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I had planned to reward myself at least once in 2022, but given the high expense of living in Nigeria, you would have to reconsider. For instance, suppose I have 1,000 naira and want to buy ice cream, but my daughter's hair is still undone. Because of the school she attends, they typically call their hairstyle every week. Would you suppose that I would buy ice cream for myself only to enjoy it? Not from me. I'd choose the option that has more significance.
I haven't been treating myself much lately because of this, but I do recall that my husband took us out three times last year. Three times: once on my birthday, once on my son's birthday, and once just on a random day.
It was the first Sunday and we had all gone to church. After the service, we opted to wait for the bike man who usually gets us up from church because it was so hot outside. It's been a while since we've eaten out, I simply stated to my husband. I wasn't even serious; I was just pulling his leg, and he fell for it. After I told him this, he stayed quiet for about 10 minutes. he said "treasure Oya let's go to SNAIL CAFE at meiran" that's how we got up and left the church grounds, and we also told the bike guy not to worry about coming to pick us up. When we got to the restaurant, which was only a short 5- to 10-minute drive from the church, we stepped in, ordered some ice cream and snacks for the kids, then ordered a combination plate of rice and beef. I wanted the chicken, but it was too pricey, so I just looked at it and ate my beef.
The kids enjoyed the bouncing castle after their meal, but I was getting tired, so I suggested we go inside and relax for a while. I bought extra cups of ice cream and paid for it; the kids enjoyed the ice cream, but I removed some from their cups because I didn't want them to eat too much.
And that's it for my love of myself; unless I have to leave for class, at which point I'm free from my kids and their father, I can't do anything on my own.
But I do know that if someone has the money to treat themselves, they will. This is because he wouldn't want to spend the entire year working without having any sort of fun. If I ever want to treat myself, I don't do it by myself. My family and I will always have it.
Before you judge me, hang for a second. I realize that what we're talking about is self-love, but the truth is that I can't have any self-love without my partner and children or without mentioning my children since they are all a part of my self-love, Yes, there are times when I crave alone, but loving oneself goes beyond than simply enjoying oneself in solitude.
Thanks for reading
treasuree
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