Life Update

If you know me, you know I love to yap sometimes and to me that’s weird because talking is exhausting. I guess that’s why I started writing here. Nothing so deep, nothing so technical. Just my yap sessions I share with you guys in writing. I can’t even lie, I’ve missed this.

I’ve not been here for the longest time, I know and this time, I have no excuses 🙃

Anyway, a lot has happened since the last time I wrote.

I Passed my 4th MB🎉 and the implication of that is I’m now a 600L babe. It’s quite surreal because I remember when I started this substack, it was the first day of 400L. I just started clinical posting and it felt like the worst day ever and now I’m counting months to graduation. Since then a lot of my classmates started writing too and anytime I see their links or read their pieces, it makes me really happy. Such depth, such talent, such ease. I wonder why they didn’t start sooner

I traveled to Abuja and realized how happy I get when I’m around Folake (if you’re new here, that’s my sister). I also spent her birthday with her which was such a blessing as I don’t remember the last time that happened. Another thing I realized is how much I love cooking for her. It makes her really happy which in turn makes me happy😌

I tried to monetize my writing and guess what, it was an epic fail😂 but because 1 door closes doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try and open another one so…

I started a new business and it’s been 2 weeks since I started and so far it’s actually going really well. I’ve been making sales and my customers happy. I get so excited nowadays when weekend is coming, not because I’m going to rest but because I’m making people happy (as well as making money, you can actually eat your cake and have it I guess😂). The reviews warm my heart and give me butterflies. Currently I’m working on participating in my schools trade fair. Although I’m very unsure and I don’t have it all figured out but if there’s anything I’ve learnt from starting any business, it is to DO IT AFRAID (this does not undermine the role of prayers Abeg. Please pray and let God tell you to do it afraid - “When the time is right, I the LORD will make it happen” -Is 60:22).

I can’t finish this piece without thanking Lolade. She literally pushed me to start this business and gave me every form of encouragement known to man (even in form of frustration). One day I’ll tell the story of how I got this business idea in 2023 and executed it in 2025😂. Lolade, your 2 years of pestering paid off.

I’ve been diving into little investments here and there you know; stocks, shares, maybe even crypto 😂 (who knows, I surprise myself all the time). Someone told me “saving money is depreciating money” and he was right. Especially in Naira. All these things I’ve written have given me more insight about myself and things that make me happy and I’ve realized that I like my money growing. I’ve always had a flare for investments and money even as a child and I’m so grateful that I can make my own money and find a way to grow it.

I realized how much love I’m surrounded by regardless of the fact that there aren’t much people around me, the few I know and have are my 10 in 1 people and I love them too much.

You may be wondering, “How does she do all these things? (Mind you, this isn’t even the half of it 😂) I’ve discovered that humans are elastic and if you’re willing to stretch yourself and endure the pain, stress, hardship and sometimes forget about your steeze, you can do anything. My mum showed me that you can be a multifaceted woman and thrive in all facets. All you need is God.

In summary, My name is Shade, I’m a 600L medical student who currently runs 2 businesses💁‍♀️💁‍♀️

To say that I’m proud of myself is an understatement. Thank you for coming to my ‘yap sesh’😂😌. See you later guyssssssss❤️