Posts by: "chinedu ituen"
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Dust Settles with Patience of a Funny Kind
Dust has nuisance value. It is the slow archive of our days, collecting in corners, layering on forgotten shelves, and reminding us that time never really stops moving.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: observation, reflection
Unspoken Rules of Escalator Etiquette
We are all temporary citizens in the moving kingdom of the escalator, bound by unspoken laws more powerful than any written code. To stand is to obey. To walk is to lead.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: reflection, observation
Gravity's Favorite Victims
Some objects are clearly in a secret alliance with gravity. While books stay put and lamps stand firm, a specific breed of item exists solely to leap from your grasp at the worst possible moment.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: nature, lifestyle
An Ode to Left-Spoon Aggression
Forks are straightforward. Knives are decisive. But the left spoon, tucked away in the drawer's darkness, nurses a quiet, simmering rage we are only beginning to understand.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: solitude, reflection
Why Clouds Are Terrible Secret-Keepers
Clouds see everything from their lazy perches in the sky, from backyard dramas to hidden picnics. But they are the worst confidants, unable to hold their shape, let alone a secret.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: nature, observation
Shoes Remember Every Street You’ve Walked
Shoes carry more than wear and tear—they hold traces of every street, stumble, and journey, reminding us that even the most ordinary objects quietly archive our lives.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: observation, travel
Keys That Never Find Their Door
Forgotten keys in drawers tell silent stories—reminders of doors we’ve left behind, chapters we’ve closed, and the strange comfort of holding onto things that no longer fit our lives.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: curiosity, reflection
Umbrellas Know More Than We Think
Umbrellas aren’t just rain shields—they’re secret storytellers, carrying traces of storms, city walks, and the quiet resilience of people who refuse to be stopped by bad weather.
Published: 28 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: curiosity, observation
Finding Balance in a Digital World
Life online moves fast—notifications, emails, and endless apps. Finding balance means carving space for focus, reflection, and real-world connection, even in a tech-saturated world.
Published: 22 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: mindfulness, lifestyle, creativity
Evening Jollof at Lekki Corner
Sitting at a small street-side spot in Lekki, the smell of jollof rice mingles with fried plantains. Laughter, music, and sizzling grills turn a simple meal into a lively experience.
Published: 22 Sept 2025
By chinedu ituen
Tags: lifestyle, lagos, creativity