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Yesterday marked the sixth day of the Shoppers Connect event, popularly known as Shokin, and I couldn’t afford to miss it. I’m glad I didn’t because it turned out to be such a memorable day!

Here's a rundown of how we spent the last day of November shopping with HBD......oh wait, I mean having FUN!

On Thursday, our local guide and group leader, @fokusnow, suggested we have a group lunch to cap off the month. He initially proposed La’fresh Foods n’ Bakery, another restaurant in the city, as our destination. Everyone was excited about the idea, especially considering how much we enjoyed our last group lunch at Classic Kitchen Restaurant. We agreed to meet at noon at the Hive office, located at 208 Azikiwe, for briefings and new member sign-ups before heading to the restaurant.

The anticipation was something else, Messages were already pouring into the group chat before the reminder was even sent. Everyone was eager to spend time together and have fun again.

@debbydaniels was the first to arrive at the Hive office, followed by many others. After giving a few reminders and signing up the newbies, we headed to La’fresh Foods n’ Bakery for the main event.

When we arrived, we met @ijebest, @ugoglory, and @nellybest. It was my first time meeting @ugoglory and @nellybest in person, so we quickly exchanged pleasantries before stepping outside to take some pictures and videos.

What’s a social gathering without capturing memories?

As we were still snapping pictures, more friends arrived. @bumbblebee, @dinaks44, @mhizkelly, @bakinba, @mayorboo, along with two newbies. They joined us for some group pictures and quick introductions. Once we were done with our photo session, we headed inside to catch up and chat.

I had the chance to talk with several people I was meeting in person for the first time. It was particularly enjoyable speaking with @debbydaniels. Sadly, her brother, @brainbrian, couldn’t join us this time.

As the conversations flowed, @fokusnow reminded us that we could start placing our orders since it was getting late. At the counter, we were spoiled for choice, the dishes all looked so delicious. After some back-and-forth deliberation, I finally settled on a plate of jollof rice, fried fish, and salad.

The best part? Paying with HBD! Who cares about cash when you can pay with HBD and claim a discount? see the clip below👇

https://x.com/ngobaby76/status/1863265386092753360

The meals were fantastic, everyone ate to their heart's content. Afterward, we took one last group picture before some people left for other activities while others stayed behind to continue hanging out.

As an introvert, I must confess this was one social gathering I thoroughly enjoyed. The theme was "Fun", and we certainly lived up to it! Yesterday was one of those rare Saturdays when I was free from chores, books, or projects, a true break I’m so glad I didn’t stay home; missing out on the fun would have been a real disappointment.

The delicious meals at La’fresh Foods n’ Bakery and the unforgettable memories we created made it all worthwhile.