Yesterday, I was going through some Whatsapp status, and I saw one where a guy offered to send $10 to any girl who could prove that they were dating with at least 5 pictures. I was intrigued at how unmoved I was and I lowkey found it insulting because there are females probably chatting him up trying extra hard to get that $10. I'm weird like that.

I found myself asking why I was so unmoved by money from the opposite sex with their sometimes hidden agenda and I found my reason in memory of my mom's constant lessons.

I have a mom who claims to not be a feminist but lowkey raised me to be strong-willed. She hates it when I take gifts from people, up until today she gives me a hard time about accepting gifts and I have to work extra hard to make her chill when I accept a gift from a guy who's flirting with me.

My mom has this belief that gifts don't ever come freely, and she transferred that belief to me so as I mature, I'm trying to accept that sometimes gifts can come freely and sometimes, they don't. I'm still learning.

Another reason I think I remain unmoved by 'OPM' Other People's Money, is because I have a few siblings and friends who always come through for me. I'm the last child, and I tend to get a certain amount of last child treatment from 3 out of my 7 siblings. That's more than enough. I may not always get what I want, but when a need arises, I know it will be met.

Finally, I'm a runaway daddy's girl. My father and I are a lot alike than we would ever admit. Most times, we do not agree and we're very strong-minded people so the moment we don't agree it causes a strong divide.

However, the moment he and I agree on one thing, I literally feel the heavens open and a path being cleared for prosperity. With my dad on my side, there's really no financial hurdle I can't surmount. None whatsoever.

I love the fact that these factors exist in my life to keep me focused on myself and my future. I can't imagine how low I would have been if every silly financial offer got me anxious for money. I have a lot of wants and very few needs. A lot of people are the same, but they refuse to pay attention.

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