My fear of not succeeding in life supersedes my fear of death.
Eno dey mean say I want die ooh!!
Full disclosure: This is not a sponsored post, neither is this post intended to negatively criticise the services of the Airbnb I 'staycationed' at.
This post is an intended quick story time of "my-not-so-near yet near-death-experience."
I apologise if it ends up being a long one. I say that because I love to exaggerate, sometimes.
Have some fun reading this. You're allowed to live vicariously through me if you intend to as well. Lol!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Here we go!
A typical Sunday for me goes by so quickly. I mostly spend most of my time inside the church building practising with the choir. You must be wondering "which voice abi?" Same dear, sameee!! Which voice ?! Lol I can sing, at least! So, have that!!!.
This particular Sunday sped by so quickly! The speed at which the morning came and went was amazing. Before I could blink, I had just an hour to pack my stuff and catch my flight.
Whatever this trip was intended for, I was ready for some rest.
This was my chance of having a VACATION. I needed a break and this was my opportunity. I wasn't going to ruin it by missing my flight (my first ever flight, bruhhh!!)
Hurriedly I packed a bag. Off we go to the airport. "Capital City, here I come!!"
When I was settled in, I decided to take a shower and get some sleep because the day ahead was going to be one of the busiest days ever. Although I was supposed to be 'vacationing'. Sad!!
Only after the shower did it come to my notice that I packed only half of the things I intended on bringing along with me. 'If not the consequences of my decision…'
How'd I explain this situation?!
You never get away trying to be a last minute type of person. So here I was in my pyjamas with no body lotion to smear on my skin or even deodorant for my armpit. I didn’t even have tooth paste, ei!
"What am I going to do?" I kept thinking.
I could survive the night. But I wasn’t going to leave the room the next morning, smelling like whatever, from mouth to body. KAI!! That wasn’t me. That wasn’t my brand. I needed to do something!
CHINEKE SAVE ME FROM THIS DISGRACE, I BEGGG!!
I'd like to specially thank Priscilla and MJ🖤 for coming through for me🥵. Without you girls, I don’t know how I'd have managed to survive the stress of leaving my stuff at home. I'm grateful for you both.
As if leaving my stuff at home wasn't enough trouble for the night. I was wide awake at 2am texting my best friend that I needed help. You must be wondering why I needed help at 2am GMT. WELLLL, someone was trying to break into my room.
I was only awake because I heard the door make a sound. Then, I slightly opened my eyes to study the movements of the door. I wanted to be sure I wasn't just being paranoid, at least then I wouldn't ruin my own sleep. To my surprise, I wasn't being paranoid. Someone was actually trying to come inside the room from outside.
"HOW IS THIS HAPPENING?!! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!!"
And as crazy as I am, I went on google to check reviews of this Airbnb. Was I even trying to save my life or looking for worst case scenarios?! People had their opinions about the place though but honestly, How was that even going to save my life now?!
After some minutes, the forceful opening stopped. I managed to fall back asleep only to be up again by screams from the other rooms. Crazy me would have joined and screamed too. But this time, I decided to pay attention to why they were screaming .
That was when I heard; "Leave me! I'll kill him" "I have a gun and some pepper spray" Until that dawn, I never know say pepper spray fit kill person!!! Eiiii oyibo man.
The screaming conversations really left me scared, I couldn't wait for the morning! That was the longest night ever, goodness!!
And in just that dawn, I come understand say ‘the fact say ano dey fear death no dey mean say I wan die shaaa!!’
The next morning, curios me, inquired about the incident during the night. I was informed it was just a messy fight between friends that were also vacationing together. Apparently they were sleeping in opposite rooms at this same Airbnb and had a minor problem during the night. They decided to test fists and see who amongst them was fit enough. ‘Ebi here dem dey come show who be Sampson abi?!‘
Well, none of that was my business anymore because at least I wasn’t going to die, NOT YET! Lol!
I also reported about the breaking in, which was supposed to be the first thing I had to do during the morning. But curious me wan know wetin no concern am first!
I was informed that the receptionist covering the night shift didn’t know my room had an occupant since it was empty the last night she was on duty. Out of curiosity, she decided to force open the door. Well, since she was unable to, she concluded that the room had an occupant and left.
I mean, wasn’t my arrival recorded or something?! Well, I couldn’t blame her, and I’d rather not blame anyone.
You can imagine my sigh of relief!!! I was safe. Nobody was trying to harm me at least. Nobody dey wan kill me shaaaa!!!! As usual it was just my paranoia.
By the way, here’s one travelling tip I would leave y’all with.
‘When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money…’
If I had packed the instant I knew I had to travel, I would have packed every item I needed. First of, if I had prepared for my travel, I would have not forgotten the stuff I left at home.
Also if I maybe had a checklist for my stuff (remember this hack anytime you decide to travel), I would have been aware of what I was missing and what needed to be in my luggage.
I love travelling but honestly, I am a procrastinator when it comes to packing. Don’t be like me!
Even so, it was a pleasant stay. I didn’t get all the rest I needed but my purpose there was accomplished.
PSA; I know I said I was going away, well yeah I am going away. I just didn’t like the idea of having this in my archives. Y’all needed to have it, so here you go.
Thank me later!
See y’all in 18 months!!
Stay safe and healthy always. And when time allows it, go on a vacation.
Forever NaBi🦋🖤
But for now,
My missionary
Stephen Nimoh is the sad boy in the house😂😂