read, absorb and reflect my writings and most especially for your reviews. Your reviews do the most to me in a positive light. Thank you for being a part of my Penmily and a stakeholder in my Wordganisation. The year ends today but our bond is for life🤞.

To you my dear Reds, reading from the different continents and various countries, thank you for not allowing distance to be a barrier to our special connection. I’ve gotten a lot of messages and i hold your feedback in high esteem. If you feel the need to suggest a theme or reach out to me, please send a mail to reddishwrites@gmail.com. Once again, cheers to 2023🥂

From me to you❣️

Much love Reddish 📌