Quite a fast year I must say but I loved it. There were wins, losses, happy times, sad times and stress-filled moments.
Started on a happy note, after spending a whole year at home, seeking internship placement (P. S. If you want to study a health-related course pick nursing, medicine and radiography so you can japa easily).
A crazy year with extreme highs and lows, I will be recapping in sections, dive in.
Becoming a Pharmacist;
I completed my internship, next year I will be fully licensed to practice. Sadly, these days I find that I’m gradually losing zeal for this courseπ despite participating as the lead pharmacist in about 5 health outreach.
I had the best year as an Intern at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, I learned what the corporate world is like especially in the government sector. Working with lazy people, hardworking people, making new friends; Mercy, Percy, Ike, Jennifer, Joy, Monica, Precious, Sotonye, Fynn, Unique, Shalom, ThankGod, Ellis and a host of others. Quarrelled, made up, got stressed with getting to and from work ‘cos Port-Harcourt transport system is the ghetto( You should listen to my podcast where I rant/talk about this and my previous blog post), combining house chores with work and a host of crazy experiences.
Regardless I learnt and I experienced life.
The Readers Hut…
The community grew across social media platforms. It’s been 2 years of blogging and hosting the book club and this brand will be 3 years old by February 1.
My book club members frustrated me a lot with lack of participation, in all, it was an exciting year for us. We read 19 books, bonded these last days of the year, had our first virtual meeting/party, played games and generally had a good time. In all we had supportive members too; Tim, Ruth, Favour, Adams, Chinwendu, Chimaobi and a host of amazing people who chipped in new ideas and made the year beautiful. Here’s hoping we do more next year.
I finally started book sales in October, been a long time coming, still growing and improving but the support has been amazing. Don’t forget to refer or buy from me next yearπ€©, scan through my catalogue you might see something you like.π
I participated in a Twitter contest for small businesses where we were to submit videos stating what we would need 100,000 NGN for and my video was picked π₯³, a big win for my business as funding is so hard to come by.
We had beautiful book club discussions too, just to inform you, my book club members are so smart, intelligent and beautiful!
The beautiful messages from my book club members this season, makes me feel so good, loved and fulfilled. Next year we are going harder and better, cheers to growthπ₯
Family and Friendships…
My family will always be the same, I’m grateful for them, despite how much they make me complain, I have this love-angry relationship with them. I can’t wait to make the money I deserve so I can spoil everyone, contribute maximally and move outππ. Love you The Nwaeke’s! β€οΈ
For my friends, I’m grateful for everyone, from allowing me to rant/listening to me, to being present, to buying me gifts; my birthday was beautiful despite the mixed feelings then, to the constant encouragements, for being you, Thank you, I love you and I miss my friends so much!
Distance/Life is so annoying π
I may have also found love too but who knows let’s see what 2022 has in store… π
I had friends who were critically ill and they survived(Senny and Percy, we are thankful to every one of you who made this possible), my friends lost parents too and I can’t explain how sad I was, we cried a lot this year, but time will heal pains. Love you my baby girls (Rita, Endy, Chisom and Evelyn)
I had fun times with friends, Kasarachi, Chisom, Alex, Richard, Shola, Jennifer, Irene and I attended a get together with my secondary school classmatesπ, I also made new friendsπ₯°.Β For those who didn’t take me out this year,Β Apollos, Solomon and Co. π, fix up loves.
My friends lost a lot and are still losing breaks my heart so much, some won a lot too and this makes me so proud; from Chimdi working on our Haircare brand, to Debby getting a job with She Leads Africa, Shola getting into an acting school, my girls getting good jobs and so many other wins. Makes me extremely happyπ€
Friends and acquaintances got married!! My goodness, it’s like a bell was rung or something, Y’all should let us know what’s up pleaseπ. Congratulations to my beautiful people who found their lovers this year, Rita, Thelma, Christy and Christyππ, Immaculata(yours is coming though), Egwuchi, Queeneth( I had fun on your dayπ), for we singletons we go again next yearπ.
And Finally, Me…
I lived, I laughed, I cried(alot), I had fun, I made good and bad choices, I loved my friends openly and intentionally, I made an impact in my community.
IΒ plan for the new year with my best babes Chimdi and Debby. We have been extremely busy this year, regardless, I met some of my goals for the year and despite me looking down on myself sometimes for not doing much I’m doing my best and I’m grateful for the little wins.
I read 38 books this year, the smallest number I have read in a year, adulting kicked my ass but that’s fine. You can view the list of books I read on good reads and the list of to be bought books for next year In Jesus Name.
In all, I had a pretty sweet and amazing year! I’m hopeful for the new year although 2022 is filled with uncertainties with going for NYSC (I will drop deets on it so be preparedπ), being currently unemployed and thinking/praying and planning concerning my future.
Cheers to the new year and may I be the first to wish you, HAPPY NEW YEAR π₯³π₯° Bye!!
A little photo gallery
The Readers Hut 