Onwudiwe akinlana
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My mother called me at 2 AM on a Tuesday.
My mother called me at 2 AM on a Tuesday. When your mother calls at 2 AM, your body knows before your brain does. I was awake before I answered. My heart was already running. She said your father is in the hospital. She said it calm, the way she says everything when things are worst. The calmer my mother's voice, the more serious the situation. I have learned to measure emergencies by the steadiness of her tone. I booked a flight at 2:47 AM. I packed a bag with things that made no sense - two...
I've landed on 9 months personally. I know the standard advice is 3-6...
I've landed on 9 months personally. I know the standard advice is 3-6 months, but after going through a 7-month job hunt in 2020, I'm glad I had that extra cushion. Most people don't factor in how long it can take to replace your income when the market is tight. My rule is 6 months of essential expenses (rent, utilities, groceries, insurance) plus 3 extra months of lifestyle costs like gas, phone, and occasional takeout. That way if something drags out, I'm not sitting in my apartment eating ric...
I’ve flown into Jwaneng twice now, and honestly, the most surprising part...
I’ve flown into Jwaneng twice now, and honestly, the most surprising part isn’t the runway itself. It’s the contrast. You land in this incredibly remote, arid landscape with dust and scrub brush for miles, and then you’re immediately inside a facility that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi movie. The runway is paved and long enough to handle 737s, which I didn’t expect for a private airstrip. But what really stuck with me was the security. You don’t just walk off the plane. There’s...
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