nkemakonam89 in #hive-178265 • 2 days agoA Hectic but Fruitful Day of PreparationToday has been such a day filled with activities for me in preparation for Mother's Day's celebration on the 19th of this month, just in two days to come. I understand that…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 9 days agoBefore Sickness Knocks - LOH #283It's really funny how we humans handle certain things sometimes, but humans will always be human, you know. If unfortunately we fall sick today, obviously, everything about us…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 14 days agoEaster Didn’t Go as Planned… But It Still Meant EverythingSome days are indeed unpredictable. I had planned so well how my Easter Sunday would look, but unfortunately, I spent most of my day in the hospital. Quite unbelievable, but it…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • last monthWhen Kindness Finds the Right MomentI was returning home from the market two days ago when I met a mom with her two boys at our bus stop, under a scorching sun. The boys were dressed in their school uniforms…nkemakonam89 in #hive-153850 • last monthThree Dreams Still on My Bucket ListMost of my personal dreams have been sitting on the fence waiting to be attended to. The everyday responsibilities of handling family, running business, and nurturing my kids…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • last monthAn Afternoon Just for Me - LOH #279With the unending responsibilities of a mom like me, the family duties, kids' attentions, and my daily hustle for our home needs, the mental demands and what have you, my life is…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 2 months agoMore Than Money- LOH #278I remember some months ago when I stepped into the market to get foodstuff. I was already overwhelmed with lots of happenings in my home and the many life challenges that came at…nkemakonam89 in #hive-178265 • 2 months agoA Festival of Strength and SportsmanshipSo my kids had their biannual interhouse sports festival last weekend, and it was snkemakonam89 in #hive-153850 • 2 months agoOne Good News, Many ConcernsTalking about my country of residence, a lot is happening every now and then. If I should start writing it all, then, I might end up writing a term paper on this post. Good…nkemakonam89 in #hive-167922 • 2 months agoFinancial Security or Financial Risk?I received a strange debit alert on my phone. It was strange because I didn't make any transaction. I first of all checked if I had lost my ATM card and maybe scammers were on my…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 2 months agoFinding Strength in SisterhoodSo I went for a women's retreat yesterday, and the many hours I spent with my fellow women were worth it indeed. Initinkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 3 months agoStrikes, Salaries, and the Silent Suffering of PatientsDoctors on strike has been a common thing in this part of my world, and it's surprising how our government kept treating the matter with negligence. Towards the end of last year…nkemakonam89 in #hive-153850 • 3 months agoThe Poor, the Rich, and the Limits of Government SupportThere comes a point in life and in this country of mine, Nigeria when you stop reacting with anger to some things and you choose to reflect instead. As a citizen in my age and…nkemakonam89 rebloggedhivestudents in #hive-109584 • 3 months agoHIVESTUDENTS POLL: VOTING TIME! CAST YOUR VOTE AND HELP US PICK THE TOP 3 🎊Hello Hive Students and Alumni👋! WELCOME TO THE END OF WEEK 26 HIVE STUDENTS' PROMPT! We want to appreciate all participants who submitted their ennkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 3 months agoMy Happy Place Is a Football Field- LOH #272One of those moments where I feel so free, relieved, and happy is a moment I find myself playing football with others.nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 3 months agoChoosing Release Over ResentmentThe consciousness that something really needs to let go of me is already a positive step to having a better year. People talk about new goals, plans, visions, and the like at the…nkemakonam89 rebloggedsoma18 in #hive-178138 • 3 months agoA mother's 18 years... and seemingly counting! I've heard people talk about their favourite podcast genres, podcasters and just how long they could go on listening to it... but it never crossed my mind to give it a whirl.…nkemakonam89 rebloggedsoma18 in #hive-157568 • 4 months agoMagic of the jingle bells When you talk about the season of love, merriment, caring, sharing, giving and equally receiving, Christmas it is for me. The month of December always arrives with a different…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 4 months agoWrapped in Christmas JoyWhat a day! It's almost over for today with the celebrations in my home, to be continued tomorrow until New Year, when we will say a bittersweet goodbye to the holiday season 😍…nkemakonam89 in #hive-124452 • 4 months agoWhile We Celebrate, Some Stand on Duty- LOH #268Some jobs are essential on holidays and thus don't recognize holidays. This doesn't mean the workers in the category don't deserve some rest during the holiday season, but…