I have had what can only be termed as a rollercoaster life these past two months. I almost feel bad for not making a frequent appearance here. I say almost because the events that explain my silence would make for a great blog post.
Firstly, I am in Nigeria...how did that happen? I don't know either. All I know is I leapt when thw opportunity came along.
Alot of you who follow me already know for a fact that I worked for a while as a Research Assistant. Most of you will also know that I absolutely LOVED my job. So whats the problem? As much as I tried to conceal it, my job was gettinge into a rut. It became routine. Nothing special was being added to my skill set. I knew deep down that I couldn't hold onto it for infinity. Something would have to change pretty quick.
Like every other fresh graduate I dropped a multitude of application letters. Some of which I had totally forgotten about. Surprise! Surprise! I got a call to attend interviews for a management trainee position in a bank. Yes I said it a bank. That week was probably the most emotional draining week since my father's death. Needless to say I got the job. And as part of the job I am required to spend 4 and a half months in Nigeria.
A part of me just died when I was informed I would be leaving in two days.
I made every excuse I could make to try and get myself out of getting the job. Scandalous I know. It was not that I didn't want the job. But the thought of treading on unfamiliar grounds is what chocked my courage. I KNEW this was the break I needed but I just couldn't let go. With urging from family and friends, I found myself on a plane to Nigeria and this is the point I am at.
Its been a fantastic time so far. I have about two months left to go of my stay here. Been meaning to savour all the sights, flavours and sounds as cliché as that may come across.
If I had kept fighting it, I probably would have never got to experience what I am experiencing right now. Granted, its been an uphill battle I am grateful I am here. Look forward to making many more Nigerian friends.
