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Who is vieveozoemena?

I grew up from a family of seven From the story my mother told, my dad doubted when the nurses announced to him it was a girl child. He felt I was switched, maybe he never wanted a female child after having my 3 brothers. The most hilarious part was how he stood at the door during her last delivery just to make sure they didn't do what he thought they did when I was delivered....... How funny. Surprisedly, today we're best of friends, though sometimes he would say "I wish you were a boy". Well I guess he says this because of my pro-activeness, willingness and approach to taking up task irrespective of the challenges ahead admists my brothers. My brothers and I didn't grow up well with kids in the street. Only the brave friends would come to our door and at the sound of a thunderous voice they have taken to their heels. I used to be a 'Tom boy'. I love playing football and also dress the way boys dress(I dislike skirts and gowns). In my secondary school days I used to be in the school football team, mostly in the defence wing and one of the best penalty shooters. I have always had the dream of playing for falcons( the Nigerian female team). Unfortunately, I gave this dream up to our "busy body" neighbors who would yell at me whenever they see me play. I had no one to help me overcome their unsolicited overwhelming words of discouragement..... They won. Nevertheless, the passion is still very much alive. I now may not be able to play football as much as I want but I could transform that desire into writing through analysis, criticism, investigation and sports update.

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  1. welcome to the new path you have chosen. gaze fixed, fingers crossed...

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