Day Three. My Views On Drugs And Alcohol.

Day Three. My Views On Drugs And Alcohol.

Drugs.

The hour of judgement is here. I don’t feel right talking about this for so many reasons but, I shall, I will, I must prevail.

As a doctor in the making, I feel the need to give a definition of drugs.

“A substance or other preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease”

That definition looks too complicated, I didn’t even bother reading it. To me, drugs are anything that makes you feel better; medicinal or not. If weed makes you feel better then, weed is your drug. For me, love is my drug.

I don’t believe in judging people so, I can’t really say “Drugs are of the devil” or “Only agbero’s take drugs” or anything of that nature. I’m not a druggie, I refuse to venture into that side of life but at the same time, I don’t look down on people who do. We are not aware of why people take drugs or what they’re going through. They might be depressed or frustrated. Different people have different ways of dealing with their problems.

I hate to draw a conclusion about people based on one single action but rather on the underlying reason or their intentions. Meanwhile, is weed classified under drugs?(Not like anyone will answer that. Bless you shy readers). Drug use is only a problem to me when one is hooked on it. When it begins to mess with your brain. When professional help is needed.

I haven’t really done a good job giving my views on drugs but, all I have to say is that I don’t think it’s particularly wrong but at the same time, I can’t be friends with people that take drugs regularly. Neither can I be with someone that takes drugs.

Alcohol.

If you did secondary school chemistry, you will know that alcohol is nothing but a two carbon chain hydrocarbon with an ‘H’ group being replaced by an ‘OH’ functional group. I fail to see the harm in that. I mean both alpha and beta glucose have an ‘oh’ group on them. Then again, so does Benzene and that’s harmful. They have different structures so, as a biochemist, I shouldn’t really compare both of them.

I personally don’t have a problem with alcohol. I hear people constantly condemning others that drink or get drunk occasionally and, it makes me frown. I never frown so, that’s how bad it is. The world needs to understand that there is a difference between people who drink and alcoholics. For me, alcohol is….hmmm. I’m trying hard not to say anything that’ll jeopardize my future. Wouldn’t want any silly scandals later in life if I end up being famous.

Alcohol could be some people’s drug as it allows you to forget about the pain and the hurt and all of those rubbish emotions just for a while. That’s all some people need sometimes. You think people like the bitter taste of that shit? If I need vodka to have fun, get rid of my nerves and forget about my series of unfortunate events for one night then, vodka is what I will have. You can sit back and judge me all you want but, that would never make you a better person. There’s nothing wrong as long as you’re not a drunkard. Using our children’s school fees to buy scotch and Jägerbomb ? Nah br’uh.

Love,
Drinky Drinky A
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Like You Don’t Even Know Me.

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My palms are sweaty
My lips dry
I can’t help the way I feel
I really do try
My heart is racing
My Blood pressure, rising
My pulse is escalating
My pupils, dilating
The world is moving around in circles
Everything seems blurry
I couldn’t care less about what’s going on in my surroundings
There’s earphones in both ears
On my frail body, a pretty dress
Life should be easy however, can’t help but stress
I feel scared
Afraid
Fearful of the unknown
This however, may be excitement
Despite my feeling of resentment
I’m confident then confused
I’m happy then, unamused
Aimlessly walking the streets thinking about you
I’m beginning to see this type of love as a disease
Hopefully it isn’t like diabetes, one without a cure
My body is agitating
My mind, perambulating
The different memories I have of you
I can’t tell which is real and which are my fantasies
I’m thinking of the possibilities
In my mind, carefully calculating all the probabilities
First I have to take into consideration, all of my insecurities
Then the things that I posses which are on your list of preferences
This is lame, this is stupid
I’m becoming obsessive
I should pull myself together but I’m so worried
I just don’t want you to blindly walk past me on the street
Like we’re just mere acquaintances
Mere associates
Like you don’t even know me

Love,
A
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Day two Where I’d like to be in 10 years..

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This is hard to answer to be honest. Now you would think that after having been through primary school, high school and alevels that, I would know, without doubt where I’d want to be 10 years from now. That is very far from the truth.

I used to know exactly what I wanted to do, when I wanted to do it and how long it would take me to do it. The plan was to go to America, do a foundation year, get into uni for premed at 15, get into medschool, get out at 23, get married to my beautiful mixed race god at 25, have 8 children, live in a castle with my beautiful family and have a ‘happily ever after’ ending. Ho Ho Ho. I was mistaken. I ended up in England and, so many things went wrong. I’m still on the biochemistry-medicine route but…

I apologise for not finishing the last paragraph. I was afraid of getting too deep. Anyway, I’ve had to change my plans for the future so many times that, I’ve given up on making specific plans. I know what I want to be which is ‘happy’ but, where I want to be isn’t very clear to me. I think I’m scared of making plans and being so hopeful only for me to be disappointed…again.

Regardless, I’ll still write about where I’d be happy to be 10 years from now.

In ten years time, I trust that God will allow me to have been through with biochemistry and medicine. As well as my two years of foundation(internship). I also believe that as I’d be 28, I wouldn’t be as single and lonely as I am right now (I’m actually not lonely but..). I want to be married. Maybe not with kids but, with someone. I’d like to be a junior doctor training to be a neurosurgeon. I don’t care about where I live or where I work or how wide my social circle would be or who exactly it is that I’d be married to but, I just care about my career and how much I would have achieved for myself by then.

This is extremely short for me but, that’s roughly where I’d like to be 10years from now but, God could change it all. I just have to stay believing that it’ll all work out for my good. (Romans 8:28)

Love,
Career Oriented A
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Day 1 Current relationship status. Discuss this single life.

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I have a feeling people are interested in my reply to this question only because I always write about ‘my love’. Hmmmm. Now who exactly is my love? Some guy I’m obsessed with or my boyfriend? Is A in a relationship? Does she even fancy the idea of commitment? Does she have the qualities of a girlfriend? Does she have potential suitors? Is she a victim of unrequited love? Is she too unattractive to captivate the attention of any of the boys she has encountered? Is she a lesbian? Is she really a girl?! Why am I talking about myself in third person? Omg omg I know something that you don’t know. Unfortunately, you’ll find out in the next few paragraphs so, you’ll know exactly what I know and, this wouldn’t be fun anymore 😦

I had to glance up at the title again to be sure that this post actually answers the question. I happen to be an expert at going off point in almost everything I write. Essays, blog posts, cards, even when I’m speaking. Funny enough, I’m beginning to go off point again.

So I’m on my 3rd paragraph and I haven’t answered the question *glances back at title*. I happen to have a distinct relationship status. For normal people, you’re either in a relationship or single . To me, that sounds like ‘you’re either in bondage or lonely and miserable’ and, I am neither to be honest. I’m actually a bit of both which makes me special. Not crazy or weird but, special. I am in a relationship with someone who isn’t really aware of our relationship. This way, I’m off the market but, I’m not in bondage. At the same time, I’m semi-single. I’ve got the beeeeest of both worlds jenebdksjsu then I rock out the show. Yurrrr. All you have to do is like someone that’ll never return the favour. It’s simple really.

I have a feeling a lot of you have now concluded that I am a nut case and, I don’t blame you. However, if you knew me you’d know that I’ve been yarning dust in the past 3 paragraphs. I am single and ready to mingle with all the beautiful boys in the world.

This is the part where I’m supposed to discuss the single life and the reason why I made up all that nonsense in the beginning. I’ll tell you a secret now…I have been single all my life so, I can’t really “discuss the single life”.But, shh don’t tell anyone cause more often than none, it pushes boys away. No one wants a jjc(Johnny just come AKA a learner) in the relationship sector. It’s almost like making a fresh graduate the MD of a company.I’ll just tell you about my life. An example of the single life.

Being single allows me to do anything I like, whenever I like and with whoever I like. I can shake hands with whichever boy I want to(I don’t really mean shake hands btw ^_^), go partying in the middle of the night and ‘gnird’ all the boys in the club if I fancy, Flirt flirt flirt. It’s ridiculously fun. Whoo! Being single removes the guilt that is almost always present when talking to people of the opposite sex. I could have a few boys on my case, probably leading them on but, still flirting with another hot mixed race boy and, I wouldn’t feel guilty one bit. The plan is to have as many ‘runzers’ as possible. I’m single right? Why limit yourself to like only one boy? Why flirt with only one boy? Why go out on dates with only one boy? Why kiss only one frog? Why restrict yourself? People in relationships believe that single people are having the time of their lives so, we might as well make it seem like we are. Go single people! We are great, oh yes we are! Me, I’m having fun sha I don’t know about the rest of you.

However great I have made my single life seem, there will always be setbacks, cons, disadvantages. The thing is, I love my single life up until I start liking someone. It is only then that I begin to notice all the cute couples on the street and long for my very own emotional rock. Someone to lean on when I’m weak. Someone that’s more than just my friend. Someone to call whenever I like. Someone I can kiss any and everywhere. Someone to call me his. Someone I can call mine. Someone I am sure about. Someone that makes me laugh when I’m miserable. Someone I want to talk to about all my never ending problems. Someone older to always look out for me. Someone to help me grow emotionally. Someone smart that could bestow upon me his knowledge. Someone that I’ll be scared of losing. Someone that knows me and loves me regardless. Someone I know and love unconditionally. Someone, anyone. I am all for love. In love with the idea of being in love. It’s crazy really. I’ll begin to want dates and deep conversations and flowers and chocolates and strawberries and champagne and slow music and bare skin contact and hot baths and rose petals and hardcore mmmmm. I’m starting to fantasise now.

The point is, despite the fact that I have failed to experience life in a relationship, I still yearn for the romantic gestures. I long for the life of commitment. I dream of arguing with the love of my life and running back to apologise for fear of losing him. I want to leave my single life behind but, I am overcome by a fear of the unknown. I don’t know if that’s why the single people reading my blog are still single, I can only speak for myself. I also don’t know if I have answered the question in the title. I doubt that would shock any of my frequent readers though. But, I have managed to summarize how my single life really is. I cannot compare or contrast between the single life and life in a relationship because I’ve never had the nerve to jump over that single-relationship fence or, walked through the doors of love and commitment. I’m not sure if that’s bad or not. I mean, I’m not 20 yet so there’s still plenty of time to look for husband (I’m beginning to sound like my mum with all this husband talk). The single life is the only life I’ve ever known, it’s what I’m used to so,can’t let it bother me.

Now, I have to work on ‘Day two’ hmph

Love,
Ever Single A
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The Blurry Future.

I’ve changed my mind and I don’t know if it’s right
My future is beginning to look like an abstract painting
With no definite outline
No ultimate description
Just a few ideas and the whole world claiming to have an opinion
I was so sure
Not bothered a bit about the inescapable pressure
It was either this or nothing
No maybe’s, no what if’s
No trying and no falling
It’s a year too late
But my life, I have to reevaluate
Weigh my options
Pros and cons,
Yays and nays
Advantages and disadvantages
A few months too late and I haven’t made my choice
Unwilling to let go of my previous ‘dream’
What would the world say?
“She gave up. She wasn’t determined. She wasn’t focused. She lacked the necessary qualities. She just wasn’t smart enough”
I need to ignore the world and do what I want, just this once
I’m confused and just plain sad
The solid pillars which once supported my faith are shaking
That’s not what I want but there’s naught I can do
I only pray that someone out there can convince me to believe that I’ll make it through

(No time for proper punctuation)

Love,
A
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This One’s For @D_Akitoye

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I found this on my lovy’s blog a few weeks ago and I absolutely loved it. It seemed like a fun thing to do…something to keep me writing for 30 whole days. 30 days?! That’s commitment y’know. Guess who’s scared of commitment. Yup, Me, Aku, Kunaa, A, Omo Igbo, Icecream lover. So, I honestly doubt I’ll be able to do this for 30 days straight but, I promised Dolly that I will start and finish it for her. There might be interval posts but, I’ll do it till the very end.

I wasn’t going to start until next month but, a lot of the posts that I have waiting in line to be published are a bit too similar. I’m afraid the spirit of writer’s block is slowly coming upon me but, I rebuke it. Dite ‘amen’ s’il vous plait. I’m hoping this will allow me to broaden my thoughts a little bit and maybe even allow me to write new posts about topics other than love and hurt and infatuation. A deep and passionate writer is what I am though so, that doesn’t appear plausible *fingers crossed*. I’d like to assume my readers actually admire the way I write despite the topic.

I’ll start tomorrow. I know, I know, you want me to post it now ’cause you love to read the things that I write. I don’t want to keep you waiting but, I need time to actually think of what to write y’know. Just thought I should give you beautiful people a mini introduction to the 30 day writing task which I am about to embark on.

Love,
Committed A
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You’re A Girl – By @mizzleBW

You’re a girl,

You are strong.

Strong enough to smile when you don’t mean it

Strong enough to have that special twinkle in your eyes even when your heart is crying out

Strong enough to hide your very complex emotions

all in the attempt to avoid hurting the feelings of those that you love

and that boys’

Someone who will never have the slightest clue about your affections for him.

You’re a girl,

You are sweet.

Sweet enough to be concerned

Sweet enough to make everyone’s sorrow your sorrow

Sweet enough to care so much about the most irrelevant things

You pay so much attention to the little things that he says

Read meaning into those random statements that me makes

You assume because you want it to be true, to be real, to be requited

You’re assigning emotions to someone that you care about

Someone who will never return the favor.

You’re a girl,

You are brave.

Brave enough to take a leap of faith

Brave enough to not take the consequences into consideration

Brave enough to risk all that you have

mind and body, blood and heart

All for the miniature probability of happiness

happiness which belongs not to you but to that young mister

Someone who would never appreciate it.

You’re a girl,

You are affection

You are a long list of never ending emotion(s)

You are the tingling sensation that couples feel when they are together

You are the original product of love.

Why?

Because you were born from it. Carved from pillars of emotions, ever so deep and ever so positive

You will always be underestimated, unappreciated, mistreated, misplaced and misunderstood

you will cry yourself to sleep each night to hide the deep pain that lingers through your soul

You will wake up, come morning, putting on that same big and bright

but, also fake and meaningless smile like nothing ever happened

Because people can’t see beyond your seemingly joyful face and into your bleeding heart

But, that is what you require to be a girl.

You’re a girl

And in the end, it’s not about being strong, sweet or brave

those are very minor traits of what you really are

It’s about an ability

and it hurts me to know that it is one which is terribly underrated

It’s about a never ending process,

Your constant ability to (G)row (I)nto   (R)eal (L)ove

You are a GIRL.

MixMix

Before MixMix’s Post.

So I have this friend and he’s very much taken. Regardless of that, he’s like my very own Haven. I’d run to him in times of trouble. Always there to support me, whatever the obstacle. To you, he’ll be known as Mr Mix. And my next post is something he’s put together for me at his own risk. This isn’t a poem so, I’m not sure why I’m rhyming.

Anyway, I’ve known Mr Mix for five years and, we’ve only been friends for 3 years. It’s quite funny how we began. Very long story but, I’ll summarize it in one sentence. Joblessness, free midnight calls, heartbreaking insults, 3 year ten girls and a phone. We were young and foolish. I’m actually shocked that Mr Mix and I are still friends because usually, I stop talking to people after a year or two. I have a problem with keeping relationships and I ain’t even proud. Marriage looks like a long thing right now but, that’s for another post.

I’m just going to give a brief introduction about him. So, MixMix is going to be the best economist ever. He and yinky are in a relationship which btw, I am very jealous of. He’s just amazing really. That’s all you need to know about Le Mix for now.

A few days ago, we had mini competition. It was about who could wash/flatter the best. I cannot compliment someone to save my life while mix on the other hand, can wash for Africa. I said something really pathetic and he replied saying

“Your type is scarce Aku

We all know that

Maybe it’s because you’re so good with words

Intelligence and creativity in one girl

Beautiful to the very core of the meaning of that word

Oh wait ‘it’s a strong word’ you said. Humility precedes you

Now I believe you’re stronger than this word’

 

All I could manage to say after that was ‘Haaaaaaay ‘ then, I gave up lol. It wasn’t even a fair battle. For that, I forced him to write something for my blog teehee I’m such a bully. The way he puts words together just dumbfounds me and I’d love to be able to do that one day. 

His post is about girls in general. Not every girl but, a good number of girls. Their qualities and weaknesses. As well as the challenges that they face on a daily basis. About secrecy and failed attempts and love for that unattainable mister. It’s about my female readers, female friends, female acquaintances and myself. It reminds me so much about a post I wrote for my other blog called ‘hi I’m a girl’ http://www.slavetomyemotionss.blogspot.com/2012/10/hi-im-girl.html  but a lot less personal with fewer words + it’s just better and I like it more. Soooooo, keep checking up on my insecurities and co because you’ll never know the day nor the time nor the hour when I’ll post Mixxy’s piece. It may be today or tomorrow or next week. It’s the first post on my blog that wasn’t written by me so, it should be interesting for you wonderful people.

 

Love,

A

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My Imaginary Walk Back Home.

It’s dark, it’s quiet,

It’s lonely and, for some reason, I really need the toilet.

I’m walking back home, accompanied by my lover,

We’re running like fools,

It’s freezing because this isn’t summer.

Laughing at the top of my voice,

I need not laugh but, I’ve made my choice.

Talking because it’ll be awkward if we don’t.

Smiling because…why are we smiling?

I am fully aware of my reason for smiling but, his?

It’s pretty casual,

Nothing so unusual.

I feel pressure around my waist,

It’s his hands, I feel like all my efforts have not gone go waste.

This is just an act of kindness to him,

However, to me it’s an event that initiates fireworks in my rock hard heart.

If only he knew how I felt,

What these few minutes meant to me.

Attraction? Lust? Obsession?

Not really sure but, we’ll call it love by convention.

In almost a second, I’m stood my door,

I don’t want it to end; I need him a little more.

We say our goodbyes and he walks away,

I feel like I’ve found the perfect man but, he’s kept me at bay.

Love

A

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