Each month comes with a special package for us. I used to think that I had all it took to be a great manager until reality came knocking unexpectedly in the month of March, and I began to take on unprepared responsibilities, which resulted in more discovery of my personality. At first, the workload felt so overwhelming for me, but gladly, I pulled through with time.
The main highlight of my past month was adding extra structure to an existing one for my upcoming water factory. I remember mentioning my water factory while I was setting my goals for the year 2024. It is one of my major goals this year, and nothing will make me feel more fulfilled than having this factory running before the year ends. Actually, the plan was to kick off the water factory at most during the Easter period, but as I continued to fix all the necessary requirements by NAFDAC,more work unfolded when a NAFDAC representative came for pre-inspection before their main inspection. It was that day that the rep advised that we raise an extra structure to mount the water treatment plant instead of placing it in the main building as we planned.
As we are still planning on taking action based on the new structure instruction, my husband got a job outside Lagos State, Nigeria, where we reside. Oh no! Deep down within me, I was happy and sad at the same time. Happy about the job and sad that I would be the only person to control every ongoing work at the factory. Again, it was the first time my husband had to leave our home to go to another state for work. I have never experienced what it looks like to parent the kids alone. All I do is my motherhood role, while my husband has his role he plays with the kids and manages other aspects of home maintenance. My people, this same month of March was the same time a lot of electrical faults came up in my home, my generator wouldn't comply, and there were lots of other things that required the attention of my husband.
It was as if everything was happening at the same time, just to taste my ability to handle things alone. The worst part of my experience is that where my husband stays currently, there's no strong network connection over there, so even reaching out to him for directions on how I should do things is a problem. I wouldn't reach him when I needed a particular thing, and it made me so frustrated most times. Sometimes, the workers in the factory will come up with weird issues that I don't even know what to do. My brain was working simultaneously, managing them and thinking of how to fix every other maintenance item in my home. The kids are there to attend to as well, coupled with their exam preparation at the end of March, for which I have to give them quality attention as they prepare. I also have my hive account to attend to every day, and it's a whole lot of time to keep active here.
I must admit that the past month has tested my multitasking skills. It was a lot to deal with offline, but I'm glad I pulled through to a point. Towards the end of March, my husband returned home and spent a few days. Those few days, he tried fixing things that were beyond my ability regarding the ongoing work in the factory, and I was relieved. The Easter celebration was still observed, but sincerely, it was just low-key at home. I made sure to participate in the spiritual exercise, which is the greatest. Then on Easter Sunday, the last day of March, after dining with my family, I slept for about 3 hours, woke up in the evening to check out hive, behold, my phone went blank suddenly and refused to turn on. All my efforts to revive my phone proved abortive, and you know the feeling of staying without an Android phone in this technological era? I felt a bit devastated and empty, hahaha. The following morning, I took the phone to the repair center, and surprisingly, they said it would be fixed in a month. That Easter Monday looked like 200 days to me. I was totally confused, but after much evaluation, I got a new Android phone instead of staying one month without one.
In conclusion, the past month revealed how much I can handle things and manage people to some extent and also exposed areas that I need to work on about myself. In the near future, I am hopeful to experience a financial turnaround if I continue to give my best effort to fixing my factory, despite the unexpected additional work.
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This post is in response to the #hivelearners prompt on the topic titled, My Past Month.
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Omo, you passed through a lot and a lot passed through you. All glory to the Almighty for giving you the strength and wisdom to pull through all of those unexpected emergencies. I hope your husband did not tease you small for some of the things you couldn't fix on your own... Hehehe
Haha, he teased me oo 😂, and even said I should prepare my mind for the future as he plan to be working outside henceforth..lol
My dear, I was totally on so much pressure last month that finding balance was a real struggle..glad I pulled through a bit
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The month indeed tested your multitasking skills. Only you with all of these? Oh my! You are so strong a woman to have pulled through and of course, it was by God's help. Being a mother, taking all responsibilities at home without hubby's presence at home is a whole lot of work. God is your strength and I can't wait for me to hear that your factory is now set.
My dear...I am running out of patience already about the factory, haha.. didn't expect all these protocols but hopefully, it will be fixed soon.
Activities were much for only me to handle..
I tested what it looks like to be a man😌😌
You are a man in a woman's body 😄😄
Don't worry, all of these would be history while enjoying the reward of it.
Multitasking nkem is running a water factory. You whale wow you are managing everything in the factory like a good manager. I'm sorry to know about the migration of your husband from one place to another where the network is bad. Control your frustrations and work like a master, I'm sure you can do everything perfectly..
My dear...It was wasn't an easy experience.. remember women are weaker vessels, lolz
Those responsibilities at a time made me look like a man 😂
It was a tough time for you but you already overcome the time. Sometimes I also feel all the difficulties comes at the same time. Is it happens with everyone? If yes they what is the logic behind it?
I guess it happens to most people at a point in their lives. It's just part of life if you ask me..I don't THINK if there's more to logic about it..
Glad I overcome mine 😍
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Ha. Is this one year or one month? This is a lot o. I can't even imagine doing my wife's job alongside mine as a parent, let alone doing it all with many other things. In all, I'll say a big congratulations! Despite the difficulties, we should celebrate your husband's job and Nkem the new CEO.
Hahaha, it's only one month oo 😂
What if you had your first and second child and maybe your wife went to give birth to your third in US, how will you cope those periods? Lolz.. sometimes, parenting can take another turn and you just have to face it, by then .I can only imagine olujay wearing Apron running around in the kitchen to attend to junior and his siblings, lolz
Awww, CEO NKEM😌, thank you Jay 😍
I know that I would try my best. 😅
But I have female cousins, so I'd likely ask one of them to stay with me. Life is not hard.
March really served you dishes or different challenges but good a thing you were able to crush them to the best of your ability.
But you know what, the workload will increase when the water factory sets off so you need to be totally prepared.
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So much for one person to handle in a month, but you did it! Sometimes, everything just seems to be happening at the same, but that is when we just have to trust God and draw from the inner strength and wisdom He has placed inside of us.
You deserve some accolades, @nkemakonam89 #dreemerforlife from #dreemport
I am sure last month will be telling April now that "Omo, no try that woman oo, her superpowers no be here" lol! Despite all the tough times, you overcome it. You are indeed a strong woman.
By the way,I officially welcome you to parenting alone gang! 😜Hehe🏃🏃🏃
Wow! That was really a tough time but I commend your strength and courage. It's not easy juggling the workload alone. It's a good thing your husband was able to come home to spend a few days with you.
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Thank God you said you went through a spiritual journey last month if not I would have suspected the village people for this simultaneous occurrence and challenges you had to go through.
The beginning is always the hardest, I'm sure when the water factory is up and running you would not remember the pain you felt in the past.
Moreover I will suggest you get personal assistant because trying to manage the kids, construction in the water factory, hive related activities and personal stuff might be too much for you to handle especially when your husband is away. Believe me it will get a lot worse before it start getting better, so be prepared.
I wish you good luck in your endeavours.
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