From Sunrise To Sunset: A Day In My Life

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“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift, that is why we call it the present." I came across this quote before I went to sleep. I pondered upon it all night. I didn't sleep well because it was too hot, and I kept tossing and turning in bed. Despite having a rough night, I woke up with a big smile on my face, ready and excited to kick-start the day. In this post, I'll write about how I spent yesterday, the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that made my day a blast.

Sundays have a unique feeling to them, a kind of vibe that is different from any other day of the week. I'm not sure if it's because it is a church day for most Christians, but it just has this particular feeling. Saturdays and Mondays have peculiar feelings too. As I mentioned above, I had a rough night and so I woke up very late.

After stretching and cracking my knuckles, I was finally ready to tackle the day. I got up and headed up to the bathroom where I brushed my teeth. I checked the clock and it was past 11 am. I knew my mom would have gone to church by then. I checked her room to confirm if she had left for church, and she had. It was just me and my elder sister at home. After brushing my teeth, I approached my sister in the living room and greeted her, she responded with a slight nod. “Where is mummy?” I asked. I made sure my voice was loud enough for her to hear me. “She has gone to church, " she replied. “Your food is in the kitchen, " she added.

I stepped outside to enjoy the sight of the beautiful sky. After basking in the euphoria of sweet-scented air and wonderfully painted sky, I looked around me and realized that the weeds were almost as tall as I am (I really hope you understand that I exaggerated that expression.” Growing up, my dad hammered on the importance of living in a tidy environment. Every Saturday morning, before he heads to work, he clears all the weeds in our compound. Those stubborn weeds didn't stand a chance at all. He taught me how to take care of the surroundings . Sometimes, we cleared the weeds together. That way, I learnt how to take good care of my surroundings.

I went back inside and brought out a hoe and cutlass. The cutlass wasn't really sharp but I managed it. Plus, I didn't have alternatives. I spent about 2 hours clearing the weeds. It is the rainy season over here; a period that is characterized by frequent rainfall. During this period, weeds grow rapidly. It is almost like their ability to regenerate instantly. After about 2 hours, I got tired and decided to call it a day. Clearing the weeds was the most remarkable thing I did yesterday. After my “strenuous chore,” I went inside and had my bath.

After bathing, I checked the clock. It was a bit past 1 pm. I headed to the kitchen and opened the pot. “Oh! Rice.” I said to myself. After eating, I turned on my cell phone and headed straight to Discord to check up on my friends. I chatted with them for about an hour. I left when I was no longer feeling the vibe.

My afternoon was not so bad thanks to the anime I watched. One important thing you need to know about me is that I'm a big fan of anime. Unlike @merit.ahama who can spend the whole day watching Kdramas, I prefer anime. Anime is my go-to genre. Earlier this month, my friend who is also a big fan of anime recommended an anime. He promised that I'd love it. I decided to give it a try, and I must say that I didn't make a mistake trusting my friend’s words. Bleach is one of the best anime I've ever seen. After chatting with my friends on Discord, I watched so many episodes of Bleach until I lost track of time. I was so engrossed in watching the anime that I did not remember to eat lunch. The heat over here is so brutal! Sometimes, it gets so scorching that I have to go shirtless or even go outside. I had to remain shirtless all afternoon.

I stopped watching Bleach when my mom got back from church. Apparently, she had meetings that made her come home late. I didn't do much in the evening. I chatted with my mom and sister. I slept early because I was too tired to indulge in anything at all.

One remarkable thing I achieved yesterday was that I cleared my surroundings. Yes, I got rid of the stubborn weeds. Keep your surroundings clean, for a tidy space brings a peaceful and happy place.

Thanks for reading.