Lifeeeeeee, Hmmm(as I take a deep breath before my next word), what is that thought that comes to one’s mind hearing about life? To some people, it's just a dream or fantasy, to some a reality, while to some it’s a mere path that you just have to pass through, but in all of this, what is life really? Is it just a path, a dream, or reality?
My name is Gift Oluwaseun Andrew. I know you might wonder why I am introducing myself, I am because I want to talk about my view of life, and you can also drop your view of life in the comment section or write and tag me. So, let’s go!
Growing up I use to think life was a bed of rose, as a child with no thought to bother me, no responsibilities to carry just sleep, wake up, eat, also play with friends, but it all began to dawn on me from my teenage age where I started thinking of what life is really about and what future I want for myself I was 13 years old in ss1 and at this point it was like I was just starting life trying to navigate life with my new set of family and also friends because at this point I change school environment and I had to stay with another family ( the family of Oluremi), I appreciate them so much because they never made me feel like I was far from home. Days, months, years went by till I got to ss3 and was done with my WAEC, at this point I was back to my house, oh so sorry I didn’t give details about my background so I was staying with my parent in a community that was toxic for Childs upbring, an environment that was like Sodom and Gomorrah in the bible, Cultist here and there no peaceful living and love amongst the people so whenever I am away I don’t always want to come back knowing I will be locked in all day because my mum was trying to protect us.
So let's go back to my life after valedictory service. I was at a loss for what to do next, and I was also looking for a way to escape my home environment. Although I didn't have anywhere to go at the time, I also had no skills, and I wanted to acquire some, specifically in fashion design, because of my passion for fashion and my love for seeing people wear nice and fashionable outfits. So I took a step by looking for where to learn and who would be best to learn under, so I realized that my aunt is a tailor, as at that time, and not only was she just a tailor or fashion designer, but she had an industrial sewing machine, which was rarely seen in most shops at then.
I wanted where I could learn faster and perfect so I learnt from my aunt but at the long run she was not really showing me work, she will always send me on errands at the time there is cloth to cut which was more like the basic aspect of tailoring, I was treated so bad, I barely eat, and I fell seriously sick and my aunt didn’t even care a bit so my mum came to pick my nearly dead body from my aunt house with tears in her eyes (I WILL REFLECT TO MY PREVIOUS POST ON THE LIFE OF A MOTHER WHERE I SAID THE ROLE OF A MOTHER IS INEVEITABLE), at that point I was just looking lifeless, and was feeling pity for her on how bothered she was, but all Glory to God, who by his mercies kept me alive.
Thereafter, I continued my life and also looked for a new place to learn, and now am proud to say I am a fashion designer with my own brand (Seun’s Closet), although still growing and well assured of how established it will be in the near future. Also, my academics took me through thick and thin, and now I am a graduate and currently serving.
In all my phase of life has just been by God’s mercy.
I conclude that life is not just a bed of roses but a reality one has to face and standout no matter the circumstance. There more to be said as I will be sharing the view of lie of my friends on my next episode of life.
Thank you for the time and patience you kept to follow me down my storyline. Do not forget you can drop your view in the comment section or write and tag me. Just keep the vibe rolling.
