The Offline Skill That Keeps Me Going.

What If the Internet Disappeared? Imagine a world with no internet. No social media, no remote jobs, no online hustle. Just life,offline with no internet. Would you still be able to earn a living? For a lot of us, it might be a serious challenge. Many people have built their daily routines, businesses, and entire income sources around the online world. And to be fair, it’s amazing how the internet allows us to earn, connect, and create money from almost anywhere. But sometimes I wonder: If everything online suddenly disappeared, would I still have something useful to offer? The answer is yes, because I have a skill that doesn’t depend on being online. That skill is cooking. I’ve had a passion for cooking for as long as I can remember. It all started with helping my mum in the kitchen. I’d assist her with simple tasks like passing ingredients, peeling things, or stirring soups. But along the way, I realised that I genuinely enjoyed the process. One of the best parts for me was tasting the food while it was cooking, to check if it needed more salt or seasoning and also getting to sneak some of the food without anyone knowing The amazing part? I didn’t go to any catering school or receive professional training. Most of what I know came directly from watching my mum. I’ve picked up a few extra tricks by watching cooking videos here and there, especially for intercontinental dishes, but my real training ground was right at home.  _{Image was generated using ChatGPT} My cooking skills really improved over time, especially during our yearly family get togethers. Every Christmas and New Year, we hosted guests, and we never hired a caterer. It was always just my mum and me in the kitchen. I remember the first time I cooked a big pot of jollof rice using eight dericas (32 cups). The taste was great, but the colour wasn’t quite right, it didn’t look like the classic jollof. I felt a bit disappointed, but everyone encouraged me. They said it was a great first attempt and that I’d get better. And they were right. I did. Each time I cooked in large quantities, I learned new things, little tricks and shortcuts that helped me improve. And each experience gave me more confidence. Cooking gives me more than just a meal, it gives me a sense of pride. It’s one skill I’m proud to say I’ve mastered over the years.  _{Image was generated using ChatGPT} Let’s be honest, people will never stop eating. Food is one of the few things that will always be in demand, no matter how the world changes. Even if the internet vanished tomorrow, people would still need breakfast, lunch, and dinner. That’s why I believe cooking is a powerful, timeless skill. I could run a small food business, cook from home, take meal orders, or even cater for events, all without relying on an internet connection. In today’s world, we focus so much on digital and tech-based skills, and yes, those are useful. But practical skills like cooking are just as important. They’re real, they’re needed, and they’re never going out of style. If everything online crashed today, I know I’d be just fine, because I can cook. *Now it’s your turn, what skill do you have that doesn’t depend on the internet?*