Man, this thread, so apt, so on the Money.

So much changed in my life from when I became 25. I thought I was fully grown then.

Looking back, I was but a toddler. Even things I was so sure about three years ago and up to last year sef, I see differently now. https://twitter.com/Somajjah/status/1264132787516452864

The world is much more fluid than we profess. It's way more complicated and nuanced and we usually don't see it all in our loud fervor.

Until we do. And then it feels like an awakening. Like we're suddenly, totally there.

Until our next awakening. And the next one too.

Grew up largely poor but didn't really realize how much because sacrificing parents. But I wanted to get to the stage where I could afford whatever I wanted. So I wanted to be super rich when I grew up.

All my fantasies had plenty money in it.

As a teenager, I had priorities - Make plenty money by age 35/40, go back to school and lecture. Be married and begin having kids by 28.

At 25, I wanted so much to be the next big author from Nigeria. I wanted fame then, clout and still plenty money.

Started working selling beer at 26, and I felt I was on the right path - Corporate Nigeria was beckoning. Leave the writing first. It will come later. Make money. Was such a brilliant salesnan too.

Burnt out after 3 years. Took first opportunity out.

At 30, I simply wanted to be ordinary in peace. Just amble along and live life, enjoy friends, etc.

That's changed over the past couple of years. Now I yearn for impact. Glad to have been doing jobs that I want to do, over the past 4 years. I don't want to be wealthy again...

But I want at least one child so I know I should bag some funds. Nigeria eh?

Now I have another target. Another professional desire that I have begun thankfully.

But who knows what I'll desire or yearn for at 40? I don't, but I think it will be fun to see that change too.