Connect Live 2018: To Someone Special

During the Connect Live 2018 event, I was fortunate to seat next to someone special. Perhaps fate forged the way for us?

I said “hi” and she said “hello”. We both stretched our necks to see our badges. Then I offered her a freshly mint Two Naira coin from Nigeria, and her eyebrows lifted with a smile on her cheeks. In return I got a rupee and eternal connectivity!

While we went into the first tea break, it was an opportunity to take a selfie and three was good enough.

In the course of the three day events in San Francisco, we unconsciously ran into each other and deliberately made the best out of it through conversations.

The young lady spoke mildly but with greater influence. She would ask me to get myself a drink, when I felt reluctant, she’d stand up and lead the way.

Her understanding about global issues, culture and humanity piqued me. More especially, her initiative to highlight public toilet issues in India was endearing.

Now, this is a lecturer, I said to myself. Understanding some Indian culture, mehendi skin designs and four hour time difference!

It’s always refreshing to find someone who share common topics of interest.

Time flies! Getting to know @PriyankaU was one gorgeous moment for me at Connect Live 2018.

India on my mind…

Xoxo

Emeka

P.S. I call her Pinkie!

@JuanCh @KarenVChin @XanderO @Specobelle @PennyChristie

#localguidesconnect #localguides

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@EmekaUlor This is soo cute. Can’t stop smiling :slight_smile:

There is nothing more prized than true friendship on this earth. Lucky me to have found a sweet friend like you.

Thanks again. In you I found a friend for life. Thank you connect live 2018 for giving us the opportunity to connect!!!

(P.S. - I got to learn many new things about Nigeria from you and Sanya.)

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This was beautiful to read, @EmekaUlor I can relate to this story easily and wish you both and all local guides the best ride of life in the friendships unfolding.

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Something special to read! All smiles…

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What a sweet and interesting read. Nice photos. Thank you for sharing @EmekaUlor . Hey @PriyankaU nice to meet you.

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This is so lovely, thanks @EmekaUlor and @PriyankaU for sharing this experience

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Beautiful relationship this is. We make most friendships unplanned. Cheers to this eternal connectivity.

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I’ve got butterflies in my belly :grin::laughing: thanks for sharing @EmekaUlor I remember liking and linking your picture updates on Instagram of @PriyankaU nice one guys! :heart_eyes:

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Such a lovely story @EmekaUlor and @PriyankaU :slight_smile:

Thanks for sharing!

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What a nice story…

Thanks for sharing @EmekaUlor

Lagtahe Kuch Kuch hota hai @PriyankaU

Radha aur Krishna :ok_hand::+1: Bharat aur 9ja

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This is so great, @EmekaUlor . Loved reading about how you and @PriyankaU met. I remember how I met you both during Connect but just to think there may be even more wonderful stories like this from Connect Live in which there were encounters that truly may have defined an experience. You both are awesome and glad that your paths crossed.

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@EmekaUlor … India all the way Bro…

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We are all connected somehow, but getting the connection is the hardest. Some connections just happen naturally that race, culture, age etc is immaterial. I’m happy for your natural friendship.

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This is so lovely to read.

The beauty of connect is to create connections across borders which in your case has started and can extend to any length.

Thanks for sharing

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Hey Steve, thank you for your kind words. Quite true, we all have some stories to tell.

How’s Miami? @SP31

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Quite right @bolarzeal we are cosmopolitans!

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@wildspan are the butterflies still alive😊

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@wildspan the butterflies are still flying?

:blush:

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Hello @EmekaUlor will said about @@PriyankaU she is some one special from india for us also…Than The for sharing with us…

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Hello priyanka

Thanks for being a memorable part of the connect live experience for emeka.

Would love to hear and know more about the impact initiatives that make you happy. Nigeria & India sure have a lot in common.

Cheers to friendships

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