It has Been really Exciting

While everyone was enjoying the new year celebrations, I was thinking about the new life I was going to start in a few days. I had dropped some of my things behind in Garkawa, Mikang LGA of Plateau State. When I arrived in January, it felt like I had been away for years. The whole room was covered in dust. Items I carefully placed in bags too were covered in dust. To crown it all, we resumed to very cold weather. I usually tell everyone who calls that Garkawa is not as cold as Jos. But this period was really cold. I heard Jos was freezing. Of cause I experienced it a bit because I passed a night there.

We resumed in January and almost immediately the exams started. It was a great place to start service. You get to announce the kind of person you are without a word. That was very easy. Easier than having to explain how much you don't tolerate laziness and examination malpractice. I made friends, identified the smart and independent students. I learnt who they are - those who work hard and obey rules and those who are lazy and always seek favors. Jokingly but firmly, I made my point.

Just about when the more interesting part was about to start, the long strike began. I was so eager to get into the classroom and deliver 'stuffs.' It seemed that the strike deflated my passion. But my passion is not external, it was well preserved till the right time. I became almost idle. While my colleagues  went to work, I turned on my bed. Not long after the strike started, the ICT department started a certificate course in Computer Appreciation. That kept me busy three days a week. CDS kept me busy the fourth day. NCCF had the rest. 

I made a few trips. The elections served as a perfect decoy. Many things happened on this trip. I changed my phone and bought my dream Infinix Zero which has quickly been overtaken by another smarter phone. My former phone had become really slow. I have overworked it. Just before I gave it out, i emptied the phone and I was tempted to withhold it. It worked at a speed of light, but there was no going back.

One remarkable thing was, on this trip I made a decision to start my business. Interestingly, this business paid higher than my PPA. I sold airtime and MTN data. It turned out to keep me really busy. My phone became an asset. I did learn a number of things about people and business too. I learnt that advert is critical. You don't do a business in the corner of your room and expect people to find you out. Even though your office is in a phone, put a signpost on the express. Shout out loud and let people know what you do. Also, the ability to give credit almost doubles your clientele.

To be continued...