TochiPhotos:
Guys guess what I found today

Ji mmanu! yes yam and oil lol.

First time I'm eating yam in years and I couldn't be happier.

Funny story; When I was a kid, I hated eating ji mmanu (yam and oil) cos back then in Enugu, we only ate yam and oil when money no dey for better food and some of the kids in our compound were mean and they'd make fun of us hahhaa but look at me now, I was literary beaming with child-like glee all day cos I finally got eat yam after so many years

DMPaulSr:

Good to see you.
Na u be master of traveling threads, hoping to see yours oneday.

I still dey learn finnish
It's not easy, i gave up last month and resumed again.

Hadampson:


Lol.. You never stop whining person. Master of wetin, for where many bosses dey

Learning a new language requires determination. Don't relent boss, God is your strength

TochiPhotos:
Hi guys, I hope everyone had a lovely day?

I want to use this opportunity to thank everyone who subscribed to my YouTube channel. We've passed 200 subscribers and I have you guys to thank for that. 200 subscribers might not seem like a big deal but this is my first milestone on YouTube and I want you guys to know I really appreciate each and everyone of you who watch and share my videos. And If and when that YouTube money starts coming in the future, I certainly will make sure to share the love with you guys.

Now to answer the question that has been on everyone's lips.

Why I broke up with B?

I know I do not really owe it to anyone to explain what happened but I feel that since you guys were part of the journey from the beginning, it's only fair I address why I left our beloved B.

Some of you were there from the very beginning; from our first date at Red Square in Moscow to the family Vacation in Sochi and all the adventures we had so it's only right that I give you guys some closure.

Now to why we broke up. I'll keep this short.

Our relationship hit rock bottom when I told her about my decision to move to Saint Petersburg. Like I already explained earlier in my first post, moving to Saint Petersburg was a strategic decision which I believe is the best for my future and my plans.
Apart from the reasons I have listed before in the beginning of this thread, I am also currently on scholarship and if I had chosen to remain Moscow, I would not only have to struggle because the program is entirely taught in Russian language, but also worry about tuition each semester.

B wanted me to turn down the scholarship and stay in Moscow cos that's what I'm apparently supposed to do if I love her.

Bottomline, she kinda gave me two options. 1, if I love her, I should say no to the scholarship and stay in Moscow with her and we'd continue to live together. Or 2, move to Saint Petersburg and that will be the end of our relationship. In my mind I was like 'love gbakwa oku'

I told her that even tho I love her, my priority in life right now isn't starting a family but to work hard so I'll be able to provide and help my family back home in Nigeria. I did not come to Russia to play with snow or count white people. I came here for a reason, which is to study and search for greener pastures. There are people back home who depend on me, who pray for me daily to succeed so I can change my family's life. Everything I'm doing right now is for my family, my mom especially has suffered a lot in this life and all I want to do is to help them in anyway I can and any girl or person that threatens that, has no place in my life.
She did not understand this and I don't blame her cos our realities are different.

So that's it sha. We had other issues ho but this was the straw that broke the camel's back.


After we broke up and I had moved to Saint Petersburg, we kept seeing each other. She visited me a couple of times, and I also visited her in Moscow a few times.

After a few months, I realized it wasn't good for us to keep seeing each other after breaking up cos that means we won't really move on so I told her it's best we stop talking to each other and cut all ties. And that's what we did and we haven't spoken this year.

Whew! So that's what happened.

I want you guys to know this; even though B and I are no longer together, she will always be special to me, and the memories we created will be with me forever. B and her family are the kindest people I've met in Russia, they loved me, they gave me a home when I needed one and they accepted me into their loving family as one of theirs and for that I'm eternally grateful.

On my way back from the center. I had a really busy evening shooting for my channel and I can't wait to share the video with you guys. In the meantime, enjoy these beautiful pictures I took of the sunset over the Bolshoy Neva river.

NONNYG:
Why can't B move to Saint Petersburg if she truly loves you ? Lol

Carry on Tochi, you're a man

Meanwhile I feel like eating Ji Mmanu

7Alexandre:


Do you really expect a western girl to uproot herself & leave her school, job & family and move to a completely different city just because of love? Lol

Based on my experience most western girls wouldn’t especially since you’re only a Boyfriend...

Actually most times the inverse is the case...

The expect you to uproot yourself & move to a completely different city especially if they get a job promotion & often times than not they usually have their way...

I can basically count how many of my guys have relocated to a different city just because of their relationships but most girls aren’t willing to take such risks...

The bottom line is sometimes things like these are just super complicated...

greenprince:


You're really a man of character and I respect that. When you said love gbakwa oku I could smell that it was a facade. You tried to make it sound casual but I know it must've been hard on you.

The important thing though is that you made the right decision and I'm sure you're proud of yourself for that. If that lady is actually meant for you, years may pass but she'll confess she was wrong to give you conditions like that.

I'm glad you also understood she didn't mean to be a clog in your wheel only that these white people don't understand the realities of our lives as struggling Africans sometimes.

I hope others like myself can learn from you. Goodluck with the upcoming semester, and drop our video sharp sharp

P.S those photos are really nice. What camera and lens combo do you use please.

7Alexandre:


Do you really expect a western girl to uproot herself & leave her school, job & family and move to a completely different city just because of love? Lol

Based on my experience most western girls wouldn’t especially since you’re only a Boyfriend...

Actually most times the inverse is the case...

The expect you to uproot yourself & move to a completely different city especially if they get a job promotion & often times than not they usually have their way...

I can basically count how many of my guys have relocated to a different city just because of their relationships but most girls aren’t willing to take such risks...

The bottom line is sometimes things like these are just super complicated...

NONNYG:
You didn't get my point, since she can't relocate, Tochi also made a right decision too

TochiPhotos:

Thanks bro!

I took the pictures with my phone. An iPhone 7 plus.

error4040:

I know this is non of my business and do not mean to Sound Rude here.
but did you smash

because you never mention Anything Related to that
I only wan here Yes or No

Russianguy:
How will he not smash ....You too put yourself in his shoes won't you smash too ?

error4040:

I know this is non of my business and do not mean to Sound Rude here.
but did you smash

because you never mention Anything Related to that
I only wan here Yes or No

Missy89:
Why would anyone want to live in communist Russia?

helpee:
Your description of Petersburg reminds me of the world cup....I had an amazing two weeks in Petersburg with my wife.

TochiPhotos:

Thanks guys and I wish each and everyone of you a productive and nice week!

Peace and love always!