Born to a Hopsan mother, Elizabeth (Hopsa 1963), and with a Hopsan older sister, Awushie (Hopsa 1986), I eagerly awaited my turn to attend Holy Child School in Cape Coast, fondly known as Angel’s Hill. My younger sister, Enyo (Hopsa 1993), was bursting with excitement as she became one of the youngest students admitted to her class. The school exceeded our family’s expectations, and our time on the hill was truly invaluable. Holy Child instilled in us enduring lessons of sisterhood, hard work, and resourcefulness that continue to shape my life today. One memorable Wednesday night at Holy Child, around 7:30 pm, I, as the prep prefect of the upper school block, struggled to get the girls to settle down. Rumours were swirling that Madam High Heels was nearby, and everyone was feeling quite anxious. I Adzo From Prep Prefect to Queen Diva couldn’t help but wonder if someone had started this rumour simply to end prep early, before the usual 9:15 pm. Needless to say, we finished prep ahead of schedule, and back at my dorm in St. Maria’s, it remained the topic of conversation. The thrilling tales of Madam High Heels added an air of mystery and excitement to our school days. I loved how we, as sisters, supported each other through all the joys and challenges of boarding school. My St. Maria’s dormmates and I shared secrets during late-night talks and supported each other through tough times. Among my fondest memories are the lively entertainment nights and being naughty as juniors. School was fun, and we created a strong bond that has lasted many decades after graduation. As November 2023 approached, I knew I wanted to celebrate my 50th birthday, but I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do. I shared my concerns with Serwah, my Event Guru (also my Christ The King/Hopsa BFF), and she was so excited, taking the ‘last-minute’ planning to another level. I bounced around several ideas. She would say, “Tell me what you want,” and I would talk plenty. Then she would say, “Let us sleep over it,” and boom, in the morning she would call and present my ideas in a mind-blowing way. We dreamt, and our dreams translated into awesomeness and beautiful memories. It was exactly (even more than) the way I had dreamed it. I am thankful to my family, loved ones, friends & ever-dynamic Hopsan Sisters for making my day wonderful. I felt like a Queen Diva—blessed, dazed, overwhelmed, and so, so loved. At 50, I embrace thismilestonewith fortitude, grace, and a desire to make an impact. I am determined to continue living life to the fullest, savouring every moment, and making a positive difference in the world. Looking to the future, I dream of visiting and exploring space. 6 The Birthday Journal
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