All about my birthday..

Hello Steemians,

I bring greetings all the way from Nigeria. It's been a while I've been active on this space. I decided to take a short break due to situation beyond my control but I didn't think it would take this long. All is well now and is nice to be back.

Yesterday happens to be my birthday and by the grace of God, I turned 38yrs. I know this might come as a shock to some people because many say I look younger than my age. As I turn a year older, I took time to have a little reflection of my life so far, the plans I had growing up and how life has unfolded.

Unfortunately, most of those plans was cut short after I lost my mum and it changed the course of my life completely. I had to fend for myself since I was already a graduate, while my dad focus on my siblings.

Anyway, as much as I didn't get my dream job, God has been so faithful in my life because even though I'm not where I am supposed to be at this stage of my life, I'm certainly not where I used to be. For that, I am grateful.

But the highlights of my birthday was something I never expected. My big sister tried to link me up to a lady for marriage during our little family sit-out. For me, i found it quite amazing because I thought such matchmaking belonged to the era of my parents' and not in today's generation. It seemed as though everyone had suddenly agreed on one mission "to convince me to get married".

Even the ones who called me on phone to congratulate on my new age, couldn't resist bringing up the topic. No matter, how much I told them I've not seen the right one, it seems it was falling on dear ears. This days the divorce rate in Nigeria is scary and I won't want to be among those statistics. so I've to be careful picking a life partner.

Growing up, I use to think this marriage pressure was something only young ladies experience alone , while men is face with the pressure of making money. I never realized that men will have to deal with the pressure of getting married as well. My sister was asking me, "is it when I'm 50years that I want to start raising kids like Abraham???" Lol

My kid sister that lives in UK was telling me that over there, people are left alone to make their own decisions regarding their lives without constant questions from family and society. Sometimes, I wonder why Nigeria is different. Societal pressure can push people into making decisions they may not be ready for.

Well, That was all about my birthday and the thought that occupied my mind. Is great to be back on the platform and I look forward to reconnecting with everyone once again.

Before I leave, I'll love to give a special shout out to @weisser-rabe for the birthday wishes she sent to me on Facebook and to @michelangelo3 for checking up on me. Thanks guys, I'm so grateful.