Finally, I can heave a sigh of relief. I did it, guys. I got a house with all the things I wanted. Just as everyone advised in the comment section, I waited, made a mental note of the things I loved about the first apartment I saw, went in search of it in a safe area, and found it.
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Now, this house is way too big for me alone. Guys, I mean very big. I am still thinking about what I'll do with all this space. I think I'll have to roll from one end to another, hahaha.π
Was it easy? Nope! I have never had to search for something so frantically, that my emotions were drawn into it too. I dreaded every day I was without a place of my own. My space. My bathroom. My toilet. My kitchen. My room. All to myself. Phew.π
The goodness is all of that patience and hard work paid off. I got an apartment for a good price, and the Almighty favored me with the means to set it up. Don't overthink it, I didn't lavish on it. I am towing minimalist lifestyles over here. If you happen to step into my room, you'll find that it's true. Less is more, that's the philosophy and principles I am working on.
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While I went around making purchases, I made sure I was buying the things I would need. And discarded the ones I wouldn't need. I did the list, and crossed a lot of things out, including the less important things. In the end, I got everything I needed and the rest is history.
When is the house warming party? Hehehehe, you have to call me and get your invitation... Lol.
Is it just getting an apartment and moving in that is making me happy today? No.
A good friend of mine opened his restaurant today, and tomorrow is an opening party. This was something we planned since 2020, but the Pandemic placed a pause on everything.
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Now, 2022 which promised to be a good year brought everything into focus and reality. This means, I had a breakthrough in my plans today, he had a major one too. Now, we are both celebrating each other.
Oh my, I just recall, I am also celebrating my friend, Dorcas because she got a job she is comfortable with and everything is close to home. Does that mean three celebrations? You got it right... Dude, you are so intelligent... Lol.
None of us would have been able to pull through all of this. It's been the mercies of the Almighty. Just like my house, finding a job for Dorcas was stressful too. This will come as stories told in subsequent posts. They are much, you have to be here to be able to get all the gist. I promise you will learn a thing or two. The house and job hunt ended today, and we are both pleased with the outcome.
I got the most important stuff at the moment. And I'll let you in with a few photos.
A bed. I can sleep here all day if I want. That's one of the beautiful things crypto does to my life. It makes me choose what I want to do with my time.
Toiletries. Health is wealth, remember? I made sure I bought the different antiseptics I needed to wash and rinse my toilet. I don't know if there is any product I didn't buy that can help. If you have any suggestions, I'll be happy to learn about them in the comment box.
Pillows. It's just me, why do I have more than one pillow? Hehehehe... Guess... Hahaha... You might be wrong though. lol.
Broom. You know why, don't you? Of course, you do. Sweep away the dirt, and debris, before cleaning. You can use it and kill those cockroaches and mosquitoes likely to trouble your life πππ
Bulbs and Torchlight. For lightning. Is that like thunder lightning?. No, I meant to type, lighting .... hahaha.
Plates. What on earth would I do without them? I ain't planning on not making food, I'm I? Of course not. This year, I have to cook more. It's one of the goals. I hope I'll be able to stick to it, seeing that I hate cooking...π₯Ί
The spoons and forks for eating. The knife for cutting. The basins for washing. Wait! What will I be cooking with?
Wait for it! POTS!!! I got a three-set pot. The smallest for the smallest portion of stew or sauce. The other two are for a certain quantity of food. Also, I'll always need separate pots to prepare soups(not for me, my visitors....lol.). That number of pots will be just enough. No kettle, no frying pan. They will come later.... maybe not.
I got two pairs of flip-flops. One for my room. The other is for my bathroom.
There is a gas cylinder, bedsheets, curtains, ceiling fan, buckets, and footmat, they came in late, I forgot to take shots of them... Sorrrrrrrrrrryyyyy π€£
Did I miss anything? Yes. I didn't buy any tray, parker, or a bigger spoon for food preparation. I have a feeling I have missed telling you about certain things that I bought... It is well... Hahaha.
The next and very important purchase that will happen in a few days or weeks, will be my wardrobe. I need to put my clothes, shoes, bags, and other accessories in a nice place. A wardrobe serves this purpose. For now, it has to wait. There hasn't been any budget for it.
The most important reason I needed a house of my own was the space for myself. A space I can wake up and work around my writing career. Learn more. Dig deeper. And try as much as I can to improve upon it.
A space away from the noise, a calm, and soothing atmosphere, perfect for writing inspiration. No distractions. No headaches. My space. My plans. My fulfillment.
However, I am grateful to the folks who accommodated me in the last 41 days, until I could finally get my apartment. May the Almighty bless them real good, and bless you too for reading and staying on this Abuja journey with me. βΊβ€
The day I will come to your post and not read your comments will be when Nigeria will change for better. π€£π€£π€£
Wait, I never see @merit.ahama for the comment. Hey yellow pawpaw come here. πππ
Okay, back to the post. Enough of playing around.
Oh! Before, I do that, I just tagged you on one of the comment on how to join the newbies initiative. My account needs deliverance.
Now back to the post
Truly, we really won't know how much we can do until we do it.
I took an inventory of my Crypto holdings and I was like, oh boy, you get something ooo.
Don't mind me jhare, I can be playful always but you are an inspiration and a confirmation that you can get whatever you put your mind to.
I am walking closely behind you.
Okay, I don drop journal for you. πββοΈπββοΈπββοΈ
Are you saying my country will never change for the better π§ππππ
You dey find trouble ahbi π π
Hahaha, I found the notification and I answered your question over there. You can check it out.
Oh yes, you don drop journal for me. But, thanks for your support and encouragement. And guy, I know your crypto portfolio is someone's dream net-worth, so give yourself a pat on the back. You deserve it too. βοΈπ
I no kuku talk that one. π€π€π€
I be yanga wey dey wake up trouble wey dey sleep.
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Yeah, more win this year.
We go again.
Wetin you talk sef before I carry you go court π
I am not around oooo ππΎββοΈππΎββοΈπ€£
That's the spirit.βοΈβοΈ
Let's go to court, I wan go see the judge wey understand Hive π€£π€£π€£
Please, I've gone through the newbie initiative stuffs but please tag my lazy ass when new intake is about to start.
I've joined the discord channel and smile discord channel.
Thank you so much.
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E go shock you π π . We won't need an outside judge. Na judge for hive we go carry πππ€ͺπ€ͺ
I'll definitely do that, sweetheart π
Great move, I must say.
My pleasure βΊοΈ
supposed to use these to clean the toilet???I've been cleaning my teeth with these @iskafan, are you now telling me that I am
It is really quite the experience finally getting out on your own, and you are handling it exactly the way you should, minimalistic, and you're correct, less is more.
And remember this as time marches on, and you buy things for the house: you never really know how much you have until you go to move.
This is when you really understand what you have done to yourself hahahaha!!!
Nice work on this post, it is extremely pleasant to read, but one error I noticed really quick was this: "I ain't planning on not making food, I'm I?" Isn't that supposed to be "making food, am I?"
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Oh no, grammatical error. Thanks for spotting that out. I'll be careful with my grammar, next time.π₯Ί
Hahaha, I completely understand. I am already dreading this day ππ
Thanks alot for your support, sir. I appreciate you.
Are you serious right now or you are only Pulling my legs? π³
Hahahahahahaha @iskafan I am only goofing around!
Gosh, you got me πππ
Wow, so detailed . Congrats on getting a house that makes you happy. So many reasons to be happy for, your friend got a job, another has a restaurant nearby. Please when I visit you, I like to just go sit down in the restaurant. I only wanted the AC to blow me, if you buy me food, that will be fine o. Hahahaha. May you find peace in this house, you will build yours soon. β€οΈ
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Hahaha, I won't just let fan blow you alone ooo, I'll definitely buy you food ... Hehehehe.... You will enjoy it because my friend is a good cook(did I mention my friend is a guy? π)
Thanks for your wishes and prayers. I say amen to all of them. π₯°
I think you've gotten all the necessity. When is the house warming party o?
Best wishes as you settle in your new apartment.
I guess I have gotten the necessary things too cos I ain't buying anything no more... Lol.
I'll give you a date for the house warming party π
Thanks for your wishes sweetheart, I appreciate you π
You are welcome
You know, that was quite fast for a place like Abuja. Congratulations on the new place, thank goodness you were patient and didn't pick the other place.
I want an invite for the housewarming π
Actually, for this second journey of house hunt, I had help. I'll be talking about him soon... The story long ooo π€£π€£
Thanks alot ma'am. I remember you were one of those who advised against getting a house in an unsafe area. Thanks for that.
Hahaha, I am coming, let me your invitation card πΆπ½ββοΈπΆπ½ββοΈππ
Alrighty π
Lol. Ok π
So you are even here with me in Nigeria. I'd been thinking that you're from Lebanon hehe.
I know how difficult it is to find a very conducive apartment in the federal capital territory.
Congratulations on this. Your patience paid off.
One of these days, when I come to Abuja, I will like to meet all Hiveans there.......just saying shall.
Hahaha, I am Lebanon turned Nigerian πππ
It wasn't easy for me, really. π₯Ί But I am happy I got one.
Thanks alot, boss.
No Problem. Until then.
Congratulations on the new place baby girl, you see what patience does.
Remind me to come bug you if I ever come back to ABJ
Hahaha, please come and bug me look π π . Thanks love.
I will oh, expect it soon.
Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much
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So Nice! A very big congratulations to you!
Thanks a lot boss
Aww, congratulations darl.
You've worked hard for this, so there's a need to celebrate.
I celebrate you and your friends.
You see what you said about
You can't be more correct dear. Ever since hubby returned and my son resumed school ehn, I've not been able to concentrate or think of something sensible to write on. The feeling is so frustrating, you may not understand but it's well.
Me I need an invitation to that party o.
Meanwhile, do you mind giving me inspiration and ideas on what to write on every day, now that it seems my brain to write is sleeping?
If you don't, chat me up on discord let me connect you to my WhatsApp π
Same name on discord.
Thank you so much, ma'am. I appreciate.
Who said I do not understand? I do. Wait, if hubby is back, how did the football go?
Well, I gain my writing inspiration from everyday experience. I try to share them on my blog so someone can learn a thing or two. You can try that too.
Of course, you will be invited π₯Ί
Discord? I am going to need a number on your username to be able to add you up.π€
The football went well, the team won however their payments for being the winner is still being delayed, I don't know why their chairman is delaying the money.
I just sent you a dm on discord.
Chai...My country, Nigeria π€¦ββοΈ
I am positive their chairman will release the money for them...soon
Congrats to your darling husband and his team β€
Oh ohk. I'll be there
Best of luck in your new gaff.
Thank you so much βΊ
I think you've gotten all the necessity. When is the house warming party o?
Best wishes as you settle in your new apartment.
I need to follow you to read things like this. Gosh I missed. how's that even possible? Wait hope you're gonna invite me. I am a good house warmer,I warm your house including you the owner. Just book an appointment and I'll be at your doorstep. Congratulations
Hi dear congrats nd isnβt this the most great time, and doing this is so rewarding. I wish you so much happiness and joy in this phase. And I love that you did the blog and that you made us part of it.
Thank you for using the community ladies of hive and see you in the comments or on a blog on hive,
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Thanks alot for reading ma'am and for your kind words. I appreciate it. I'll definitely see you around on the comment box or on a blog on hive, I am positive.