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Welcome to my world! Come right in.
February 15, 2021

Welcome to my world! Come right in.

The first time I tried to do this was five years ago. Can you believe that? Haha. “Iyanu, the procrastinator’’ that’s what some of my friends call me. 

Okay, jokes apart.

I really can’t believe I am finally here, right now, writing my first blog post. If I had a penny for all the times I started and abandoned the process, I would have a sack full of cash by now. It would have been easy to blame my busy schedule amid the bustle and tussle of Lagos. I could also give some other reasons that do not hold water (I can be really entangled with meaningless stuff, sometimes) – but between God and I – there was only one reason I never took the plunge.

I am not a perfectionist, so I didn’t understand why I wanted this to be perfect. I wanted the perfect words, designs and pictures, so I kept deleting my drafts. My friend Olumide got tired of my hassles at some point. I would call him at odd hours to tell him I was finally ready, only to hit him up later in the day to forget it.

I never had the perfect words. So, I continued the yo-yo for 5 years. Write. Delete. Rinse and repeat.

I was literally annoyed with myself at some point, so I stopped trying. However, six months ago, after kicking myself so hard for lazing around, I finally decided it was time I revisited the idea. I didn’t have the perfect script drafted in my head, but I told myself it was long overdue.

Believe me, I didn’t want to end up being one of those who were too scared to try something new or do the things they really like. It’s the same reason my former boss never started his palm oil business because he was worried no one would buy it. My friend, Enobong, never asked the lady he liked out on a date because he was scared she might say no. Ehh!

Some live their lives on tiptoes and because of that; they never begin or start anything. They mull over the ideas until their hairs turn grey. They cheer and clap anytime they see those who are bold enough to take plunges; but in the quiet whispers of their thoughts – and the corners of their hearts – they want to be as bold and daring. Your life should not be like that, else it would be unadventurous, inexpressive, retrogressive, static and docile.

Five years is too long to stay sceptical; I’ve grown. Life is meant to be lived, expressed and enjoyed. I hate when I’m confined within a space or when what makes me tick is taken away. I love to explore and do the things that I am passionate about. It’s the same reason I dropped my resignation letter last year because banking was snuffing out my light. I almost forgot how wonderful life could be. No one should have to live like that.

I’ve experienced dark days and I’ve lost some; but I live, regardless. I’ve won a lot too – and I am still winning – but through it all, I never forget the force that not only propels me, but also gives me the strength to live and enjoy each day as the Lord made them. It won’t let me rot or waste away while life passes me by; and it gently whispers at every chance it gets that “the JUST shall live by faith.’’

Life doesn’t wait; you shouldn’t either

So, here’s to new blogs and new beginnings. Cheers to doing the things we really love, sullen moments of transient losses, great moments of sweet victories and all our years on earth.

PS: I am back to scribbling words on my screen, and I can’t wait to show you how I rule my world.

Iyanu Fatoba
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