THE MOST EMBARRASSING DAY OF MY LIFE

Then, situations weren't rosy at home; I just gained admission into College. We could barely pay the school fees so, getting an accommodation in campus was out of the question. I had to cover a great distance to get to school, to and fro. I walk to manage cost of transportation and some days, there was nothing at all, I would stay at home. It was very difficult because we only survived on mother's petty business. Tried to catch up with lessons that took place in my absence whenever I was able to get to school but its never the same as attending classes everyday.

I missed several practical activities, quiz, attendance marks and so much; AH ! ... It was frustrating because there was no help from anywhere. The ones that'll help you with little, did it with intentions of ridicule.

I'm very young but believe me when I say life has taught me and I have learnt a great deal of life's bitterness. Many times, I watched people push us outside because I am not wealthy. I've watched my parents call people for help and get insults in return. Do you have an idea of that ?

IT HURTS !! That's life .. "NA PERSON WAY GET DEM KNOW" ... 

It was very difficult for me to cope with school work because most of the materials I needed for my studies, I couldn't afford.

On this fateful day, I was having my examinations when one of my lecturers came and said my class has to purchase his course study material worth NGN 100 before we write the examination.

"Ah !, me don't have NGN 100 oh !" 

I said to myself . You may be wondering, just NGN 100 ?

Yes my dear, at that moment I did not have a just NGN 100; 

that's how bad it was. 

I didn't have it, things were that difficult 

(FYI: The money for transportation that'll take me back home sef, I didn't have). 

I was all empty.

All my course mates paid except me ... KAI! ... If you know this feeling you will understand the pain.

The Lecturer looked at me and said "Where is your money ?" I lowered my head in embarrassment ... I could feel the eyes of the entire class on me without looking. I could read their thoughts...

"Ahan !, just NGN 100 ?"..."Is she that poor?"..."She's just being stubborn"; They assumed ...

I felt like I was hearing their thoughts and it was all clashing in my head that my head began to ache. I was a very reserved person in class, I hardly communicate because I was often alone with my thoughts.

This Lecturer shouted at me, telling me to get out of his class if I did not have the money. I tried so hard not to cry, believe me I really tried. I told myself this is not secondary school oh, you can't be crying UPANDAN here. But it was so embarrassing, I couldn't help it.

I was about to leave the class but was bailed out by a good friend. She was almost the only person I ever laughed with. I would have loved to mention her but ... 😊 ... nvm (continuing my story); she was almost crying with me, I could see it in her eyes. I can never forget because I couldn't write well in the examination. I could hardly raise my head up. I felt like disappearing and appearing at home immediately but such is LIFE ...

I am sharing this article with you because;

THERE WILL BE UPS AND DOWNS...

HOW YOU HANDLE IT IS WHAT MATTERS.

PEOPLE WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BAD MANY TIMES

BUT NEVER LET IT RUIN YOUR GOOD HEART 

& DILIGENT SPIRIT.

THAT EMBARRASSMENT 

SHOULD MAKE YOU HUNGRY 

FOR SUCCESS EVEN MORE.

LAY YOUR BED WELL SO, YOU CAN LIE ON IT COMFORTABLY.

IT SHALL END IN PRAISE !!

How about you drop a comment saying "AMEN" to the prayer at the Post a Comment section just below this article. 

Author: A.J. Carly