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Change is a constant thing in humans life, they say. But when those changes come to you, it is sometimes scary, unexpected and unrecognizable. It may take away your most cherished habit, way of life or interest and you will mourn but can’t get it back.Growing up, I loved to visit friends, go to parties and enjoy the high life. It was a thing that made my circle as at that time. During my university days, my friends and i were always going to parties to express and enjoy ourselves. We knew all the nightclubs in town. I love that part of me, that extroverted person and I was a party rider. The girls, drinks, atmosphere resonated with me really. At that time, it wasn’t something I thought I did leave out of my system. But changes met me in the most unobserved way.
I moved out of the environment and My lifestyle changed. I am now comfortable staying indoors and not enjoying the outdoor party. I am fully enjoying time when I read books and do something creative which takes me away from the glamour of the night blinking lights in the clubs, or a large gathering of friends, enjoying a plate of pepper soup and a bottle of beer. It was a tough change when I experienced it and it was like a life turning incident for me. Like a chipping of my identity. These changes have made my introverted self become the most potent part of me. It has made me become creative and explore the endless journey. I now want to be identified with creativity, especially writing and the community of people involved in these exploration.
My love for football was out of the world. I started watching from a tender age with my father and then I became a fan of Manchester United. My love for the sport transcends the love many men have for the sport. It’s a personal and spiritual thing. Sometimes in the past, I would go to watch the sport at a viewing center under the rain. I would save up money so I can have enough to watch it during the weekend match. I have the app, I would read news and also opinions about the state of things for the club and players. The club has been failing for years and truly a real fan should love the club even at the lowest. I reckon that I have been giving more than I was getting. The investment I made into this club is more than I was giving. Physically, emotionally, and time and attention. So recently, I started to feel a state of detachment. I no longer find myself looking forward to matches and anything about football in general. It’s a change I never expected to happen. As most men relate to football even in their old age. This has helped me to know that I have the capability to detach from a relationship that isn’t paying me or adding value to my life. Seeing my cherished club lose matches week in, week out is a lot for me emotionally. Sometimes it lasts days and just at the point of getting better, we are into another terrible match. Now that I am detached, I am happier, I am well rested. I don’t allow negative emotions to enter into my space again. Changes, I have learnt, happen often and it is the universe telling us to embrace the growth that comes forth for us to become a better person, to detest our old self and embrace our new self. Sometimes they are uncomfortable in their appearance such that they take what we aren’t willing to let go but it’s a necessity and we can only understand most times in retrospect.