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Diary Of A Reflecting Generation (Part 2)

I woke up about two hours ago and couldn't go back to sleep. I remembered starting a series titled #DiaryOfAReflectingGeneration a little while ago to vent my frustrations and create a platform for like-minded individuals to talk about stuff. The one constant thing in life is change! There's always going to be something different happening in our lives. About this time last year, I was preparing for my trip to South Korea and it's so amazing to think a year has come and gone and to say I learned a lot in 2015 is an understatement. Now, I fully understand the statement, "people come into our lives for a reason, a season, and to stay." I met an Indian girl in Korea and she's one of the sweetest beings I know. When I left home, I made my hair into braids so no-one there really knew what my hair was like. The day I took out one of my braids to re-do, she was shocked and I found that endearing(cute). She wanted to feel it, know how it's attached, she couldn't believe it wasn't my real hair. Surprisingly, she called her parents at home and told them about my hair. Very fascinating right! This experience made me realize, we learn everyday and we can't take things for granted. The fact that we know something means we have been handed the opportunity, we shouldn't laugh at the ignorance of other people. They did not choose not to know, or at least not everyone. Having said that, I'd like to encourage us, to teach when we can and be willing to learn everyday. #DiaryOfAReflectingGeneration #Part2 #ChangeBeginsWithYou #MakeItYourResponsibility #Educate #Resolutions #Goals #2016

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You're the change!

“How far the mighty has fallen.” The thought that runs through my head when I think about the situation the country of my birth is in. I heard from a ‘reliable’ source just recently that the tuition of a prestigious private university, Babcock University in Nigeria has increased by about 95%.

Departments who paid 500,000 Naira last semester now pay 950,000 Naira. Some people may say thats not a lot. But when you look at the current economic status you’d know this is a very bad change coming at such a trying time when most people are feeding from “hand to mouth.”

The parents called a meeting to speak to the vice chancellor regarding this development and guess what he had to say. “Students who cannot afford the fees are free to drop-out.” These children are the leaders of tomorrow. Couldn’t he reply in a different way? This is the question that I’ve been pondering.

This is an institution owned by a church, it is supposedly a non-profit organization. The leaders should be more diplomatic in their response on such a touchy subject. Rather, he tells them to ‘drop out.’ I’m highly disappointed!

Everyone wants change. I can imagine this same man complaining about the president’s inefficiency yet he is inefficient in his own position. If you’re not the change who is! Everyone is the change! It begins with you and I!

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Racism or whatever you want to call it!

I went to bed thinking that racism is a parasite that has been feeding on us for generations. Parasites consume the being of their hosts, and that's exactly what racism is doing to its victims. It feeds on their minds and tells them that they are not good enough, and after a while they begin to believe and self fulfill this prediction. Why don't you prove the parasites wrong and show them you're better than they think. You're good enough, you will rise above the odds against you, and you will knock down every obstacle. Respect is earned not given, you have to prove yourself in the world of today. Yes, you have it worse than others because you were born into a certain race, color, religion,family but you can beat it. Rather than changing the mindset of people, change your attitude, change your orientation and see if there's no change. If there isn't, at least you know you tried and the problem lies with your oppressor. I've said enough for today.