Fike's Corner😊

I asked someone, 'What do you think about the word "friendship"?' The response was "Love is Friendship." We all have different opinions about "friendship." I recently came across a quote by Maya Angelou: "Friendship takes work. Finding friends, nurturing friendships, scheduling FaceTime - it all takes a tremendous amount of work. But it's worth it." I couldn't agree more; friendship does take a lot of work, and finding the right friends is just the beginning. However, I must confess that friendship is an extremely sensitive and personal topic for me. Writing this blog takes a lot of effort and vulnerability on my part, as I've navigated numerous ups and downs in my own friendships,from friends who used me for their own entertainment to those who pretended to care but didn't truly value our relationship. In fact, sharing my thoughts and experiences about friendship feels daunting, but I hope that by doing so, I can connect...

I must confess, I'm not typically drawn to classic literature; however, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe was a great read for me. About the Book. The novel tells the story of Okonkwo, a feared warrior, wrestling champion, and leader of the Igbo clan of Umuofia. The book is divided into three parts.  Part 1 introduces Okonkwo, a strong, hardworking man obsessed with his masculinity and struggling with a bad temper, as well as his family, including his lazy and improvident father, Unoka, and the customs and traditions of Igbo society.  Part 2 explores the events leading up to Okonkwo's exile and the arrival of Christian missionaries during his time in Mbanta.  In Part 3 , after Okonkwo's return from exile, he finds that the missionaries have changed his village. Okonkwo's determination to maintain his cultural heritage, despite the crumbling world around him, is both inspiring and heartbreaking. What I Love About the Book. ✓ The author's vivid storytelli...