Ep 7 What happens to your friends when you choose to change your life?
Trevor and I clicked the moment we met in 2012. At least, that's how I remember it. He was a cool dude, who played video games, watched anime, and was a graphic design whiz.
After we graduated journalism school, he left from skinny cool dude to buff cool dude - spending more time at the gym than at the screen.
A few years ( or was it months?), I noticed Trevor sharing scripture on his Whatsapp status and sounding like one of those "Christian" people.
Discovering the Power of Prayer: How it Transformed My Life #PrayerChangesEverything #FaithJourney #FindingStrengthThroughPrayer #Shorts #Shorts
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Today, we're going to go a little deep. Serious stuff.
Friday Livestreams have been quite random, often with me thinking about ideas on the fly. I love them that way. But I sense a stirring in me to have more intentional conversations.
I am a serious person with strong opinions who loves to find evidence against my own beliefs. I love learning and logic and I am okay with uncertainty and grey areas.
However, this journey isn't often enjoyable for the people opposite me. As you can imagine, I have a hard time making friends.
I used to think that was a problem until very recently. In fact, as recently as yesterday night.
Now I know it's not a "problem". It's who I am. Or rather, who I choose to be right now. Who I can decide to change - if I want to.
But, do I want to? Do I want to become someone else? I'm not sure.
Yet, these thoughts bring memories of the people I call friends today. People who have stuck with me for decades.
And also those who I used to consider friends who have blocked me on social media and no longer talk with me.
So, how do we make friends? How do we lose friends? Let's talk about it.
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No this is not the video where I do a review of Behold The Dreamers, by Imbolo Mbue.
Today, I would like to introduce a theory I'll be exploring more as I write my first non-fiction book. I call it "Soft Pain".
It stems from the idea that the most painful challenges immigrants face are not the most talked about. Sometimes, it's not just about racism, or what is shown on TV.
What if we could bridge that expression gap?
I'm choosing to take a dive into my own experience living in the US and the difficulties I am learning to overcome. Life in America is not all it is shown on TV. Sometimes, it can be better. Often times, it turns out worse - but not in the ways that you might imagine.
I'll be working on my non-fiction book for the next 6 months while keeping you updated on my progress here.
Here's the article I mentioned in the video:
https://level.medium.com/how-much-color-is-too-much-fd2ea992a3b?source=friends_link&sk=09107ff9e4b69b995526fe952bd32822
Looking forward to your thoughts on this idea. #nosmallcreator
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Jubril Agoro sold Ghana in a way that left me wanting to go visit. It's amazing what his filmmakers were able to do, his energy, enthusiasm and sheer love of life. This is why I love the internet - we can watch worlds away in beautiful sequences all for free!
I did a previous reaction video to @WODE MAYA and one of my viewers recommended I check out this one by Passport Heavy.
Blown away, I am. From the places to eat, the Airbnb, Uber, hotels, and nightlife! Throughout my reaction, I kept wondering why we don't see more of this for more African countries. Especially my country, Cameroon.
Jubril, thank you for what you do man! It's much appreciated.
I highly recommend you watch the original video on the channel. Here's a link for you: https://youtu.be/jiuEHckpiKI
Passport Heavy on Youtubel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF71yDQwxfw0QcYb2JnkB5Q
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Cameroon is rich! We have over 250+ tribes! And this time, I'm reacting to Cameroon! I've been looking forward to this one. You may or may not know that I was born and raised in #Cameroon until 2018 when I moved to the US. I love my country. I'm 100% Cameroonian.
Cameroon is called "Africa in miniature" for a good reason. Diverse climate, diverse geography, diverse languages. All in a small triangular kingdom.
I finally came around to doing this reaction, and to be honest, it reminded me of how much work we still have as a country.
Sure, this video was since 2015, but a lot of what was said was closer to the truth about life in Cameroon than not.
I hope you enjoy my #reaction to "Geography Now! Cameroon!"
You can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/0xyR8IgjzMA?list=PL6Tw3GETXQWXEbhY_QKjRkXza_YIztq9_
Here's the article I mentioned by my friend Nkiacha: https://bakwamagazine.com/featured-content/bad-lake/
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Hey, how are you? I thought now might be a good time to give you an idea of what I'll be covering on this channel.
This is my shortest video so far. I am really proud of it too.
I wanted a standalone video to serve as an intro to new and fervent viewers.
I have had so much support from friends and family since I started taking this more seriously. And even more from people on the other side of the screen.
It is incredible how much a single comment and revitalize my spirit.
I feel loved! I promise you I'll get better at framing and lighting and other video awesomeness :)
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The Worst Thing About Being Far From Home is the Helplessness
The Struggle to fit into the New Country is Easy to Note - Pain Caused by the Old? Not so much.
You know that moment when you catch yourself about to say something you've said so many times that you've now become aware that the person listening to you is sick of hearing it?
I've felt that a lot since I started talking to new people whether at work or in my new neighborhood about moving to America. I've reached a point where that wonder of being new, and the joy of sharing my experience feels not only bland but unnecessary and pointless.
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Welcome to the stream when I finally open the boxes :D (and also tell you about what your Fridays will start to feel like from the next one)
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Another Ethiopian Music Reaction with the concert version of Tikur Sew by Teddy Afro. This time, I was prepared to be blown away, and guess what?
Well, you'll find out in the video.
The concert took place in Meskel Square, in Addis Ababa, with a powerful performance by Teddy Afro and this crew.
You can watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/3ec4HRr6I0g
Here's my first reaction to Teddy Afro: https://youtu.be/emFwpqPr9sM
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