24 Life Lessons at 24

A few days ago, while I was having a moment of self-introspection in my room, I realized that so much time had gone by since I turned 13 and couldn't contain the excitement of being a teenager. They didn't lie to you when they said: Life goes by fast. So you better get busy.  My …

2023 WRAPPED

Many times, the seemingly “best” God gives you is only the tip of the iceberg to show you what is possible. Concerning God’s gifts, you always have two options.1. Trust the Giver and follow Him wholeheartedly through every process.2. Idolise the gift, which is just a fragment of things to come and lose out.Selah.Hi there,My …

If the answer is not here yet, then it’s not time…

If you’ve ever applied for a job or anything at all, then you know what waiting means. In Nigeria, the recruitment process of most organizations is a mess. I am happy to see more people venture into HR; I only hope they change the system.If someone had told me I would resign from my first …

Tides: Highs, Lows and Everything in Between

Some days ago, my sister walked to me in the kitchen and was like: "These Children of Israel are the worst; I feel like beating them.  Why are they so foolish and forgetful? Which one is cucumber, flesh, blah blah blah."  Yeah, she couldn't contain it. I giggled.  She wasn't the first to notice how …

Secrets…

In 2022, I heard a young man share his experience on contentment. According to him, there was a terrific milestone he toiled hard to reach. That wasn't the first time he had set a benchmark and surpassed it. This time, like he said the last time: it will finally make me happier and more content. …

MY GOD DID NOT FAIL…

What a year we've had! And a lot of water has gone under the bridge or how do you say it? For over two years now, Photizolife has always taken out this time of the year to reflect on the events that shaped the year. So you can count your blessings and be stunned at …

THE ONE THING THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE…

A few days ago, I saw a video of one of the people I admire in the media space. While I watched that video, everything suddenly made sense to me; I was stunned. But I digress. Whewwww! It's been a minute. Yeah, I've been busy adulting.You thought I forgot about you but hey, amidst all …

Little Miss…

If you ask me, I would say my hair has experienced a rather stunted growth for the longest time and that's because I never took it seriously. Those that know me more intimately, can testify to how I treat my hair like a stranger renting a space in my body. But, something changed. After all, …

I Lost The Butterflies…

Who even tagged it "butterflies"? Because in my opinion, "butterfly" is not encapsulating enough. Yes, I'm trying to capture that rush of emotions many describe as love. The same one you've been having since you met that person who now makes you stay up at night. You, who couldn't even stay up at night to …

Offences and Everything in Between

If you tell me that you've never been offended since you were born, then I can start to doubt if you are truly human. It is normal and common to be offended as humans and by humans. As long as you are yet to transition into anything other than two legs and two hands then …

There Is Much More To You

One faithful afternoon, I picked my journal and in my own company, I started brainstorming and taking deep thoughts about my life and journey.What prompted this act was because I suddenly began to feel overwhelmed, and weary. Before you go on… I'm tempted to say "it's been a minute", but there are cobwebs here already. …

I was Served Breakfast at NYSC Camp… 5 lessons

Yo!…how are you today? You know I enjoy this storytelling thingy and it is my wish to tell you profound stories every day but somehow, life keeps happening.But, today, you are in for a ride cause I'm spilling it all. Let’s go!For what it was, I was served proper breakfast at the NYSC Camp. Just …