Just Curious

By Burabari Bakpo. Burabari, 16, lives in Enugu, Nigeria. She is a student at the University of Nigeria Secondary School, in Nsukka. Please read her article and leave your thoughts and comments below.

“I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.”- Albert Einstein.

It was a room filled with gifts of every kind. I could remember seeing Ezinwa, Bally, Adanna who stood before the man that gave them something. It was now my turn to receive the unknown stuff. I stood right in front of him but all of a sudden, it became dim. I woke up scared. It was just a dream, but what did it mean? When the sun finally rose, still worried about my dream, I opened the door and left the house. Where was I going to?

Through the lonely path I walked for a while until my head began spinning. I was now turning in circles. Soon, I bumped my head on the ground and everything faded. I found myself in another world. It seemed cool, colorful, too good to be true, yet I was stuck in it. I tried to recall what had happened but the more I tried the more I was in pains. I decided to leave my past and move on. My stomach began grumbling; I hadn’t eaten.

Walking further, a little bit out of town, I saw an eatery. Though scared, I took a bold step and went to have breakfast. In the eatery, I met this lanky man with grey hair though he was not old. He had crimson glassy eyes. He looked too strange to be real. He walked to me and asked me what I would like to drink and I proudly said “coffee”. A few minutes later, he offered me the coffee that I had earlier asked for. I hurriedly drank the coffee as I was so famished. I was leaving when he asked me to pay for my drink. Sadly, I had no money and told him my story. I was taken aback when he explained my dream. After our chatty talk, he gave me a portion to drink and, immediately, I was back to my world. What had happened?

People see talent as a natural ability given by God to do something well. However, I see talent as an inclination to seeing the big world. I enjoy finding out new things and learning new things. As the saying goes, “Learning never ends.” As a science student, discovering new things is my main goal. Observing nature, learning new facts, understanding the chemistry behind my life; all these make me who I am.

Right from birth, my hands had been closed. I think it’s because I was given a gift to use on earth by my creator, the Supreme Being. Some were given talents to sing, others to draw, many to dance. What was I given? Curiosity!

Curiosity means having a strong desire to know about something. I enjoy doing crazy things. Many say I am weird,  others say I am crazy, but one thing they do not know is that my talent is worth more than just drawing, singing, rapping, dancing or being a writer. Curiosity makes me inquisitive, devoted and innovative. I always want to know how things work, what they do and even what they are.

As an inquisitive fellow, I discover new things, try them out and find out new ways to do these things. Bearing risks is what makes me unique. They see me as crazy but I see myself as craving to be great. I see myself with the desire to solve problems. Their opinions do not matter. They only see what they want to. What matters are my talent and my passion. I do not care about what they think or say about me. My talent, curiosity, is my power. What matters is who I am. Before I woke up, I was given a special talent, and that is curiosity.

66 comments on “Just Curious

    • Stanley on

      “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
      1 Timothy 2:3‭-‬4 KJV

      Curiosity drives you to seek knowledge, to seek truth. With diligence and meekness in seeking, you shall surely find and understand.

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  1. Peace Ome on

    Suspense!

    Now I’m curious to know what happened after you couldn’t pay for the drink… You got me!

    Your creativity is rare. You keep up to it.

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  2. Sinachi on

    At a point I got scared. Written by a 16 year old? Incredible!!! My dear if u’ve got curiosity as your talent, then you are unstoppable! That curiosity will sure unearth other great talents lying within you and take you to unimaginable heights

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    • Bakpo Francis on

      This is an excellent thinking. I am sure your curiosity will take you far unimaginable. For “curiosity which is having a strong desire to know” is the key to unlocking great and mighty things! See James 1:5.

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  3. Frankiee on

    It’s ok to be curious. We learn more or see more when we’re curious
    Your article is really nice. You should pick up writing. You will go far

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    • Etuh on

      Curiosity is a key attribute of a genius and I think you are one of them in this generation.
      May it bring you closer to your divine destiny.

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  4. Bob on

    I got speechless reading this, you’re really a great writer and I pray that your curiosity will lead you to somewhere great in life.
    Amen

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  5. Agbogun Joshua Babatunde on

    This is incredible, doing this at this young age is really superb and commendable. May the Good Lord continue to shower you with Knowledge, Understanding and Wisdom from above to continue to be curious in the right direction… I say the sky is not your limit but Heaven is. Wish you more success in life.

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      • Chinenyenwa Joy Anike on

        This is a surprising article from a 16year old science student. It’s surprising because I used to believe that those who should be writers should be from the arts. Well, Bura, this is a gift in you which you must explore to develop and the sky will be your starting point. May your curiosity always lead you to positive directions, Amen!

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  6. Philip Adebayo on

    An Albert Einstein cum Chimamanda Adiche in making. Keep up the curiosity-it takes men and women to places.
    This is one of the talents well meaning Nigerians should gladly support with their money, not some Big Brother Nigeria nonsense.

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  7. Oge Ikem on

    Being curious is good as it exposes you to knowledge especially that which you never know before. Well done Burabari all the best.

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  8. Mrs Dorathy Fakae on

    Waao, Buraa. This is a beautiful life building venture. The dream speaks real because you were on the move to get somewhere though not sure of. But in your curiosity to get there, remember psalm : 1 : 1-3. Then you step up to psalm 119: 9-10. And as you dig more into your curiosity, you will find, proverb, 22: 29. That is the point where your curiosity would have given you a heights above your peers. As a scientist you are already, I wish you more insight into life’s secrets. Bravo.

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    • Mrs Dorathy Fakae on

      Waao, Buraa. This is a beautiful life building venture. The dream speaks real because you were on the move to get somewhere though not sure of. But in your curiosity to get there, remember psalm : 1 : 1-3. Then you step up to psalm 119: 9-10. And as you dig more into your curiosity, you will find, proverb, 22: 29. That is the point where your curiosity would have given you a heights above your peers. As a scientist you are already, I wish you more insight into the secrets of life. The Skye is not your limits because you can go to Space. Bravo.

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  9. Saintly on

    William Ward said that curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning. May your candle keep burning. And yes, this write-up is as creative as it is entertaining and intriguing.

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  10. Umoh Abasi-Anwana on

    This piece is apt. I believe your “curiosity” haa led you to the right path “science”. I also believe you will also make a good writer, which is also a talent I see in you. Keep it up.

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  11. Glory Ruby on

    Burabari, your ability is way beyond your age and I must confess, you’re not very far from Genius! I couldn’t help but take not of your diction and I must say that I look forward to seeing your name written boldly in the hall of fame. You’ve got potential kiddo, and you must not let anything steal that from you. All the best!

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  12. Dr M. D. Nsanam on

    With focus and dedication, Burabari is on the road to literary greatness. The imagery is simply superlative for a sixteen year old. Keep it up.

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  13. Dr. Lebia Fakae on

    Wow!!!! I am still mesmerized. Readibg thus piece, I feel like I was there and part of the happenings… So real; so well written. Weldone girl!

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  14. Echa Jeremiah U on

    Bu…..Bu…. Is there anything my beloved commentators have said that I haven’t said to you at one point or the other? You see how your curiosity is causing us to become curious too? Hahahaha. Bu, you are made for this. Creativity is on the inside of you. It sure is on the outside too. I am not surprised at all about this input, neither will I be about the output. You know why? Its because its in you.
    Your style and the way you engage your audience makes them want to keep reading to the finish. This is one out of the many marks of a great writer.
    Thank you for agreeing to participate in this exercise. I am always proud of you. Keep this up.

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  15. Sarah Nnanyelugo on

    And I dare say, you indeed have a rare and special kind of talent. One meant only for geniuses. You have a great mind girl, and with your talent, you have no limits to what you can achieve. Nice write up.

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