I Do Not Come To You By Chance... Or Do I?
Growing up, one of my biggest fears was making friends. Sounds crazy, right? Most kids at certain age are eager to meet and make new friends. Well, that's why I like to think myself, a special breed– limited edition. If I got a ten Naira note for every ' "what's wrong?" "why are you frowning?" "you look sad!" "who got you upset?" "brighten your face!" "you should smile often!"' questions and remarks I got growing up to this very moment, I probably would have a million or two stacked up somewhere. And no, I'm not exaggerating. People often say "Nobody is an island." I smile each time I hear that and tell myself, It's simply because because they are yet to experience me. How do I explain to anyone who genuinely cares to understand that I easily get bored around people and come alive when I am all by myself? Somehow, solitude energizes me in ways company can't. Make it make sense if yo...