SEC13 WK6: Joyful times are here!

Dear community friends, I bring you joyful moments from my country. Life is a place that should be filled with joyful moments but the opposite happen to us which does not necessarily mean being unlucky those are the two side of the coin life emits at any time to us.

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I am joyful having been a consistent partaker of all contest publications made here and just in the last week, I will gladly make my entry. Let's get started...

Life is all about being joyful and we should make every moment count. What do we gain if we are not happy with life with all it brings to us? As we continue to strive through our daily activities, it is important that we also crave better moments that would put joy on our faces. The importance of being joyful cannot be overemphasized given its numerous additions to our lives.

if we are not joyous, it simply means that we are sad or unhappy. This is one of the ways by which we are open to negative emotional effects that affect us mentally and psychologically. Have we ever wondered why people enter into depression? I cannot remember any such cases where joyous people are depressed.

Joyous moments bring about relaxation and peace of mind hence stability in mental health. When we mentally balance, there's no other proof that it comes with a relatively happy environment/atmosphere. This is also transferable as when the head is happy, all other parts are also happy in the same accord.

Lastly, it is also important to note that it plays a very vital role in our body system. A peaceful and stable mind would definitely come with a blood pressure that is void of either higher systolic or diastolic, too low systolic or diastolic as the case may be.

There are numerous to itemize, however, I was able to extract three images to show some of these joyous moments. We are already in the 11th month and also expects the 12th month to come with a lot of cruise, but before then, these are some of the highlights enjoyed so far.

	A meeting of Old Friends

This is a gathering of my old schoolmates. This happens to be the second meeting for the year after we were able to converge for the first few weeks before the second.

One thing is a phenomenon about this. It has been over 5 years since we held this meeting though there were virtual meetings done sparingly. This happened to be a human meeting to help plan better for the association.

It was a joyous moment as we also exchanged pleasantries with old friends and new mates that we never met during school days, especially the junior ones.

So many remarks were made, and thereafter, we had refreshments to help lighten the mood. Both soft/alcoholic drinks and some animal protein are taken to help relax the nerves.

	Alma Mater Home Coming Event

This was another great event that was hosted this year. Unlike the first one that was listed which saw only those within my city/state, this was an event that every ex-student in the country who attended was expected to grace.

In such events too, projects are commissioned to demonstrate how focused and progressive we intend to give back to our source. So many of these projects may be tangible or intangible in nature.

Another was an electioneering process expected to be held on a two-tenor basis. That is to say, we are expected to organize this homecoming event every two years.

It ended with fun as it is expected to be a 3-day event. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all hosting different activities. However, Saturday night is always the king of fun for us as high entertainment is ensured for all present.

	Young Men Church Competition

Another wonderful competition that held every first quarter of the year. It is my church's Young Men's day event that sees a fun-driven competition amongst all young men of different circuits.

Before now, we have continually won at least two trophies but that wasn't the case this time. We were only able to win a trophy which is unlikely.

Some of the events we did were Marching, an Egg race, a Singing competition, and a Bible Quiz. It has always been fun-filled as this was done with months of practicing.

After results had been called and trophies with cash donations presented to winning circuits, everyone was moved to the gallery for heavy refreshments. It always ends with fun, thereafter.

December has always been a month of cruise, show-off, and fun-filled months. This is because of the eventful attachment that comes with it. Wedding ceremonies, traditional marriages, Christmas parties, and New Year's Eve are some of the events that are usually planned for.

Just as I write now, I have wedding invitations for next month to attend which forms part of next month's itinerary. Christmas would also be planned for. The kids already anticipating and waiting for the arrival of their clothes.

Just as required outings would be made to relax and allow the kids for sightseeing. Most importantly, the kids would always want us to visit grandma which entails we may likely be traveling

Oh, wow... It surely going to be a handful if carried out as planned. I also wish the financial enablement is guaranteed to sponsor all these listed activities.

I wish to invite @saintprisca, @daprado1999, and @alfredvictor

Thank you.