nothing humbles you more than realizing how many things you once prayed for are now a part of your normal life, and you barely even notice them anymore.
I was unemployed for 6 months.
- Gave into vices. lol. Drank till my ulcer triggered in the midnight and I almost died. Then I realized that I’m being foolish. Picked myself up.
- Went to driving school. Perfected my driving.
- Sent applications everyday. Lived and dwelled on LinkedIn. Applied for everything and anything.
- The applications started yielding fruit so on some days I had tests or interviews.
- Used WhatsApp less so that seeing people go to the office won’t trigger me.
- Started learning financial modeling with my friend, Femi
- Realized it wasn’t a thing of shame and told more people about it (Buchi unofficially employed me pending when I got something. Uqbah later connected me to my next role)
- Slept like a mad person 😂. Learnt new dishes too. I just dey cook, dey chop.
- Avoided relationships like a plague. Na words of affirmation I wan give?
- Avoided my folk’s place too. I no fit dey grind pepper when I suppose dey work.
- Dyed my hair red. Wanted to get a tattoo but it was more expensive than my depression.
- All in all, came out stronger ❤️
Always think World Cups are so beautiful for associative memory. They come every four years, allow you to reflect on life, how far you have come, where you were when it last came and just an opportunity to somehow be grateful for everything.
🥺💙 A full-circle moment for this young Manchester City fan:
• Back in 2016, a 7-year-old Manchester City fan named Braydon found himself sharing a taxi with Pep Guardiola on the Spaniard's first days at the club
• During the ride, Braydon looked at Pep and confidently said: "You're going to win everything with City!"
• Pep's response was simple: "We'll try."
• 10 years later, Braydon is now 17 and working as a journalist. At Pep's farewell, he got one last photo with the manager who defined an era.
From Pep's first day to his last, Braydon's prediction proved to be spot on: Premier League titles. FA Cups. Champions League, and many more! 🏆
Hello @LCFC
I’m Olaogun, a winger also played as a striker from Nigeria. I’ve spent the last 3 years training daily to get one shot at professional football.
I’m not asking for a contract. I’m asking for 7 days on trial to show you what I can do. If I’m not good enough, I’ll walk away with no hard feelings.
I’m fast, direct, and I work harder than anyone on the pitch.
My highlights are here: https://t.co/nD68FCLsMn
Thanks,
Olaogun
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🚨 OFFICIAL: Manchester City will build a STATUE of Pep Guardiola. 🔵✨
It will feature on the approach to “The Pep Guardiola Stand” at the Etihad Stadium. 🏟️