Hello everyone! Happy new day, new week, new year!
First and foremost, I have so missed you all. It has been a hectic and unexpected, whirlwind yet very interesting past 365+ days! I cannot even begin to explain, but I hope we are doing well? Or at least trying our best each day? This is a reminder to make sure to take care of yourself and your health - mental, physical, emotional, social. You can’t achieve all the greatness in the world without being at your healthy best!
Second, I had an emotional moment earlier this year – which some may resonate with, some may not. But it meant a lot to me!
Nearly four years ago, I and 199 other local guides were gifted a Google Pixel 3 at Local Guides Connect 2019. It came as a huge surprise and no one expected it! It was a touching moment for me, because my phone had literally broken (but still functioning) on my way to the airport heading to the conference! I mean, can you imagine?! I was so grateful to the Local Guides team and just for the whole experience.
Anyway, earlier this year, I had to say goodbye to the phone as it was having some issues. Got wet, fell down several times, etc. Though I could have fixed it, the Pixel is not in the Nigerian market so the original parts are not readily available neither is there a store, and I didn’t want to play a game of chance. Anyone who knows me, knows I was extremely loyal to that phone, had arguments with other phone brand users, debates, competitions. Like you could not tell me it was not the best phone in the world! LOL right?! 
So in memory of my Google Pixel, I would like to appreciate and express some of the wonderful things I accomplished quite literally with my phone:
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Published my first book “Exulansis” with all original photos by me taken with the phone.
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Got photography recommendations and opportunities due to the amazing pictures. I turned them down, because I’m not looking to go into photography professionally.
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Set a personal record for the longest time I’ve been with the same phone.
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Published my second book “As You Wish” with all the writings done directly from the phone.
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Won many debates on which phone brand is the best (yes even some loyal iPhone and Samsung users did end up agreeing with me).
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Got others to purchase the Pixel due to my love for the phone as well as the quality of the phone, images and interestingly enough, battery life.
The list could go on, but thought to share! Is there any technology you own or have owned that has positively impacted your life? Share below
P.S. I honestly didn’t know which pictures to share from the past 3+ years, so here is one of me from 2022. Here is the storyteller behind the story! 
I’m listening to/staying tuned for your responses!
Cheers,
Chinonso
