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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 18
Morning 4:09 am- I wake up. A roommate is playing Judi Kay’s Holy Ghost. It reminds me of my church, CCI and that memory suddenly gives me the strength to get up. It’s raining. I go to brush and prepare. We are all praying for the rain to pour harder. It starts to stop. When…
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My NYSC Diary- Day 17
Dawn 4:00 am- I don’t want to stand up. I want to sleep for a few minutes but the room is noisy. I check my phone and see a debit alert message notification. I’m not in the mood to check it. I know what it’s about. Alawee came in yesterday. They are already debiting us…
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My NYSC Diary- Day 16
Morning 4:15 am- I’m awake. I hurry to get prepared for the day. Today is the parade competition. I remember that I left my khaki for ironing at Mammy overnight. My roommate says we don’t have to wear it now. I’m calm. 5:00 am- I get to the clinic. We have a plan. We’re all…