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Currently, I am

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I've been meaning to write a piece, and I have over 5 drafts, but somehow, it never seems ready enough, so I decided to do this. It is one that is done by a lot of bloggers, and I think that it is an ingenious idea. So... Currently, I am... Wearing : A playsuit, feeling sickly and wishing for an out-of-body experience to make this headache cease!, and all the while wishing I was on an adventure at Hogwarts. Unfortunately, instead of being a member of Gryffindor (Gryffindor because the test I took said so), I am here in Nigeria. Alternatively, I could have been at the temple of the ancient Greek gods in Greece, living my best life and seeing all the fiction come to life, but again... Freaking Capitalists! Admiring : This really cute bottle of Four Cousins on the wine bar and wondering if my sister would be mad if I drank it without her. Wishing : To keep making an impact while traveling the world and seeing the masterpiece that is this earth. Possibly some kind of orbital tour, too,...

Laughing Through the Tears.

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Recently, a friend asked me how I was doing, and for some reason, I froze. I never freeze when it comes to answering that question, but this time, I did. After a minute of awkward silence, I thought about what to say. Should I be honest and tell them how I truly feel, or should I just give a generic answer and move on? I chose the latter😏, and we talked briefly before my friend asked again, "How are you, really?" At that point, lying would be a complete disregard for our friendship, so I told them exactly how I felt. These were my exact words;  I am tired and exhausted; sometimes, I just want to stay in bed and be left alone. Other times, I feel like I could fly and soar. I've been in a weird space lately, but things are getting better. I'm trusting God more, praying, crying, and doing everything except bottling it all up inside. I love watching my old videos because they bring me happiness. Capturing those moments always makes me feel better. These days, getting out...