AMAZING HUMANS OF FACEBOOK

Good morning people. Barka da Sallah to my Muslim friends and happy holidays to everyone else, including those that have to work today
I'm trying very hard not to discuss political matters but I just have to say this one. Someone put up a post about how 'they' voted for change (I would have voted for Transformation if Prof. Jega allowed me) and how it was wrong to stone Dr. Saraki, particularly on a religious holiday and she ended with ‪#‎saynotoviolence‬. Though I'm not an APC supporter, I endorse THAT post.
The comments on the post, though, are just shameful. If you're going upandan fighting against domestic violence but you endorse violence and oppression in other areas of our national life, it's time for a ‪#‎HeartCheck‬. Here's the comment that made me run away from the post before I write ‪#‎Nonsense‬ there.
"On Bukola Saraki: Be Careful Where Your Sympathy Lies.
Bukola Saraki may have started facing Karma. In July 2009, Saraki & his co-conspirators including the CBN Governor Sanusi Lamido hatched a plot to bring down Intercontinental Bank. Saraki was owing the bank heavily & Erastus Akingbola was bent on selling his assets pledged as collateral. Many of those assets were listed in the CCT document. The only way out for Saraki to save his assets was to plot the removal of Erastus as CEO of the bank, bring down the bank & Saraki's debt sin will be washed away. Sanusi had a different grudge against Erastus & found a worthy ally in Saraki. Saraki used the press to publish a list of assets of Akingbola & Cecilia Ibru both real & imaginary. Expectedly, it generated & resulted in public hatred for both. Some of the assets were published at current value when they have been acquired at far lower values. The press was manipulated against Erastus by Saraki to give a dog a bad name. Saraki played god. He terminated the careers of thousands of people just to save his assets from being sold by a bank. He caused CBN under Lamido not to accept recapitalisation proposals of the banks. He influenced CBN to make his boy Lai Alabi CEO of Intercontinental. Eventually Saraki's loans were written off. He got his assets back but many families have suffered. Saraki is evil. He is selfish. He will set a whole village on fire just to kill a rat. This is more obvious the way he has gone about his ambitions. Saraki cannot be trusted. He is a great manipulator. Saraki is now confronted with a similar medicine he has applied on people to get to where he is. When this case starts Saraki will be confronted with facts that will shock him. If this is followed to logical conclusion he may lose his assets & even go to jail which is where he rightly belongs. Think twice before you show any sympathy for Saraki, an evil of a man. If he escapes the judgment of man he cannot escape that of God"
ASSUMING that was true, does that justify violence? If your answer is yes, I hope I won't hear a different song from you tomorrow about how violence is never justified ooo.
In other news, I left an awesome group today because the privacy settings were changed from "Closed" to "Secret". I belong to only 2 secret groups and there are business reasons for that. One of my issues with Group 3 was the fact that it was a secret group. Every time I see the "Secret Group", I just keep seeing "Secret Cult". I'm not judging, I'm only explaining...
Have a blessed and productive day.

28 Questions To Ask

Good morning people. How are you doing? We have yet another public holiday in Nigeria. This is definitely one of the reasons I love Naija.
Anyway, as I was doing my Facebook waka after Little Madam woke me up in the middle of the night (She has slept back and I'm trying to ‪#‎BringBackMySleep‬), I came across this post in the group that Dr. Ejiro added me to. Among other things, the post has 28 questions that I believe will be helpful for intending couple...s. The answers should tell you if it's a "Go" or "No Go". I don't think it should replace seeking the Lord but I believe it is a good guide.

1. Will you both be working?
2. How many children will you like to have?
3. What are absolute deal breakers for you in this marriage?
4. Will you allow either parent or relations to visit you for extended periods in the home?
5. Will you be open with your finances and operate a joint account?
6. When she is on maternity - does she have to keep paying?
7. What type of childcare - nanny, au pair or relations?
8. How will you celebrate the children's birthdays...big parties or small affairs..who pays for this?
9. Are either of you allowed to accept money from parents or siblings....will you disclose it to your spouse?
10.Are you responsible for relatives back home..will you be sending money and gifts...how will you account for that....will the other party be aware?
11. What cars do you hope to drive? Who is paying? Cash or HP?
12. What schools are your kids attending? If private - which party is paying?
13. How much debt does each partner have?
14. How many credit cards?
15. Is a male child important?
16. Will male children be circumcised? If so what method? Hospital or Jewish Rabbi?
17. Will female children be circumcised?
18. Do either of you have significant savings?
19. Do you own property already?
20. How close are you to your immediate family?
21. Can either of you cook? Whose responsibility is it to cook family meals?
22. What chores do you consider the man's and what do you consider the woman's?
23. Do you have a will?
24. Is either partner going down on your work forms as next of kins, if no, why not?
25.Were you hit as a child? Will you hit your kids?
26. When do you resolve issues?
27. How many holidays a year...who pays?
28. Any plans to further your education...how are you planning to fund that?
If you find this useful, please request for the 'ministry' account number, cash gifts in all denominations are welcome. If you don't think it's useful, please drop your 'offering' as you explain why you don't think so. Hehehehehe
Have a blessed and productive day.

Signs of The End Times

And that's how one person like that is calling himself/herself "Destiny Doctor". After writing "abracadabra" all over the place, he/she finished with a prayer about "God-ordained destiny". And people are there typing 'Amen'. There are ABSOLUTELY no references to any holy book and we don't even know which 'God' he/she is referring to yet folks are typing 'Amen'... ‪#‎SignOfTheEndTimes
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There is one sharp someborri dia. He/she has commented with an advert on the post that the o...wner of the page must have paid to boost (The page was suggested to me so I know it was boosted).

It makes me think, though, that if someone is willing to pay to perpetuate falsehood, how much am I willing to pay for the furtherance of the gospel? ‪#‎FoodForThought
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Have a blessed and productive day.

Tales From The Road - The Preacher's Tales

Good morning my people. I have come again as I usually come.

 

I initially thought of joining a BRT bus since they go through Ikorodu Road but the CMS wahala discouraged me. So I decided to get a bus straight from the park going to Lekki/Ajah. Besides, there's always gist at the park.

 

As I got to the park, I found a half-filled bus and squeezed my long legs in one "angle 90" position like that. As more passengers joined us, one slim young lady in a denim top sat in the seat directly in front of me. I heaved a sigh of relief as things could have been a lot worse, lol.

 

I got busy Facebooking but soon, I started hearing raised voices. I think my fine sisi in a denim had given the guy collecting money maybe 1000 Naira and was asking for "change" (her balance). Somehow, that degenerated to a quarrel. Fine sisi said something that must have really upset the guy. The guy then asked her if she asked for change when she was doing 'work'.

 

That forced me to take a real look at Fine Sisi. Erm, she did look like she had gone for 'work'. As I sat there judging her and thinking of how to spin this story, the Holy Spirit began His work in my heart. He reminded me of the fact that my duty is to preach the gospel and leave the business of convicting the world of sin to Him. My, was I humbled?

 

So, I led the bus in worship and prayed. I've been praying for Fine Sisi since then. This Kneekey2 is now humble. That doesn't stop me from saying, though, that men will still address you by how you dress and that's there's always room at the Cross for one more sinner who's ready to come home...

 

It's the beginning of a new week. Have a blessed and productive day. 

More Adventures of Kneekey2 on Facebook Groups - Part 1

So, Dr. Ejiro added me to this group without seeking my consent. She's one of the people that can do that without being blocked, lol. I just had to add that before someone will ask me again if I'm a groupie. *giving someone the side eye*
Anyway, the group seems alright so far. So many heart-touching stories. Generally cool posts.
I've started seeing the some of the patterns that scared me away from many groups, though. Someone is already talking about keeping the "crazies" a...way. She's actually one of the people that made me reconsider my membership of Group 1 (You can read about my adventures on Facebook groups on kneekey2.blogspot.com). I've seen a few of the people that made me leave Group 1 there again. I'm trying to keep an open mind, though.
If the group passes my 1-week test, I'll probably remain there. If not, I may be preparing Part 6 of my Adventures on Facebook groups.

I find it interesting that what happens in the group stays in the group but what happens in other groups are welcome in the group. I understand the need to protect people's information. However, my philosophy is that whatever you wish to keep secret should be shared just like that on social media. You'll need to be very careful who you share with and what you share...
In Group 3, I found it hypocritical that though it was okay to discuss and mock happenings in Group 1, it was a MAJOR CRIME to talk about Group 3 gist in Group 1.
Someone had commented on a post in Group 1 about groups where one wasn't allowed to disagree with the group Admin. She didn't even mention Group 3's name. Ah, all hell was let loose in Group 3 as this dear friend was evicted for embarassing Admin...Thankfully, the main players in that drama have grown and moved on to greater heights.
Well, I guess this is actually Part 6 of my adventures on Facebook groups. Or maybe Part 1 of "More Adventures of Kneekey2 on Facebook Groups"...Well...
How is the weekend going? Now, I'm going to try to truly face my work. Lol.

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G HUMANS OF FACEBOOK

Someone put up a post about a woman who finally conceived after about 8 years of marriage (and a miscarriage). Apparently, when they had a scan last month to determine the sex of the baby, the husband didn't like the 'answer' after waiting so long. So, he's asked Madam to terminate the pregnancy so they can start all over again. You can now pick your jaw from the ground, thanks. Lol. Madam has advised herself and gone to her parents' place FOR... NOW...I hope the Lord will touch his heart...

As painful as the story is, that's not even what is shocking me...One amazing woman of Facebook says it's a fake story because 1) they shouldn't have waited up to 5 months before conducting a scan (nothing in the story says that was the first scan ooo) 2) It is unheard of to see a couple who have waited long for a child to go for a scan to know the sex of the child. The joy alone that they are expecting a child will be so overwhelming that sex of the child is the last thing on their mind.

If that one is paining you, then you need to read this comment - "Please, help me ask our sister if she aborted for him before they got married. This type of dysfunction is usually common amongst couples with such backgrounds,which usually becomes the default settings for their marriage!"

Seriously? Seriously?? Seriously??? I just kent deal...I'm off to search for Zobo...

Welcome to my world!

Tales From The Road - Back To School Edition

Hello everyone. It's been a while. Sorry for the break in transmission.

I decided to stay back and get Little Madam to school before going to work today. I thought I'll chat with important persons before heading to work.

 

She didn't go to bed early so she wasn't too pleased to be woken up from her "beauty" sleep. I thought all her crying was because she was dreading going back to school. As soon as she was properly dressed, she immediately told us "bye" and was heading out. Please don't ask me who this pikin resemble, "it wasn't me", lol.

 

As we headed out, I decided to opt out of the back-to-school arrangement as I may be late for my 10am meeting if I continue with them. Little Madam didn't even tell me goodbye; she's too excited about returning to school. Sigh!

 

As I got to the park, I met the same Baba who is a garage tout trading insults with yet another (elderly) passenger. I wonder what the fight was about this time. The insults ehn...

 

The elderly passenger fighting says the Baba's brain is as tall as Baba's height (which is SHORT). One other passenger says that touting is an apprenticeship that no one ever graduates from. He asked if anyone has ever been invited to the graduation ceremony of a tout. Kai! Human beings get mouth sha. I think that sobered up Baba today...

 

Baba came around to collect our fare. I paid him for three and the fourth passenger on the row paid him. Then he's still pointing in our direction asking "Owo da nbe yen?" ("Where is your money?") to no one in particular. It is well, even in the well...

 

This traffic jam ehn...

 

Thankfully I got to work a bit after 10am and still had to remind others about the meeting. Smh!

 

Anyway, it's the beginning of a new week. Have a blessed and productive day. 

AMAZING HUMANS OF FACEBOOK - DEBUT

One of the people on Facebook who have been working tirelessly to minister "sense" to lost brains put up the picture below and asked the "real" women to show up...Of course, most of the women that showed up admitted that they're "fake". When the "real women" showed up, I realised that there is need for more labourers in the ministry of restoring "sense" to lost brains...
One "real" woman claims that cheating is not the worst thing to happen in a mar...riage...You sabi AMA na...I asked...

"If cheating isn't the worst thing to happen in a marriage, what is? (I'm just curious oooo)."
Another "real" woman (RW2) responded with
RW2 had commented with "...Some people are dealing with worst things. What about living with unrepentant cheaters? That rub it on their spouse faces. How many in this group have access to their hubby's phones? How many can come out and say their hubby is faithful to them. Lets be real here some have not slept with their hubby for over one year..."
This AMA sha! I haff tayad for her. She still used my data to ask RW2 the JAMB question below...
"If a man is bringing his pregnant side chic for his main chic to kiss her belly, is he a "repentant cheater"? It's an innocent question oooo."
RW2 responded with
"The picture did not say he brought the woman for her to kiss her belly! It could also be that she is the one that went to them."
This AMA still went on to use my data to respond to RW2
"Nothing in the picture suggests that he is repentant; a "repentant cheater" will be the one begging the main chic."
You people should warn AMA oooo, she is just wasting my data upandan...
This is my final answer to the "kweshion" after asking the audience, using 50/50 and phoning a friend...
"Personally, cheating AND abuse are my 2 "deal breakers"...When either (or both) are present, it's time to take a critical look at the marriage/relationship and decide if it's worth continuing..."
I trust your weekend is going well...

Welcome to my world...