The Diary Game Season 3 [ Friday July 11th, 2025 ] A day with vegetables, and some football talk

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Vegetables are one of the most available and accessible sources of food for humans. One thing I have come to notice is how cheap and affordable they are. Almost everyone can access vegetables, and nutritionists will tell you all the good stories. How important they are to the body and the many benefits they bring to our system.

But what doesn't kill a man? Even vegetables, at some point, can have side effects. While science lists all the benefits of vegetables, telling us how they make the body young and strong. I can also tell you that eating too many vegetables will have you booking regular visits to the restroom. LOL

That aside, veggies are rich in minerals and vitamins. They really help with digestion and prevent constipation. And we all know how uncomfortable constipation can be, it makes people restless. If you listen to people working on their diet, most of them feed heavily on veggies. There is a lot of information out there about the benefits of vegetables to human health.

However, something I have been thinking about is how these veggies are grown. These days, most vegetables are boosted with fertilizers and chemicals. And now, nutritionists are telling us that the most effective veggies must be naturally grown. This has put many of us in a confusing situation because at the market, it’s hard to tell the difference. So people eat vegetables thinking they are doing something good, while in reality, they might be consuming hidden harm in the long run.

This morning, I really felt like eating vegetables. It’s been a while since I had some. When I mentioned it at home, others were interested too. It was raining early this morning, and it started in the early hours. My neighbor needed to go to work and asked if I could drop him off. I agreed, as it was also a good opportunity for me to know where he works and build a stronger relationship.

By the time I got back home, breakfast was ready. I ate, checked my email, and didn’t find anything urgent. So, I turned to my pending tasks and started working. Some clients can really test your patience if you don’t have emotional intelligence. You need to manage them the same way you manage your kids at home, with care and control.

Later, I moved around the compound with my kids, taking photos of the bushy surroundings. Honestly, with time, all these areas should be cleared, if you ask me. But that doesn’t seem to be happening soon because people say it’s food growing there. Trying to clear it will only create arguments. Personally, I think these plants attract mosquitoes, which is not ideal, especially in a home with children.

I hope this cocoyam matures quickly so it can be harvested and the area cleared. After walking around, I started feeling discomfort and went inside the house. As soon as I felt the headache setting in, I drank some water and went to bed. I thought some rest might help before continuing my day. I also needed to help with the kids’ laundry and organize some of their things.

After resting, I felt much better. I got up and started with the laundry. By the time I finished, dinner was ready.

I had dinner while watching sports news on Sky Sports. The headlines were about the current transfer window in Europe and other interesting updates. Breaking news today was the removal of Crystal Palace from their spot in the Europa League, giving way to Nottingham Forest. Many think it’s unfair, but the officials have the rules and criteria for these decisions, and thankfully, there's still time for an appeal.

It’s really heartbreaking for a team to work hard all season, win the spot, and then lose it over technicalities. What I still don’t understand is the criteria used to pick Lyon over Crystal Palace. Palace hasn’t been on the European stage for years, and this was a golden opportunity that has now been taken away.

After dinner, I watched a movie and joined in the family chat. It was only after posting this late at night that I finally went to bed.

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