The Diary Game: (25/05/2026) A Cold, Rainy and Lonely Day.
Hello wonderful friends and fellow Steemians, good evening to you all. I hope everyone is doing well and having a great day.
This morning, I woke up feeling unusually cold because of heavy rain was pouring outside my window and hitting the rooftop heavily, that will make you want to stay under your blanket for the day. The weather was so calm and relaxing, honestly, leaving my bed felt like one of the hardest things to do this morning. For a few minutes, I just lay there listening to the sound of the rain. As much as I wanted to continue sleeping, I know I had to get up and start preparing for the day. After convincing myself, I finally stood up, freshened up and completed my morning duties.
Heavy down pour
Tea and bread
Because of the cold weather, I started feeling very hungry unlike other days, which was unusual for me because, I normally skip breakfast and head out without eating anything. Today was different, my body needed something warm, so I decided to prepare a simple breakfast for myself. I prepared a hot cup of tea and bread. The hot tea made me feel comfortable and gave me energy for the rest of the day. Sometimes, it is the simple things in life that bring the most comfort, the sound of rain, a warm meal and a peaceful morning to begin the day. Even though the weather was cold, I enjoyed every moment of it.
Despite the heavy rain, I gathered myself and headed out to school. Walking out in the wet morning was not easy but I don't have any options. At school, the day went by steadily. The rain continued through out the day, making everywhere feel cool and quiet. It was evening and time to head home but, on my way back, I stopped at the market to buy soup condiments for one of my favorite local dishes, cocoyam soup. I picked up few things like, cocoyam, palm fruit, meat, dried fish, uha leaf and uzuzia leaf,(vegetables) natural spices, and few other items. I was already imaging how good it would taste.
The market
Soup condiments
Boiled palm fruit
Palm fruit juice
Immediately I went home and freshened up, I didn't waste time getting into the kitchen. I peeled, washed the cocoyam and put it on fire, I began cooking.
As the soup started coming together, the aroma filled my room very satisfying and inviting. After all the effort and patience, the cocoyam soup came out very sweet and delicious.
Unfortunately, my friend Jane could not make it to visit me because of the heavy rainfall. I had been looking forward to sharing the meal with her. I enjoyed the meal alone and lonely while eating without company. After eating, I washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen and relax.
My soup eba (garri) is ready
Washing the dishes
But despite it all, a warm bowl of home made cocoyam soup made everything better. I am grateful for today, rain and all.
Thank you so much for taking your time to read my diary today, I truly appreciate your support, comments and encouragement. Stay safe and take care of yourself.
Thanks.