The Diary game [17-01-2025] || My dairy routine and home made recipe

Woke up early today before the sun was fully out, even though it was still a little dark outside and the house was quiet, I was able to hear the sound of birds starting to stir but everything else was peaceful.

I took a moment to stretch my legs and joins and feel set and okay to begin my diary task and schedule, after I took some minutes to stretch and exercise a little, I brought out my phone and read my morning text from scriptures followed by a short prayer as part of my ritual as a Jehovah's witness.

Oh!!! that has become a habit for me now, just a few minutes to center myself and begin on the day ahead, it always helps me feel grounded spiritually and physically.

After my prayer I brushed my teeth and got to work on tidying up my room which I swept the floor quickly and wiped down some unclean surfaces, I'm use to starting my day in a clean environment because it will just makes everything feel more organised for me.

Then I made the bed and arranged the pillow and fold the bedspread properly, as part of the day schedule, I planned to wash it today but I had other things to finish up first before washing the bed spread.

I did not really want to waste time so I decided to take a bath next, the cool water was refreshing and I felt more energy in me, as a result I could feel the calmness of the morning and it was a perfect mode to start my day.
As the day went on I got busy with my schedule list and of the things on my schedule was to wash my bedspread.

I didn't have the chance earlier so I took it outside later in the afternoon when the sun was beginning to set, those bed spread has been kept in the corner of my room for a while now collecting a lot of dust, smiles..!. The fresh air was nnice and as the sun bathed everything I took the bedspread out and gave it a good wash.

You know that feeling of getting cold but once you deep you hands inside water it feels warmed, the water felt warm on my hands and it was satisfied to see it get clean again after washing. I left it hanging on line in to dry, doing this I felt good because I'm crossing that task off my day schedule list.

I also had some preparation to do to get myself set for Sunday meetinge, I checked my shoes only to discover one of the heels had torn, I didn’t want to be caught without the torn part being fixed, so I took it off my wall hanger and took it t my neighboring street where I could fine an expert shoe maker.

I kept the shoe with the shoe maker and left for some time coming back to see him working on it, It wasn’t a huge issue but I wanted to make sure they hold up. After a bit of work they looked good as new, oh!! It felt nice to have them ready for the service. After I successfully recover my shoe, I cross that out my day schedule working on the next one.

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My next schedule. For the past few days my fan had been faulty and the heat was unbearable, we all know this season to be harsh and I couldn’t focus with the stuffiness in my room. So I finally took the fan to a technician that same yesterday to get it repaired, it was a bit of a hassle but when I picked it up I could already feel the difference.

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It worked like new and I felt relieved even as of this moment where I'm writing my diary, I'm enjoying the sweet blow of a fresh air and calmness, It’s amazing how something like a fan can make such a difference in how comfortable I feel at home.

On my way back from fixing the fan, I stopped by the shop based of food stuffs, I was thinking about making egg soup for dinner so I picked up some fresh ingredients. I love the process of picking out the right stuff and seasoning everything just right, as I walked back home I could already imagine the smell of the soup filling up my apartment .

It’s one of those dishes that makes me feel at home though it's the cheapest and simplest to prepare.

Egg soup has always been easy and affordable dish for me to prepare, all I need is basic ingredients like eggs, onion, fresh pepper, Maggie, salt and red palm oil, water and garri to used for the swallows. It is quick to make and doesn't require many expensive items which makes it an ideal choice when I'm looking for a budget friendly meal as a student. I’m preparing it today as it’s simple, nutritious and satisfying.

I'm going to share with you my friends all it took me and the steps I used to accomplish the recipe, I'll first start by listing the ingredients I bought and how much it cost in my currency.

INGREDIENTS	Quantity	PRICE
Eggs	3 pieces	N600
fresh Pepper	1 sachet	N100
Onion	1 piece	N200
grinded melon	half cup	N300
Red oil	1/3 a little	N300
Maggie	6 cubes	N100
Garri	3 cups	N500
		=2,100

I had everything ready and set

The pleasant aroma of the egg fry started to filled my kitchen and I couldn't help but smiled having in mind that the meal would soon come get done.

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[Picture of my ingredients]

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	My three Eggs
	Onion, sliced into pieces

	Garri for swallow

	My grinded melon

	My fresh pepper

	My red palm oil

I had everything set and prepare including my grinded pepper, sliced onion, cracked my egg into a bowl, my maggie and salt all together was all ready and set to begin the process.

Without too waste I proceeded puting all my ingredients together, in order to bring it down with a good outcome and exactly what I expected.

[Method of preparation]

I added red oil to a pot and allow it to heat up for like 1 minute

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After that I added salt, sliced onions and grinded pepper to the oil and stir it to mix property

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That moment I added the sliced onion in the pot I could feel my anticipation growing, there was something magical about perceiving the pleasant aroma emitted from process I could only imagine how it will taste after finishing with all the process.

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After some seconds I added Maggie then pour in the eggs and stir it well before covering the pot and allowing it to cook for a few minutes

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To finalize my precess I add led melon to the soup then wait for 5 minutes then remove from heat

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Yummy 😋!!!!!, my soup is finally ready for consumption.

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To conclude my preparation, I had to mixed my garri with a hot water. Stirred it properly until it blend smooth and edible for consumption.

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During the mid afternoon almost approaching evening, my Egg soup was ready and indeed looked as good as it smelled, the yellowish color made it even more attractive that I couldn't help salivating even when I was about consuming, I served it with a side of one and a half cups of garri which I mixed out of the three cups I bought. I couldn't wait to dig in immediately, smile!.

I savored each bite and swallows of the eggs solids and the combination of flavors actually made me filled with satisfaction and a deep sense of home made recipe.

It was very much fulfilling and a productive day so far, it was peaceful delicious as well. Even after all the hectic day activities I ended the evening feeling content and grateful for the simple pleasures and the joy of successfully cooking a delicious meal.

I strongly believed that the next day will bring new challenges but as of that moment I was at peace with my routine and schedule being accomplished.

Thanks very much friends for your time, see you in my next diary.