My new year is starting in a few minutes from now. I am beginning my second year in Europe.I landed in Cologne/Bonn airport on April 1st last year to start a Masters programme at the University of Bonn.
Dressed in a greyish cotton suit and clad with a dark woollen winter coat that i had bought from ‘Yaba’ market, i was gripped by reminiscences of how i have always dreamt and thought of being overseas. I could not hide my joy. I was so pleased i made it. I was to begin a new life.
There were days i could have lost it, had i not held on. There were honest advices from friends that could have swayed my journey.
‘Let’s settle down here in Ibadan...you can start your masters at U.I and be doing one or two other things around...’ a friend had sincerely advised me once. I love Ibadan and would want to do my Masters but i knew i was destined to fly across the Mediterranean. I knew i was to travel overseas.
I did not settle in Ibadan. I did not short-change myself. I am in Bonn where i am launching out to the rest of the world with my dream. I am where i am supposed to be; doing exploit.
The outgoing year has being deeply challenging but God has being on my side. I have done well in my studies and I’ve had a rare opportunity of featuring in my University’s magazine. I’ve won two international awards and i’m poised to win a lot more. I have made a lot of great friends, i’ve visited a couple of places and i’ve learnt how to say ‘how are you’ in German.
It’s such a great moment for me and I wish i could take a trip to the Bahamas for a ‘time-out’. I wish the one i love were with me to share this great moment. I wish.
Well, I am extremely grateful to God for his mighty hand that is lifting me daily. I am highly indebted to my parents and siblings. I miss them.
Another year is ahead and i know that God who saw me through the outgoing year will surely be my anchor in my new year. I will plan but double-check my plans with Him always. I will finish my studies, visit some more places across Europe and the world and live everyday in awe of God.
Whao! Dreams do come through. It’s being over 360 days.
