I started writing this piece at exactly 11:37 p.m. I had told one of my roommates earlier today that I wanted to write something, simply because it’s Children’s Day. My thoughts drifted to a few of my friends who have lost both parents, friends who maybe didn’t get to hear anyone say “Happy Children’s Day” or receive a voice note or a text from a parent, like the one my mum sent me.
By the time you read this, May 27th will probably be over. But still, I want you to know that I prayed for you. I sincerely hope that right now, your heart is filled with joy and at peace. I love you. Happy Children’s Day.💕
Lately, random songs have been bubbling up in my heart, and whenever they do, I quickly search them on Spotify and play them. The genres vary, some I haven’t heard in a while, some stir my spirit to pray, some remind me of specific moments, and some… well, they just come. Just a few minutes ago, “Remember Me” by Fireboy popped into my head. Sigh. I hope no one is dying…
Truthfully, I started writing tonight because I was trying to pass time. My laptop began acting up again, something similar happened two years ago or maybe early last year sef, and I’m honestly worried I might lose my files again. Someone suggested downloading a particular app so we can check what’s wrong, I guess, but the network here is bad. From experience, I know I can only successfully download things at midnight when the signal becomes miraculously strong. So I decided to write.
This piece might feel scattered or without structure, but maybe that’s the beauty of it. Like I told my people on Snap the other day, maybe if I stopped overthinking my writing, I would’ve blown on Substack like Favour, hehehe…just writing about what I love, freely and without pressure.
Back to my laptop, I’m hoping I can get it fixed soon without losing anything. Honestly, that’s the only way I can even keep writing to you. I don’t have money for a new one just yet, so this one has to work.
I think I’ll title this “A Little Bit of Something.” I don’t know if it makes perfect sense, but it feels right.
There’s a topic that’s been sitting in my heart for a while now; “Leadership, and how it shapes the culture of a group or team.” Whew. This year has tested me in that area. Hopefully, I’ll get to share more on it soon.
I think I’ve run out of words for now. But before I go, let me leave you with this, don’t lose your spark, your sense of wonder, or that childlike curiosity that makes life feel alive. Even as adults, we need that magic.✨
Stay lit. Stay soft. Stay you.💞
Love,
Temiloluwa. 💜
An oldie for your ears - “Sleeping Child” by Michael Learns To Rock.
Amen. Thank you