HOME ALONE SHOULDN’T BE TRIED AT HOME, ALONE!
I remember that movie vividly. It was basically the highlight of my childhood. I felt that I could handle any robbery that came my way. Imagine me! I remember praying for an armed robbery operation to take place at my house.
I don’t know the word to use to explain my height of stupidity but I can barely explain my mindset back then. I’d hear my friends in primary 2 talking amidst tears about how robbers stole their parents’ phones and left them with almost nothing. Here I was, steadily praying for robbers to just look my way, Oga Olurat and Oga Olagoat, just visit my house once to rob(sigh) — I wonder what my parents would say if they read this and knew what my prayers were. I’m sure if I had prayed for my studies with as much zeal, the class first position would be like candy to me.
I just strongly felt that eight-year-old Kevin from the movie “Home Alone” had literally trained me to counter-attack the worst of robbery attacks. My naivety was beyond comprehensible.
I was already planning how I’d set traps for the robbers, y’know 🤡 and learn some karate tricks to defend myself. The motion picture I had created in my mind led me to join the karate team in primary school. Omo, after the first round of exercises, I knew deep in my heart, that wasn’t my calling.😂 Ki lode (what is it)? Am I the first? Nobody told me to pack my load after the first week. I joined the school choir with no pressure whatsoever. The movie, “Home alone” became a thing of the past.
Notwithstanding, that movie was enthralling. I’d recommend it to anyone to watch with their family. Just remember, some things are not meant to be tried at home. I only wish I knew earlier.
- SHESPEAKSHERMIND
