Ever since the lockdown experience in 2020 due to the pandemic, I made a decision to double my hustle so that I won't be in lack anymore.
The covid-19 pandemic year was tough on me because I exhausted my savings and had to depend on welfare while staying at home. It wasn't a funny experience and I hope never to be found in such a situation again.
Doubling up my hustle meant working extra hours and that was exactly what I did. I made a prescription suitable for my plan. My previous work schedule was from 8am to 3pm but with my new plans in view, I added more hours to my time schedule, increasing it from 8am to 8pm. I took up some extra mural classes and got engaged to my work.
I was happy doing what I did as that meant more income in my pocket but then my social life was affected and my circle of friends noticed it
”Hi Becky, long time no see. How are you doing? It's been a while. Hope you are good?” That was Faith ramming me with questions on the phone.
”Yes I'm doing well, Faith. How are you as well?” I replied to her.
”I'm good as well. Where have you been? I hardly see you online and it's been a long one we spoke. What's wrong?”
”My dear, thanks for checking on me. Nothing is wrong. I have just been occupied with work, that's all. I have been quite busy lately with work, so I hardly have time to socialize. Please I know that you understand”. I responded pleadingly on the phone.
”Chai!.. Becky, no let work kill you o. You need to take things easy with yourself. Remember that you are not a machine” she replied to me.
I knew what she was saying was good for me but I was already used to my new way of doing things.
”See Faith, I get your point. I will rest when I have made all the millions” I said to her jokingly.
”Millions ko, millions ni…I just want you to be fine so that your body doesn't break down due to exhaustion.”
”I understand you fully well girl and I appreciate your care. Don't worry I will heed your advice, I promise okay?” I pleaded again.
”I will hold you to that promise. Okay, you know what…..Come spend your mid term break at my place. I want to have you around so we can do some fun stuff together.”
”Alright dear no problem. I will come spend time with you. Take care of yourself okay” I said before dropping the call.
I opened Google calendar on my phone and saved the date I would be having my mid term break. Knowing Faith, she would surely disturb me after I made that promise to her.
Mid term break came and I found myself packing my bags, heading for the motor park. I boarded a bus heading to Ajah and alighted at the designated bus stop. I walked down to her place and there she was waiting at the gate to welcome me. Faith was such a drama queen.
She took my bag from me and started fawning over me like an overhyped hostess but I liked it.
”Hope your journey down here was not stressful? You're welcome to my humble home” she said gesticulating a curtsey.
”Thank you dear. My journey was stress free but I'm hungry. What do you have in this house?” I spied the kitchen but could not perceive any scent
”Don't worry about food. I've got you covered. I have goodies planned for you during your stay. Come let me take you to the room so that you can relax” she replied to me.
I responded with an ”I trust you” and we both chuckled heartily.
Indeed she came through on her words as she brought several delicacies for me to eat. If I didn't know better, I'd think that I was in a fattening room. She did not allow me do any work. All I did was eat, sleep, chat with her, eat, watch movies, chat some more and sleep.
Her husband was away and so it was just the two of us in the house. After the second day, I got used o being pampered by her and I was living my fill.
I received a call from my neighbour from my residential area, the who called to find out how I was doing on my mini-vacation.
”Hello Becky, how are you doing over there?”
”I'm good o brother Akin. I am doing very well.” I responded.
”I can see that you are doing well from the sound of your voice. You must be enjoying that area, is it not?”
”My brother you can say that again. I'm enjoying myself. To be exact, this is just what the doctor ordered. I kid you not.” I replied chuckling.
”That's nice. Just make sure you come back home with some goodies for your good neighbour okay?”
”That's not a problem. I will bring some goodies for you when I return. Thanks for calling….bye” I dropped the call.
I felt so grateful for the mini-vacation I was enjoying and to Faith as well who forced me into coming to spend a few days at her place. It was very much needed.
Thank you all for reading.
Thank God for faith, if not you wouldn't have had enough time to rest if you were at your place
Indeed oo. I'm very grateful to her.
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That pandemic time exposed people a lot, we almost lost our minds that period but thank God for life.
Yes oooo
Thank God for life
I love this kind of doctor's prescription. It will do me a lot of good. 😂
It was nice of Faith to give you a mid-term vacation treat.
To make millions good o but na person wey dey healthy go fit achieve am. Hustle then rest is the way to go.
Yes, I learnt that pretty well
Omo!!!! That mini vacation is bliss o because we cannot work and kill ourselves.
That the fact o.
Thank you for reading me 😁
Nice mini-vacation you had there.
That's what the body system needs especially our mental health, unwind and leave life troubles to sort out themselves 😂
Abi ooo
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Faith did a good thing because you needed the rest. Don't come and kill yourself because of naira ooooi
Abi ooooo
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