Sam’s Hangout #91 - “DOING DIFFERENT”
Hello everyone, my beautiful hive naija people, it's another beautiful weekend and we are so happy to have you here once again. It’s another weekend to buzz the hive blockchain even as we connect with ourselves. It’s just feel good to get everyone together every weekend to talk about random things and just have fun.
OBJECTIVE
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DOING DIFFERENT
Now to our discussion for this weekend! We will be discussing “DOING DIFFERENT”. Sadly, these days we are often scared of doing things differently than not. We are worried things would go wrong and maybe this different doings will reveal a side of us we don’t want to show the world! But here’s the question!
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Don't you think we are forgetting somebody?... Well, I'm sure we are...
FRIDAY PLANS, OWANBE SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
On Friday, we talk about our goals for the weekend. Will you be indoor throughout or do you have a date to plan? Owanbe Saturday is a day to share interesting gists about parties. You can also share pictures. On Sunday, we reflect and share our plans for the new week. Let’s see how it goes!
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Hello my people season greetings to you all , please I have January in mind,
okay so for me about been different?...
discover that most Nigerian school only offer theories if I'm to establish schools my school will have all the sections offering real time practical on all subjects taught, so the student get to familiarize themselves with the basic first hand knowledge of what they are been taught ...
This is thoughtful! The only institutions I know that offer more practicals are polytechnics, so surely, we need this expansion. Happy weekend, dear.
yeah basically I mean like our secondary schools,
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This is a good thought but the ministry of education must be aware
Na who go the them remain
This is so thoughtful.
kid learn and inculcate knowledge faster by watching, this ideas would help kids learn with so much ease.
I'm 100% in support of this idea
Supporters club..
Write a formal letter, go submit it to Tinubu
Action!!!.. lol
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That's a beautiful one I must say. Most of the things taught in our schools are just theories....
definitely bro
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Awwww..sounds great
Fingers crossed...who knows what our next president will be up to in education sector
Hey man.. welcome to this week’s hangout
Reasons why I went to.a catering school instead of university was the practical issue,cos university graduate comes to enrollment in a catering school again.
First here y’all 😎
And you didn't tag me, your apprentice. Is that how you use to do?😅
I wanted to take in the moment fess. Should I still tag you?😄
By the way, I come bearing biscuits and caprisone. Ask @van.illa about it.😅
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That's how he used to do oooo. You've just seen his real face
I hope you brought biscuits along 😅😅
Of course! Do you like caprisone? Cos I brought it too 😄😄
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Just maintain your lane o, toor...
🏃🏃🏃
Be like dem send this one with vawulence to me 😄
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And me just getting here,lol.
I should be number what? Don't even let me know 🤣
You go dey back of hall like this. 😅
Welcome sha. How's your weekend going?
Good evening and happy Friday my country people.
Thank God it's Friday 🥰
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The most important thing is, what did you bring come 🫴
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Happy Friday, dear. I haven't seen you before in any weekend hangout. Maybe I've been skipping. Nice to meet you.🥰
Yes, it's likely you've been skipping. Thanks, nice to meet you too.
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Good evening Mama....
Thanks you, good morning this beautiful Saturday morning.😊
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How u dey
Yello. Welcome..
Thank you 😊
Happy weekend, guys!🎉
It is true that we bother so much about public opinion when we want to take a decision that doesn't follow the traditional path, but for me, I'm learning to outgrow that, and so far, so good!
So, if I am to make a decision to do differently today, I would go back to school for another professional course in the medical field instead of taking the most common path of heading straight into the labour market to work as a healthcare provider. I say this as someone who has gained clarity on where she wants to be in the next couple of years, with a well laid plan. I do not care about spending another 6 years as a student, and neither do I care about what people would say about going back to school in a country like ours. It's a decision that will set me up for a lifetime and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get there while blocking out the noise.
@treasuree @soma18 @marsdave what would you do differently today?
Not considering public opinion is something I'm also learning to outgrow, it's almost impossible in our society, we are surrounded by imperfect people judging others, even when you are doing what's right , they have what to say about it.
Since they ain't paying my bills, I don't care about their opinion.
Education never ends, last year I would have said the same thing, I just outgrew that thought and decided to obtain a masters degree instead.
Exactly. The only solution is to filter the noise and do your thing because if you keep considering their opinions, you will never do what your heart pleases. I'm glad you've also gained clarity on your next possible action. All the best to you.
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Funny enough, a friend of mine posted something in this regard yesterday or so. To paraphrase, he said “When you are going after a goal, don't listen to the people closest to you. Listen to the people closest to your goals.” It's kind of ironic or improper because we're supposed to listen to those closest to us right? Or maybe that's what the system taught us.
Concerning your point on public opinion, it's high time many of us stopped listening to that. Yes, some opinions could be helpful and we need to hear them, but how many are there in the pool of noise and unsolicited, unwanted public opinions? So, when are you planning to go back and do that medical course? Let me know so that I too can follow you and chase that dream too.😁😀
That's a powerful statement. I totally agree with the message it passes. Thankfully, I no longer pay attention to everyone who thinks they can have a say in my life's decisions, enough to make me put everything to a halt. They will be fine.
Thanks for sharing that quote. I'll keep it in mind, always.
Look at this Oga, am I not supposed to be the one following you?😅
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That's a very motivating statement, lately I have come to accept the fact that I have to follow those who believe in me and not those who stay close but don't believe in me and this is similar to your friends quote.
Some public opinion might be worth listening to, but some needs to be trashed too , just learn to filter informations.
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You still wanna do follow follow 😂
For a fact, your friend is right because the closest people to you might not be sharing same goals as you so they can't reason with you in same direction to achieve that goal
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Hey brother: welcome to this week’s hangout session..
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First off, I must say I admire your courage.
A decision like that, especially in a country like ours, omo. You gats really fvkoff what anybody might say or think... because six years may look long, but it's definitely not longer than a lifetime.
Exactly! Thank you so much, my dear. Definitely not listening to the noise.
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500HBD fine for this f word... Payment to my wallet pls
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It's quite sad that a lot of people fall victim of that. You know, heading into a course because every other being is doing it as well. Simply following the crowd.
I have a friend currently doing that and I don't even have the least idea on how to draw her back and make her see reasons to give this choice of hers a second thought.
You're indeed daring to do something different, the sidetalks and every other factors regardless. Go for it gurllllllllll! 😉
It's really sad. My case is not one of doing a course because everyone was doing it, though. I did it because I liked it and because it would be easier for me to get a job in this country. But over time, I've realized that the places we ought to be may not always be the ones that we choose or think is right. So, I'm thankful for that clarity.
I think you should keep chatting with your friend, take a day off to just advise her on it. If she doesn't listen, then there's nothing you can do. Thanks for the encouragement, Soma.
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Hey Soma 🥰
Your friend have made her decision, your opinion is like the public opinion we are talking about here 😅, just joking, but don't stress yourself too much convincing her, leave her to follow the crowd 😅, she would still come back to you.
Oya, don't mind me ooh, I know someone that decided to accept a course that I didn't like and my reasons for discouraging her was obvious, I also tried convincing her, but she was more focused on what people would say and sitting for another jamb, those things don't matter to me fr and that's the major reason young teenagers become victims of regrets.
I allowed her and guess what? She's now seeing the reality of what I told her.
I have tried as much as I can to advise young people to stop the unnecessary rush to go to uni, keep fighting for that dream, don't let pressure make you study what you would end up regretting in the future.
This is Nigeria, there are many things to consider before choosing a career.
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Why not go back and school again and get what u want? I want thought of this but marriage, kids, responsibility wouldn't allow me take action
It takes a very very very strong will and determination to be able to that actually cos the stress of keeping a home ehn is not small
Oh, dear. I'm already working toward it. Hopefully, it comes to fruition.🥰
I totally understand that responsibilities won't let you return, but I hope you find even better opportunities with what you have.❤️
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You're absolutely right and I salute your courage on a decision like this if you have the opportunity. It's a mistake most of us have made and I'm a practical example to this when I picked science class over art class in secondary school.
Thank you so much, Kenny. As we grow older, we become wiser, and I'm grateful for that.
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Do the calms now. Time still dey lol
Happy Weekend Everyone 🥰
If you match me enh.....🧐
Lolz, I have stepped on you since 😅
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Happy weekend vanillaa…
Happy weekend everyone.
Happy Weekend Beauty 😊
Thank you my dear I'm
Hello 👋
Happy weekend to you too..how you doing
Your welcome dear I am doing well and you?
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There's actually something I could have done differently, but then, I choose not to.
And that will be being self-centered and focusing only on myself.
The thing is I once went through a long term illness that kind of made me withdraw, during those period I learnt a while lot of things about humans and all. I also lost myself, yea. There are a lot of things I stopped doing, and a lot of things stop having meaning to me.
So, after surviving such, I could have choose to do my things differently, I can't deny that the illness did affect me an my relationship with people, but I choose not to allow it take over me. If it had, no one would have blamed me. Many people would have thought it was caused by, maybe the trauma and all I experienced.
But I chose not to let that experience stop me from being caring and looking out for others. I try my possible best to show up for people, help when I could and even run certain charity deeds.
So, what I did differently was the refusal to become hardened and bitter. Rather, I choose to be more caring, compassionate and loving.
So, that's doing different for me.
❤️
Thanks a lot for the tag @yechee
@afrikens
@chefqueen
@careergirl
@soma18
Come, let's hear from y'all 😁
Awwwwwwn 🥰🥰.. that's my lil bro 🌹.
I understand what you mean. Every other person could have gone through such and come out of it caring only about his or herself and of course, nobody would ever blame such.
But you came out better; compassionate, loving and selfless and that is indeed a departure from the norm. Equally makes you special 😜🤭
Awwwn, thanks Sissy ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
You always have your way with words 🥺🥺, yaf made me speechless now 😔.
Obviously, yaf learnt a lot from me 😜.
Yea, it was one that could have made any other person heartless, withdrawn and all. But then, here you have me 🕺🕺🕺
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Your little bro indeed.
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That's great attitude amidst challenges
Yes...
Thanks Mama ☺️
It takes alot to be compassionate and loving to people after an experience like this and I'm proud of you for being a bigger person and a good person.
I love the attitude and I hope I learn from this too, because I'm not good at letting go of bad experiences, especially from people I expect alot from.
I'm so grateful to God that you survived the illness and conquered Dave 🥰🎉
It wasn't that easy. But it was a good choice to make.
Either let the the experience turn me into a cold person or a more compassionate one, it was my decision to make at the of the day.
I would love if you would too, humans will always be humans. You shouldn't expect too much from them. So, you just be you.
Thanks a lot dear, and I very well appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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This is so great to read Millie. It shows how best you are at being in control of life and not life or situations controlling you. The way you did not allow that situation redefine who you are really speaks amazing things about you even with no spoken words. You lived differently indeed ❤️🥰
You enh🥺🥺🥺
See how you've made me emotional now 😔.
And yea, I've met with ppl and got to know their experience was what made them what they are today-coldhearted. And it's understandable, just that the choice is always ours to make. Experiences can shape, but we get to decide/choose what it shapes us into.
Not letting poor experiences shape your character towards others tells a lot about you. It's beautiful and I hope you don't stop being this person.❤️
Smiles.....yea❤️
Hopefully, I won't.
Thanks a lot 😊❤️
I just dey come ooo. Let me think well sha
No problem...take your time sissy 🙂
Some situations will open ones eyes to what one don not believe can happen but sometimes it doesn't have to change us, it just bring to our notice that things like that is in existence, people are like this and that. We should never stop the heart of kindness no matter what we go through but me I used to think that this kindness heart is God gift ,bcos I have tried many times in the past too to let go of kind heart but I couldn't, I just couldn't control my kind heart, and I will see someone else that doesn't even have kindness in his dictionary,how will be like ,how does he do it ? I think its Gift jare.
Smiles, well it's definitely a gift. Our prayer would be not to encounter a thing that would make us stop being the good and kind hearted person that we are.
Kindness is meant to be rare and that's why we have very few ppl in our world that's really kind.
Obrigado por promover a Língua Portuguesa em suas postagens.
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STOPHey friends, I'm happy, I'm alive, I'm blessed. I'm cool, and you?
I am alive too
Happy weekend
I love this.... I'm also alive, I'm blessed and I'm cool
Yes
Me I'm cool, so I'm blessed, because I'm alive.🙂
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...hmm,I had to think deeply but yah, I don't need to think far.
One thing I could have done differently but chose not to is over reacting in anger when I felt disappointed by people I had expectations on. Yea, recently, people kept testing my patience through their actions. My old me could have raised my voice and speak harshly out of frustration but I choose to be calm regardless. I think I am growing better , I hv come to realize that everyone can't meet up with my expectations and it's fine. Life is a gradual process..
And things done in anger are irreversible. That's a great way to live differently
Aunty you no dey sleep ni
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Very irreversible👌
Great. Stop expecting the best of people, atleast leave a room for a couple of disappointments. That way you won’t think too deep about it…
I hear u sir
It is good ooo. Everyone can't meet up with one's expectations. We should learn to expect disappointment
Sure
Happy weekend guys!
Where’s @mikechrist.
Where's me, did you ask if me ?
Sometimes I stil wonder why I never choose the medicine part, I still wonder today if I would have become a great surgeon... Anyways I will never know.
Not that I regret my career path though but remembering the decision was not entirely up to me makes me wish I had choosen the part.
If there's something i could have done differently but choose not to,
That will be marrying early. My friends and family used to be in surprise that I'm still with my sis all this years,they said they would have gotten married and her body go come down if they are in my shoe,my sister is very strict and over protective someone that all my other siblings fear to live with her coupled with the fact that she is nursing a sickness,if you've lived to take care of a suck person,you will understand that situation I'm in. Cos, sometimes she behaved to people out of the pains she is going through,you must not say no to anything she says,she will feel ,it's bcos she is sick and you are the one taking care of her,that why you are behaving rude, she sometimes will get angry that she would have fo e it perfectly thank you did it if not if her condition,you know those words,she will con still add crying, if you don experience this situation you will understand me, sometimes I will want to go crazy,you know,you believe you are doing even more than your energy but someone you doing it for said,you didn't do anything. Still happened last month, that her husband was forced to tell me to go bring my boyfriend,that he will do weeding for us, that he doesn't like how I'm being treated, I just laughed that he shouldn't worry. Many choose marriage as a escape route in that situation,many do so. I wanted to fall victim at a time the depression was high but I'm glad I'm someone that doesn't rush decisions . I think about it and I realized I will be doing more harm to myself, marriage is a lifetime thing, I wouldn't want my situation taking me where I won't like. I will never use marriage as a escape route like many girls out there does.
@afrikens @van.illa @goldenproject
Come and drop yours oo
Using marriage as an escape route is extremely risky, marry when you are ready and with the right person would give you peace, don't let her attitude push you into a lifetime regret.
I hope your sister recovers soon, most times sickness make people act out of character, just keep taking care of her, behind that mean attitude is someone who just want to live healthy. Immediately she recovers she would be a nice sister.
You will be alright ♥️
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's draining but I'm trying hard to be okay
QUEEN I read every line of this with patience and every bit of an emotional string in me. You're indeed a beautiful soul and even if you think you are not appreciated directly, trust me that the blood bond between you two appreciates your efforts and kindness deeply.
And I'm glad you didn't rush into a lifetime decision because of that situation. It might have ended up badly
Thank you so much sis.yes, marriage should never be an escape route,yes,it might have been bad. Thanks you for your kind words.
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Happy Owanbe Saturday 🎉💃 Saturdays are for parties, weddings, and plenty of jollof rice. Do you have any owambe lined up today, or are you chilling at home? Share your Saturday plans with us.
me I was in my house oo.... I sha did laundry sanitation and turned my data at past 12...
first time coming first I guess 😅
@careergirl @nanawrites @blackbird44
Lol
I hope you brought biscuits and Bobo this first time 🙃
Was just home. No owambe.
It was a busy Saturday.🥱
Do Owanbe and host us 🙃😅
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I didn't go for Any Owanbe today oooo
But I later attended Rotary Event in the evening
I chilled at home all through yestday , cooking and cleaning my house . I guess owambe is on break for my side now until after Christmas day 🎊🎉
Happy weekend to you all
Saturday was so busy for me , had an urgent work and came home every late ,cos traffic yesterday was mad.
I would have join bad gang and make illegal money , but I choose not to. I trust the process and God will see me yhrou
Saturday working friends and you
It's Sunday Reflections! 🎉💃Did you go to church today? What did you learn? If not, how are you spending your Sunday? Share with us!
Happy Sunday my kontri people ...how una dey...
I went for early morning service today and in the church, our priest reminded us to be careful with our tongue. He says we should be conscious of what comes out from our mouth that words are powerful . He also said instead of speaking negative words, we should use our tongue to confess positive about our lives.
@quduus1 @van.illa @afrikens , una go church today ?
Hey mama… hiii
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Hmmmm TONGUE. When you even read James 3, one would understand this fact that ones tongue is powerful enough to destroy or build one's life.
I went o though not my church
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Good Afternoon Mama 🥰
Happy Sunday 😁
I went to church , but I arrived late 🥹
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Wise words!
Our words can build or destroy.
As usual, I am home for Sunday all is good except for all the children in my neighborhood playing monopoly games in my entrance entertaining me with noise.
Nice entertainment ..lol
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😂 happy entertainment o
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Use cain and chase them 😅😅
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As you no church,make choir entertain you na, the children had to fill in 😂😂
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Happy Sunday to you all.
Same here
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Happy Sunday Brethren in the Lord 😉
I went to church today, left after praise session to another church I was invited to but on getting there too, they were done with sermon so I'm not able to learn anything today from sermon other than one thing generally from my service tour today which is to Praise God
May our praise be accepted by God 🙏🙏
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Make I invite you to another Church dem invite for Chris carol. Maybe we will hear the word there.
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No church today ooo but we've praise God and prayed at home. I quickly went out today too and traffic still bad as at this morning Sunday ,25th is not here yet oo, but the road is buzzing
This image no complete 😁
I wan see who get that head.
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