My Book of Genesis

I heard an interesting message by Dr Ravi Zacharias describing Genesis as the book of firsts. It sounded in a way i've never heard it before. The first man, first woman, first Family, first enemies, first sin, first pardon, first altar, first offering, first murder, first birth, first rape, first love, first betrayal, first sacrifice, first covenant etc. I feel like I'm experiencing my own Genesis here.

I've had my first official assignment at my ppa. It's so fun to be called 'sir.' There's respect from all over. We when our lecturers addressed without much regard have become people that other lecturers respect and give responsibility.

I've recieved my first local government allowance. I won't tell you the amount so you won't ask me for recharge or request for my account number out of pity. It isn't really about the amount. It was fun receiving the first. I heard we'd be left with only 200 when they begin to deduct various fees fron the next one. I hope is a rumour.

I have made my first meal. It was indomie. Not the student grade Ooo. The working class grade indomie. It was garnished with fresh pepper and sardine. Honestly, I didn't percieve any aroma until I finished eating. I don't understand what happened either, just trust me.

I have had my first cup of kunu. This doubles as my first cup of kunnu ever. It took me about 2 hours to finish it. All encouragement that it tasted great feel on deaf ears. I have never tasted anything like it. Not so true. It tasted like "omi ogi" (pap-water). That's the more reason it struggled to go down my throat. I remember in those days that we didn't let anyone know we were tasting water squeezed out of grinded corn.

I've had my first 'charger blow up.' The voltage wasnt high though. In fact it seemed that it got burnt because the voltage fluctuated between low and normal to frequently. The charger left a souvenir depression on the carpet because of the high temperature. It didn't go alone, it took my new extension socket along. RIP my charger. This charger was so long you could be connected in another house while working in your room. I miss it.

I've seen the popular dongoyaro tree. Bye bye to anti malaria. Here comes medicine for all forms of illness.

I've finished my first book here. I found it among the books of my colleague hosting me. The title, "Whatever happened to Worship" by AW Tozer. A wonderful book to start up with. So many distractions on where to start. One would naturally think, join a fellowship or preach the gospel. I almost forgot I ought to start with what I was created to do.

I've heard my first sermon here. I've listened to my first audio here. I've attended my first Bible study here. Made my first contribution.

I've taken my first stroll. Bought my first biscuit. Its a Family size "cabin." I've bought my first drink. It was so cold and refreshing. By the wat it was Sprite even though the bottle was green.

I've spoken my first Hausa sentense. Students have had their first laugh at me. I've got my first laugh too. I've made my first catch for examination malpractice. Though it was when I helped a colleague conduct a test for 300 students.

I hope to take my first picture soon. Thanks for reading.