Weekly Contest 50 || The Diary Game || A Productive Day of Growth, Art, and Good Food [02/01/2025]
Hello friends! Today was a day filled with small victories, creativity, and the satisfaction of hard work. Here is how I spent my day from the early morning hours until dinner.
And before I proceed, I would like to extend my greetings and regards to m-fod, for hosting such an amazing contest again, and my special regards to this great community.
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My day began with a boost of motivation. Upon waking up and checking my Steemit profile, I was thrilled to see that my reputation had increased from 63 to 64! Even better, I saw that my post had been supported by @steemcurator06. Starting the day with such positive news gave me all the energy I needed.
Once the weather cleared up, I stepped outside to handle my morning responsibilities:
Compound Cleaning: I started by sweeping inside the compound to make sure our environment was tidy and welcoming.
Washing Up: After sweeping, I took the used pots and plates to the washing area. There’s a certain peace in getting the chores out of the way early!
🥣 Breakfast: Fuel for the Day
By the time the chores were done, I was quite hungry. For breakfast, I prepared a classic and satisfying meal: Garri paired with rich Egusi soup. It was the perfect fuel to get me ready for my creative session.
Creativity and Lunch
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After breakfast, I sat down to work on my entry for another contest. The contest demand that we should draw a water bottle, focusing on the shading and the reflections on the plastic surface. It took some concentration, but I was happy with how the pencil sketch turned out.
For lunch, I enjoyed a traditional meal of boiled coco yam served with a spicy palm oil dipping sauce that I made with saint leaf. It was simple, delicious, and gave me the energy to keep going through the afternoon.
⚡ Using the Power Supply: Cooking and Work
Since we had a steady power supply, I decided to be proactive. Instead of waiting until dark, I used the electric cooker to start preparing my dinner early.
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While the food was on the fire, I didn't sit idle. I spent time in the workshop arranging and organizing the foreign sewing machines. Keeping the workspace organized is essential for staying productive, and I felt good getting everything in its right place.
Dinner and Reflection
To end my day, I enjoyed the dinner I had prepared earlier: a delicious plate of Rice and Beans with meat.
Reflecting on the day, from seeing my Steemit reputation grow to finishing my chores and my art, I feel very grateful. Hard work and a positive mindset really do make a difference!
Thank you for reading my diary! How was your day?
I would also like to invite some of my friends to also participate in this interesting and captivating contest, @bossj23, @wringo, @joshpa
Note: that all images was shot by itel A90 (my device)