Playing Memories by Maroon 5
It's that time of the year again and I am not so good at goodbyes, my chest constricts with a bittersweet feeling as I watch fireworks light up the night sky, magical but unfamiliar. I stare helplessly as 2023 slowly melt away like Icarus flying too close to the sun. Like Olaf from Frozen.
Memories of how the year went by in a flash race through my head, so many changes that feel new. Have you ever been so scared of what lies ahead that you strangely want to remain stuck in the present? This is exactly how I feel. Knowing that my undergraduate years are over and I am now outside the four walls of school, I am a child in an adult body. Despite all these, what made me happiest this year is choosing to write to you, it was the best decision I ever made. Expressing the chaos in my head, knowing you are somewhere reading and sharing what I feel, makes it a little less burdensome.
Shout out to Titilope Ibrahim, Maryam lawal and Nofeesah, author of Voices and Echoes, your writings inspired me to start publishing here, on Substack. To Munah for subscribing, to Abdulghaniy for that “growth” newsletter, to Inny for creating an account to support me, to Tomi for always getting worked up and pissed when I don't share my new publications, to Mubarak for sharing beautiful reviews, to Ruthie for always liking, to Fawz and the Bikini bottom peeps for pledging their support and to every single one of you beautiful people for always reading.
My five year journey with the Maverick class of 2018/19 law department has finally come to an end. Their faces, names and the dramas we experienced will remain forever etched in my heart. I want to make the most of next year, I promise to be happier, to document the little things, to take daring steps, to risk everything. I vow not to ponder over what has passed and stretch to my fullest heights regardless of doubts, my imposter syndrome and discouragement. As I tumble into my next phase, I will bask in its struggles and challenges and come out victorious.
Here is to you! The real OG, for choosing to stay. Next year, dance a little, pat yourself on the back when you feel lost and it gets overbearing, indulge in those things that puts a smile on your beautiful face, don't forget that family is everything. Strive to be better at what you love to do and nothing can dim your shine.
Sincerely, I could not have come this far without God and you all, nudging me to be the best version of myself. In my daily affirmations, I tell myself- "You are a work in progress, Mia" So are you.
Bohemians! It was an amazing rendezvous this year. Not to be cheesy, but, you power the light that burn deep within me and like my intake of sugar fuels my serotonin, you contribute to the rush of adrenaline running through my veins.
Soo long! I am off to a ten daycamp where I am expected to grow spiritually, personally while networking and having mad fun. But on a personal level, I just want to reunite with my childhood friends and Godfathers and mothers. With family. With myself. We have been through so much and I just want to revel in their warm embrace and be proud of how much we can endure and how much we have grown.
Let's keep cheering each other on! Till next year, and another rendezvous. Peace and kisses🥂
The biggest shout-out goes to you Sumy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art of writing with the world. Let's do this dance again in 2024.
Hi Sumy, it's good to hear that you've completed your studies. I know how this stage feels, I've been there. There'll be a wave of uncertainties and doubts in your head. You ain't even sure of what the future holds for you🙂. It is normal to be afraid, what is abnormal is allowing your fear to conquer your strength. I hope you write more and I wish you joy, strength and happiness in this new phase.
Cheers to life and Success.🥂