Holaaaa,
When I moved to Madrid, one of the things I enjoyed most was hosting my friends at my apartment. There was just something about having my friends around, sharing home-cooked meals and playing games. To my greatest surprise, I enjoyed making food because I knew other people were going to eat it. I loved hearing about the meals they cooked and tasting whatever everyone brought. But most importantly, I loved the company. It became something I looked forward to all the time.
Then I moved back home to Lagos, and I realised that keeping up with friends became harder. “We should hang out soon” somehow turned into six months of not seeing each other. Busy lives led to missed calls, postponed plans and schedules that never seemed to align. I found myself wondering, "Is friendship harder to maintain in Lagos, or am I just not as intentional anymore?". Every time I hung out with a friend, I’d always leave feeling so full, and I’d think to myself, "we should do this more often".
Then I read Ikigai in June, and one line stuck with me:the people who live longest, happiest lives are the ones surrounded by good company. Not occasional company. Intentional, consistent company. That line stayed with me because it reminded me of how I felt in Madrid and how much I miss hanging out with my friends at home.
So this is me, bringing Madrid back. Every third Saturday, every other month, we'd each bring something to share, play games, make art and gist until the last person goes home. Just a very laid back afternoon of being in good company.
If you're reading this, you're part of my "good company" and I'd love for us to keep being in good company with each other, consistently.
Good food. Good company. Full hearts.
With love,
Eni