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January for me was all about doing just the things i avoid doing like taking long walks, reaching out to friends, spending time with family and interacting with random people. it felt amazing to be able to do these things cus in a way they've been able to boost my confidence.

this is an amazing write by the way, appreciate you for this and i hope your skin gets better ASAP

have a good one you

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Life With Anu🤎's avatar

Friendship breakup sucks, I'm sorry you had to go through it completely unprepared🥺, I experienced something similar last year with my best friend and truthfully it broke me and made the whole of 2023 a blur for me because like in your case we had spoken for the most of the day before she dropped the bombshell at night. In a way, it changed all of my friendship dynamics but in the midst of the chaos I found God and it has been a beautiful and warming experience for me, it also made me take writing more seriously and focus on mentoring beginners in data analysis and I have you to thank for the constant inspiration ❤️

I hope February and the rest of the year are kinder to you, Thank you for sharing your gift with us❤️❤️

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Inya Marvellous Ijeoma's avatar

Hi Favour , January was really a month it had it's up's and it's downs. I started the year on a new career path. I just finished school at the end of 2023 and after all my mouth that I'll never pick up any book to read again see me in 2024 attending my product management classes (physical classes to be precise). It has been a smooth ride and very soon there wouldn't be a mention of really good PM's that my name wouldn't be there.

I also got my own apartment, it was tough I can't lie I'm still settling in though. In January I also learnt to be grateful for the gift of my parents, these people do the most for me. Favour not the whole family cutting down on financial expenses for my tuition bills to be paid. I also thanked God a lot because he really did come through for me. I never stayed hungry in the month if January despite everything being as it was.

I also convoked, Favourrrr it was a sweet experience I can't lie. I cried, I crode, I crewed on that day because I was sooo happyyy. Also there's this boy that made me smile all through January 🤭.

I'm certain February would be sweeter.

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Favour Ogazi's avatar

One beautiful story. Thanking God on your behalf 💚

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Ifeoluwa Ariyibi's avatar

Hi Favour, it’s always good to read from you. I’m happy you’re getting used to your new environment. In January, I relocated to Abk for NYSC. Getting a suitable place was a hassle but it was worth it at the end of the day. Settling in was smooth and that was such a relief. I think that was the highlight of January for me. Hoping for so much better in February.

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olagunju omolara's avatar

Hi Favour,

January was a month, am I allowed to call it that.

Losing good friend is hard, have been there, trust me she will be back to explain everything and when the time come am sure you will see her reason.

I cried in January cos, my prayer towards the end of last year is that I hope I get into 2024 with a relationship but it didn't happen so it broke my heart.

I registered for an online course and it going on well.

Learning a new language (Spanish) and it not bad

Got an award at my club for my dedication all this years.

Overall, I believe we all will be fine, 2024 will be one of the best year yet for us.

I love you favour, thanks for writing to me thanks for making me feel special. I love u again and again. Hopefully we will meet someday

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Blessing Coleman's avatar

Sorry about your friendship breakup, that must really hurt.

January is always my favorite month because of the fasting, the praying together as a church, setting up new goals, and my birthday. But, this January was hurtful, I cried a lot, it was draining, exhausting, I fell sick, lost weight and wasn’t feeling myself at all.

The joy of it is learnt to completely hand over things to God, to trust him and he showed me certain things.

My business got some awareness

I celebrated my birthday not the way I would want to but I was happy

I missed my friends so much

I read your 10days letter, they were very relatable, thanks for sharing.

I love receiving your notifications

Cheers to a brighter and beautiful February

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Febechukwu's avatar

Friendship breakup is one of the hardest and painful... You’ll be fine🤍

For me January was exceptional, I completed my Bible plan and I was super excited and proud of myself, I received gift books from my friend in my Favourite genre, I wasn’t expecting the gift, she called and said she got me books, she knew I’d like them that’s why she got them for me, I legit had a lot of tears in my eyes, that was so thoughtful..In January i and my friends had a lengthy and meaningful conversations,In January I introduced my friend to Medium and she wrote three beautiful pieces, so so proud of her.. I never missed Sunday services in January, I read the most softest books in January, listened to the most softest songs in January, i journal more in January, I had a lot of good laughs in January

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Soso💕's avatar

Hi favour, I agreed with you that this January has been one of the fastest. Thank you for writing tonight even if you didn’t plan to.

I’m happy you ticked a number of things in January and sorry one of your best friends stopped being friends with you that really hurts,but I guess life goes on.

For me one of my major highlights for January,I got to finish my clearance and also attended a crusade and saw one of my favorite minister Dunsin oyekan.

I wish I went out more though,fine dining and all lol.Happy new month between,I hope February brings everyone joy and happiness🙏❤️❤️

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