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The Day I nearly duped a Danfo driver
As soon as I arrived in Lagos, the billing began. There were porters (people who offer to carry luggage and you have to pay) fighting to carry my bag. I didn’t need their services since the bus dropped me at the park where I would take another bus to my house. One of the porters,…
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My NYSC Diary- Day 21
Uncertainty 1 am- I wake up. My throat is burning. I can’t swallow and I can’t breathe properly. I’m thinking about going to the clinic because my chest is burning. I also don’t want to go because I don’t want this to become a big deal. I can feel mucus filling my chest so I…
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My NYSC Diary- Day 20
Morning 12 am- I haven’t slept. I’m watching Instagram videos hoping my laughter is not affecting those sleeping around me. I finally doze off. 8:00 am- I’m awake. My throat feels heavy and is itching. I hope it’s not an upper respiratory tract infection. I start working on my diary. My bunkie is shouting at…
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My NYSC Diary- 19
Morning 7:09 am- I’m awake. It feels good not to wake up from the fear of the bugle. It’s not the first time I’m waking up this morning. Some of my roommates had gone to have their baths around 3 am and the noise was disturbing. They can’t help it, they are either already used…
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My NYSC Diary- Day 15
Morning 12 am- It’s my mom’s birthday. I take out time to pray for her. 4:25 am- I prepare for the morning assembly. We’re officially in the last week. Bless the Lord, I can’t take the pain anymore. 5:00 am- I’m at the clinic. Our clinic coordinator goes on a rant about running away from…