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What next?


So with NYSC ended now, I have got to start applying for my internship. I told you about it somewhere here. It's an obligatory year where i get to train in all the four major labs: Chemical Pathology, Microbiology, Haematology and Histopathology. There's an exam afterwards of course.

I have decided to not do my internship at The Hospital Labs where i did my service. I mean, it was fun and i did learn a lot but if i returned there now, i would only be doing the same things i did in my specialist lab which is Chemical Pathology. I want another view point, more teachers and more experiences. I have seen a busy government hospital, now how about a clinic maybe?
We'll see.

While fending off the dreaded "what next" question from friends and family, i have for the mean time become a culinary student. It’s fun and it keeps me entertained. What more can i ask for?

Eid: 4 stages


Stage 1: The Grill.

 

Stage 2: The Anticipation.

 

 Stage 3: The Rapid Demolition.

  

Stage 4: Satiation!


Hope you all had a blessed Eid! May we live to witness many others.

Love,
J. 

(p.s - of course i love Luffy!!)

The Gambians have bewitched me..

..

Ever since introducing me to Benachin, which I've been told is the original blueprint from which the Nigerian Jollof Rice is derived, I haven't stop wanting to have more. I get a high eveytime i have it. I believe that one of the herbs in there has a funny effect on me. An addictive one also. Now Bin2's gone and moved to Ghana and it's been three months since I've had my monthly Benachin.
I am not happy. I'm beginning to present withdrawal symptoms.

This is a total foodie post in case you're wondering. I want some hot, home-made benachin. My one attempt at making it was a mini disaster. Plus it simply didn't taste the same. I want the original. No knockoffs.

Sigh.

Jasmeen.. Cordon Bleu?

Yes, you had better believe it! My cooking skills have surpassed that of the average man (or woman). I should be made head chef in some exotic restaurant in the south of France..

.. Oh, who am i kidding? I've been living off junk and all sorts of other concoctions for the past week. You wouldn't believe some of the things i've made and pushed down my G.I. tract. So much for healthy eating. I'm actually too scared to get on a scale right now.

I blame Education of course. But i wouldn't have it any other way 'cuz despite all my complaints and threats.. I LOVE WHAT I DO! Plus at the moment it keeps 'The Knight' off my mind - which believe me, is a HUGE bonus.

Now, The Knight. I have tried not to mention him on here at all but i think it's time i came clean. I met a boy (Isn't that how all tragic tales begin?) Anyway, we're calling him 'Knight' - I know it goes against my 'R' names but you'll see he's different. We spoke and i didn't feel the need to gorge my eyes out after the first 5 minutes. Lola is always scolding me for never being aware of the opposite sex. Seems i was just binding my time as this guy is like totally on my mind now. It's a new feeling, this awareness.. but it was also one i wanted to explore. (Recipe for disaster, don't you think?)

Anyway it seems like when i realized that my curiosity and therefore feelings for said Knight were escalating (the more i found out, the more i wanted to know), i decided to stop. But then i encountered my first obstacle.. apparently there isn't an on/off button for these things. So basically, fast forwarding through all the trims and lace, i really like him. And if you've been following me long enough you'll know that for me that is NOT a good thing. I tend to love like a crazy person. Fully and wholehearted - my biggest flaw.

I'm determined not to let it go anywhere beyond basic friendship. I could lie to you by saying that this has something to do with Ray or even Rado.. but i won't. The truth is so much simpler: I'm scared shitless!! I can see me falling for this guy, like really, really falling for him. And before you make any conclusions i do NOT have commitment phobia. I like to think of it as self-preservation. Sue me! :P

Anyway, two exams tomorrow, gotta run. But I'll leave you with a picture of my latest masterpiece (you're welcome!) Don't ask for the recipe. I won't share.. plus i honestly have no idea what's in there. I just kept pulling on jars and spices but it tasted really good. No lie! Kisses!




Juicy Raindrops!!
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