Maybe I Need To Be Called Josephine.
The ache in my head increased fervently like it had seen a good place to fast feast on. Silent tears took over, caressing my face down to my spine like a lover on a mission. I looked around me and could remember the lofty "dreams" I once had and how the cruel insane sane world I had found myself left me with just one thing... "Hope". That's the only word I am left with.
In life, we have all been faced with different circumstances that are beyond us. Sometimes, we are left with holding our heads in great bewilderment of what we've been through. The crying trying times and times when we are left with a little goodness in the world
I once had a dream, or should I say... a "fallacy". I had it and worked towards it to make it a reality because that's the only sane thing I can give myself, right? But, I must have been a dreamer. Maybe I need to be called Josephine because all came crashing down when I least expected.
But, you see "hope", that word is the only sane thing I held on to continue living without looking at myself like a cursed human who can't even get things done rightly.
I wanted to join the Navy badly. I love everything that has to do with them from their uniform to their actions and most especially, because of their base... the sea, which is more like my affectionate lovely Best of friends.
I remembered how I had spoken to a friend about it. He knows how deeply I like the work, so he connected me with someone he knows in the work. My friend is a soldier, and he spoke to me about joining the army because it was easier. I didn't like it and he respected my idea.
My journey towards joining the Navy seems achievable. I spoke with the man, and we both scheduled a meeting, and thankfully, his house wasn't very far from where I stayed. I also spoke to his wife because I needed her to know of my coming over, and everything was set.
The day for me to get to his place approached, and I dressed well and took my leg-benz, and walked to his area where I met with his family. We spoke and everything went well except for money. The root of all evil men seek.
"Where will I get the funds to get things I need?" I had thought. I remembered someone owed me money, and when I called the person, the person promised to send it. I was working, so I had to replan my monthly fund to use in acquiring things, but yet it was not enough.
I make hair though most of my customers weren't close to where I was so I prayed that I get a call to make hair for any of them during the weekend which means I'll barely have time to rest. But who needs rest when actualizing my dreams is just a toe away. All I needed was finance, and if I had to work my butt off to acquire my dreams, then I would.
And, so I got to work. Every minute, I was busy doing something, and everything was going to work out until something made it impossible to work out... Covid. The same sickness that rocked the universe.
It came when I least expected it and poof! Things took a different lane. Getting food stock at home became the new way to get things done. I have heard news about how some countries have given food to their citizens and I don't know if it is true because I know help was sent to my country too, but the food and amenities didn't get to the citizens. It sat in warehouses and in the pocket of men like us... Our leaders.
"Haha..." I laughed in pain. My country was another big obstacle that stood between my dreams. So, I had nothing else to rely on but hope. The hope that things will get better. And, I know I still have a long way to go. I haven't yet achieved my dreams, though it isn't on my list again because I have a new dream and... I'll do my best as always, and hopefully, things will work out this time.
Please don't change the dream of joining a navy.
I can't wait to reference Balikis as a navy or see you in that uniform 🙈
Yeah, covid dealt with everyone, especially us in Nigeria where the contamination was low but...let me stop here 😂
Haha, I don't think I can join in again, but wearing their uniform is on my list. I'll sew it and wear it with pride. Hehe.
Haha... what a country!
Please let me know when you finally have a photo of you on this outfit 😄
Haha... I sure will
COVID era was depressing. Navy is a wonderful choice. We make plans, and have dreams, but the Almighty has a way of making things work according to his plan. With time, with God, you'll get what you dreamed, maybe more than that, maybe even better irrespective of what the country's situation is.
That's it, dear. We hope we dream, but fate will tell with time. Thanks for stopping by 😊.
You're welcome 😊
First I want to thank you for your kindness. This morning I saw a gift from you, thank you very much. I am both surprised and very grateful.
I am writing from Spain; here covid closed the country for two years. And also the covid stopped my dreams (for a while). In the first days of March 2020 I started my own business and a week later everything was closed, my office empty and no clients. The dream has been delayed for two years and I still have a lot of work to do to see it fulfilled.
Like other people I also have a book of quotes and sometimes, when something doesn't go as I expect, I look for a quote that can help me, here I share one with you:
"A farmer will always get rich next year" (Philemon).
Don't give up on your dreams.
Best regards
Hehe, you are welcome. Your words did miracle to my heart yesterday, and it is my little way of saying thank you. You know, words are powerful, saying sorry, or you are going to achieve this or that can change someone's mood.
I am sorry covid is really adding more injury to others' wounds. It must be a great loss for you. But, I am glad you aren't giving up as it is supposed to be. That's very healthy, you know.
Thanks for the quote, and I am not giving up either. I have just found something better to fixated my energy on, and I am hopeful.
Thanks for stopping by 😊.
Thank you for your words and my apologies for replying so late; it has been a very busy day. In any case thank you very much for making this channel, yours, such a welcoming place. I wish you all the best in all your projects. Best regards
Haha... late replies are understandable. We all have our lives out there, too. Thanks for being welcomed in.
Have a good day.
Thank you, kind of you to understand.🙂
Your title was dragging my shirt “Read me!”🤣
Well, that is because my name is Josephine, and it's true we dream a lot🌝.
I'm so sorry about the interruptions you experienced in achieving your dreams. I will encourage you to keep trying and pray too.
I wish you good luck.
Haha 😄 🤣 😂 😆. Jeez, babe. Sue me later for using your name when it is announced that Elon Musk is my daddy. But for now, aff mercy.
Yeah 🥲. I will continue trying. That's my choice. Thanks for stopping by 😊.
Elon Musk…?
Lol! You will be my sister by then.🤣
Haha... Well, let Elon sha come.
Military women are an envy to the world. Kindly hold faith and see to it that you wear that uniform. All the best, sis.
Thank you.
I am sorry there was a delay in achieving your dreams but like you said "with hope", you will get to achieve your dreams and wear that uniform.
Thank you for stopping by beautiful 😍 🤩.
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Hope is the one virtue that one needs in times of despair.
Keep hope alive
Yeah, thank you
You're welcome
Although it is sad that you found yourself in a position that you felt you had no choice but to let go of a dream, at least you were able to adapt enough to pursue a new one. It would have felt more complete if you had at least given the reader an indication of what this new dream might be...
Covid, and the world's response to it, turned out to be a life changer for humanity. Too many things were lost but there were also gains made. So many things will never be the same again.
It is surprising that you didn't use the opportunities that you created within the text to introduce dialogue to your story. It would have created some balance and added some depth to the piece. It could have been used to reveal more about your dream to join the navy and what it meant to you. You could then have used more body language cues and shared detail through the senses. Your story could do with a little more development - try not to gloss over details that the reader wants you to share. Take things a layer deeper to draw the reader in more and for the story to leap off the page. You write well, Bali... Your pieces often start off with great hooks - so challenge yourself to go deeper to deliver the full impact of your interesting stories.
Thank you for sharing a story from your life in The Ink Well.
When I first saw this, i smiled. I know teaching is on the way, and I am very ready to learn. I appreciate the time used in typing this.
Dialogue is something I have come to terms with that my creativenonfiction lacks, and I promise to work on it. It will take some trials and errors, and I know you'll bear with me. I appreciate that.
Thanks for taking the time to review my work. I'll challenge myself to work more and bring that full life into my words.
Thanks for reading. 😊
I'm a bit sad, but at the same time glad that you've found new dreams to chase.
See that you're determined, I know that this your new found dream will be fulfilled.
Keep hope alive. ❤️
Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by, I appreciate your presence here.
Life is what happens when we are busy planning other things, regardless of how things turn out we just have to keep moving.
COVID had a devastating effect on a lot of people including me because I remember delaying my admission for a year because I could not get the necessary funds I needed during COVID period and moreover I didn't want to get involved in the e-learning process
But the thing about life is as long as we are breathing there is still hope, you might not have achieved being a navy officer but you still can. Moreover as we grow older our dreams can change, it is a privilege only the living has.
So keep your dreams alive because I strongly believe that better days are ahead
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Life happens. It is a simple statement with indepth meaning.
Covid did a lot, and still that season blessed some people financially. Life! It happens.
Hope is the word that makes keeps me sane.
Thanks for stopping by 😊.