Words By Ade

Everything went well while I was at home, I felt peace because my parents didn't feel pressured with what happened, I must say that their ability to handle situations is top notch because what is this awesomeness?. The family went smoothly and about their days while I was at home.  Three weeks later, school resumed and I  went back to school. Got into my room, muttered some thanksgiving words, poured out the food I brought from home into their appropriate places, cleaned up, rearranged the room, ate and slept. I didn't open my eyes a bit till the next day. I got up, prayed and stayed in the room to sort out books and write out things that would be needed for this new level, as I was to send them home for funds. After a few hours, I got bored and decided to take a stroll to the school premises as my house wasn't far from school. When I got to the school, I decided to stroll towards the next nearest garden after the one at the school entrance, it's my favorite spot. Stepp...

When I got home, the unexpected had already happened but they couldn't tell me because they were trying to protect my mental health and help me concentrate on my exams. On arrival, I met everyone well, and I was welcomed with my favorite food, pounded yam and efo riro as usual, I was elated as I ate my food and when the day finally folded up, I got a knock on my door, it was my mum, and she asked if I was up for a conversation. I didn't tell you that my parents don't attempt a conversation when I'm not interested, they know when my mind is settled and ready is when they should talk to me and that is one of my favorite things about them. So I told her that I was free at the moment and the conversation began. "Olanrewaju, oko mi, how are you?, I knew something serious was about to be said but I couldn't place my hands on it prior to that time because the mummy that I know rarely starts conversation this way, but I played along. So I replied, "Apart from scho...

I tried so much to be happy but NO, I found myself looking up to the one who wasn't even working as hard as I worked. My name is Olanrewaju Olaosebikan, I am on my way to 30 and I am with nothing to show for it, why? I am going to share my story with you, I hope you learn and make use of a few points. I was born into the family of 4, my parent, Mr. and Mrs. Olaosebikan, my sister, Abisinuola and Me, we were living fine but on the average. We were provided for by our parents and we lived our lives the best way we could. The love shown by our parents was second to none, I just wished I had made a better use of it in my early 20's. My dad worked with one of the best banks in Nigeria as the branch manager and my mom, a full housewife that was wise enough to pester her husband into setting up a small business for her. I must say my mum is a really wise and hardworking woman because how in the space of 3 years will a woman do so much for herself and family? She expanded the business ...