Hi ,

About 3 months ago, I almost lost it.

I’d spent hours, days in fact working on a series of images from the Just Concluded Unilag Convocation Ceremony, only for my laptop to Crash.

My face looked like I just went through a Hurricane.

My Heart was pounding.

Then, at 3 a.m., my friend Amara texted:

“Remember that time you used to add so much saturation to your pictures?”

(and proceeds to send me screenshots)

I laughed so hard.

Because this is the reality no one talks about: Creativity isn’t a montage of genius moments. It’s wrong files, gadget issues, and texts from friends who’ve seen you at your worst.

So, here’s your assignment:

1. Take a photo of your chaos right now (not the “aesthetic mess” for Instagram—the real mess).
2. Send it to me with a caption. I’ll star your responses and do a montage.

And if you know someone drowning in their own chaos? Forward this. Add:

“Sending you a virtual hug. You’re not alone.”

Proud of you for surviving today,

Okedeji Omótèsó 

P.S. My chaos today: Trying to meet a deadline for 10pm.