Anoma's February 2024 in Review.

Feb. 2024 | Highlights.

Mar 03, 2024

Hello, Friends.

Happy New Month 🥳, my people. I actually cannot believe that we are already in March. 2024, in my opinion, is moving faster than Usain Bolt. In this edition, I’d love to briefly talk about how February went. Books I read, my media features, podcast of the month, etc.

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Now, into February’s recap. If there is one word I’d use to describe February, it’d be “cooking.” I like to think that I really “cooked” in February.

I know there are numerous definitions of “when someone is cooking”; there is a literal definition, which is “actually cooking food,” but mine is “working—working on my goals.” I think I cooked with the books I read, my work with Women in Data Africa, a couple of wins, the shows, podcasts, and movies I listened to or watched, and more. Let’s get into properly recapping February.

Media Features;

I had a wholesome conversation with Rhoda about my journey into tech and how it is going. I think you should check it out; a couple of people (they might have been lying to me) said it was valuable, inspiring, and insightful.

February Reads:

I read 4 books in February.

“What you are looking for is in the library” by “Michiko Aoyama” which was translated into English by Watts. It was shortlisted for the “Japan Booksellers’ Award.” This is an amazing book on short stories. You should read it if you are feeling stuck in life or trying to make a decision about what to do next in life. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.

“Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” by “Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles”. This book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how to leave urgency behind, find your purpose, nurture friendships, and throw yourself into your passions. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.

I am obsessed with everything Ali Hazelwood writes. If she writes it, I am buying and reading. I reread “Love Theoretically” in February and read “Bride” which she released in February. I am a bit biased, so I’d always give her a 5-star rating. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. P.S. I read these on my kindle.

Podcast of the month:

Diary of a CEO with “Hinge’s Founder”. Nothing prepared me for this conversation. It was wholesome. I laughed, almost cried, jumped around, got goosebumps, got inspired, and also learned a lotttttttt. Some gems include: growing a business from scratch, failing, the struggles that come with love, relentless self-confidence in what you want to do, not giving up even when the whole world is against you, how a business runs, and more.

One of my self-care activities is listening to people’s stories. Listening to how they went from A to B, then to C and maybe to D, but back to A instead of E. I love listening to interviews and conversations, especially from people I know I might genuinely never meet or have a conversation with. This means that I have listened to a LOT of conversations, especially from “The Diary of a CEO” and I think this is my best so far. I loved the humility with which Justin spoke about his experience and his vulnerability when he spoke about his heartbreak and drug and alcohol addiction. Go listen to the conversation; write to me if you equally loved it.

Randoms:

I’d be a part of the UN Women UK CSW68 “International Women’s Day” celebration this month. I am super excited about it. Me 🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 women’s matters.
I inhaled and exhaled a lot of times this month, lol. Plus, I started wearing “ginger” again. Contemplating actually going full on ginger.
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I went to the gym about 10 times, which was a win. This means that I woke up by 4:50am on these days to go to the gym, whewww.
I watched “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” the new show, and omgggg. I am gagged; it was really, really good, lol.
Anime: I am watching “The Acquatope on White Sand.”
I fell in love. Lol, I fell in love with “One Day," the Netflix-adapted series.
TED Talks: My favorite for the month of February was “Why Stay in Chernobyl?” by Holly Morris.
I attended about 4 Tech networking events. Great, great experience all through. 10/10.

Thank you so much for reading my February recap. I’d really love to know how your February went.

Anoma

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