Have you ever felt helpless from the distractions and seemingly attention-demanding nature of your own ..yes! your own tech devices. First of all, (Introduction) I can brag of a Samsung tab, Blackberry, HP Laptop, and a Nokia phone. Dont envy me pls! Did I forget to mention that the office DSTV decoder is there?
I wake up every morning with a vow to achieve certain targets and perform some tasks, however the moment I enter the office, I become 'born again' and get deafened by the screaming demand for attention by my own gadgets. Imagine ooo! Na my own money I take buy them o ...and some are pass-me-down from big BROs and SISes. *winks*
For instance, today i actually did my best to ignore them till someone asked me if I've seen the papers today. "Taraba Speaker is dead. Check PUNCH!!!" Determined not to submit to the Amebo spirit in me, I chose to ignore the urge in me to slap open my laptop and see the online newspapers, I focused on my tab to see my notifications (another addiction). Then, the same devil-cum-colleague quipped again, "Imagine! a mere police DPO tried to stop the rebel-Guv'nors' meeting!!"
That's it!!!! I've had enough! How can these tragi-comedies be happening in my(?) country and I wasnt informed? I flung open my laptop and open clicked the bookmark for punch. Pop! "Great Nigeria House is on fire" came the newsflash.
O ma se oo! was the word that came outta my mouth. Either I was genuinely concerned/sad or it just the typical Nigerian dismissive shrug, I couldn't tell. Off to the other bad (but hot) news items. Come to think of it, how can a mere DPO, a CSP (equivalent of GL 14 in the civil service) attempt to stop the meeting of executive (elected or selected, another matter for another day) governors ?? Once again, O ma se oo!(What a pity!)
Back to my own problems, that was the beginning of my daily addiction (and helplessness) to these devices. But seriously guys, I used to be a hard-thinking fellow, until I bought a blackberry and started pushing my smallest thoughts unto social media space in the name of PMs, Facebook posts, tweeting etc. That really robbed me of the ability to think deep and long. If you are experiencing these symptoms too, Oya! knock yasef for head!! And sincerely, it is really affecting my character and intellect. I find it hard to read simple and straightforward English nowadays, especially if written in correct grammar. DON'T LAUGH!! I am now so used to writing and reading BB english, e.g. ayam rily missn moi yf! If you can read that correctly, and get my message, you need help too as you are also suffering from my predicament.
On a more serious note, I need help and your suggestions are welcome. And did i mention am still in the office by now? It's almost 7pm oo..hmmm I AM MISSING MY WIFE!!!
Yours truly,
Oluswagger
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