Author: Jemima Awobowale
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Banana Banene
A few days ago, I wrote a language exam. I walked out laughing, not because the questions were difficult, but because I realized I had made them difficult all by myself. One question asked: “What does your father do?” A few questions later, another one asked: “What is your father’s profession?” The answer was exactly…
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God is Daddy
It’s exactly 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, and my eyes are wide open. Just a few minutes ago, I whispered under my breath, “God, I don’t know how to talk to You.” Some weeks ago, I got back on Instagram. Since then, I’ve been caught in a cycle of downloading and deleting the app. Tonight,…
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The In-between
Where Do I Start? I’ve stared at this blank page for days. Do I apologize for disappearing for over a year? Orrr do I simply continue as though I never left? Uhm…I think I’ll do neither. Instead, let’s start with the in-between. You know that place where it feels like nothing is happening? Or maybe,…
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Just thinking out loud
It’s Sunday, no, I didn’t go to church. I woke up feeling restless, my mind is busy… well, honestly, if you ask me what exactly is on my mind , I cant give you a straight answer. It’s just that feeling of having a lot on your plate, even when you can’t quite identify all…
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Bitter Sweet Swing
Yayyyy! I got a content writer interview!!! 🎉 I was so thrilled when I received the news. A friend recommended me, and honestly, on the day of the interview, I felt over-prepared, lol. But guess what? It got rescheduled. So, How Did the Interview Go? Well… I flopped. Yup, I dropped the ball, and I…
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The Best Wine
So, guys! I’m currently on the train to Lagos from Ibadan, writing this with a cracker biscuit in my mouth, hoping someone offers me a bottle of water because mine is almost finished—and can you believe it’s 300 naira for one? I’m ijebu, please don’t look at me that way! 😅 First Things First: How…
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A Little Health Scare and a Big Reality Check
So, I got a little sick recently, and let me tell you, the diagnosis was a bit scary. I mean, how can you look at me—a fine girl—and tell me I have asthma and high blood pressure? 😳 Well, I decided to take a trip to Lagos to clear my head. First stop: a check-up…
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Carry Over Gist from 2024! – Queen of the South
How Did Your Holiday Go? I honestly thought I would write and publish this at the end of 2024, but guess what? Life had other plans for me! A few weeks ago, I had a little mishap with my laptop—I accidentally spilled some liquid on it, and suddenly, it started acting all weird. I took…
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The fruit with a “P”
I recently watched a reel where a woman shared her reflections on wishing she had enjoyed all the seasons of her life before achieving everything she thought she ever desired. Now, she’s living out her dreams—she’s married to the exact man she envisioned in every way. This includes her job, her home, and her current…
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A Miracle: My Internship Story
This is a testament on how I secured my clinical internship as an international physiotherapy student. You might wonder why getting a placement at a government hospital is considered a miracle. Well, let me tell you! I was supposed to do my internship during my second-year summer break, but instead, I spent the entire summer…