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Today got me thinking about my privilege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It rained for 5 whole hours this morning. 5 hours!! ? ?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was all cuddled up with my blanket and pillow complaining about missing my doctor’s appointment at 8 a.m. Then it struck me how I was so comfortable in my space, and still complaining, with a duvet conveniently over me. My privilege was screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What of the people seeking shelter under the bridge or on the street? I can\u2019t help but imagine what they must be going through ?\u00a0I’m sure missing a doctor’s appointment is the least of their worries. Their biggest problem is something that I have but am too blind to be grateful for – a roof over their head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I didn’t just lay there and shake my head about it. I tried to estimate my Uber fare to and from the clinic and put the estimate in a donations circle<\/a>. It wasn’t related to shelter, but I just felt the need to assist people in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That reminds me, yesterday was payday! ?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was very excited when I got the alert until I remembered, just like most people I am my family\u2019s ATM. I immediately swung into action using the trusty 50:20:30 rule, saved 20%, 30% for entertainment and black tax<\/a> inclusive, and the remaining 50% for transportation and other important stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this point, I’m probably already used to the math, but I create a budget still – a handwritten one every month. I’ve been using the Kakeibo method of budgeting<\/a>, and it has really helped me find loopholes in my monthly expenses. Since I started, I haven’t stopped. Better safe than sorry, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another exciting part of yesterday was our Bond and Learn session with the retro vibes theme. I tried to look my best based on my wardrobe condition but my CEO<\/a> and CTO<\/a> did not let me shine. They were all bedazzling!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We had lots of fun! From the Paint and Sip activity to the mental health session. Oh, and there was a lot of food and games. I wish we could do this more often, tbh<\/em>. Even Afoo that likes running home at 5 p.m didn\u2019t want to go home. ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My best part of the day was when we were gesticulating Cowrywise products in the Charades game. I was shocked when Basiqoqo<\/a> was giving some sweet steps in the musical chair game. Everyone wore their fun pants and we really went all out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After much fun, however, comes rest. It’s called balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today has been a relaxing one for me. I know you guys think I am all about work. I mean, I love work, but my doctor has specifically asked me to sleep more. Well, who am I to say no to sleep? We only live once right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before I sleep though…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, I scheduled a recurring meeting on T’s calendar for a quick catch up before bed. Let me just say it’s been the best and worst thing. I’m still too shy to give the details because I feel like you guys are going to drag me ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll say this though: there are so many things you’d never know if you don’t ask clearly. No assumptions, no mind games, just simple and straightforward questions. I’m finding out more about T and I want to keep asking, but it feels like a Pandora’s box<\/em> type of thing to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh well, enough about me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me know how your day has been in the comments section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll talk to you tomorrow, as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love,
Ope ?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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