We all know that December doesn’t care whether your account balance is smiling or crying, it will still come with Christmas lights, jollof aroma, and peer pressure disguised as enjoyment.
Everywhere you turn, somebody is shouting “Detty December!” like they’re sharing free tickets to enjoyment. But you?
You’re looking at your account balance and realizing even your money is observing dry fasting.
Still, one thing about Nigerians, we will celebrate something. If money no dey for Detty December, we’ll do our own detty December in our houses.
Staycation Is Also Enjoyment
No flight ticket? No wahala. Just take a home vacation. Sleep till noon, ignore all WhatsApp messages, and treat your fridge like it’s a buffet. Sometimes peace and quiet are the real soft life.
And please, avoid people that say, “Let’s just hang out, nothing serious.” They never mean “nothing serious.” They mean “come and spend the money you don’t have.”
Food? Cook with your full chest and invite imaginary guests if you must. Because one thing about Nigerians, we will turn rice and stew into a Christmas banquet.
Protect Your Peace (and Pocket)
Not every Detty December event needs your presence. Some of you went out last year and still haven’t recovered financially. If they say “Let’s go out,” ask “Who’s sponsoring?” before your December turns to debt.
You can enjoy it without breaking the bank. Stay hydrated, stay home sometimes, and remember, being broke is temporary, but bad decisions last till January salary.
So if your December isn’t filled with flight tickets, or matching pajamas. You’re not missing out. Happiness doesn’t always need a budget. Sometimes it’s just you, family, food, and a little harmattan breeze that smells like home.
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