Tales From the Road - The Fuel Scarcity Edition

Good morning people. E ku fuel scarcity ooo. God will help us. Meanwhile, if the success of your business involves ripping off others and causing them to groan, your approach to business is WRONG. If you don't repent, your judgment will start on the second to the Last Day and you go get plenty explanation to give...Dazall!

 

Anyway, I left home this morning by faith. I told myself that if I no see bus, I will jejely protest by "trekking" back to my bed from the sitting room; hehehehe. As usual, God met me on the road as I took the step of faith. I got a ride from someone that lives around and was driving to wherever he was driving to.

We introduced ourselves and I'm sure you know what our discussion was about - fuel scarcity. Of course, he tried to lay the blame on President Jonathan. I told him that GEJ did not originate the subsidy idea, mind you. It was General Obasanjo that started it. He talked about round-tripping and I admitted that the weak regulatory framework makes it possible. Also, it is crazy to expect NNPC to regulate itself. As we got to where I was to alight, we both agreed that General Buhari is not the Messiah that Nigeria needs (neither is it Amadioha, lol). We also agreed that APC is not changing anything but recycling the same people that led us to where we currently are. Me, I'm looking to Jesus to take the wheel because if I act based on what I see, I will move to Gambia. God will help us...

 

As I got to the park to get a bus, I met some guys fighting. No one was calling passengers anywhere. I had a conversation with my legs and moved forward. I wanted to risk the BRT terminal which I had abandoned when I found a reasonable alternative.

 

As I was heading there, I heard someone saying "Obalende, Obalende". I asked him where the bus was and I joined the bus. It was also a LagBus but it wasn't in the regular park. The bus was almost empty but I decided to just sit there and wait. Slowly but surely, passengers started filling the bus. At some point, the man beside me was happy he decided to jettison the long queue at the BRT terminal to join this Obalende bus. I didn't say anything to him (That's how some guys concluded I was "Sister Mary" when I didn't say a word while they were gisting in one bus like that and maybe some other guys thought I was a secret agent when I didn't say a word while they were arguing in a tricycle I boarded...Oh, the power of silence, lol).

 

As the journey progressed and our bus was stopping at each bus stop to pick passengers for "standing", the same guy that was jubilating about his decision to join our bus instead of queueing at the BRT park began to tell nobody in particular about the virtues of the buses at the BRT park. I still can't believe I kept a straight face. Typical Nigerian!

 

I hope Sai Baba realises that the same people that worshipped Christ and sang "Hossana" during His triumphant entry into Jerusalem were the ones that cried to Pilate to "Crucify Him". I can't wait for May 29. We will pray but we will watch also. We will not switch off our brains and trust the politicians to do the right thing.

 

I will remember President Jonathan for his agricultural reforms, the Almajiri schools he built, the signing of the National Content Act, the signing of the Violence Against Persons Act, the revival of the rail system etc. I celebrate him for that phone call to concede defeat; it was a gallant effort on his part. You may not like the man but (un)fortunately, you cannot take his legacies away from him. I will also remember Dame Patience Jonathan and her interesting speeches. So long, President Jonathan, I pray you go on to do greater things. We can have only president at a time but we cannot have too many great men.

 

In other news, I have a question for Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. If truly, part of the debt being owed by the FG was owed by previous governments, which debt was forgiven in 2007 when President Obasanjo, Dr Okonjo-Iweala and their crew waved "Debt Relief" as part of the achievements of THAT government...Hmmmm

 

My other question is to no one in particular. Where did all the people driving cars that are causing this traffic jam I'm in get fuel?

 

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THE ROOT CAUSE OF MARRYING "POTENTIAL"

I was busy minding my own business (okay I checked other people's profiles too, lol) when I saw the silly notification from Facebook about people who commented on a "Top post" in a group I rarely check out. I joined the group so I'll get a few laughs on a really slow Facebook day (interestingly, I don't think of the group even on a slow day, lol). Anyway, I decided to look at the "Top post". Lo and behold, it was THE post. "Which one is "THE post" again?", you may ask. I'll gladly answer the question.

 

THE post is the reason why some ladies are married to broke guys whose "potential" has not yielded any positive dividend in the past 16 years of democracy. I can't remember if I ever got a forwarded email with "THE post" when forwarded annoying emails were the "in-thing". I think I first read "THE post" when I was in Group 1. I'm not sure which is more hilarious - "THE post" itself or the way my fellow "Myth Busters" and I took "THE post" apart...

 

Here's "THE post"

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A Guy who has no job got married to a banker,despite his fears and several advices that it's not good to marry without a job. Every month the girl would give the guy her full salary of GHc1,500 after removing her tithe. The guy would give the wife GHc250 for personal upkeep and the guy determined what happened to the remaining money. This happened for 3 good years. There was happiness in the family and the wife never refused to do her primary home duties for that 3 years, despite wrong advice from friends that 'you can't be paying the bills and still be doing all the work'. There was a particular month the guy used about GHc900 to travel from region to region for different interviews.

He finally got a job with a good firm. His salary was GHc8,000 monthly 4 a start. He bought his first car (a brand new) for GHc60,000 he gave the wife the car key,& continued to take public transport to work for about 2 years. Then he bought the 2nd car for GHc80,000 took the keys of the first car & gave his wife the keys of the 2nd car. They eventually moved into their own house after few years. One day, the wife was looking for some. documents. She stumbled on a file neatly hidden, when she opened it, she saw her wedding picture when she was very slim in the first page of the file. She then saw that the document the purchase of the land and every other thing in the house were all written in her name! At the last page was the husband's wedding picture and a note written by him:

''MY WIFE IS ALL I HAVE GOT. NOT EVEN THIS HOUSE WORTH GHc280,000 AT THE TIME I BUILT IS MINE'' .Tears started to roll down her eyes.This couple got married in 1998.

 

Last Sunday was their wedding anniversary with 3 children. True LOVE still exists till this day. Are you sure the love you have for your partner can be compared to this one you just read?

No matter what remember you chose each other. It doesn't matter who puts food on the table or who pays the bills. Always know, NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT.

 

Have a Blessed weekend.

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Seriously? Why do I feel the man thinks he did the banker "girl" a favour by marrying her? Then what's with the woman submitting all her salary except her tithe to the man (she for join the tithe na, lol)? Which book, chapter and verse of the Bible asks women to submit their salary to their husbands? Did Sarah do it? Deborah nko? What of the Proverbs 31 woman? If so, where did she get the money to buy the field she considered?

 

Uncle will spend GHc 1100 and give aunty GHc 250 for her upkeep. I just can't deal...I know it's a broke, lazy "potential" merchant that wrote this lie, erm testimony.

 

The part that had me hysterical was the line about her paying all the bills yet doing all the house chores. My simple question is "WHAT WAS THE MAN DOING WITH HIS FREE TIME?"

 

If I know my Maths correctly, the wife gave Uncle Husband GHc 39600 (I haven't calculated how much she might have earned if she had invested it). The first return she got was a GHc 60000 depreciating asset/liability. Mr Husband used seven and a half months worth of salary to buy a depreciating asset to show his appreciation for the GHc 39600 she invested in him for 3 years with hard labour. I question the financial intelligence of both man and wife. How did she end up as a banker sef? I won't want her as my banker, lol.

 

We haven't even talked about the risk involved in this "investment" (Mr. "Potential", Madam is truly expecting her GHc 60,000 car, then the GHc 80,000 car and finally the GHc 280,000 worth of property; it's eventually about the money, lol). Statistically, only FEW men remember the woman who stood by them when times were hard. I can recount horrendous tales of men whose school fees were paid by women who were eventually discarded. If we're talking in terms of risk, the likelihood of getting the outcome described in "THE post" is slim. I can already see a man with an oversized ego and I don't believe this story is true. I think it is the figment of someone's imagination. When I first saw this post about 3 years ago, they celebrated their wedding anniversary "last Sunday with 3 kids". It is still the same this year...Hmmmm

 

If you, Ms Banker, are still going ahead to marry Mr. Potential because of "THE post", please don't mind Kneekey2. She talks too much...Just don't say you weren't warned when you're still waiting after 25 years for your GHc 60,000 or GHc 80,000 car OR your GHc 280,000 properties...

 

Meanwhile, let me face money-making ventures...Have a blessed and productive day.

My Little Friend

I woke up with a BANGING headache! I had made a mental note to take some aspirin yesterday but I managed to forget. I couldn't read anything!

 

I managed to get up, put something in my stomach and take the aspirin. I rested as much as I could, though I had to ensure that Li'l Madam was adequately taken care of. I was reliably informed that she was conducting the music and dance steps in "Angelina Ballerina" and I can hear her singing along with whoever is singing on TV, lol.

 

Anyway, I had to go out to do some critical business and buy some foodstuff. As I was heading out, I heard my little friend's voice.

"I want to come to your house"

I begged her to let me come back from where I was going and she reluctantly agreed.

 

I went out to do my business and I actually took longer than I planned. I was soo looking forward to coming back to lie down. As I got back into the compound, my little friend quickly bolted out and followed me. I was trying to tell her to go back home and get permission from her mum but she refused to listen to me.

 

Just as I was about to resign to my fate and let her into our house, I heard someone come out of their apartment. It was her elder sister! She says that their mum wanted to have a word with my little friend. My little friend fought tooth and nail but was unable to free herself from Big Sister's grip. I quickly went into our apartment, lol. I'll have to go and get her as soon as I have enough energy for 2 princesses. Whew!

 

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LOSE THAT PREJUDICE

Good day everyone. This post is really, really for those that graduated from Unity Schools (Federal Government Colleges), though it applies to anyone that claims to be educated.

 

The Federal Government of Nigeria decided to establish unity schools in all states of the federation as a model to foster much needed understanding, patriotism and national unity among among the disputing tribes through education.

 

It is disheartening to find some products of these Unity Schools who are bigots, tribalists, ethnic warlords and others who do not inspire anyone to go to school. Going to school AT ALL and a Unity School, in particular, is not to show off and not only to help secure a good job. We all need to try to learn about other cultures and tribes. Your education is INCOMPLETE if all you know is your "father's backyard".

 

You need to be open-minded enough to ACCOMMODATE other people's views, beliefs, cultures and traditions. You don't have to AGREE with their views, beliefs, cultures and traditions but you should ACCOMMODATE them. Let me explain the term "ACCOMMODATE" a bit. The definition I like is "to give consideration to, allow for the special interests of various groups."

 

If we are all willing to listen to what the other person has to say instead of listening to the funny voices in your head or from your ancestors telling you that all Ijebu people like garri, all Igbo people like money or that all Hausa people marry off their underaged daughters, we will ALL lead better lives. Please lose that prejudice...

 

Have a blessed and productive day.

So, "What would Jesus do?"

How many times has someone asked me "What would Jesus do?" in order to blackmail me into doing what I don't want to and I'm not led to do? A million times? A billion times? Trillion? Zillion? Uncountable?

 

The next time you come with that emotional blackmail you use to cover up your wickedness, expect any of these answers. I'll keep adding to the list.

 

So, what would Jesus do?

 

1. I don't know but I know what I want to do...

2. I think He would ask "Wherefore think ye evil in your heart'? Matthew 9: 4 3. Maybe He'll tell you "There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known" (Matthew 10:26). So please let me speak in the light (on my wall) the things you told me in "darkness" (inbox).

4. Maybe He'll tell you "Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household (Matthew 10: 34-36). This one is specially dedicated to 'family' members that want to get away with evil because of family ties. Selah!

5. I could quote the "Woes" in Matthew 11: 21-24 to those trying to blackmail me to "forgive and forget" about the witchcraft they've displayed.

6. Maybe He'll say "O generation of vipers, how can you being evil speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh" (Matthew 12:34) 7. Maybe His response to self-righteous people seeking a 'sign' would be "An evil and adulterous generation seeketh a sign and there shall no sign be given to it but the sign of the prophet Jonas..." (Matthew 12:39) 8. He may very well say "When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return to my house from whence I came out and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept and garnished. Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself and they enter in and dwell there, and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation" (Matthew 12: 43-45). In everyday language, I think that means "Thou art idle, possessed with very wicked demons and are therefore wicked" #TheEnd

 

I'll be back with more WWJD responses in subsequent parts. Lol

 

Enjoy your day.

Evening Thoughts

Hello everyone.

I'm thinking of so many things at the same time so FB, the proper question is "What are the THINGS on your mind?", not "What's on your mind?"

 

First of all, I'm thinking of a huge opportunity I've been given to reach so many people with the message of salvation, hope, faith, love, deliverance and every other part of the Full Gospel package.

 

Also, quite frankly, I'm thinking of the e-winchcraft (I still can't stop laughing at the term) that is lying in my inbox. Should I share? Or should I just read and thank God for how much I survived without losing my "elasticity"? (Anyone that asks me to explain that one will learn some Physics today, lol). It is amusing how people will send you trash inbox, then try to emotionally blackmail you into NOT publishing their e-winchcraft for all to learn from. FTR, once you send trash to me; the control has been transferred from you to me. I'm a believer so I forgive. I'm not sure why you THINK you have the right to hurt me YET insist that I must "forgive and FORGET"...Which portion of the scriptures are you relying on to ask me to develop amnesia?...I will forgive but I won't forget. I will learn from that experience and become a better person. I will learn how to deal with predators and pretenders; wolves in sheep clothing...(If you think I'm talking about you, then it's time to change your ways). Don't hurt me then tell me to put up with it. We are not joined by the hip bone so for as long as I'm not harbouring bitterness, it's okay to maintain a respectable distance. Please engage in more productive ventures and stop monitoring others. There is NOTHING godly about monitoring others. Instead, repent of your wickedness, ask those you've hurt for forgiveness. Give them room to process the hurt and start afresh. It will take time even if they choose to resume whatever relationship you had.

 

Finally, I'm thinking about those that have been hurt by someone they once trusted/loved. There is the tendency to become bitter, guarded and jaded. I don't believe that is ideal. It's good to learn from our experiences but we shouldn't let our experiences cause us to become bitter and/or harsh people. Otherwise, we have just handed control of our lives to others. If someone can make you hit them, cry, feel sad (add your own), you haven't given God the driver's seat in your life and you're not in control either. If your actions are always reactions to someone else's (in)actions, you are a puppet living below your God-ordained potentials. You need to deal with your hurts and not let life pass you by because you're buried in self-pity, bitterness, hate etc. Let God's word help you dissolve the anger, bitterness, envy, self-pity etc. As believers, we are to do all we can to get along with others (be guided how you share personal details, though).

 

In other news, did you know that overly affectionate couples were voted as the most annoying Facebook users? Envy? Transferred aggression? Now that's one more information you probably didn't need to know, lol.

The Adventures of KNEEKEY2 on Facebook Groups (5)

Thank you for staying with me thus far and encouraging me with your comments and honest feedback.

 

If I choose to talk about every weird encounter I've had on Facebook groups, I may be on this series to the end of the year, lol. I may be many things, but I don't go out of my way to be boring. I'll tell the story that actually sowed the seed for writing this series and rush to my conclusions and recommendations.

 

I had joined a natural hair group. At the time, I was transitioning but now I've made a final commitment. It's interesting to see how devoted some are to the natural hair cause. My own wahala is that natural hair eats better food than many of us - okra, sardine, tomatoes etc. Now, you can stop wondering why food prices keep going higher, lol. Anyway, I wasn't that active in the group but I used to check in periodically.

 

One day, a post from the group showed up in my newsfeed. A lady posted about her "natural hair baby" that just died and she included a picture of the lifeless baby. It kept showing up on my newsfeed and I was pretty uncomfortable with it. Later, I saw another post where Admin were explaining why they took down the post. I paid attention to that post; I was expecting the reason to be that though the death of the child was a really sad occurrence, the mother's post was inappropriate in the group (She could have put it up on her personal wall, though. She could also have discussed with the group's Admin and they could have put up a more appropriate post on her behalf without the picture of the child's lifeless body). Instead, the reason for taking it down was because of controversy that arose as a result of people 'liking' the morbid post.

 

I shook my head as I showed myself the way out of the group. About a month later, I did a Big Chop (BC) and realised that I'll need some support in my natural hair journey. I sent my friend a chat and came out clean that I had left the group. She spent some time laughing at me as she told me to put on my LASTMA cap.

 

Apparently, some Admin drama had taken place and the other Admins had left the group for the founder of the group. I told her that too many of these groups are founded by people who are frustrated and unhappy about one thing or the other. That was when I decided to write this series. I'm finally getting to the conclusion of the series.

 

I had to deal with some Admin drama in the group I am an Admin in and thankfully, the lessons I learnt in Group 3 were helpful in managing the crisis. It was sensational but I realised that it takes two to tango.

 

I remember a post in one of the many groups were two grown women - one married, one unmarried- spent the night insulting themselves because the unmarried one referred to the married one's husband as an animal. Erm, these were Christian women. I could tell you about a Christian woman who claims that we are all Delilahs. I could tell you about Christian women who have no qualms paying a doctor to carry out an abortion on an underage maid who was raped by their husbands. I can tell you about the adventures of KNEEKEY2 as a myth buster or dwell on the naughty post my friend started and which I actively sustained to capture every grammatical error we found on and off Facebook. I promised that the post would be an everlasting post; I'm glad to say that I have let it go but (un)fortunately a Facebook page is now dedicated to that cause, lol. I have learnt more about the Biblical position on marriage, divorce and remarriage. I have been annoyed with countless posts that started with "Is it a sin to ..." or "I'm a silent member of this group. I've never commented or posted ..." (I'm still struggling to understand the relevance of the 'silent member' line). I have seen people settle family quarrels on group walls (smh!). Each of these themes require dedicated posts and maybe, I'll get to it one of these days.

 

In conclusion, I'll say that I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly side of Facebook groups. I still believe that Facebook groups (particularly the Christian ones) have the potential for great good, if used lawfully. The personal issues that some may be unable or too uncomfortable to ask in church can be asked "Nicodemously". Same for prayer points. There are timely posts that I get to read daily in my favorite group.

 

I have a few recommendations for Group leaders and members. Please feel free to add yours and tag anyone you believe will benefit from reading this.

 

1. Christian group leaders need to be sure that they are truly led to start the group. God values human lives and it isn't wise to play around with human lives because you're bored, angry or frustrated.

 

2. Group leaders need to be clear on what the group is about and do as much as they can to ensure that the group's vision, mission, objectives, code of conduct etc are concise and communicated to all.

One of the reasons I admire Group 2 is that while I was there, they had a Pinned Post that stated the group's vision and objectives. It also includes links to other important posts.

 

3. Group leaders should find opportunities to show that they genuinely care about their members. They should also do all they can to maintain their members' trust. Please get their permission before sharing confidential details on the group wall. If you choose to share so that others can provide counsel, please protect the identity of the poster.

 

4. Group leaders should please use the "Delete" option wisely. Any post/comment that is clearly against the group's vision and objectives should be deleted. Any post/comment that may not be what you personally prefer but does not contravene the group's vision and objectives should stay. You should be able to deal with contrary opinions, otherwise, you really shouldn't be in charge of the group. However, rude/hate comments shouldn't be tolerated in a bid to keep the peace.

 

5. The most organized groups I belong to require Admin approval before posts can appear on the group wall. I believe that if we had given ourselves that capability in Group 3, we could have ensured that no other post would be approved during the Bible Study period and saved ourselves the drama that followed.

 

6. If you have a group member that keeps putting up posts/comments that are clearly against the group's vision and objectives, I think there needs to come a time when you let such a person go (i.e, you remove them from the group). Before you do that, though, I think you should try discussing with them and be open-minded in your discussions. I think the option of blocking posts from such an individual while the discussions are going on should be used. If you can all come to an amicable way forward, please remember to remove the block, lol.

 

7. Group leaders, please, please and please, avoid monitoring your members on Facebook like the FBI/CIA. Please stop going on their walls to check out what they are saying or not saying about your group. The most ridiculous one I've seen is a case where someone was removed from Group A because she made a comment in Group B about the characteristics of some groups that put her off. She didn't even mention Group A yet the Admin felt slighted enough by her comment IN ANOTHER GROUP! Smh!

 

8. Group leaders, please understand that your group members are adults who are free to associate with whoever they choose to. They are not duty-bound to fight your personal battles. Also, please respect their time.

I heard of a case where a group member was given till 1pm, I think, on a week day to explain herself or face disciplinary actions. I was wondering if she wasn't permitted to go to work/school because she belonged to the group.

 

9. Group leaders, please do what you can to carry every LEGITIMATE category of members in your group along. In some of the Christian groups I travelled through, it appeared that the married ladies were superior to the unmarried ones. I agree that marriage is honorable but I don't agree that a married lady is superior to another because she has a ring. Then the nonsense about those who are somehow more special because they had vaginal births as opposed to those that required/opted for a C/S. Seriously, I can't deal with all the funny ways in which women codedly compete with others...I think Admin have a huge role to play in minimizing the power play.

Personally, as an Admin, I am not likely to approve a post that suggests that vaginal birth is better than assisted births or one that talks about God rolling away the shame of singlehood. Hian!

 

10. Please check with people before adding them to your group. Sell the group to them; try to get them excited about the group before adding them. It's great to have many members but it's greater to have members who are actively engaged and blessed by the group.

 

11. People, please do me a favour - ask for and read the Code of Conduct when you join or are added to a group. I respect those that ask "What is this group about?" at the outset. Also, please spend some time, about a month, to observe the group. If it isn't working for you, please use the "Exit Group" option. If you're like me, you'll choose not to be re-added to the group again.

I have tried with groups, though I was added by well meaning friends who didn't seek my consent to a good number of these groups. My waka-waka led me to a group called "Soar with XYZ". I left the group the same day I was added. I was so sure that there was some withcraft involved somehow.

 

This same person had added me to another group that has something to do with motherhood. I already suspected that she was using groups as her means of escape from whatever was making her unhappy as she seemed to have a post in every hour (That's my suspicion for anyone that posts so frequently but I know I have to dodge spears on that one, lol).

 

12. Please respect what the group is about. If you have to ask if it is okay to post something in a group, it probably isn't. The good news is that there is probably a group that is dedicated to whatever it is you were going to post...I actually searched for and belong to groups dedicated to Maths and Chemistry (I need therapy, right?) I even belong to one that captures whatever they can about Nigerian history.

 

13. Please be respectful with your posts and comments. Unfortunately, there are rude people and social media allows them to hide behind their computers to spew nonsense. There is the strong desire resident in all of us to crush the opposition. Your maturity is revealed by how measured and calm you are in your response to such.

I remember how, as myth-busters, we invaded one of the many "How to keep a man faithful" posts in Group 1. We kept going on and on. The lady that put up the post tried to explain herself once and after that, she chipped in every now and then with a funny comment. She turned it around and earned my respect, though we do not agree on the role of a woman in keeping a man faithful.

I had disagreements (in principle) with some others but we quickly agreed to disagree and saved ourselves the headache/­embarrassment of staying awake all night to engage in silly internet fights.

 

14. If you feel hurt by any post/comment, use the conflict resolution steps Jesus instituted.

A) Discuss it with the person that put up the post or made the comment (preferably inbox). Be open-minded enough to get to the bottom of the matter and to resolve the issue. Hopefully, you'll gain a brother/sister.

B) If you are unable to resolve the issue, involve Admin. Admin should do all they can to be objective and unbiased in their dealings. Let everyone know what they did right/wrong and drive towards consensus.

C) If you are unable to reach consensus because someone is unwilling to own up to their faults/errors, remove such a person from the group (Sounds harsh right? Well, no be me talk am) Remember, though, that everyone is dealing with one challenge or the other. It doesn't justify hurtful behaviour but it explains it. However, if the handshake is extending beyond the elbow, Facebook has features that can help you rid yourself of such persons...

 

15. Beware of getting caught up with "group think". Have and own your personal convictions. It's great to be open-minded but be careful so that your brains don't fall out. Any group that you have to engage in evil to defend is not worth belonging to. If you have to stop talking to someone to prove your loyalty to the group, there is a problem.

I have unfriended and even blocked some people because I, Adenike, deemed it necessary for world peace but if I have to stop associating with someone I have no personal problems with just to prove my loyalty to a group, I'll be using the "Exit Group" option, thanks.

 

With these few points of mine, I hope I have been able to convince you that there is value in belonging to sensible Facebook groups.

 

I can't round up without letting you all know how much I detest Secret groups. The only 2 secret groups I belong to have justifiable BUSINESS reasons why they are secret groups. Any time I get added to a secret group, I QUICKLY leave the group. All that flashes in my head is "SECRET CULT". Please, please and please, don't add me to secret group if there is no business need for it. Thanks a lot.

 

Have a nice and productive day.

 

You can catch up on previous posts in the blog.

MY LITTLE FRIEND

I woke up with a BANGING headache! I had made a mental note to take some aspirin yesterday but I managed to forget. I couldn't read anything! I managed to get up, put something in my stomach and take the aspirin. I rested as much as I could, though I had to ensure that Li'l Madam was adequately taken care of. I was reliably informed that she was conducting the music and dance steps in "Angelina Ballerina" and I can hear her singing along with whoever is singing on TV, lol. 

 

Anyway, I had to go out to do some critical business and buy some foodstuff. As I was heading out, I heard my little friend's voice. "I want to come to your house" I begged her to let me come back from where I was going and she reluctantly agreed. I went out to do my business and I actually took longer than I planned. I was soo looking forward to coming back to lie down.

 

As I got back into the compound, my little friend quickly bolted out and followed me. I was trying to tell her to go back home and get permission from her mum but she refused to listen to me. Just as I was about to resign to my fate and let her into our house, I heard someone come out of their apartment. It was her elder sister! She says that their mum wanted to have a word with my little friend. My little friend fought tooth and nail but was unable to free herself from Big Sister's grip.

 

I quickly went into our apartment, lol. I'll have to go and get her as soon as I have enough energy for 2 princesses. Whew!

 

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