A few days ago I was having a conversation with a friend of mine about the plans I had last year and how I changed my mind when I analysed how the expenses would bother me. So, last year I had just completed my 1 year Youth service program and I was at a crossroads. On one side, there was a home where I would be held back by my parent's rules but I would have free rent and free food, on the other side I wanted to rent an apartment with my friend and start living like an adult.

I had saved enough money for the rent and I had some money that could sustain me for a few months. I also had a means of earning some money every month but it wasn't as much as it is right now so I must probably have suffered for a brief period.

I also had a long-term plan of leaving the country. But at that pace, the plan to leave the country would have to be extended for a very long period.

Things began to change when my friend started making other plans without telling me. She then started making statements like her boyfriend wanted to pay her rent so she could live alone and he wanted to be her roommate.

Well, I don't come between love. So I pulled out of the arrangement and had to think twice about living a complete adult life.

I moved back home. I was terrified at first, but after a while, things began to work out in ways I never expected.

I took the scary route. I used the money I had set aside for rent to get my Passport renewed and start some processes for my Master's degree program. A lot of those plans fell through but they opened doors to new plans and I've been okay.

I'm not good at keeping jobs. I've accepted this fact. I most probably would not have a job at that location by now. And even though everyone talks about the great sides of living in the Federal Capital, I would still pretty much live the same way I do and rather than save, I would have to spend on taking care of myself.

The amount of money spent monthly in taking care of myself would greatly reduce my chances of having enough to work on my long term plans.

I think I made a good decision so far. Most of the money I've made has been stored and staked until further notice. I can save money properly.

This conversation came up when my friend told me he had spent at least $10,000 in getting and maintaining his house for the past 6 months. I did the maths and I probably would have ended up spending a lot of money as well. Not as much though.

He said I made a good decision by coming home and I think I did too. I've made a lot more personal and professional progress than I would have if I remained there.

I anticipate amazing things to come through in my life.

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