Merry.Miserable.Motherhood

I’m Adél, a full-time snack dispenser, tantrum negotiator and coffee enthusiast documenting the hilarious chaos of motherhood, with a full-time job

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

@Crypto0637 done

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

@VusiThembekwayo I am sure there are a lot of people who can imagine such leadership from you, @VusiThembekwayo

Running a country is, from what I can see, a lot like running a business.

I know you once said that is not part of your plan, but man consider saving this country.

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

Concerning chillies
My two year old daughter confidently informed us, at dinner, that she will be eating pink chillies and as result will be growing a pink beard and moustache. Previously in America this would be classified as a gender disorder. I call this imagination.@elonmusk

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

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[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

Somewhere between contraction 563 and contraction infinity, my doctor informed me that my baby was channeling her inner Houdini and had wrapped her umbilical cord around her neck. Fabulous. Nothing like a little drama to start off her story. And if that wasn’t enough, continue⬇️

[Penuel The Black Pen @penuelist_]

During these Summer holidays, please be vigilant when visiting extended family.

A lot of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape happens between cousins, uncles, aunts, nephews... while you're not paying attention.

Ensure kids, especially girl children, are constantly within view. Don't let kids of different sexes sleep together. Don't leave kids alone together. Be vigilant.

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men, even when they exercise influence and not authority; still more when you superadd the tendency of the certainty of corruption by authority.”

@elonmusk

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[End Wokeness @EndWokeness]

SHOCK POLL: Trump approval surges to 59% (+18), an all-time high (CBS)

[Imperator Bane 🎭 @bane_tweets]

@GodPenuel Let's start here...

While your strategies are sound, always remember culture eats strategy for breakfast all day, any day!

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

This video has been viewed by more than 70 million people on YouTube and was published in 2022, so we decided to recreate this iconic video for you after almost 2 years.

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

@GodPenuel My first thought was, I wouldn’t want to send my daughters to a school or environment where parents teach their children it’s a symbol of freedom of choice ex. to dress like this.

Dangerous times, bored people, no thanks indeed

[Penuel The Black Pen @penuelist_]

@MissNtabeni This idiocy of pretending like we don't live in a world with predators & demented ppl...then you guys get fake-angry when girls get violated... nx!

It's really stupid.

Young girls must wear whatever they want...but ONLY IN SAFE SPACES.

Protect our girls. Stop misleading them.

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

Building a team is the most important thing for your business, but also so difficult. @VusiThembekwayo , how do you chose the right team when you’re trapped in your business, I find it a great paradox, no major growth without the right team but also no team without growth.

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

Many in business trade time for money, limiting their potential. True entrepreneurs break free by hiring and delegating, multiplying their impact beyond the clock.

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

Becoming an entrepreneur doesn't mean being your own boss—it often means becoming a servant to endless decisions, leading to decision fatigue. The reality of entrepreneurship is far from the myth of independence.

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

In banking, Credit and Risk are the bedrock. While marketing may sparkle, it's the astute management of credit that defines a bank's essence. Understanding credit is the key to unlocking the intricacies of banking.

[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

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[VT @VusiThembekwayo]

Why is cash flow so crucial?

The answer lies in its role as the lifeblood of any business—the vital force that fuels growth, sustains operations, and ensures financial stability. Without a healthy cash flow, even the most innovative business idea is destined to falter, as it struggles to meet its financial obligations and weather the inevitable storms of the marketplace.

As a businessman starting a new business, it is imperative to prioritize the creation of cash flows from the outset. This requires a relentless focus on revenue generation, expense management, and prudent financial decision-making. It means being proactive in seeking out opportunities to increase cash inflows while simultaneously minimizing cash outflows.

Moreover, a strong focus on cash flow fosters a culture of discipline and accountability within the organization, instilling a sense of urgency and purpose in every aspect of the business. It forces business owners to confront the harsh realities of the marketplace head-on, empowering them to make informed decisions and adapt to changing circumstances with agility and resilience.

In the end, the ability to create cash flows is not just a strategic imperative—it is the key to unlocking sustainable growth and long-term success. By making cash flow a top priority, business owners can chart a course toward financial independence and prosperity, ensuring that their ventures thrive in the face of adversity and uncertainty.

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

@alfred_cabonena

rom this we can gather the following:

- Before the abolishment of apartheid 1994 most people had to use a bucket to have access to water and had to study for exams by candle light as a result of being oppressed by the ruling government at the time.

- Now in 2024 with 62.6 percent living in poverty(this is a 2022 figure from the world bank) most people still don’t have access to water and if they do, the quality is questionable due to failing water cleaning plants ex. and also most matrics were probably studying with candle light and or flash light in the year of 2023, as a result of bad management and corruption from the government. Oppression by the ruling government of this time.

This does make one ponder on the thought, if the only significant milestone for the ruling party can be boiled down to the fact that they have somehow managed to keep the majority or at the very least a significant large group of South Africans oppressed all while promoting freedom and equality,

My question to this would be freedom of what ? Proper healthcare, good ld education, clean water, or maintained infrastructure and equality for who and compared to who because there seems to be an every growing inequality between the average Joe and the parliament leader who by the sound of it is definitely living in a different country then the rest of us.

[Nicole Barlow @Nicole_Barlow1]

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My article in Daily Beat today.

I will be running a series of articles over the next six weeks, exposing corruption between developers and officials at the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and various city councils.

Don't miss out. Stay tuned.

[Penuel The Black Pen @penuelist_]

@newslivesa I feel sorry for people who take politics too seriously... these guys get you emotional & hating each other, while they laugh together & do deals together.

No one is coming to save you. Save yourself.

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

part from that Aramex has collected the incorrect package from me but never seem to have updated your system so now according to Shein I have received my package… 

I went and checked on the Aramex site just to make sure and would you be sure and would you guess what, zero updates according to the Aramex website the package is in my possession?

So now the supplier will not be refunding me because once again Aramex have proofed to me negligent. So I have not just paid +\- R1200 duties due to a mistake by Armex I have also paid for a parcel +/- R5100 for which I will not be receiving a refund, I really hope someone is willing to show some competence  soon because I will be claiming both these amounts from Aramex. 

This is pathetic service

[Merry.Miserable.Motherhood @adelmalan]

Hi @Aramex @AramexSA

I was told by the company from whom I purchased to follow up on the 15th of February as they are or were not able to trace my missing package.

To be very clear ARAMEX stuck my waybill on the incorrect package. This negligence as it can be very clearly seen that the ref no of the shipper doesn’t match that of the waybill.
It is also on the same side of the box.

As someone in the service industry, I expect to refunded for the duties that I paid for a package that was not mine. Just like I have insurance for the negligence of my employees, I believe Aramex also has insurance for matters like this.

I have been waiting patiently for package to make its appearance, but  seems this will not be the case. Also I had to make numerous calls to figure out who the responsible person is, for when it comes to Aramex waybills they seem make their way onto the box by lucky coincidence.

For me it is not just about the fact that I paid duties/taxes on a parcel that was not mine as result of the negligence of an Aramex employee, but that Aramex is not taking responsibility for this.

Living in SA, we are so used to bad service that we, when encountering it seem to just accept it and go on with life, when in fact we should be holding people accountable and not just accept this kind of service that is being offered here especially from a private company.