SATURDAY NIGHTS WITH SPARKS

It is another Saturday night, so... I will share this extremely embarrassing moment I had some years back when I travelled to Portharcourt to visit my cousin (clears throat)....and as late as 10:00pm, I started throwing tantrums...

Of all things to ask for, it was ice-cream....and I wasn't pregnant, just cravings of a spoilt daddy's girl. My cousin finally agreed to go out with me to get some ice-cream. I quickly wore a micro mini-short and a sleeveless top and jumped into the car. The idea was that I would sit in the car while he stepped out to buy my ice-cream.

We went round the town till we located one place; others were closed since it was pretty late. I need to describe this place. It is at a popular location where night crawlers wait for "customers". It was at this same location I realized for the first time we had male night crawlers too.... "I’m speaking too much grammar abi?...in simple English, It was an "Ashawo" junction. GBAM!!"

I was not bothered neither did I judge them. I was so excited as we strolled into the place, I wasn't shy because we were the only customers...So nobody was "looking" at me. I took two scoops of ice-cream with a tinge of alcohol in it and a lot of M&M topping... People of God I was in cloud 16. Trouble started for me when we got back to the car and it wouldn't start. AHHHHH!!! I almost died!! How?? Why?? Of all days??? Nobody on the road except our night crawling people.

Men and Brethren!!! I came down from the car and pushed!!! The shame was mindblowing!! If I was wearing trousers, I wouldn't have felt bad, but with what I was wearing, there was no difference between me and my night companions... As if that wasn't enough....Cousin was now making fun at the top of his voice...saying "madam talk fast fast!!! how much for the night?" I died and woke up.

 We finally got a cab home sha. I learned a valuable lesson that night. Be considerate and learn to be thoughtful. If I had thought about the risks of going out late at night for something as petty as ice-cream, I would have saved myself the trouble we went through.

As you work and relate with colleagues and other members of the pubic, show empathy;

1.      BE CONSIDERATE - Try to put yourself in their shoes. Let go of things that can cause friction between both of you. Overlook annoying comments from people that can push you over the edge, they may be going through something rough.

2.      BE RESPONSIBLE - Drop immature acts, carry yourself with dignity. Don't do anything you will be ashamed of. Dress decently and...don't pilfer cash. Do not be insubordinate.

In all, contribute your quota to make the world a place...

My name is Andikan Victoria.......a.k.a. SPARKS!!

About the Author
Here is what Andikan Inyang also known as 'Sparks' has to say about herself......................

As a Chemical Engineering graduate, former Immigration Officer and present day banker.....and most importantly, a foodie, I hide behind my pen.......therein lies my strength. I hope to pursue a career in writing and explore the world of poetry. So help me God.