thank you, 1000 Subscribers👨🏽‍🍳

not really, But Thank You to Those Who Actually Read🥂

This is the part where insert one of those “my English teacher said I’d never make it” stories.

But fortunately, I don't have such stories.

Nor do I have one of those "I knew I was born to write at the age of 5" tales. At 5, I was busy playing with sand and making paper planes. In fact, I used to think writers were just jobless, broke, and weird.

Honestly, I still do.

How do you sit alone, staring at a blank page, while the rest of the world is out there actually living? It’s like watching paint dry while your friends are skydiving. Makes no sense!

I don’t have a background in writing. I stumbled into it by accident. I used to run a media brand that made people laugh. A local newspaper picked it up, and suddenly, writing became something I considered.

I thought, “If this can land me in a newspaper, who knows where else it could take me?” the moon? Billboard 100? Netflix? Or more likely—your inbox.

The latter seems to be working out well so far.

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Why Jollof Write?

In case you’ve ever wondered where the name came from, The name was coined from the popular African food, Jollof Rice. Unfortunately, it's the only dish I can make without inflicting food poisoning on myself or others. Plus, writing is like cooking words, so why not?

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On Hitting 1K

Now that there are 1,000 of you here if I had to stand in front of you all in person, I'd probably wish for an earthquake. My version of public speaking would look like I was being forced to read from a teleprompter at gunpoint. Writing, on the other hand, lets me be me—quietly typing away, socially distancing.

my first attempt at public speaking, dishing profound truths to an audience of Cereal boxes, pots—and, obviously, the tripod stand and phone.

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Final Thoughts

I don’t make a living from this yet, but I show up like I do. Writing has become my playground. It’s where I swing sentences back and forth, slide through paragraphs, and jump on the trampoline of creativity. I’ve made peace with knowing what this is—a hobby—and what it’s not—a paycheck.

So, thank you, 1K subscribers. But more importantly, thank you to the 5 of you who—regardless of whatever situation Jollof-Write finds you in—whether it’s sitting on the toilet seat, rushing to catch a bus, pretending to listen during a Zoom meeting, or hiding from your responsibilities—you still take the time to read and respond to them. Let’s do more. 🥂

And if you know 5 other weirdos like

Marylee Pangman 🪴🌻

suggests?? Feel free to share with them by clicking the button below:

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Support

Finally, to my 2 paid subscribers—my twin brother and

Viola Weinhold

—y’all are the best. I’ll pay you back with mansions in heaven. 🫶🏽

If you’re ever feeling generous, here are the ways to support me:

Buy me a book, Buy me a coffee, Buy me a Jollof, or Upgrade your subscription

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Unmute Your Mic:

1. What's something small you're grateful for right now?

2. If you had to describe your life as a dish, what would it be?

3. What’s one thing you’re doing now that your younger self would never have believed?

4. What’s your "playground" in life? Where do you go to have fun and forget everything else?

5. What’s one thing you’ve stumbled on by accident that has brought you joy?