9 DAYS

Hatewatch.

Hatewatching. What a beautiful concept. The joy of seeing the sorrows of another club is so beautiful to watch. Over the past week, I had my bowl full. Back to back meals. Liverpool thought they were going to run away with it lol. That first meal that PSG served has to be top 10 hate-watching ever. Splendid performance from them.To be fair on them(Pool), they had a good run. Salah was on a generational run and I was actually rooting for him to win the Ballon d’or. Been a long long time an African won it. But unfortunately for him, he plays for our biggest rivals. Still a fan and wish him well.Hatewatching is more than just a guilty pleasure, it’s a weirdly entertaining psychological trap. Some times, it’s about the thrill of witnessing a train wreck. Other times, it’s about feeding your inner critic. Let us be real, there is something very satisfying about seeing your rival get absolutely torn apart.Why exactly do we do this to ourselves? It is simple, nothing beats this sequence of emotions. First comes the curiosity and denial, just basically convincing yourself that you only want to see how it unfolds. Then Investment, actually now interested in every play, every throw-in, every pass. Then the unbounded joy, man this feeling is out of this world, the joy of seeing the tears and the heartbreak of people you don’t like. Nothing beats this sequence I tell you.So is this bad? Should we stop? Everyone has something they love to hate. You say you don’t care, but deep down you love the drama. Let’s not pretend we don’t enjoy it just a little too much. Because if we really hated it…we would just stop watching, right? Right. After everything, you will tell yourself that you never really cared about them like that. Lol Oya nau. I believe you. Better tune in that match and feed your soul with joy.

9 DAYS

Wild Lagos.

Man, warra way to end the week. I’m sure you know the exact ‘gist’ I’m talking about. ‘Socialite’ is starting to have an underlying meaning.From the hours in traffic to the bubbling nightlife and culture, Lagos gives inexhaustible measures for socialization. Social life, they say, is essential to longer lifespans. But thinking about it, socializing in Lagos is on a whole ‘nother level.What exactly does it mean to socialize and how is the brand in Lagos different? Participating in social activities to foster a sense of belonging and connection by enabling individuals to build relationships, acquire social skills while also minimizing loneliness and isolation. Now that ‘connection’ and ‘building of relationships’ part is where Lagos comes in. Climbing up the social ladder is what the socialization tool is employed for. We have young people aspiring to be what their favorite socialite shows them on Snapchat. And I can’t even blame them. They are living the life.Truth is, there is some honest living in the midst of all that shady stuff. Another truth is, there is a whole lot of shadiness, believe! I’m sorry but if you cannot point us to a legit source of income then you are into shady business. Oh ye snapchatters, can you confidently hand your favorite Lagos socialite the mic and trust them to point us to a legit source of income? Yeah, I did not think so.You know what I think? I think our society is a product of the people. There’s so much to be done to instill good morals and values and erm just goodness really. Will any of us do the same thing they are doing if given the chance? Your answer is the exact reason we are in this mess in the first place.It’s important to note that this post does not discredit the many hardworking young people with legit businesses and income streams. I need young people to also understand that it is indeed possible to ‘chop life’ and do it morally and legally. Lagos is a vibrant city, this happens in many vibrant cities. So it’s a norm. Should it be a norm though?One more truth? That ‘gist’ was interesting. (***pulls hoodie over head and walks to a dark corner of the room to let out a chuckle***)

My Notes

Adedamola

Hatewatch.

Wild Lagos.