After a long time away from home, everywhere seemed to have changed. I could see new buildings and shops and even the roads were smoother. They have started working on the roads and this made me think: have I been gone for so long?
Last weekend, I had to travel back home for a family Thanksgiving, making it the first time since last Christmas that the whole family were together. I had the company of my elder brother and sister, with my younger sister. We were all together that saturday night when I got home. Although it would have been great if I had got home earlier so that I could have more time as well as them.
My trip home was a very long one, despite the fact that that I left past 2pm, I arrived home by 8pm. I never thought the journey would be that long. My assumptions was that I would arrived home latest by 6pm leaving at that time and with the fact that I took a bike for most part of the journey to save time but I till ended up arriving home very late.
Nevertheless, when I got home, I could spend the few hours I had with them, as they left immediately after service on sunday. I vibed a little with my elder brother, the one to whom I am closest in the family. I told him my plans on some things and how I may need his help. I also saw my younger sister, asking me when I would be going for NYSC. She wants us to do it together.
If you don't know what NYSC means, it is a program done to serve the country after you finish your education. Literally, it is like my sister is waiting for me to be done. It would be nice to serve with her.
I have missed home so much because of the free food, but what keeps me away from home is the space I don't have. I am more productive when I have a lot of space around me with no one around where I can freely think and plan my life.
When I am at home, I get to feel lazy, not feeling like doing anything other than just lying down, sleeping, and eating. Talking about eating, imagine being called to eat up to four times yesterday night. My mom was even complaining that that is how I eat late or don't eat at all when I am alone at my place.
The food was also very delicious; it had been a while since I ate food from home, and I missed momma's cooking. When I was serving my food, I made sure to put 3 slices of meat on my plate. I knew that after this weekend, it would be a long time before I have this luxury; so I had to utilize it well.
I have my post-data on tuesday, which means I have to leave for school this Monday which is today to get myself prepared and ready.
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