Okay, I’m really late to uhmm... somewhere, so let’s speed through this, shall we? Lol. As soon as I saw this prompt by the Hive Naija Community, I immediately ruled off the first question, but then I thought to myself, “Why rule it off?”
Paraphrasing, the question is asking what part of the world we’d like to visit if time and money weren’t issues. Now, you know I was set to skip this question because time and money are certainly issues, rn, but with that last clause thrown in, there’s no reason not to let my mind run free, right?
So, I was thinking, in the hypothetical situation where time was on my hands and money unlimited, where would I want to spend it, if not in Dubai? I know half of you all were expecting me to say South Korea, and that too is there, but I’m looking beyond my horizon these days, you know? So, yeah, Dubai it is.
It’s weird how this is not a place I’ve ever longed to visit, so the picture in my head is foggy, but I’m remembering a few scenes from Real Housewives of Lagos, so the images that come to mind are lofty, high rise buildings that are overlooking beautiful beaches, maybe a penthouse with a pool right there at the balcony, lots of sand and food, and a new cultural taste. Oh yeah, camels too.
All the reasons I’m giving are sounding seriously materialistic without too much intrinsic value, but really guys, things don’t have to be too deep all the time. Sometimes things exist for the fun of it, and you can exist and enjoy it on a pretty shallow level as well. Anyway, my plan when I get to Dubai, with time on my side, and a bank account that wouldn’t feel the slightest impact if a million dollars were deducted, is to try everything.
I’d look up things to do, places to visit, and dishes to try on a travel brochure that I’d carry everywhere with me, and best believe I will try everything. Or at least all my courage lets me try. It will be such a blast, and now that I’ve written about it, it doesn’t matter anymore if Dubai was never in my plans, I’ll definitely go there, and I’ll share all about it with you. Just for the aesthetic, luxurious value of it and nothing else.
The next question talked about Christmas tradition, and now I don’t really think there’s a strict tradition we follow, especially this Christmas that the vibes aren’t really there, at least on my end. But one thing I remember about my family home is that our regular satellite on DSTV is the Family package.
However, during Christmas, my Dad gives us a package increase and ups the satellite to Compact Plus or sometimes Premium, so we can have the best viewing experience. It’s something I used to value a lot growing up, but I hardly watch TV anymore, so it’s mostly my younger siblings and the rest of the family who enjoy it.
On Christmas day, we go to Church and celebrate and have a swell time, then come back home to a stocked fridge filled with drinks. That’s pretty much the best part about Christmas in my home. It’s pretty much the only time you will see the fridge filled with drinks, and I value that little tradition we have, even though it isn’t much. Maybe I’d have loved the season more if I didn’t dislike the weather it comes with so much. But it is what it is. Hehe. Merry Christmas in advance to everyone.
Jhymi🖤
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