Previous episodes here: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4 Toronto – January 2016 Her new team was a team of four. They all seemed nice, if a little chatty at times. This was her 2nd month with the team and so far she was settling in OK. They tended to have lunch together … Continue reading Blooming at Dawn. 05
Toronto – December 2015 Dolapo stood in front of the mirror in the beauty store critically assessing the sample short fringe wig she was trying on. “That looks good on you.” the store assistant next to her said.. “Yeah, I like it too.” “If you want to be adventurous, try it in color 33. The … Continue reading Blooming at Dawn 04
Toronto – November, 2015 “Hi Stacy” Dolapo greeted as she picked her call. “Hello Dolapo” Stacy’s pronunciation of her name sounded like Dolapoe instead of Dolakpor. ” My team & I have enjoyed getting to know you during the interviews and we would like to offer you the position” “That’s awesome! Thanks Stacy! It’s been my pleasure … Continue reading Blooming at Dawn 03
Toronto, November 2015 “Your resume tells me that until a month ago, you lived in Nigeria. Is that correct?” Stacy, my interviewer asked with a curious expression on her face. “That is correct.” Dolapo responded with a smile. “So, what brings you to Toronto?” She asked. “Interesting question that.” Dolapo gave a small laugh. Even … Continue reading Blooming at Dawn 02
Toronto – November 2015 Dolapo’s taxi sped along the streets of Toronto and she watched as the city passed by from her back seat window view. It was a cold November day and the sun had taken the day off. At six degrees, it was cold enough to be called chilly but not freezing. She … Continue reading Blooming at Dawn 01
My class was not a big one, maybe about forty five pupils. But then, my school was not as big as Ijegbe Nursery & Primary School next door. The wooden desk and bench I shared with Bose my seatmate was in the middle row on the far left side of the classroom. I would have … Continue reading Times Table: Why I hate Mathematics
Have you ever wondered what the color of hope is? I heard it said once that Hope gives life and life is in seasons So, I wondered What is the color of hope in seasons? In Autumn I think, maybe it’s Orange, The hue of dry and crackling leaves as they fall off a tree, … Continue reading The Color of Hope
John stood, watching Temi from across the room as he clutched his lunch bag. He thought to himself, “I’m gonna talk to her today”. He’d been watching, wanting, waiting, for a long time. “Hi Temi!” He stopped by her lunch table. Her best friend in the office, Funmi, sat opposite her. “Hey John, whats up?” … Continue reading Gift Wrapped
Did you know that the eyes can speak so loud? They shout their unspoken questions clear across the room “Why do you hate me so much?” “Why are you angry with me?” “What did I do wrong?” Mine silently respond “Because you left me” The child I once was didn’t understand why you left The … Continue reading The Eyes Have it