I wonder, how many more panel of advisers do I really need when I have so many self-appointed ones already. As a Nigerian girl, especially a reserved one at that, I get a lot of advice from older women. I know their advice comes from a good place but most times, it's unsolicited, especially when it's from strangers.
There are only a handful of people I turn to for specific advice because I live in my head and sort myself out most times. One of such is my very good friend and 'adopted' big sister. She's only a year older than I am but she acts beyond her years and I love stealing her stuff so she gets the big sister title.
She's so real with her views and can make me share whatever it is that bothers me. I value her opinion and will run my ideas and worries by her whenever. She's direct, objective, emotionally intelligent and wise.
I wish I had more people like her in my life, people I can trust to not be biased and call me out on my bullshit but with love (I'm not about tough love). This is why I'd love Kelli from Insecure to be on my special panel of advisers.
Insecure is one of my favorite shows and apart from the lead character Issa, I also love Kelli a lot. They're a group of four girlfriends in this show and she's the craziest of them all. She's a sweet mix of every quality of a good friend, very understanding and offers great advice when you're in a fix.
Kelli sees everything and despite her craziness, she happens to be the saner one and would drop gems even when she's high. Although, she's that friend that gives a lot of advice and sees others but they don't see her in return. There was a point in the show where she broke down from having to carry others on her back always and her friends weren't there for her.
I understand how that can be draining and I would love to not only take from her but also give her. This is why I want Kelli on my panel. I think the person behind the character, Natasha Rothwell, is equally as cool and gives great advice too, I wouldn't mind having her.
This is my answer to the #weekend-engagement question, topic five, 'Who Would It Be'.
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