Something really interesting I did was creating a list on the maps of places people can order food from and have it delivered at their doorstep during the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing period. I don’t think this idea would have come to me if I wasn’t involved with the local guides community and this alone has brought me some sort of feeling of fulfillment.
A screenshot of my Isolation food delivery list
Helping other’s find their way around my community and also discover cool spots to hang out and have fun; I’ve been able help businesses by putting them in a list, this gives visitors a chance to see and select from a range of places where to go to when they are around my community
Another screenshot of a list for my favourite places to eat out when I’m in Cotonou, Benin republic
It started as something I do for fun when I got involved with the local guide community to write reviews and leave ratings from places I visit about a year ago. Funny part about this hobby is that I initially motivated to write reviews when I received bad services not just to critic businesses but to sort of point out flaws to the actual business owners not just to the staff that attended to me. And along the line I felt convinced to give credit too when I receive good services. It was at this point that my fun started to grow into passion haha and that’s what keeps me going as a local guide.
Personal development and target setting;
I started to set targets and goals for myself as way to develop myself as local guide. And this has helped developed other aspects of my life as well.
A photograph of me at one of my favourite spots at Cotonou
I started to set weekly targets for myself to reach a number of reviews, photos from places I’ve visited and general contributions to the local guides community.
Friendships: although I’m yet to make new friends on here I feel this connection with people who leave comments and likes on my posts and on my reviews. The feeling that someone could use my help is so satisfying.
I got 16 likes on this post! This is an achievement for me and these are my real friends.
Simple Comments like this warm my heart and keep me going