Taking Stock || October Notes

Ahmaaagashhhh. I’m super excited about this new month! Because I get to round up three months of my housemanship and hop onto the next posting. *insert the electric slide*
I’ve really and truly enjoyed my time in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (my first posting) but I’m more about moving forward and getting this whole one year done and over with ASAP.
I officially end my first month on the 19th and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that between now and then, I won’t have any extensions or query at work. So far, its been a smooth glide and I want to keep it that way. Lol

So, October ended on a high note for me because I got to have the last few days in october freee! For the first time since I started living the med life proper, I had my whole weekend free and got to keep my LFDW custom.

I talked about being a bit bored of the whole taking stock thing in my last recap post, but more than a few people said they were fine with it so I guess it will stay for a little while longer.
It has also been an easy way out for me as I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out another way to make this post happen. Lol
In the spirit of switching things up a bit though, thought to amp up the way I answer the questions and also share a few goals for this month.

Making : The 2017 Blog planner!! I know that I’ve been saying this for quite a while now but finally its almost here!
If you made a purchase the last time, please help me make it even better this time by filling this little survey I put together. I’ll really love to get your opinion and feedback HERE

Eating : Jollof Rice. Seems to be the only thing I eat these days. Rice – day in, day out. 

Reading : Nothing in particular. I tire of books so easily these days and it is so weird. I never have the ginger nor patience to read through to the end.
Or maybe It’s just that I haven’t found a book that excites me in that way.   

Realizing : How naive I actually am to the things of this world. Lol. Not to sound self righteous or judgmental or anything, because I’m really not. It’s just that I guess I didn’t realize how much sex people are having out there, especially teenagers. It came as a shock to me and especially seeing lots of them come in with complications of abortions. On most days, I really wish it can be made legal so they can be properly educated/have safe abortions.

Wasting : Opportunities in showing y’all that read my blog how much I really appreciate you. Whenever I happen to meet a blog reader outside – at work/events, I somehow manage to tense up and never quite express all the joy I’m feeling at that point.

Knowing : That I need to work on my spiritual life. This past month was definitely amongst the lowest since I decided to take my relationship with God more seriously. I want to blame it all on work and constantly being too tired but in all honestly, if I can make time to blog even when I’m tired, I can definitely make time to read my bible too. *sigh*

Wishing : To hit 1million views before the new year. I have a little way to go before I get there but things around here have been a bit slow this past month. Guyys, Y U no click the links more??!!  (Who remembers the “Y u no” jokes ?) But seriously though!
If you love any post on here, please feel free to share and show some love!

Knowing : That I might eventually need to get a virtual/real assistant and maybe hire someone to help handle my pinterest account. It’s getting pretty busy around here!

Needing : To network more with people in my field. There’s so much learning to be done and I know this. I’ve had eye opening conversations with some of my blogger boos recently and it is just too key to growth!

Wondering : Why I’m currently breaking out. I’ve always had flawless skin and only break out when mother nature comes calling but I’ve been breaking out for a while now and I can’t for the life of me figure out why. Wondering if my new skincare routine might have something to do with it. 

Creating : Structured plans to effectively reach some of my goals. 

Hoping : I have twin girls in the future Lol. I know its still so far off but I’ve been dreaming of having twins for quite a while now. Blame it on my patient at work that’s pregnant with twin girls and the cute twins currently making rounds on social media (twitter).

Wearing : More of scrubs and “proper clothes” because I have a corporate dress code at work. Fortunately, I’m currently in a unit that isn’t entirely strict with this so I’ve been able to get away with wearing sandals (instead of shoes) to work. Still trying to keep in tune with my style by including my waist coats and print shirts in my work wear.

Feeling – I dealt quite a bit with the whole comparison thing this past month and had a few negative vibes that left me feeling like a horrible person. Fortunately, I’ve grown to a stage where I can quickly recognize these emotions and try to curb them immediately/pray. In the past, I used to be pretty hard on myself whenever I have these negative vibes or start feeling some type of way towards someone. I’ll sit and convince myself that I’m truly a horrible person but I realize how natural these things can be sometimes. It’s just dwelling/acting on these feelings and letting it consume you that becomes a problem.

Sometimes, I fail to realize just how far I’ve come and I feel like I’m not doing enough. So, my mantra for november (really, my all time mantra) is “Trust your process”.

This month, I plan to stay on top of my emails and messages. That’s one thing I struggle a lot with. I also plan to start tithing – this is something I’ve never done and only just realized the importance of.

This was a casual outfit I wore to the movies a few weekends ago. I’m not exactly a huge fan of pink but the mix of these colours worked so perfectly that I wish I took better pictures with my camera but I guess these pictures I took with my Infinix Hot S did an alright job.

I’m wearing the same top I wore in this post paired with my pink denim pants I styled in this post.

P.S –
– Celebrating a milestone – 100k views.
– 15 things every blogger can relate with.
– 7 style lessons I’ve learnt over time.
– Lagos living || Art Cafe.
– Outfit || Weekend style x Design for love.