Taking Stock || September Notes.

I really wanted to switch up this monthly update post and ditch the taking stock format because I think it is getting over-flogged but one of my fave blog readers Bimpe (check out her blog here) convinced me not to, saying its the one thing she looks forward to reading every month.
Although, I still feel the whole over-flogged thing but I hope some of you at least enjoy reading this as much as she does.

Making : Mental notes to get out my final year notes and start reading afresh. One year plus of brain inactivity in regards to medical stuff definitely left its mark on me.

Eating : Pizza. Domino’s barbecue beef pizza. To think there was a point in my life where I hated pizza. I got convinced to try it out again one day and I haven’t looked back since (I still prefer shawarma to it). I’m not a huge fan of pepperonni though, so I stay clear of that.

Drinking : Lots of Sodas! Way more than I’ve had this past year. There’s just something about being at work that just makes me want to constantly have a drink. Some sugar to boost my energy. I should definitely make a more conscious effort to reduce the amount of Sodas I take.

Feeling : Low. Just like the weather. Not sure what exactly it is but I’ve been feeling some type of way today. Like just staying in bed and not getting anything done. I had to force myself to sit up and get this post written because if I don’t do it, who will?

Reading : The smart money woman book by Arese. It was on my lust list for too long and I finally decided to just get it for myself. Invest in myself and stuff. Lol. So far, so good! I’ve already learnt a few things from the superficial reading I did.

Wanting : To be less awkward in expressing emotions and a bit more of a social butterfly.

Realizing : That I’m more of a thinker and the one with ideas and innovations, than a motivator or “gingerer”. Partnering with someone just like me for any project will be a suicide mission.

Wasting : Time. Always, time.

Knowing : That I need to do better and be better to/for the people that love me.

Creating : Space for more positivity.

Wishing : For perfect eyesight. Getting really tired of this four eyes life and not having good vision 😢

Enjoying : The jollof rice I buy at work almost every other day. It’s like they’ve jazzed me with that rice :’)

Loving : A few of my colleagues at work. They make the work a bit easier with their sunny disposition.

Wondering : When I’ll be able to find time to make my hair and if to just go back to the cut life. Also, what to do with my hair once I loosen it seeing as I’m trying to transition and my hair not being relaxed wouldn’t be easy to tame at all. Please if you have an affordable braids person that also does home service, hook me up!

Hoping : That everything works out just fine.

Wearing : Dashiki and boxer shorts. 😐

This month brought with it some really great opportunities for me. Although, because of work I wasn’t able to close a few of them, it was really thrilling and such a great feeling opening up my emails to find these awesome invites/collaboration and speaking opportunities staring at me. I just feel like the best is still yet to come and I’m here for all of it!

I can’t really say for sure what I spent this month doing with regards to some of the goals I set for myself at the beginning of the year. There are still lots of things yet to be done that I have been sitting on for a while now and this new work life isn’t making it any easier.
As you all already know, this was my first month of doctoring and so far, so good! I did some toughening up and I was stressed/sleep deprived way more than I’ve been these past months as well. I still intend to do the whole housejob chronicles post series, but for now you can follow my journey on instagram with the hashtag #cassiedaveshousejobchronicles.

“Read January, February , March Notes, April recap, May notes, June recap,  July  and August notes here

Oh and Happy Independence day to my fellow Nigerians! I know the situation in our country isn’t anything worth celebrating honestly but I hope you had a wonderful day regardless?
Wishing you all the best this new month!

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P.S – In case you missed any of these
posts from the past month
– Style || The Floral Inspired Look
– An Open Note To Everyone Wondering What The Hell This Blogging Thing Is About.
– Travel || Exploring Cotonou
– Inspiration || 4 Hacks To Instantly Look More Stylish.
– Outfit || How To Wear The Mom Jeans.