With less than 25 days left in the year, there is still room for a lot of things to happen. So far so good, I’ve kind of started cutting down on my activities. The only thing I’m doing right now is to put in the finishing touches on all outstanding deals and make sure they’re concluded so that once I go on holiday, I won’t have to work again. Unless of course, I’m making posts on Hive. Because that will be the only acceptable form of work. After all, as we’re flexing, we should be posting it all on social media na.
But then, it’s good to note that I’m not the only one who is taking notice of it. When I go out now, I’m seeing preparations for the season. Here in the community where I live, I heard them calling all indigenes, landlords, and caretakers to a meeting so they could discuss how the Nmanwu (masquerade) festival would be. In my own village, I’m sure that preparations for it are already underway. Although, on my side, they mostly do it in January, and not December.
In time, just going to Owerri city would mean coming across two to three masquerades per trip. They’re not aggressive or anything, they won’t chase you down or try to hurt you. Forget the fact that they’re with sticks and canes, it makes them look intimidating. But they won’t hurt you. You can support the movement by giving them money, or you can simply continue on your journey. It’s a free country, no one will beat you.
All this is part of what makes this season such a joy because despite how terrible the state of affairs is in the country, people just can’t help but be happy. Happiness is always in the air, and even though there are responsibilities and unsettled debts pressing on our necks, we’re simply forging ahead. Moving on and choosing to enjoy the season. After all, the birth of a child is always a period to be merry. So then, merry shall we be.
I already mentioned how I’ll spend this season by actually going on holiday and having a good time. Well, that plan has not changed just yet. I still plan on utilizing this season to de-stress because I know just how stressful next year is going to be. With the kind of things I’ve got in my head right now, I can predict just how it’s going to be. For this reason, I want to go into the new year with a clean heart and a free mind. Everything that has to do with negativity will be left behind in this year. I know that it won’t be easy, but then, what ever is?
After the next week, we’d get into Christmas Week, then after that, we’d get into the final week of the year that would usher us into the New Year, along with all its perks and troubles. However, it’s gonna be, I’m ready for it. I just know that no matter what happens, I’m going to enjoy this season to the fullest. There are no two ways about it.
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