Diary entry – Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Let’s start on a happy note. Today, we celebrate the start of the Summer Solstice. This day is famous for being the longest day of the year. It’s also a special day called National Indigenous Peoples Day. The main story begins. I was working from my house today… Continue reading The Unforgettable Day My Delivered Amazon Package Went Missing
Category: Diary of a Nigerian Girl in Ottawa
A glimpse into the interesting occurrences in my life as a new immigrant in Ottawa.
How a Startling High Five Dramatically Altered My Day
Diary Entry – June 5, 2023 I had a long and very demanding day on Monday, June 5, 2023. Productive but LONG!!! I share about it in the post – Being the recipient of the Silent Treatment from Ms. Flow. A major work event was going down on Wednesday, June 7, and guess whose life… Continue reading How a Startling High Five Dramatically Altered My Day
Being the recipient of the Silent Treatment from Ms. Flow
Diary Entry – June 5, 2023 (Warning for the squeamish – This entry is about menstruation) I’ve had my period (fondly known as Ms. Flow) for over 2 decades now. And even though it’s been so long, I still remember as clear as day the first time I had my first period. It was melodramatic!… Continue reading Being the recipient of the Silent Treatment from Ms. Flow
Social Media Made Me Miss My Bus Stop (Again)!!!
Diary Entry – January 3, 2023 I’m well aware that social media can be utilized as a force for good or evil, depending on the wielder. But in this particular instance, it proved to be a bad thing! Are you doubtful? Here’s what happened… After work was done for the day, I planned to head… Continue reading Social Media Made Me Miss My Bus Stop (Again)!!!
A Remarkable Retelling of The Events of 31 December 2022
Here’s what stood out for me on New Year’s Eve of 2022: An Unexpected Act of Kindness After getting my morning chores done, I had a quick breakfast consisting of two strawberries and about six blueberries as I was running late for my 10am eyebrow threading appointment. (FYI eyebrow threading is using a thin piece… Continue reading A Remarkable Retelling of The Events of 31 December 2022