21st century luxuries

Before you start reading this post, I want you to STOP and think, "what are the things I can't afford".... Sure like me, guys would have thought of the new IPhone X, latest pair of Jordans while the girls would immediately remember that Chanel purse they've been eyeing.

But have you ever stopped to think about those things you think don't matter?, but you can't really afford them, they are trivial and ordinary that we overlook them.  I love to call them the 21st century luxuries... I'll start with my favorite which I find very true, but unfortunately, I'm a victim of it too.

1. Staying offline for more than 24 hours:

As I've said already, I'm a victim of this issue, it's something I can't afford to do, yesterday I decided I would not come online throughout today, but here I am blogging. We might not know this, but the 'online' syndrome is like a cancerous disease that eats into the very fabric of our lives. As a friend of mine once said, "offline is the new luxury" and I totally agree with him.

2. Staying single:

So I was conversing with a friend recently and when I asked why she had the impression that I was in a relationship, she said, "it's normal, every guy has a gf".... I was actually thrown back at first but when I looked around me, I discovered that "single is boring" in this age we live in...  Therefore staying single is another luxury many people can't afford nowadays. Someone once told me she couldn't remember the last time she was single... I don't mean to sound old and boring, but at times you need to be single to see the world from another aspect, you are free and you can explore the world better... I'm single though, so interested ladies should drop their numbers in the comment section😂😂😂

3. uploading pictures without filters:

this is actually a sensitive aspect that affects many people especially ladies, and i would be stepping on a lot of toes by saying that the inability to upload pictures without beautifying effects/filters usually stems from low self-esteem. For some people, its just fun especially with introduction of mobile apps such as Retrica and Snapchat, (some people are actually claiming it is demonic, but that is just their opinion). But all the same i still believe that we should learn to appreciate the way we look. My guy was telling me last week he saw an obituary last week with a snapchat picture... I want to believe he was joking, but I'm afraid we might reach that stage sooner or later 

#4. Going out without makeup:

This is a big "no, no" for many people. Many people can't afford not to use makeup because of low self esteem.... its funny how some people's faces live in a makeup kit bag, but its just another sad reality that we have to face. many ladies cant afford going out without makeup. I once hugged a girl and after we said goodbye, she forgot her face on my shirt. It might sound funny but it's saddening how we live in a world of double faced people... You should be proud of your looks, people will only respect you as much as you respect yourself.

5. Reading a book just for the fun of it:

ICT has unleashed a reign of terror on books... those were the days when people traveled the world through the pages of their books and the love people used to have for the smell of fresh text. nowadays, we spend so much time on irrelevant issues on social media and we have become captives of our cell phones... Even i can't remember the last time I picked up a book to read just for pleasure and its a saddening reality.

6. True and Loyal friends:

many of us cant say confidently who our true friends are, that's another luxury today. i don't have much to say on this, all i know is that true friends are like diamonds, very hard to find... even though i'm not a fan of cliches, but it's still a fact that "a friend in need, is a friend indeed"... once you get hold of a good friend, hold them tight and dont let go. and also, try as much as possible to be good friends with people  because it goes both ways. 

As a disclaimer, I would like to state that this article isn't a direct letter to any individual... I'm just a distant observer of the society and the realities therein... If this article has affected you in any way, I believe you have a lot of work to do on yourself. Thanks. 

COMMENTS AND ARGUMENTS  WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.