Hello.
I have pasted a sample of my writing here and would love if you looked them over and shared your thoughts with me.
I have also read your Terms of Work and agree with them.
Regards.
jcyujay1
I was 19 the first time I made soup for the family. My mom was so worried that I had to lock up in my room for fear of being hung by her judgement. Of course, the soup was messed up- it was a river. The odds were against me and I felt like an absolute failure.
The next person I cooked for told me that I was spoilt and couldn't make ordinary jollof rice. That was it, I went into my shell, wouldn't make friends, wouldn't want to invite the few I had over to the house so I didn't have to serve them any food made by me.
At some point, I lived off-campus and had to start cooking. My neighbours always wanted to eat from my pot. A friend was like, I can marry you for this oha soup you made. I didn't stop learning, I kept at it.
Service Year in Zamfara was a test and I passed. From running away from the NCCF House for fear of cooking to finally accepting I had to do it, there was never a dull moment.
Still wondering where I am headed? You are your own opposition and not the mere words people give you. I didn't just decide to do it, I took some time to practice (YouTube and Google are awesome anyday) and serve myself each meal I prepared. I then got bolder, served my immediate community that always wanted to know what I was cooking and their reaction gave me the guts to serve the public (NCCF House).
I did it afraid at first but at some point, it became a lifestyle and these days, I can get to a place and decide to cook for everyone at long as I am allowed to use the kitchen and because I know I can.
All you need to do is identify your weakness, take out time to sort it out, start out and do it, yes I said it, do it. It gets better through practice. Let your small community know what you do, referrals work in this part of the world so well. Be passionate to the point of doing it without being asked to (see a need, meet the need) and that is how you grow.
If you can think it, you can do it.