If I Had Three Wishes
First, I'll Wish Myself a Happy Birthday.
Chapter One: Introduction
Tatiana sang, “I wanna go shopping but I can't…”
I want to raid a mall. Buy books. Get yummy food. Get things I don't need. Buy gifts for family and friends.
I can't. Not right now.
“I can't complain about the smaller things. Yeah, God is good. Yeah, God is good!” (Still Tatiana).
So I'll raid your heart, and be content and happy.
Whispers, I wish I could raid a mall.
Chapter Two: To Be or Not To Be
There are things whose existence I often question. What is their purpose? Why do they exist? Would my life not be better without them? Would my existence not be more fulfilling?
One is Cockroaches.
I wouldn't mind cockroaches much if they didn't have wings. It's bad enough they can walk, why are they flying??
I have vacated rooms more times than I can count because a cockroach paid a visit.
Others are: Ants. House flies. NEPA. Nigeria. Brassiere.
If I had three wishes, I wish I could use them on those (but you know I won't). Well, maybe not Nigeria. Let's just make that better. I choose to be patriotic to the end.
Chapter Three: Birthday Blues
I don't get why this term is considered depressing. Birthday Blues should mean peace, calm and acceptance of your new age. It sounds active, jovial and lively. How can it be depressing?
I've got birthday blues. It's a happyyyyy kind. Thank You God for 24! Happy birthday to me!
Chapter Four: New Age
This new age feels like the real admittance into adulthood. Before, I could pretend to be young, to be a child. But after today, not anymore. I have to remember that my mates are married with kids. Because at this age, they are.
I don't want to be married with kids yet.
But I have to constantly remember I'm a freaking adult. I'm not your mate, man!
Play me NF’s When I Grow Up.
Chapter Five: Love
I’m kind of a perfectionist, and occasionally, I struggle to forgive myself for being flawed. But the truth is, I’m human. I make mistakes. I fall short. Even as a Christian, there are days when the flesh wins.
And that’s exactly why God’s love hits different. That He would still choose me—with all my mess, my mistakes, my stubborn edges, my fragile humanity. It’s His mercy that keeps me from being consumed. Not because I’ve earned it, but because He is who He is.
Chapter Six: Romance
I once had a slow burn, Kdrama kind of romance with a guy. It had all the idiocy of a diabetic-inducing movie. It was that sweet!
The five-minute long Indian stare — intense and unblinking. Our souls were hugging even though there was distance between us. Then he walked over, handed me a drink, and my heart flipped. He was the Rio to my Elizabeth. I have never been so swayed without a word before.
The chemistry was magnetic. The kind that made me reconsider every argument I've ever made against love at first sight.
It was perfect, until I found out he was Muslim. He didn’t look it. And in that moment, everything beautiful began to unravel.
I wish he wasn't Muslim.
Chapter Seven: Stayed
“What would you say about your plans after school?” She asked.
One thing I know is this, there's nowhere else to go but up. It can only get better. Not worse. Better. Knowing that, God's got my cares, I've got a spring in my step as I dance into this new year. Truly there are worries, but most importantly there's faith. I'm stayed on God, so there's peace.
I wish I'm already at the good part.
Chapter Eight: Devil
Joyce Meyer said something that I completely agree with. “The devil is never going to wake you up in the morning and tell you how far you've come, but one thing’s for sure, he'll certainly remind you of how far you have to go.”
You really shouldn't be ignorant of his devices. I'm choosing not to be ignorant. To God, I am more valuable than a flock of sparrows.
Plays Emma Oh Em Gee’s Oba Ni Jésù.
Chapter Nine: It's 24!
I'd like to read some sweet words today. You can send me mails at leezahbeth@gmail.com
You can ask for my account details and also ask for my address. I'm available for the dispatch riders you might want to send. Thank you.😌
Chapter Ten: Opportunity
Project Prime is currently hiring for these roles:
Project Manager
Executive Assistant
Graphic Designer
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Content and Video Editor
Communication Officer
Business Development Manager
We are Hiring for a technology based NGO and a management consultancy firm.
Requirements:
✔️ Must have 1 to 3 years of experience
✔️960k - 1.8M annually
✔️Must be Proactive and have a sense of ownership
✔️ Must be based in Lagos
✔️ Hybrid
Send your CV and Cover Letter to proprojectprime@gmail.com.
Graphic Designer/Content and Video Editor should add their portfolio
Chapter Eleven: Conclusion
I'm truly grateful for this new year, this chance to go on, to fight, to do more. This round of hope and wins.
It's easy to see the storm, but you only have to look up. There's Jesus with you right in it. I wish you all the best, baby, and that your heart desires are granted. Keep safe until I write again.
Cheers to your best year yet! 🥂