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We Couldn't Build the Pyramids Today - A geeky take on the capability of the human mind

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Hi. clears cobwebs* A friend reminded me that I have a whole blog. And that I used to lose my mind a little less when I had somewhere to come and just… write. I keep thinking about something, and you’ve probably heard people say it before “We couldn’t build the pyramids today.” It’s usually said like an insult. Like we’ve lost something. Like humans are not as capable as we once were. But I don’t think that’s true. If anything, I think we’ve become even more capable, just in ways that are harder to see. There are places in the world where entire cities were carved out of rock. Not assembled. Not layered. Carved. Like Petra. A whole city shaped out of stone. And I can’t stop thinking about what kind of mind it takes to even imagine that… and then actually do it. Because that same kind of human mind is still here. It’s the same mind that designed rockets, built launch pads, and made it possible for humans to leave Earth and travel to and orbit the Moon Missions like Artemis II, which rec...
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25: What a Concept!

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Well, well, well… look who just turned 25. I feel like there should be a soundtrack playing right now. Something dramatic yet sparkly, maybe with a few confetti cannons. Because honestly? Getting here was no small feat. This year alone, I almost died (not to be dramatic… but also yes, to be dramatic). It was a year that scared, shaped, stretched, and somehow still managed to be one of my most beautiful years yet. I met good people—the kind of people who feel like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day—comforting, grounding, and exactly what you need. I learned how to show up more for the people I love, and spoiler alert: life is infinitely better when you make a conscious effort to love people loudly. Oh, and I moved to a different city in true “plot twist” fashion. Again. (Because apparently, my new annual tradition is packing my entire life into boxes and starting over.) Bold? Maybe. Stressful? Definitely. Worth it? Absolutely. Because somewhere in the middle of all the uncertainty, I real...
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Contrary to popular belief, there is peace for the wicked.

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  The wicked ones are up! It’s such a crazy concept, you know, wickedness? You know what is right, but you do the opposite, knowing you are ruining someone else’s life. Anyway, if you can read this, it is my birthday. I like to keep my things brief, tho; I have no plans for my birthday this year. I had one before, tho, get a new apartment in a new city and open a bottle of red wine. Why did that plan change, you are asking? Well, maybe life in collaboration with wicked people ( Portharcourt housing agents). Anyway, I get to spend my 24th birthday, read as 19th, with my family. I even ironed the clothes I’ll wear today. Lol. My birthday plans made me realize that no matter how much I try to be in control of what goes on in my life, I can’t control EVERYTHING. It’s a very bitter pill, as bitter as those yellow uncoated anti-malaria tablets. Urgh! I can taste it in my mouth. 23 was quite a year. I took so many risks in my career, quitting a job with no backup plan, getting a new one i...
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The Dating Game Is Rigged!

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The Dating Game is Rigged! Clears cobwebs*  Surprise Surprise🎶 I know what you are thinking. ‘A blog post? It’s not even your birthday yet, Mena, we don’t deserve you.  Don’t worry; it’s not much of an explanation for why I am here. The shege I have seen has dragged me here. I need to rant, and I need to do it here.  Let’s dive right in, shall we? The Dating Game is Rigged , and you might disagree that it is, and that’s fine. The dating pool is a mess, and the ‘streets’ are empty yet filled with all manner of rubbish simultaneously.  What are we left with but people who mask their emotions. They do not want to love too much, show too much, or care too much for a person they claim to be emotionally invested in, and if you check, it’s because they have also seen the same behavior too, but some people are wicked for the fun of it, and I have proof. Here are three reasons I think the Dating Game is rigged: People with good intentions rarely meet people with good intent...
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Season 23, Episode 1

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I f you are reading this, it's my birthday. Yessss, right? It's been a whole year since I wrote to you; I have been chasing the bag and getting a hold of my mental health. One thing they won't tell you as you grow older is how much your mental health is tied to having money. Well, not necessarily having all the money in the world, but being comfortable is indeed a good thing. For me? Being extremely comfortable to afford the basics and a little extra in life. I've spent the past days leading up to this day buried in work and looking at Snapchat highlights from 2020 - 2022. Those highlights made me realize how my excitement for my birthday has dwindled. In 2020, I even went the extra mile to get my makeup done and had an elaborate pre-birthday photoshoot. Last year, my best friend came over and took cute photos of me in a dress I haven't had the chance to wear again. (P.S., my best girl also did the same this year) This year, I've gotten a lot of pep talks from m...
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"So Far. So Good. Koni Bajé, My Darling!'"

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I f you are reading this (on the date of its publication), it's my birthday!  Hey, it's been a while!! If you are loyal to the Yard People Community, you should have gotten a drift of what has happened in the past few months since I last wrote to you. I started a podcast . I went to suffer a little for Nigeria as the patriotic citizen that I am. So, a few friends have asked how I feel about turning 22. It feels odd that I'm not as excited about my birthday as I used to be. It's crazy, it is! In 2020, I made time for a professional photo shoot, got a cake, and even had an in-house party with friends. I raised hell and broke shit, literally, because I broke my father's favourite wine glass. Lol. Fast forward to 2021, I was a fresh graduate, a month into my new job, the money was there and it was good, but I didn't go all out for the birthday, I spent it again with my family and best friends. Well, 21 taught me a lot. Life is fickle. People will come into your life...
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How I Almost Fell In Love; Of Breakfasts and shitty almost-relationships.

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(Based on actual events, except the untrue parts.👀 ) Hiya! Yard Girl here!  I promised to write back, and here I am!  Before I begin, I'd like to say that I love Love, I love to see relationships that work, and I like to be constantly reassured that I am not crazy to want to get it right in choosing a partner. When I tell people my relationship status, they first doubt me and then proceed to name all my qualities, reaffirming how improbable it is for me to still be single. I'm not single because I want to. Scratch that, now that I think about it, I am single because I want to be. This thing called settling, because I can't afford to not have someone call me 'babe', is not for me. In this brief blog post, I'll share my honest, random thoughts on relationships. You might not agree with everything you read, and that's okay.  Let's dive right in! The Gist I almost fell in Love some time ago. I thought I had met 'The One'. It felt great, really. This...
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