NYSC Camp Day 2
Nigerian Older Adults are exhausting
Happy independence I guess. Whatever that means to anyone because this country does not value its sovereignty enough and we have regressed badly since colonial times.
There’s this guy on Instagram who makes videos about some peculiarities especially with the lingua of Nigerians who claim that English is its official language.
It’s on this premise I would like to appreciate my primary and secondary school English teachers, who have helped me grasp the language to a good extent. But today, an NYSC official made me question the place of tone, stress and the meaning of the word, “must”.
Today’s English lesson is that no matter the context, tone of question, choice of words, the word “must” should never be used as a prefix to ask an older Nigerian a question. It is automatically an affront and a questioning of their authority.
This morning started out with their usual morning meditation, which could have been shorter if unnecessary things were taken out.
I told my friends that I would try to be optimistic about camp, because they also armed me with some necessary tips, but Nigerians would rage-bait you. Sadly, I fell for the bait. But never again sha.
Day 2 of camp and the only familiar face I know was a secondary school junior. I do feel lonely to an extent, but thank God for WhatsApp.
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I’m such an extrovert. I joined the camp clinic today and I was going around saying hello and socialising. After the grueling heat and hunger from registration, my brain needed to rest.
I got my kit, apparently my registration was quite fast, compared to my friends’ experiences. My khaki suit was quite bigger, but I was able to get someone to switch theirs with me and that was settled. The footwear are so big, I had to get the jungle boots resized for tomorrow’s swearing-in ceremony.
I spoke to my mum this evening, my sister and her kid are sick. I hope they get well soon.
Today was quite tiring, but I have remained optimistic. Here’s to having an okay time.
I had noodles and fried fish for breakfast and rice and stew for dinner. I hope to eat more camp food, to save money.
Till next time…
Love & Lightteee
