“Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.”
-Andy Borowitz
Hey you,
How are things? We’re supposed to be getting into the holiday spirit but I can’t seem to because inflation in Nigeria is at an all-time high and it’s so hard to not be distracted by the bills. Also, workplaces haven’t received the memo that we’re fucking tired. If we all decide to stop working, what are they going to do, huhn? One can dream.
Moving on to an issue that has been bugging me for a while. A friend recently shared an encounter of hers with another friend and that friend made her feel bad about herself under the guise of being blunt and honest. Why do people feel it’s okay to bash their friends when sharing feedback? I feel like they are projecting their insecurities and don’t deserve the title of “friend”. Tough love can be kind, it has to be, if not the purpose is defeated, no? What do you do when “friends” get salty with you? I’m big on communication, so I always let folks know when I don’t appreciate their tone or message.
I truly believe this and I want you to believe too. You MATTER. Your feelings MATTER. People that make fun of you or take your insecurities and basically throw them at you are not your true friends or people you want to be around. You want to surround your environment with people that are motivational, uplifting, encouraging, and inspirational. Fam, this newsletter business is beginning to make me feel pastoral. Have to put a pause on that.
So, there’s something I learned from watching K-Dramas that has helped as a person who suffers from constipation. A glass of warm water with two teaspoons of honey before I sleep and as soon as I wake up. It took a while before my body got used to it but now I poop every day. So, do with that information what you will.
I recently downloaded an app called Be My Eyes which enables volunteers to give assistance to the blind through live video. I received my first call from a man in Washington who needed help to see what was written on the drugs he bought online. It was so surreal and I think you should join it if you can. Don’t expect to be bombarded with calls though because there are more volunteers than the blind on the app. But it felt really good to be helping someone in real-time.
The only bookish gist I have is that there’s a new episode on the podcast where I share an exhaustive guide on how and when to DNF a book.
Also, I have retrieved my website from the pit of hell and will resume posts as soon as possible. Right now, I’m feeling excited about all the bookish things we’d get up to in 2022 but I’m giving myself time to rest because we all need it.
FUN FACT: This is the weirdest thing I’ve seen in a while and imma need a medical person to confirm this.
And that’s it from me, wishing you a lovely week ahead. You know where to find me if you want to chat. I'm ALWAYS available for a chat.
I’ll try not to take too long before I see you again.
XOXO
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