My First Cash!
Growing up, I loved dancing, I still do, though I no longer dance much. You know, age is around the corner. Hehehe. Back then, I was part of my primary school's dance group and even led the dancers at my Block Rosary center. Oh, I remember those good old days that I'd dance myself out at home, church, birthday parties, name it. I was a hot stepper. Hehehe.
But one experience that's still etched in my memory was when I won money - my first ever earning, at a birthday party dance competition in my neighborhood. It was in the 90's and Makosa dance was the trending dance move.
On that fateful, I arrived the birthday party, hoping to have fun, eat cake, sweets and the famous Nigerian jellof rice, including indulging in my favorite soft drink - Fanta, and then go home with lots of souvenir gifts and balloons. Lol! But little did I know that fate has better plans for me.
The party was in full swing, with lots of fun activities - trivia or question and answer game, ballon game, musical chair and dance competition, which came last. Although I played in the other games and won prizes, I was eagerly waiting for the dance competition, so I can beat my competitors hands down. I was that confident, Lol!
Finally, the MC announced the dance competition and invited interested kids to step forward. I didn't wait for the second call - I rushed out to the floor. š Don't blame me, the beats were calling me and I couldn't resist to indulge! And boy, I danced my heart out, and won! In fact, I stole the show! So I got the prize money - 20 Nigerian naira, which was a significant amount back then.
Oh, I remember the excitement I felt. I was over the moon, and was eager to get home and hand the money over to my mom - my bank then. š But mostly is the pride I felt from earning my first cash from my talent, when some other kids were shy to even move a leg. I felt like a professional dancer already. š
That event, which I would describe as a small moment helped shape my confidence and passion to pursue a career in dancing, But life happened and I ended up in a different field. Nevertheless, I still love dancing. š
Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed my story!
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Loved the joy that emanated from this post! And it's not even about the money... You did it for the love of dancing... I hope you find a way to return to dance in some form or other. I have a love for martial arts and have returned to it several times in my life when it was feasible. These passions get beneath our skin and become difficult to ignore with time. Just do it, Luchyl, honestly, if it's affordable... even if you do one class a week for the joy of it. It can make all the difference to a life well-lived š„° Hugs x
Yeah, it was the passion to showcase my dancing skills, hehehe. Well, I always find time to dance, at least as part of exercise. š
I admire females who are skilled in martial arts. It's a great skill to have, with it you'd be sure to protect yourself and loved ones against some forms of attack.
Thank you Sam for these thoughtful and encouraging words. They mean a lot to me.
!HUG
!BBH
Haha, and what happens to all the money you saved with your then banker lol š I'm just curious.
You Should still find time to dance, it's great for your health.
Ha! don't stir up trouble o. You want me to be reminded of how I eat, use the facilities and pay no rent? Abeg o š¤£
Yeah, I do, occasionally.
I appreciate your engagement.
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All Ninja mummies are in the same WhatsApp group lol š reason why I had another bank at the bottom of my clothes bag.
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Awww reading your blog made my evening... Like 20 naira was what you won? Still smiling šš. Thanks for sharing š
Yes o, I was a rich kid then, you know. š
Thanks for your warm comment.
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You're welcome
I enjoy your story and I believe you still know how to dance because they said Agadi Nwanyi adigh aka nka na egwu oma-ag
I'm glad you enjoyed it. My dear, hustling no allow me think of dancing again o š. It's been a while. Hope you're good?
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Yes š„° am good
Thanks for sharing
How much did you say it was again šš, I'm sorry I laughed. But I can very well relate with that excitement.
Would love to see you make some steps sha(dance) š
And your bank too, huhm. Let's not go there sha, I can relate.
Thanks for sharing.
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20b in my bank, that was never withdrawn. Not even a bank statement. !LOLZ š¤£
I appreciate your engagement.
!BBH
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That's massive š¤£š¤£
Very much welcome š¤
There is no doubt about it , you are a good dancer , I can attest to that. You really beat those kids hands downšš I really enjoyed reading your post.
Waaawwu, it's nice reading from you. Hope you're good? Thanks a bunch.
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Congrats!! That's wonderful. BTW....as you get older I hope you find yourself dancing through your daily life like at the grocery store etc.
Thank you. I also hope for that. š
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Well, you were right in the PYPT... I didn't earn any money in my life by dancing... š But, good to see you did! It's a pity that you didn't pursue that dream, as it looks like you did it with all your heart and soul! š
Anyways, you can always dance while you're chasing those nasty chickens in the yard... š
Thank you. Sure I'll dance but not when pursuing the chickens. I don't want to break my waist. š
!DOOK
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You just got DOOKed!
@luchyl thinks your content is the shit.
They have 2/20 DOOK left to drop today.
Buy more DOOK here - smell ya laterš©
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Thank you
Oh dancing queen is in our midst!
What a great wee story luchyl and now I want to see you shake those moves!
Hahaha, thank you, Tengo.
Sure, bring the beats on. š
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hehe I am watching
Omo I really enjoyed reading your post dear, so you can tear steps like this , Omo I can feel how happy you were that day as the gave you that money. That's really good dear
Awnnn, thank you. This gladdens my heart.
Yes o, I was good with steps those days, but no longer now. I don't understand what people dance to these days. š
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Lol they are dancing the modern one now
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One day you will come dance for us.
Were you dancing Michael Jackson?
Atilogwu, Hehehe.
!DOOK
!BBH
You just got DOOKed!
@luchyl thinks your content is the shit.
They have 4/20 DOOK left to drop today.
Buy more DOOK here - smell ya laterš©
See me grinning reading your story. I appreciate and likes watching people dance, but sadly I can't even dance to save a soul, lol.
What a sweet and fun memory.
You think you can't dance, wait until it becomes your last option to save a soul, you'd then know. š
I appreciate your visit and warm comment.
!BBH
Hehehe...I just hope I canš
It's my pleasure!
Have a blessed day.