Among the many things that I have been told to follow as a rule to help discipline my life, I find that to date many have been disregarded absolutely and sacrificed on the altar of modernity while, such which could not have been done away with completely have been modified to suit convienience after having been declared as obsolete.
I find myself thus under substantial conflict whether I should therefore, proceed to follow on or, upturn all civilities inorder to establish my own little niche.
Over the past many months I have allowed my blogspace to suffer in the absolute absence of any going ons in its author's life, but I intend in the near future to abstain from any more of such practices.
To redeem myself from the ongoing conflict, I shall presently be making a few important announcements.
It brings me great pleasure to declare that in the near past I have achieved (by the grace of god and the efforts of many around me) circumstances that will definitely provide any individual of my standing, much to rejoice about.
- I have started my journey in the field of publishing, at present I write for the business-to-business publication industry. It has taken me some time and a lot of patience, along with a great number of blessings and goodwill I am sure, to have reached my current position. (I'm told that it is quite difficult for freshers to be allowed a position in business writing, let alone editing.)
- I passed my second semester of MA in Mass communication and journalism with distinction (81% in the first sem and 83% in the second sem to be precise). I still ask my mum to take a week off during my exams, tagging along with her to the exam hall. She awaits my return after the exam in the waiting room at the exam hall. Am worrying bout the next sem. I have turned in my assignments with some difficulty, the studying is yet to begin.
- I have learnt to express myself, finally! This achievement which may sound like the least of things is nevertheless most important to me. My expressions will now dictate the terms of my life, or rather help me live life on my own terms. It feels really good.. I have finally come out to two of my family members, my sis and my mum, in that order precisely. More about that in my next post.
I wanna live now, spread the horizons a nick wider,
I wanna write now and be like this, be myself forever.
Congratulations on your achievements!!! Kudos to you. I think there is nothing more rewarding and important than being yourself and expressing yourself! What are some of those things you were told to follow as a rule to help discipline your life? Lastly, a super, mega congratulations on coming out to your family. I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!!
ReplyDelete~Mel
Congratulations on your professional and academic achievements and a *very big bear hug* on your third (and actually most important) personal achievement. I am very proud of you and waiting to hear the entire story of Your Big Coming Out.
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Bolty
Thank you guys, your words of encouragement remind me that i ain't alone on this one..
ReplyDelete@lezbeehonest I'm sure u too studied 'moral science' as part of the compulsary school syllabus.
In the past, I've followed those principals most of my decision-making life.
But I observe that more often than not, most adults around me do not!
@Bolty *hugs back* (wish I could perform the butch-handshake followed by other such decencies ;P)
A huge thanks to you, I wouldn't be alive to boast bout my achivements had it not been for you and your blog (which btw i noticed you hardly update these days).