Hmm.. Where do I start from? How do I begin? Those were the word that rang through my ear as I sat down to write my encounter with a fellow artiste today (even though he prefers I call him my aburo).
Since today is Friday and I am usually on air for my radio program every Friday afternoon. Everyone knows I love my radio program, and I always look forward to being on air on Fridays ( I love my listeners and I appreciate their support).
Well, maybe today is not one of those days I look forward to; for some reason, while I was on air earlier today, my mind wasn’t really there (I don’t know why).
Someone sent me a message in the middle of the show and said, “Funke, it seems you woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, cos this is not the Funke that I know.” Although I laughed it off and even made a joke out of it on air, but it was actually the truth.
My guess is, maybe because I was tired from working last night or because I need a better paying job that is less stressful. *smh*
Whatever the reason for my mood swing was, I decided to talk to a fellow artiste after my radio show and guess what he told me that made me write this piece on here…
In his word, “Aunty sometimes life tend to break us down but it’s our choice and decision to allow it to break us down, or to stay strong that matters.” He continued and said, “Your happiness is my strength and your sadness might be my discouragement, besides, don’t you know that so many people tap strength to stay strong from your happiness and courage, I am number 1.”
By the time he finished his last word I broke down in tears, not because I was sad, but because I couldn’t believe that there are some people out there who see me as their source of inspiration, a mentor, and someone they tap strength from.
His words encouraged me and I actually forgot about whatever was bothering me for a moment and I decided to pen down my encounter with the Nigerian big artiste who is actually my fan (I’m his fan too cos he sings beautifully).
Even though we are all human, and we tend to allow our little challenges get to us once in a while, we have to keep on going because there are some people out there who do not want us to fall or fail.
Even though breaking down is allowed, it’s definitely not the best option.
Cheers.
