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@Wrinkle 16 July 2022

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@Wrinkle 15 July 2022

Never A Crime To Be A Woman, Let's Rise To The Challenge While thinking of what to write to entertain my increasing number of subscribers, I remembered a lady who used to stay in our neighborhood while I was still in Manila.  She has two children both raised by her, not for the fact she lost her husband but because they were the other gender. Woman are often referred to as the other gender. Though they were abandoned by their father, but tell me a sane woman who will abandon her own children. She trained them all by herself by doing some menial jobs in the province, today she is enjoying the fruit of her labor.  That hasn't changed the notion of women being a punching bag at the slightest provocation. The pains and stress of child bearing can't be compared to those gotten from the love of your life. The very man you agreed to spend the rest of your life with, rather than fight back for peace to reign, she keeps quiet hoping someday he will change. The pains and torments continues.  Aside dealing with a nagging and abusive husband, her own body is at war with her. How will a living being bleed for 12 months with mild to severe cramps and still smile like nothing really happens. Even with the pains, she still has to keep the family in order, cooking, cleaning and tucking the children in bed. She is strong in her own way. Going to work, she is faced with a difficult boss, who orders her around and makes her feel less of herself. She tries her possible best just to make things work, from coming to work early to working extra hours, just to please her stubborn boss, who thinks every woman is to be bullied. Bullied not because of her tribe, race or height but bullied because of her gender. She was meant to pay for the crime she never committed. She is out of the office and into the society, she is seen as the weaker vessel who isn't meant to talk in public or allowed to make decisions when the male folks are around. She is pushed to the wall, regardless of her level of education, she is subjected to being rule by both the unskilled and unqualified males. she is chased away like a leper from  leadership positions, to them they were meant to be ruled and not rule. Certain cultures have subjected them to becoming housewives regardless of their level of education. To them all a woman has to offer is to give birth and stay to take care of the home. Same society where the male folks, commits fornication and they are applauded for being tough and playboys, can I ask you a question, have you ever heard the term **'playgirl'** before. They are applauded, while we are mocked, ridiculed and chased off from associating with others, for the same crime, our male counterpart committed. Same society where she is mocked for improper dressing but the males are described as being fashionable. Then you sit to ask yourself, ***was it a crime to be a woman ?*** Among her own gender, they ceased to like each other, no wonder some ladies prefer having male friends to female. But how will we grow and break free from this stigma of being a woman, how ? I'd we can't love ourselves and work together to prove to the world, we are proud of being who we are, how will they tend to accept us ? The same movement that was to be used to fight for the freedom of women has been hijacked and misused. Now giving the male gender, more reasons to hate on us. We now have ladies fighting against ladies because the very reason for the feminist movement is no longer understood. Wake up women, if we can fight our body to conquer the menstrual cramps, if we can triumph during child birth then we need to show the world we are as tough and blessed like the men. We don't need to use force to do this, let's begin by loving ourselves. Rather than create more fractions in the movement against gender inequality let us bridge the gap.  Let us show to the whole world, being a woman was never a mistake. Let us kick against gender inequality, abusive relationship and societal isolation. **Writer's Word On Marble** I share in your pains and struggles, if nobody has told you this today, I just wanted saying you are an amazing writer, full of life, love and you are so special to me that I wish to be reading your article everyday. I love you Now and always..Do have a wonderful day, and please don't forget to make others smile. Cheers!!! Lead and other images : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 14 July 2022

Loneliness Kills, Be Vigilant Been to a party where everyone is happy and you are by the corner, not because you don't know people there but the setting of the party doesn't suit you. Have you ever been with your relatives and all that is happening around, you can't relate. Suddenly you have this feeling of not belonging, You just want to be put off and sit by the corner. Its not okay to feel this way, though at times its good for us to be left alone to ponder about our future, but when this desire becomes constant with no benefit, it becomes a thing of concern. **Loneliness** That constant feeling of wanting to be alone always is what we call loneliness. To a layman it is the constant feelings of being isolated from people, it could be as a result the lose of a loved one, lose of a job or having a bad day.  This feeling often originate from a common source called depression.  And in chronic stage could result in suicide. `Will talk about depression in further articles.` Loneliness has been a challenge for both the young and old, single and engaged, rich and poor and it has no boundary. Cases of loneliness has been undermined in young and old people. I call them the vulnerable ones, being neglected because we feel they have no reason to be lonely. I once heard someone told a friend how her teenager daughter said she was lonely, how she dismissed her and they both laughed. I felt bad, knowing such dismissal is detrimental, It could result in the child being secretive and further alienating from people. The older people are often neglected with this stereotype feeling of them, having enjoyed the world and so they don't need much association with people anymore. This often throw me into a quest for answer, **does loneliness have any age limit ?**  ***There is no age limit, anyone could feel lonely.*** Research has found loneliness to be the leading  cause of some cardiovascular diseases like stroke and hypertension. Studies has shown inactivity is an important role in the cause of death of people with people having cardiovascular. It has also been found to be the cause of dementia. Loneliness has been seen to be more detrimental than just the peace of mind we get from isolating from others. **Why You Should Snap Out Of Loneliness** It helps to reduce suicidal thoughts and even risk of commiting suicide. It reduces the risk of having cardiovascular diseases. It helps boast our sphere of friends. It increases longitivity. You need to snap out being lonely, so you Will be happy. It makes you think well, as stress hormone which is released during loneliness impairs cognitive reasoning . **How To Snap Out Of Loneliness** They are several steps of pulling off the dangerous pawn of loneliness, here are a list of things to do; **Acknowledgement** : Being aware of your mental health and seeking help is the most important step in pulling of the pawn of loneliness. Most people assume if they tell others about their condition they could be turned down or laughed at, just like the little girl who told the mom about being lonely. Instances like this should prepare our minds to any outcome from anyone either positive or negative. And we should be selective about the people we inform about our health challenge. **Self Love** : This could be expressed in different forms ranging from taking yourself out to preparing your favorite meals. Being so careful of the kind of thoughts we allowed in our mind, making sure things or situations that will trigger our loneliness are put off, like medical reports, lose of a loved one.. All of this should be out of mind. Taking yourself to the park or involving in outdoor activities like hiking, skating or playing games could also help us shake off loneliness.  **Love others** : The challenge of most lonely people is being hated by others. They often feel others don't value them and so they tend to pull away from others. Rather than wait for others to express their love to you, why not show it first. Knowing you are responsible for the happiness of others will go along way to brighten our countenance. Visiting destitute centers and donating to charity is another way of expressing our love to others. Be willing to help others and watch your mode heighten. make new friends at every slightest opportunity, and never wait searching for a perfect friend because they is no perfect friend. But loving your friend in the perfect exist. Most lonely people show this symptom of perfectionism, always waiting to find someone who fits into all their requirements which is way too impossible, make friends regardless of their flaws. And watch them make your life more interesting. **Final Words** Loneliness has killed more people than the world deadliest cancer. We should try to talk to someone when we feel the symptoms of loneliness. Help others shake off loneliness and watch the world be a better place. **I share in your pains and struggles, if nobody has told you this today, I just wanted saying you are an amazing being, full of life, love and you are so special to me that I wish to see you everyday. I love you Now and always.Do have a wonderful day, and please don't forget to make others smile. Cheers!!!**

@Wrinkle 12 July 2022

The Other Definition Of Elegance Really appreciate all the beautiful contributions on my previous article, which I thought I was going to be bashed for saying the right thing though. It shows we have well mannered people who still value an upright society where things are done accordingly. Looking at our world today, a lot of words have been highlighted from a definition. Making it difficult for one to argue but to accept with total shock what the new concept is all about.  I will be writing on a principle my grandma thought us since childhood, I lived up to understand it the right way, though in our world today, it has completely change. Grandma used to tell us Elegance is simply the way and manner we uphold ourselves, behave, dress and treat others. An elegant woman was seen by her as a well principled woman, who goes all out of her way to earn the respect of others by the way she talks, relate, dress and treat others.  This definition has lost its value in our world today as being elegant is mainly focused on class and taste. Two key words highlighted are class and taste. We get so Engulf in our pursuit for fame so we could belong to the elegant group. The advent of social media made it quite difficult for people to maintain modesty anymore. Always trying to be more or better than others. Throwing ourselves into an endless competition, and the word elegance has lost its true worth. Mentioned today, All that comes to mind is flashy cars, an hour glass shaped body and a lot of material things. Forgetting that true elegance is based on our morales, our character and behavior. It has become a thing of concern seeing young people try to build a fanbase of over a million followers online but aren't able to keep a single friend offline because of their bad attitude. Online they are group into the elegant group but offline they are seen as mere people who can't even keep a conversation. Am not trying to condemn people for being classy, of course I wear expensive clothes and jewelries. But all am trying to remind people is the other definition of elegance which centers on our dealings with others.  The part of elegance that blows the mind of others. That is what am referring to. Elegance was used to describe a well groomed man/woman in the 15th century, which was defined as "refined luxury".  **What is Refined Luxury** The earlier definition before it was modernized focused on luxuries but with a well mannered character. Which meant before you could be associated or described as an elegant person, you need to be modest, have possession while adding values to the society or the world at large. It wasn't associated with just wealth but wealth with good standard.  A lot of people today have this necessary luxury but lacks good behavior.  **Final Words** Being elegant shouldn't be based on just the exterior which includes wealth and looks but should also be focused on the interior looks too, which entails our behavior and the way we treat others. Today we can build a society where modesty, value and unity is the driving force. The change begins now, be elegant, be responsible. Lead and other images : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 11 July 2022

Feminism, A Misused Freedom This may come as a surprise to many, since it's coming from a lady, but we can't just watch our beautiful society being eroded due to negligence and taste for equality. Recently, I watched a movie it was centered mainly on gender equality.  I was comfortable with it, but seeing how the whole scene turned out made me realized the downside of feminism. It's amazing when We are treated same way like the male folk but when it gets weird is when we begin to attack the male folk. **What is Feminism ?** Before I continue, Feminism in a layman term is simply the equality of rights between both gender, in the absence of discrimination. This definition made sense while it was still fresh in our minds, and not in today's world were the struggle is over the dominance of one gender over the other. I know you will be thinking its that male gender am talking about , but it's my own gender I meant. News of ladies taking feminism to the extreme is no longer new, some weeks ago I heard of a lady who slapped a guy simply because he mistakenly stepped on her in a restaurant, claiming equal right. It was an awful sight to behold but what will we say, should we defend her action because she is of her gender ? Definitely not. Feminism was standing up to support women to be treated equally and not to instill rudeness, reckless lifestyle and inappropriate fashion style in our society. I believe a lot of the hardcore feminist have heard about the 'no bra movement' , it's cool by me, most times I don't wear them, but wearing transparent dresses without your bra is insane to me. What picture are we portraying? That feminism was a movement for ladies to show how uncultured they are, or was it a bait to get unmannered men punished ? Heard of rape cases due to inappropriate dressing, I will blame it on the new feminism revolution. Women now turn marriages into a goldmine, where they go in and be paid heavily after a divorce. Being in a relationship is now an affair of however my partner treats me, same will I treat him. Where is the morales, where is the love, where is the respect we once had. Am not trying to say, we should be turned into slaves but if we could see gender equality as not a tool of disrespect, cheating and being untamed, then our society will be a better place. There is no such happiness like being surprised by a wife but now, we wait until our husband does it first, before we do it too. Feminism wasn't to be used as a tool for disunity. The male folks are now scared of being seeing as sexist, so he is careful of the kind of jokes, play or discussions he makes with the female folk. Let's not deceive ourselves they are still a ton of men out there who will not disrespect you while making a joke, but who wants to try it. Am not trying to subject women to be used as a tool for fun, joke or slavery but all am saying, the freedom we once fought for is now enslaving us. Let us raise up and build a world where we could associate freely with our counterparts without fear, hatred or prejudice. Let love lead. Truly, we were created to be equal but not superior to the males, the bible still admonishes us to be respectful to the males, as they are the head of the family.  `Ps: I was no where trying to instigate any gender tussle or argument in this article, please let's see it as an educational tool and not an avenue to channel our grievance. Once again, let love lead.` Lead image and other images : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 10 July 2022

Hello family, really had an hectic day, couldn't make an article today, but trust me, I will do that in the morning... Do have a blissful night... I love you all🥰🥰🥰

@Wrinkle 9 July 2022

We Didn't Lose Them, They Now Live In Our Heart Life itself was never meant to be everlasting, neither was man created immortal. We all will die but while we live, let us make every moment of life with others worth it.  We all are familiar that whenever someone's die, there is no way we will see them again. And most times we blame ourselves for their death, for not being there with them, for not caring enough and the list goes on and on. This will never fix anything but rather make it worst. And most times the people around us, trying to console us might even worsen the situation with their supposed consoling words like, 'Move on, get over it.You can't bring him back, so why are you wasting your time crying over him. It was God's plan, He knows why. All those saying to them were meant to console those grieving  but rather breaks the person the more. So in my article today, am going to write on how to get over grief, this should be helpful to those grieving and the person who wishes to console others. Most times, the good we intended to do becomes the worst crime. First you need to understand, the death of a loved one isn't something you could fix within a day or two. Most times grieving takes a lifetime to be fixed, so why rush someone to get over it. What if it had happen to you, will you have gotten over it so soon? Will you be so happy to know that the person, you once cherished has been erased from your mind. Of course not, getting over the death of a loved one is a difficult task and so we don't need to force those grieving to get over it. Even when you finish reading this article, you may still not get over you loved one, because something still reminds you of them. It could be the portrait hanging on the wall, their choice of music, their favorite meal, color or drink.  Living with the knowledge that they are gone, but their memories lived on will help you deal with grief. Alot of people will tell you not to cry over the death of a loved one, but trust me, this has been a technique have used for sometime now. Whenever life gets tougher and your heart becomes heavy, it's okay to cry, knowing you won't cry it all a day. You have lot's of time to always do that, so you cry for few minutes or hours, then you stop. Crying helps to relief the pains, loneliness and heaviness in our heart.  Associating with others helps us deal with grief. This should be people who understands us properly, who won't try to talk us into forgetting someone we loved because they are no more because that could bring back fresh memories. You don't need to stay with people who tries to make you fall into the pit of self pity. Most times its advisable you associate with people who doesn't know about your present predicament, this is to further reduce the chances of  being hurt by their actions or words. Lost for Organizations for people who lost their loved ones and join, this will also make you know you are not alone, they are others like you. Find out about their techniques and try to imitate the helpful ones. Living through the pain of losing someone is another way of getting to be free from grief. I still remember my grandma used to like chocolate coffee, so each time the loneliness creeps in. All I do is to make a cup of warm chocolate coffee and starts sipping it. At first I thought it was never going to work but with time, I discovered it help me pull of grief. It could mean you listening to their favorite song, wearing their favorite shirts, just whatever makes them happy, try to do it and with time, you will come to know that you didn't lose them, they live through us and with us. Knowing that they are safe and happy wherever they are is another helpful hint. You might have lost them to death following a car crash, terrible diseases like cancer. And most times you had always wished they were fine, never experiencing all the pains they were, and suddenly they are gone. Just console yourself with the thought, where they are, there is no more pain, sickness or death. And they are happy being there, so you should also be happy for them. Living each day like they are watching you and knowing how they would have felt, if they saw you crying or being depressed will help ease the burden of grieve. **Conclusion** Death is inevitable and so is grieve, but how we felt living each moment with the pain and absence of a loved one will be determined by us. Always consider your health status, too much grieving isn't good for your health and your loved ones wouldn't be happy to see you fall sick because of them. So cheer up, live your life like you didn't lose them, for they now live in your heart. **Lead image and other images : Unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 8 July 2022

My Pain Of 24 Years I just regained consciousness after 3 days of being in coma, opening my eyes lazily I could see him, lying on the bare floor and my grandma sitting on the only chair in the room. I felt guilty of causing him more harm than he could ever prayed for. Then a thought came to mind, what if I should just wake and run away. Run far from him, to a place he will never see me again, am just tired of seeing him go through pains . Hi! Am Lisa, am 24 years and a sickle cell patient. Been living this way from birth, cursing everyday for the mistake my parents made. Yes! I often see myself as the worst person on earth. How could there be so selfish, what type of love did they felt that prompted them to get married even when they were not medically fit. Little wonder how a Professor and a lawyer were so cruel to bring me to this world. I was born sick and have been that way for the rest of my life.  I got to know about my condition after series of being deceived by my parent, it was normal to fall sick, I was curious to know why was i always the only kid felling feverish, cold or having pains in my joints every time.  Doctor what's really wrong with me, I asked keenly, my grandma looked at me, and for the first time, I saw her tears. As a chikd, I always felt grown up don't cry but here was my grandma shedding tears for the mistake of her stubborn Romeo of a son. He was hesitant but later gave me an answer. An answer that made me change the way I looked at everyone, an answer that made me hate my parent for I saw them as murderers. You are a sickle cell patient, and those pains you do feel are called crises.  Can I be cured, why haven't I been cured for all the times have been here? I was so eager to know. He shook his head, explained everything to me, talked about my parents grievous mistake,  then I knew I was never going to be heal.   You need to take your medications and never skip a day if you really want to stay healthy, he said .  I nodded in affirmation, knowing that was my only chance of being alive, alive only for my grandma because she was never in support of his marriage to my mom. I went home feeling relieved but also feeling unloved, if they really loved me, why were they married. Few hours later, the lovebirds returned from work, all laughing and playing like their first time they met, the only thing I admired about them. How was your session with the doctor today my little angel, dad asked.  I got to know the whole truth today, I replied. What truth, they both asked in shock. That I will never stay without being sick, that I am an expensive mistake of my parent and nobody really cared about me. I said amidst tears. They knew I now know the reason why I am always sick. Am so sorry darling, I can explain everything to you, you are not a mistake,  all I did was to save your mom from being heartbroken, dad answered. And you never considered if I will ever be fine ? I answered.  I wasn't able to bear staying with the people who were the reason for the pain, I moved to stay with my grandma.  She consoled and made me felt loved, at least genuinely.  Hello! Am Richmond, a voice called from behind. Seems you are new in the street. I turned to see someone beaming with smile, a smile I couldn't get off my mind. Yeah! Just moved in with my grandma, I replied coldly. We began talking, I wasn't scared to telling him about my health. At first I thought he will avoid me, until the day he asked me to be his girlfriend. I couldn't contain my joy, I ran home to tell grandma. My number one cheerleader was so happy for me.  Things moved well between us, except for my incessant body pains and fever.  The good part was, I had two people who really cared for me. At first I was enjoying it, the attention and everything . can I ask you a question, have you ever been happy to the detriment of others ? Probably not, but here I was, being happy Richie missed his lectures to stay with me during my crises. The once intelligent Richie was now struggling with grades, I was so pathetic to ever felt happy.  The last thing, I could remember was during our last visit to the doctor with Richie, after complaining about my sudden pain in the chest, test were carried out and it was confirmed I had acute chest syndrome. I took everything like it was just normal, probably nothing sounded new to me anymore. Just last week, I was diagnosed of acute renal failure. We left the hospital heading home. Held by the traffic, we spent almost 2 hours there, and suddenly, the pain in my chest began, this time I couldn't breathe, so I was struggling. That's all I could remember and Here I was, waking to see the face of Richie, the man I wanted to destroy his future because of love just like my parent did to me.  I shook my head and fought back tears, I knew I was never going to be happy. Maybe I may not survive for long but I need to go, I really wanted giving Richie a future, he truly deserved. I had also wanted to stop stressing my grandma. I sneaked out of bed, pass the reception and ran with all the strength I had left to the train station. Entered the last train heading to where I have no idea but definitely it was going to a destination far from the people I cost so much pain.  Though I will miss them both, especially Richie. The train got to it's final destination and everyone got down, except the sick girl who ran from the hospital with a canula in her left hand for I had no where to go. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjR2lvIfJ4 Was I wrong to leave Richie and my grandma ? If you were Richie or grandma, will you ever forgive me ? **Lead image : unsplash.com** **Video : YouTube.com**

@Wrinkle 7 July 2022

she stole my Business Plan, I Wish I Never Talked To Her About It Hello wonderful people of read dot cash community, how is the going with you? Hope you are getting used to the bleeding market and the scarcity nature of our wonderful green baby @TheRandomRewarder . Really been an amazing day today, something happened that got me thinking today, truly the heart of man is desperately wicked. While returning from work today, I met this two pretty ladies fighting seriously, I was concerned , so I had to stop the car and come out. Honestly am someone who likes to mind her business, I don't know what really made me come out. When I did, they were already being separated by some cops nearby, I was curious to know what really happen, since all that was on my mind was, maybe it was some relationship fights, since it's common with the ladies. But it wasn't . All what the other lady said was, 'she is a cheat, she stole my business plan, that store was all my idea" and she broke down crying. I felt pity for her but couldn't do anything since the fight had already ended, I drove home pondering over those words she said. Could it be she told her friend about her plans ? Why will she betray her trust ? I got home, showered and ate. Went straight to my computer and deleted the draft that I was already preparing, so I could write this one. **Why Do We Have To Tell People About Our Plans** Telling people about our plans really isn't necessary if you will ask me for an advice, I prefer you work it out and get people amazed, then you can start telling them the steps you took. Here are few reasons for my suggestion; 1) **They Could Steal Your Idea And Take Credits For It** : Everyone wants to be successful in life by all means, so sharing your idea with people might get it being hijacked and you will be surprised. A lot of people have watched others take their plans from them. That's why most times I prefer not to disclose my privacy to people and a lot of them tag me as being secretive, but it is for my own mental health. 2) **Pressure** : Telling people about your big plans is like putting yourself in the spotlight, where everyone is watching to know what your next step will be, and why you haven't actualize your dream. I don't think you will want to put yourself into such hectic stress of explaining things to people, hiding from some and even fighting back depression. Remember when the duration of time, you kept to execute your plans elapse, people will start seeing you as a failure or someone who isn't serious with his/her life, and this could be so depressing when you start hearing them mock you. Most times we try to box ourselves to live up to their expections which is really draining mentally. 3) **The More You Talk About It, The Less Interesting It Becomes** : Most times sharing our goals with people could make us become less interested in them. It could be as a result of negative comments, looking at how tasking the goal Is or seeing some mistakes in it. That's why it is suggested you keep your plans to yourself and only execute it at the right time. Don't allow anyone talk you out of it or discourage or try to add their own opinion to your already mapped out plan. 4) **Jealousy** : Sharing your goals with plan with people could actually ignite jealousy. Most people are not happy seeing others succeed, talk more of being more successful than them. To them, its a major slap, so such people may try everything possible to talk you out of your big goals, and if they aren't able, they could kill you (sorry, for this mindset) but a lot is going on, all over the world, it might not be common in your country but others, it could be an everyday stuff. Friends get friends killed, simply because they are scared of their friends becoming richer than them. ***Conclusion*** Sharing our goals with others isn't really safe. Unless it's with people we trust like our spouse. It is better we write our goals down rather than make it a public discussion. If You don't wanna be talked out of it and don't wanna be put under unnecessary pressure, don't share your goals. Rather work silently to achieving them. I wish you all the best in your journey to greatness.. Lead and other images : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 6 July 2022

Being Successful Without Discipline, Is Like Waiting For Rain In The Desert If I ask those who want to be successful to put up their hands, am sure everyone will. Nobody wants to be unsuccessful or struggling in any sphere of life. We always want to be at the zenith of everything we are involved, but how well are you able to countdown or lay off distractions on your way to success is what determines your level of success. Be it in marriage, parenting or business, it takes a lot of discipline to become succeed. Nobody ever slept and work up rich, or slept and woke up in a peaceful home with obedient kids. We have to work towards getting this goal and it requires our sacrifices. A man who is not disciplined will not excel in his affairs, be it relationship or business. **What Is Discipline ?** In a simple term, it is the act of being willing to observe and obey set down rules and principles. It is often said, a man who doesn't have set down rules is like a kite flying in the direction of the wind. When you are not disciplined, you tend to make bad decisions and even expensive mistakes. Being successful entails you achieving set down goals and being satisfied with the outcome. An unsuccessful man is never at rest with his/her own self. A disciplined person is bound to succeed regardless of the hurdles and challenges around them. Let's take for instance, a user on this platform who is determined to succeed, the first few months, the person ends large and so happy with the rewards . But currently, the market is bad, and so earnings are not that much again, it takes a disciplined person to keep on making meaningful articles despite not being t!pped. Knowing fully well the condition of the market and still forge ahead. That's in the aspect of freelancing. A business without discipline may not exceed the first few months of its creation. Let's assume, I make cakes, and sell them to people. I know it isn't wrong for me to have a taste of them, but when it becomes wrong is, when I mismanage my profit. Have seen a business owner , who spends her profits on shoes, clothes and jewelries without thinking of how to expand her business, she felt the business will always survived, although it did for a matter of few months, but crashed and at the end, she ended up selling most of her expensive belongings just to save her business, but it was too late. That's always the outcome of not being disciplined, when you feel, everyday will always be rosy and fail to save for the future. Remember it takes discipline to save, so a person without thexpensive trait, is bound to make blunders. A home without discipline is a failed one, yes! I said it, not taking care of your home, setting down principles each and everyone in the family should follow will only bring calamity on the home. There is no happy, successful or peaceful home without rules. A disciplined home is a successful home. Having curfew, setting boundaries and limits are examples of disciplinary measures, we could employ to make our home a happy one.. **Conclusion** Never expect success when you are not willing to sacrifice, being disciplined will stripped us off a lot of luxuries, enjoyments and comfortability, but at the end it pays. It pays to be consistent on this amazing platform, even when you are not noticed or appreciated, for one day it will be rewarding. Do have an amazing time out there. Lead image & other images : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 4 July 2022

Having A Wrong Partner Is Like Traveling With A Bad Tyre Hello beautiful people, hope we are all fine despite the cold winter, proudly sponsored by the bear market. Sincerely I will say, it has been a blessing being in this amazing site because have learnt a lot from various people. While going through some old post, I came across an old article of choosing a partner. After going through the article, I began to reason all that was said. **Who Is A Partner?** In a layman's understanding, it is someone who we associate with, most times to achieve a certain goal. I know you may think this definition doesn't fits in with partners with relation to marriage and friendship. But it does, the common goal of having a partner in terms of marriage or relationship is for a happy and peaceful union. This Amazing goal can never be undermined, that is why choosing the right partner is really important. Now when it comes to business, the reason we merge with others is in order for us to achieve a particular goal which I success. Let's assume you want to open a coffee store. And you are not really good in taking orders, but can prepare the coffee well. You will have to search for someone who is skilled in that aspect you are deficient in. This is when the definition of a partner comes in, both of you merges to achieve a common goal which is making profit from your business. Choosing the wrong partner usually brings great ruins, chaos and misfortune either to the business or relationships. **How Do I Know The Right Partner?** I will be dividing this into two segments which will cover both business partners and relationship partners. Making the right choice is essential if you want to excel or live happily. Choosing the right partner in a relationship requires you being careful, so you don't end up with a violent person, and the following points are what you should watch out for ; **1) Trustworthiness** : This is crucial feature to look out in your partner, it serves to avoid unnecessary tension and worries. This will cut down on our spying levels, that's for partners with trust issues. You won't have to be monitoring his chats and calls, since it was someone you already trusted. **2) Have Common Goals** : This is where most people get it all wrong. You need to choose some who has almost similar interest with you and not someone who is opposite of you. This helps to bring out the best in you, let's assume, you love music and you are dating someone who hates music, you will find it difficult adapting to the no playing of music or discussing about music in the house. And that could dampen your interest if you really had intentions of making music a career. **3) How They Treat Other People** : Someone commented on my post, the first thing I will look out for in my partner is how he treats his mother, I'd he doesn't treat her well, then its a No for me. Yes! The simple things like how he talks to his/her parent is enough red flag or go ahead for you. You won't want to stay in a house with someone who talks carelessly at the parents or to other people. A preacher once said, the best time to choose a life partner is when they are angry. In such state, you will be able to detect if they will control their temper or not. If they can't control their temper , just picture yourself in soon to be abusive relationship. **4) Faith** : Am not trying to sound too religious here, though have also seen atheists make good partners. What am trying to portray is you being prepare for your partner's belief. I still remember sharing my room in school with a Buddhist, it was always a heaty experience as we both shared totally different belief. Then picture yourself living with someone of that caliber, they will always bound to be conflicts. **5) Love** : This is the most important point as nobody wants to end up with someone who doesn't love and respect them. The most important spice in a relationship I love, Care, support and respect, so when these are missing in a relationship, we are bound to experience chaos and instability. When choosing a life partner you need to be vigilant if they person truly loves you or is just being materialistic. People choose their partner based on different features, could be the beauty, height, body shape, gigantic gluteal region and mammary gland or could be the way they speak. These are all materialistic things, which could fade over a period of time. So ask yourself, this features I admire in this person, what will I do, if I wake up and l can't find them anymore ? In choosing a business partner, you need to consider the following features; **1) Trustworthiness** : Having this at the back of your mind always will guide you in making the right choice. You can't work with someone you won't trust. **2) Past Experiences** : You need to put past experiences into full consideration, you won't want to open a bakery with someone who has never seen or knows what happens in a bakery. But that doesn't mean, employing people without experience is a bad option either. In both instances let passion be the criteria. **3) Productivity** : In Choosing a partner, you need to also put into consideration how productive he/she is. It could be in terms of given ideas, making decisions or even convincing clients. **4) Character** : This is also important in both instances, either when choosing a partner for relationship or business. Someone who steals, cunning or have deceptive behaviour will not make a good partner. **Conclusion** Having considered the factors involved in choosing a partner both in relationship and business, we need to understand that when the wrong person is chosen, they is bound to be failure, stagnation and disagreement both in relationship and business. We need to always make the right choice considering the fact that making wrong choices is at the detriment of us, as useful time and resources are wasted. Always make the right choice always. Lead image and other images : Unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 4 July 2022

Dealing With Abusive/Toxic Parents Hello loved ones, how are you all doing? Hope the crypto winter hasn't weaken your skills of writing articles on this amazing site. I just noticed a lot of people are complaining bitterly about rusty abandoning them. I feel their disappointment but I want to assure them it's only for a while. The market is bad, so everyone even rusty is trying to manage his t!ps too. Chuckles! That's a silly joke I just made, my bad. Let's all hope things will get better soon. This not my main reason for writing this article but only wanted to cheer us up. Still pondering over the last article I posted concerning suicide, have come to conclusion abusive and toxic parents could as be a cause for suicide. Have you ever been abused by your parent either physically or emotionally ? How was the experience? How long did such rtreatment continue. Firstly before we discuss, let's first understand what we mean by abusive/toxic parents, and how we can identify abuse from correction. Let's not forget the fact that, your birth story will not be complete without them. When I use the word parent, it also includes our relatives and guardians we stay with. **Who Is An Abusive/Toxic Parent ?** I will use two different instances to define my point, Parent A and Parent B, met their daughter with the wrong set of friends, so they try to advice her. **Parent A** : Melissa come here, the friends I saw you with are not good people, so I don't want you to associate with them any more. **Melisa** : But Dad, they are the only ones I could get along with easily. **Parent A :** Oh dear, I know how hard it is , but I don't want to see you with them anymore. Melissa sobs and heads to her room. **Parent B** : You good for nothing daughter, come here, those set of friends I saw you with, I don't want to see you associate with them anymore. **Lisa** : those are the only set of people, I get along with easily. Without waiting to explain further, parent B beats up the daughter for not taking his instructions. ***Please note*** : Am not saying, it is only fathers that are abusive, have seen instances where the mother is even the toxic one. From the instances given, who will you say is an abusive parent amongst them? I know we will say both parents are, but judging from their interactions, we could see parent A was only correcting the daughter while parent B beats up the daughter for not heeding to his advice. Abusive/toxic parents are those type of parent who inflicts pains on their children either physically or emotionally, most times this acts become excessive. Physical abuse involves beating of the child, inflicting physical pains which could be inform of scars and starvation. Emotional abuse involves the use of words to attack the child psychologically, it could be in form of body shaming, sexual abuse, hateful speech and repetition of hurtful past event. All this classify a parent as being an abusive/toxic. **Correction Vs Being Abusive/Toxic** Remember the scriptures says ' Spare the rod and spoil the child' this simply means, if you don't correct your child when he/she is at fault, you might end up spoiling the child. Correction in this context deals with putting your child in the right way without using physical or emotional abuse. You can do this simply by talking and explain in things to your child without necessarily compelling them to take all of your instructions. While being abusive/toxic simply showcase a parent who inflicts pains either physically or emotional on their wards. Most times these are done out of frustration. I know of a father, who bests up the children at the slightest provocation whenever he gambles and lose. **How Can You Deal With An Abusive Parent** It is against the norms of the society to fight parents whether they are right or wrong. We are mandated to obey and respect them. Obeying an abusive/toxic parent is hard but we have to. Rather than attack them physically, you are advice to seek the intervention of other members of the family. Finding People they love and listen to is a major advantage. In cases of sexual abuse, such incidents should be reported to the appropriate authorities and actions should be taken immediately. Cases of body shaming, embarrassment in public and other forms of abuse should also be dealt with accordingly. **Conclusion** Parents were meant to provide protection, guidance and live for their children, and when they fail to do this, they become a social nuisance. Making their children seek the vitals from other sources such as substance abuse and some times results in them committing suicide. Let's be vigilant. Lead image and other images : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 2 July 2022

Is Suicide Really The Answer Went on YouTube to watch some funny videos when a particular music video caught my attention. It was a song featuring one of my favorite singer, Sia. It was titled Marathon an original song owned by Avicii. I was enjoying the beat when I went through comments on the video, and one of it was, ' Dear Avicii, we are still enjoying your music, while you stay to watch us from heaven'. Immediately I left the site, just to google the cause of death only to discover, he committed suicide. Then I began to ponder what would have made such a successful DJ to take his own life, and then I arrived at the title of my article. Is suicide really the answer? Why take your life, when you can't restore it back ? Suicide to a layman is the intentional act of taking one's life following an incident, it could be as a result of depression, sickness or even set backs. **Why Suicide ?** Studies indicates this sorrowful event cuts across people of all age and so shouldn't be stereotype to only young people. It usually results from having negative feelings about one self. People with a high chances of committing suicides are those who have been emotionally abused like victims of child abuse, rape cases, broken relationships and substance abuse. So scary that even children, also contemplate on taking their own lives. Why ? Most times this children suffer mental stress as a result of their parent's broken marriage, divorce or even death. That is why, it is never advisable to quarrel infront of your children, neither blame them for being the reason why you are in a broken marriage. In such instances, they tend to leverage the stress on their parent by taking their own life. Teenagers are not exempted from this, it could be as a result of a failed relationship, I vividly remember my first love, how and what I passes through the day I caught him with another girl. I was so young and naive to ever consider suicide as an option to ease my pain, thank goodness I didn't, because I wouldn't have been here to type this. Getting over a broken relationship is a major challenge, and this has resulted to some being depressed , resorting to substance abuse, and eventually ending their life. It could also be caused by major failures in life. Watching your friends succeed while you remain at the same spot all your life, could be so depressing and if you are not careful, suicide could be your last option. They are certain conditions or happening in our life, which could make us consider suicide. Like victims of rape and teenage pregnancies such people if not counseled before time might go into depression coupled with stigmatization, if this is not controlled, it might result in suicide. Further research led me to know, Avicii's caused of death was as a result of sickness, this clearly shows us that they are some disease condition which could trigger suicidal thoughts. Let's assume you are down with lupus erythematosus or diabetes mellitus which cannot be cured but only managed, such individual if not properly taken Care of may want to end his/her life. That is the reason, care givers are always assigned to people with such diseases and a routine counselling too. **Ways To Prevent Suicide** Why choose to end your life when you can find other lasting solution to your challenge. Rather than end your life, why not tell it to God. No religion in the world will ever support suicide, and Christianity is not exempted. No challenge were you meant to bare alone, there is a verse in a beautiful hymn that says 'oh what needless pains we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayers' . Rather than cry, beat yourself and conclude it is over, tell it to your maker. Suicide is never an option no matter the challenge. Seeking the advice of a psychologist will also provide solution. You don't have to bottle everything inside of you, be open to people you love, tell them what is bothering you and watch you problem being solved. If they can't, then they should be able to rally around you, providing you with love, care and attention. Substance abuse should be highly discouraged, you don't need all those stuff to be fine, all you need is the right people. If it is pain that is giving you suicidal thoughts, move away from it. If your friends are the ones with the negative energy , give them some space and watch your life turn around. **Conclusion** You don't need to commit suicide before you could be alright, always find lasting solution to whatever bothering you. Lastly, if you are in position of helping someone having suicidal thoughts, please do it with all you heart, knowing fully well, you just saved a life. Talk to someone who is depressed, counsel and try to cheer them if possible. Please let us help reduce cares of suicide. **Lead** **image** : **unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 2 July 2022

Dear Bitcoin Cash ; Slow and Steady Wins The Race Waking up to meet the blood market signal every morning gives me concern, have read about an handful of users in this platform who have given up on crypto especially bitcoin cash. Really saddening to know how soon we have forgotten about the better side of bitcoin cash. Forgetting the old slogan ' slow but steady wins the race' . It was mostly used to encourage people going through tough time. And in our regular world during the adoption of cryptocurrency, alot has been going on ranging from rejections to public refusals claiming they are fake. Bitcoin cash is no exception to this rule. **Why Was Bitcoin Cash Created ?** Before the advent of bitcoin cash, bitcoin was considered the main cryptocurrency, which satoshi developed, hoping to be able to carry out peer to peer transaction , a process which eliminates the third party and transactions are being carried out between individuals... This simply means that they transaction doesn't require your bank, and so eliminates the extra charges and other inconveniences by the bank. The second reason for which bitcoin was created was for utility. This gave value to the coin and allowed its early massive adoption, but was later slowed by bit coin whales, who allowed greed over take their thinking. This action raised the transaction fee making it only of accessible to the affluent and a large mass of people in developed countries while the developing countries suffered the high cost of transaction. The original plan of bitcoin becoming a universal coin was abused and so developers like Roger ver and co sort to find a replacement for the coin. Then came the bitcoin hard fork in 2017 which birthed Bitcoin cash. Though bitcoin cash wasn't created from the scratch like other coin but it had features that will be useful to the developing countries which was security and low transaction fee, a feature that sets bitcoin cash high than other cryptocurrency. **Why Am I So Optimistic About Bitcoin Cash ?** After the hard fork of the coins, every holder of bitcoin was rewarded with same amount of Bitcoin cash, this means if I had 4 BTC in my wallet, after the fork I will still have my 4 BTC and extra 4 BCH. And we all know the founder of bitcoin is Satoshi Nakamoto with a total of $21,000,000 USD worth of bitcoin And that made his to own automatically same amount of bitcoin cash. And the last time I checked, Nakamoto isn't making any arrangement of selling of the Bitcoin cash, so why should I ? My next reason of being optimistic is the comfortability offered by bitcoin cash, from the low transaction fee making it possible for people in the developing countries to make use of them, it also has high speed transaction, since the block size had been increased to 32 MB. This golden opportunity can not be overlooked, and as such as seen a slow but steady adoption of the coin. This made it top of its league in the early days, with the awareness created by it users, sites rewarding users with BCH, all this gang up, made the coin became an household name in developing countries. Also knowing that commodity and according to my financial adviser the price of commodity can never get to zero, no matter the nature of the market, which means we are not going to miss a thing about bitcoin cash. Its Usability, low transaction fee, fast transaction are other features that gives me hope, bitcoin cash will continue to soar. **How To Boast The Price Of Bitcoin Cash** The availability of a coin is based on the price because an increase or decrease in price will always affect the supply for the coin. That is why, it is our mandate to publicize the coin to other people in our loacality, place of work and local gatherings . When more and more people are interested in a particular coin, its values increase, so likewise its price. Rather than sell all our bitcoin cash, or convert them to other cryptocurrency, let's hodl the coin together. Let's create the awareness and also encourage people to buy more bitcoin cash. You don't have to leave the newbies, help boast a bigger and better BCH community. The adoption of bitcoin cash might take a little longer but Always remember slow and steady wins the race. **Conclusion** Let's make it a point of duty to tell someone about the goodnews of bitcoin cash, rather than leaving the community, let us bring in more people. I don't know about you, but as long as Satoshi , still holds his bitcoin cash, I will not sale or leave bitcoin cash community. Do have a wonderful day and happy new month.

@Wrinkle 30 June 2022

Good Parenting : Ways To Boast Creativity In Children Ever sat down to consider great singers, poets, choreographers, and inventors, how they began? It will be surprising to know nobody was born mastering any of the skills they exhibit but time and practice shaped them to becoming great. No matter how brilliant a child is, he can't stay on his own to study from kindergarten till the university without pass in through tutoring. Same thing with creativity, if you don't mentor, encourage and guide your child, they may grow worn out of their passion. Studies has show creativity helps to boast a child's intelligence quotient and also in the physical and mental well being of the individual. Let's assume you engage your child on daily basis with shapes and color games at an Early age. This will give them an edge over their mates in school, and you know what that does to your child's confidence level. Creativity is not only about art work and music, we have other branches which a child could find interest namely technology, science, mathematics and psychology. This will help widen your child's area of specialization and also help them handle life situations differently. **How To Boast Creativity In Children** Guardians which include parents, siblings and other relatives has a role to play in the discovery and boasting Of a child's creative spirit. A child's mind is filled with so many ideas, but needs guidance on how to streamline their energy towards a particle goal. Here are a list of activities that can help boast your child's creativity to becoming a master of his field; **1) Time & Space** : This two goes hand in hand, provision of time will also requires creating space for practice. Have a routine timetable, which should be flexible, knowing fully well kids don't like doing things outside their desired time.Create a space within the house for rehearsals, it could be a full room, garage or just a corner in the house. This will help boast their confidence knowing fully well you are interested in their little efforts. **2) Autonomy Over Ideas and Plans** : Always remember they are the one with the idea and not you, so all you need to do is to help them, change their imaginations into reality. This could be done in several ways but always avoid being to bossy, allow your kids make the decision and always welcome new ideas. This sets them prepared for the goal ahead, which is trying to sharpen their creativity spirit. **3) Limit Television and Screen time :** Replacing television time with other beneficial activities like music rehearsal, art exhibition and dramas will help boast creativity. Rather than spend time watching documentaries that are of less importance, introduce them to discovery channels, wildlife related channels this will help increase their curiosity. Instead of spending time watching television, encourage them to cultivate good reading habit, this will expose them to different ideas which helps boast their creativity. **4) Engage Them In Games** : This is another means of boasting a child's creativity. Introducing them to puzzle finding games is a good way of training their minds in solving problems effectively. Remember creativity isn't all about singing, dancing or just art work, ability to solve questions or answer questions in class is also a form of creativity. So expanding your child's learning horizon will go a long way. Allow them create their own rules during the play of these games like scrabble and monopoly, such freedom could go along way in shaping them to becoming better leaders in future. Imagine, allowing a kid make a rule which everyone follows in a game, the joy and sense of belonging will make them long to always play it some other time, and we all know practice makes perfect. **5) Puzzle Games** : Introducing such games to your kids will help expand their reasoning quotient, always ask them questions that will make them think and try to make it creative and interesting. For example ; if the letter 'E' is for Elephant, can you mention 5 more animals, places or things that begin with the letter 'E'. Encourage them use bricks in forming new structures. **6) Encourage Them** : This is very important, rather than scold them for thier mistake, or make them feel less about what they tried to create. Make it rule, to always appreciate them. Children likes being appreciated. Oh Cindy, I like the dress you just painted, mind giving it to me to wear to church, will go a long way in making Cindy paint more. While in the university, I visited our Hematology professor in his office and discover his walls were filled with paintings, though there were not beautiful and soothing to the eyes, so I was curious to know, why he had them pasted there, He told me they were drawn by his 6 years old daughter and it was his way of showing her, he is proud of her. So whenever she paints anything, she takes her time to do it, knowing daddy will put it on his wall. Before I graduated her paintings improved. The big trick behind it was, the father being her cheerleader. Your child may not be skilled in painting, it could be the piano, dance to the jargon and noise played knowing that one day, they will be perfect in their field. Don't dispose their ideas, always welcome them with open arms, this will help them develop more skills. **Conclusion** Knowing fully well creativity boast intelligence quotient and the mental and physical wellbeing of a child, will trigger a loving parent to find ways to boast their creative level. Not being to bossy around them, always allow them make mistakes, this will help them not to make such again. By doing this, you are exposing your child to a world of possibilities, because he/she will always be able to find his/her way around obstacles. Remember good parenting is the best gift, we could offer to our children, do all you can to salvage their future. Lead image : Unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 28 June 2022

My Dear Friend, What's on your mind Hello beautiful people, I really wants to appreciate everyone who shared their view on my previous article. It was a pleasure knowing a lot of people out there are also concerned about nature, which I will urge everyone of us to do same. Let's join in the planting of trees for a better and cleaner environment. I met with a cousin of mine yesterday, who expressed so much dissatisfaction concerning me not wanting to accept her friend request on Facebook. Though it has been months since I last visited the site, but I had to just to make her happy. Nothing new is happening there but something caught my attention. It was the box where we update our status, it read ' what's on your mind ? For quite a long period of time, I stood to ponder what was really on my mind. We all know that the mind is the mirror of a man. That's why the scripture said 'as a man thinketh, so he is" . thoughts are product of the mind, and they reflect what the mind holds. Often said great minds are born from little beginnings, which means whatever we achieve, it was first borne from the mind. **What is on your mind ?** A lot of things could be found in our mind, good and evil, productive and non productive, innocent and deadly are all in our mind. The power to change the economy of the world is borne from the mind. Martin Luther King once said 'I have a dream' . Dreams are also product of the mind. The beautiful memories we shared with our loved ones are also found on our mind, I still remember all the sports, songs and dance videos I created with my ex, even though we we long separated. This is possible because our minds takes into considerations things that we cherish. Making it easy for one to reminisce. The thought of running away from our dreams is also what could be found on mind. You are tired of chasing a dream that has taken years to produce what you want. All the series of rejections, depression and days you spent crying all nights are still on our mind. The beautiful reassurance to be successful are also born on the mimd. The power to make the best out of every life situations, are also in the mind. Also on our mind are evil thoughts, jealousy, hatred for one another. Always wanting and hoping things goes bad with other. Which indicates that in our mind we can plan and execute murder, drug and children triffications were borne out of the mind. It is possible to be scared of another human as we don't know what is on their mind. My grandma will call them, the business of the day. Our actions today are what was on our mind yesterday, we need to think positively as this will attract good thoughts our way. No matter what our dreams are, how much we tried to change our life, the only thing that will alter everything is what is on our mind. I hope to get wonderful responses from you as I ask this question, what is on your mind ? **Lead** **image** : **unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 27 June 2022

Save The World Today, Say No To Deforestation Today while going to work, something caught my attention. Not as if, have not been noticing their presence but I had failed to realized how useful they were. Guess what it was! It was plants, when I talk about plant they include trees, grasses, flowers, herbs and shrubs. I know if we ask a layman the main importance of trees, he will be quick to mention ; furniture makings. Yes! It is an essential material when it comes to production of chairs, beds, food cabinets. So the usefulness of the tree will never be undermine. Hold on a second! What if, we wake up one day and they are all gone ? Is that even possible ? Of course yes, if man continues with this habit of falling down trees without planting new ones in years to come, we will be left without trees. Deforestation is this harmful practice of falling down trees while afforestation is the healthy practice of planting trees. Man's constant taste for a luxurious lifestyle has led to a devastating effect on our ecosystem. We all know how useful trees are when it comes to oxygen and purification of the air, so without trees they is bound to be polluted air in the environment. Though this trees are used to make life easy, such as chairs for sitting, cabinets for storage, papers which we use for writing, canoes as means of transportation and the fruits from trees also serve as food source, constant falling of them will lead to chaos in our ecosystem. A comprehensive effect of deforestation on our environment ; i) Air pollution ii) Animal extinction iii) Environmental hazards iv) Disruption in Survival Level of Man **Air Pollution** : It is well known that 80% of the air we breathe is the by product of plants. Which explains that fact that without presence of trees, it will be difficult to breathe clean air. As their absence in the environment will make it polluted with excessive carbon(iv)oxide which is the by product of respiration. An environment filled with trees offers cleaner and more safer quality of air. Trees helps to trap dust particles, smoke and other injurious substances in our environment. **Food Shortage and Animal Extinction** : Most animals have their homes on trees, root of trees and this shows how much trees are important. Cutting down of trees will tend to drive this animals away, get them killed and the ones that will survive may pose great danger to man, as their food chain I interrupted. Green plants synthesizes food through photosynthesis and every other organisms on earth, depends on it for survival either directly or indirectly. Directly in cases of thr herbivores and indirectly in cases of the carnivores. Carnivorous animals do not eat plants but eats herbivores. In situation where there are no plants for synthesizes, the natural food chain will be disrupted, leading to animals preying on man for survival. **Environmental Hazards** : Trees are very important when it comes to maintenance of a clean environment, spanning from the purification of the air to the protection against winds. In environments without trees, houses and other structures will be of great targets to wind, and this will posed a terrific damage to man. And they will be less rainfall because the absence of trees will affect the formation of rain. The by product of photosynthesis is water , and when it is released into the environment, it cools the environment either directly through precipitation as rain or through other means. But instances when the rainfall, the earth will experience massive mudslide and flooding as they will be no barrier to prevent this activities from taking place. **Disruption in Survival Level of Man** : They will be no wood for building of houses, canoes and furniture, interrupting the once luxurious lifestyle of man. They will be no camp fires as wood will be scarce, no papers for making books and dairies ( so we won't have were to write our secrets anymore), no toilet papers making it difficult to clean our buttocks whenever we use the toilet. All these and more could be prevented if we start the planting of trees today, let's save our world from the impending danger of deforestation. Let's start the awareness campaigns on the need to practice afforestation. **Lead image and other images : unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 26 June 2022

Accept Yourself For You Are Beautiful Am so happy for all the Advice given yesterday to me, concerning my noisy neighbors. I spoke to them this morning about the inconveniences and I could tell they were really sorry for the disturbance, so it's obvious I will be getting a good sleep tonight. That's not my main topic, only wanted sharing the news with everyone. Today being a free day for me, I decided to visit the beach with my man, just to look at the waves and get some fresh air, different from the polluted one in the city. We were just relaxing on one of the beach chairs, when I heard some group of guys giggling and pointing at a lady, screaming 'fat' . I was shocked for I thought such acts was too old to be seen in the 21st century. I walked up to the lady who was embarrassed and was hiding her face in her palm, I tapped her and she looked up, she was so gorgeous but she had issues accepting herself. I looked at her, didn't want to snap a photo with her, as she was too nervous. **Have you ever been body shamed?** Incidents like this used to occur when I was in school, where students tend to either mimick the walking step, posture or how others behave just to mock them. I could remember being called the girl with the long legs, because I was the tallest in my class. Though we used to take it as fun while others took it so serious. Have heard cases of people who commit suicide just because they were body shamed. Now the big question is, how would you feel if the person you body shamed an hour ago, just committed suicide ? Couldn't eat or is having sleepless nights ? I hope you will be happy ? Body shaming others isn't nice and should be frown at. My lead image says; Your body belongs to you meaning you are the only one who will decide if to stay happy, or sad because someone body shamed you. They are not worth your precious time, so why give it to them ? Always remember nobody was born perfect, everyone has their scars. The only difference between you and them, is that fact they are able to hide their scars perfectly while you can't . Also they have long accepted themselves the way they are, while you are still struggling to do same. Just like my man told the lady at the beach today, Accept yourself for you are beautiful, if you don't like yourself the way you are, no one will. Dear readers, have you been body shamed, or knows anyone that is being body shamed? Please help talk to them, because their mental health is very important. Let's paint the world with love rather than with segregation, everyone was born beautiful irrespective of the color, height, shape and size. Let's save a life today, let's kick against body shaming. Lead **image** : **unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 24 June 2022

They Are Disturbing Me Hello everyone, hope you all are having a wonderful time, I wouldn't say so for myself. Because of this light headache am having, I had plans of posting this some hours ago but had dozed off in the office. We all know how important it is to have a sound night sleep of about 6-8 hours per day. Although with the advent of the internet, television and video games, the proposed sleeping time is becoming impossible. It would have been better if I was really the one keeping myself awake last night, but nah! I was forced to stay awoke till I left for work this morning. And I know what happens if I don't get a good night sleep, I will feel dizzy, lazy and win some cases, I will experience headache. I know you are curious of what kept me awoke last night, it was my new neighbours whose room is a floor above mine. I came back from my morning shift last week and met some boxes and belongings outside and I knew I will be having new neighbour. They are a family of four; husband, wife and their 2 kids. They are really nice people because the first day, they packed in, they organized a big party for everyone staying in the building, Lot's of food, drinks and a large cake. I was relief since I was the only one staying in my side of the apartment. I think their niceness doesn't extend into the night, we all know how valuable sleep is for everyone. But my new neighbours undermine this value. Playing of loud music at night is becoming a norm. The first day it happened, I felt they were having a party, I had to sleep with my pillows over my head. Hoping it won't continue the next night. I was wrong, seems my neighbor are nocturnal beings. Last night got worst, after the series of loud rap music had ended, I thank heaven I was going to have a sound sleep. Then a new noise began, it was the sound of their blender. It went on for a long time, then they began their night play. Oh! I forgot to Mention, My neighbor thinks the best time to play with his family is in the middle of the night, jumping and thumping the floor. It really disturbs me in my room, I could barely close my eye. I think it's not right for me to start complaining to them about their noisy nature but it is really draining me. Have you had a noisy neighbor before, how did you go about their noise? What measures did you take ? If you were in my shoes what will you do ? **Lead** **image** : ***Unsplash.com***

@Wrinkle 23 June 2022

Health Talk With Dr. Wrinkle : All You Need To Know About Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus has been known as a long standing enemy of man, amidst different technologies, therapies and drugs it remains one of the incurable diseases in our planet. Killing many ranging from the youngest of age to the oldest, often time we call it the 'plaque of the modern world'. My colleague in the university once said 'the easiest way to kill a man, is to pray he goes down with diabetes mellitus'. Do you know why ? Soon you will. **Introduction : What Is Diabetes Mellitus** It is mostly abbreviated as diabetes, and it is a Greek word which was translated diabetes (siphon) and melittus (sugar). It was first diagnosed in Egypt and since then is noticed in all of the world. In the early days it was known as 'the pissing evil'. It is a family of metabolic disorders which is characterized by an increase in blood sugar level above normal due to a decrease, shortage or inability of the body to respond to insulin secretion. Insulin is an hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas, which helps in the regulation of blood sugar (blood glucose) into cells to be used for energy. When this natural process is altered, it will result in the inability of the body to process blood glucose and so leading to an increase in the sugar level in the blood. Which is the golden signal of the disease. **Diabetes Incipidus vs Diabetes Melittus** Both diseases are of caused by hormonal imbalance but they are not the same.  Diabetes incipidus is a condition caused by a defect in the production of Anti-diuretic Hormone or Vasopressin, resulting in the excretion of large quantity of fluid. It could also be caused by the malfunctioning of the kidney. While diabetes mellitus is characterized by high level of blood glucose as a result of defect of the pancreas to secrete insulin.  Though both are characterized by passage of large quantity of urine, continual thirst, the key difference is, in diabetes mellitus, the urine passed has a sweet taste while in incipidus there is passage of dilute urine. **What Causes Diabetes Melittus** Diabetes mellitus occurs when there is a high increase in blood glucose level, as a result of, impaired secretion, lack of secretion or resistance to the secretion of insulin by the pancreas. When this happens, an individual is bound to develop diabetes. ***DM - Diabetes melittus*** **Are they any type of Diabetes ?** Yes! We have 3 types of diabetes mellitus and all of them is related to the functionality of the insulin. **I) Type 1 Diabetes** : This is an autoimmune condition in which the antibodies of an an individual, attacks the beta cells of the pancreas which produces insulin. By this action, they will be a decrease in the number of beta cells and also in the production of insulin. Type 1 DM is caused by genetic, environmental and immunologic factors. It occurs mostly in young people and could also affect newborn. It forms 10% of the total population of people with Diabetes. The most trigger of type 1 DM is environmental factor, which means that an individual could be a genetic carrier of type 1 DM but without environmental factors (viral infections, exposure to casein, toxins) they will be no clinical manifestation of the disease. This explains the fact why a set of twins may not have DM at the same time, if they are in different locations. 2**) Type 2 DM** : It is a metabolic disorder caused by inability of the body to use insulin. Could be as a result of impaired secretion, insulin resistance, excess production of glucose by the liver or even abnormal fat metabolism. The common cause I'd insulin resistance is obesity especially central obesity (protruded tummy) . This type of DM is seen in about 80-90% of the population, and is caused by Age, Family history sedentary lifestyle and  obesity . **Age** : the risk of having type 2 DM increases with age. This means that a man in his 40's is more likely to have DM than a teenager, although studies has shown teenagers also going down with type 2 Dm but it is in rare cases. **Family History** : Any individual from a family wit history of DM, is likely to have DM. **Sedentary lifestyle**:  Staying in a particular spot all day without enough exercise, or expending of energy is a key factor in the cause of obesity, which we all know, obesity is a predisposing factor to type 2 DM . **Excuse me Doctor, What Is Obesity ?** Obesity is a condition in which there is excessive accumulation of fat in the body. It occurs when the body mass index is 30 and above. The body mass index (BMI) is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms (kg) by your height in meters (m) squared. `BMI                      Weight status` `Below 18.5.          Underweight` `18.5 - 24.9             Normal` `25.0 - 29.9          Overweight` `30.0 - 34.9                 Obese (Class I)` `35.0 - 39.9            Obese (Class II)` `40.0 and higher     Extreme obesity (Class III)` Obesity is not just a predisposing factor to diabetes but to other diseases like Cardiovascular diseases, breathing diseases, stroke and cancer. **3) Gestational Diabetes** : A woman that is pregnant may experience a surge in blood glucose level, resulting from hormonal imbalance. This is known as gestational diabetes and in most cases, after child birth her glucose level returns to normal, that is for a woman whose blood glucose level rose during pregnancy. But a diabetic woman who becomes pregnant will still maintain her blood glucose level with prescribed medications. Reason for the high surge in glucose level in normal pregnant woman is as a result of the effect of the anti-hormone (oestrogen, prolactin, progesterone) secreted by the placenta exceeds pancreatic function. Babies born in this condition are often large and sometimes delivered through caserean section. They do have birth defects like respiratory distress syndrome, brain damage etc. **How Do I Test For Diabetes Mellitus ?** Test for DM is easily conducted using gluconometer either at home or in the hospital, though it is used in checking for fasting venous plasma glucose level. According to the World Health Organization and American Diabetics Association, the recommended test to confirm you status include  ; A person is diabetic if a) Fasting venous plasma glucose is greater or equal  to 126mg/dl (7mmol/L) on more than one occasion or once in the presence of diabetic symptoms. b) Random plasma glucose is greater or equal to 200mg/dl (11.1mmol/L) with symptoms of DM. c) Two hour plasma glucose is greater or equal to 200mg/dl (11.1mmol/L) following 75g of glucose during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). d) Glycated HbA1c greater or equal to 6.5% (48mmol/mol) by American Diabetic Association or greater or equal to 7% by World Health Organization. The preferred test is always fasting venous plasma glucose level. **Abbreviation** mmol/dl - Millimole per decilitre mmol/L - Millimole per Litre Plasma is the liquid part of the blood and it forms a large part of the blood. **Doc, How Do I Know Am Diabetic?** The most common acronym to remember the signs and symptoms of DM is 3P L. i) **Polydipsia** : Continual thirst ii) **Polyuria** : Continual passage of large quantity of urine. iii) **Polyphagia** : Continual hunger for food, as you body is not able to absorb digested food for use, so the brain receives a wrong signal of you being hungry, even when you just finished eating not quite long. It is called starving in the midst of plenty. iv) Loss of weight. **Doc, You Mentioned If You Want To Kill Someone Slowly, Pray They Have Diabetes Why?** Chuckles! I was only trying to tell you how creepy the disease called diabetes is, it is a slow killing disease. An increase in blood sugar over time without being maintained with prescribed drugs, will result in both short term and long term complications which in most cases could be life threatening, here are a list of complications associated with an unmanaged diabetic condition ; i) Cardiovascular diseases like the coronary artery disease. ii) Kidney Failure (Nephropathy) iii) Brain Damage (neuropathy) iv) Eye defects such as cataract and glaucoma V) Leg ulcers: if not properly taken care of will result to the amputation of affected leg. vi) Skin infections ( fungal infections) vii) Alzheimer's disease viii) Excessive growth of babies born under gestational diabetes condition. ix) Low insulin level in the new born baby. **What Drugs Should I Take?** It is against ethics to prescribe drugs over the phone or without physical contact, I will advice you visit a hospital to see an Endocrinologist (A doctor who specializes on diseases of the endocrine gland and their secretions). And when once, drugs are prescibed to you, take them religiously without missing a day, dose or time. With proper management, a diabetic patient life span could exceed 100 years and still counting. **Common Myths Of Diabetes Mellitus** **Drinking Of Bitter Juice Helps In Treatment Of Diabetes** Hell no! Diabetes is never a nutritional problem but an endocrine issue, so drinking bitter juice everyday has no effect on your pancreas, neither will it boast your insulin level, so if the proper medications are not taken, diabetes will never be control. **Diabetes Leads To Blindness And Amputation** Not in all cases, unless the patient isn't placed on any medication for over a long period of time. And in such case, it will result in eye defects and also, loss of sensation to the foot. In the loss of sensation to the foot, a patient might pick up nails, or bruise the leg without feeling pains but then the wound has lost its healing ability, due to the excess blood glucose, which will now encourage the growth of microorganisms which affects wound healing. **Diabetes Can Be Passed Through Physical Contact** Chuckles! No way could that happen. Diabetics isn't caused by any microorganisms, neither are there any vectors for diabetes. So it is never a communicable disease. **How Do  I Avoid Diabetes Mellitus ?** This is a tough question because different factors leads to different type of diabetes, it is always advisable you stay off sugary food, avoid sedentary lifestyle, exercise always and also carry out a regular plasma glucose level test. And if you are diabetic, make sure you take all your drugs correctly and accordingly. **Words On Marble** Health is wealth,  treasure your health. **Lead image : unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 21 June 2022

My Simple Life Became Complicated Because Of Social Media Ever considered waking up without the thought of your phone, no social media, messages and calls. No going to work, school or visiting the park; just you and your pet. That's the type of life, I lived two years ago, I had to distance myself from social media, that is why, Until now I still haven't gotten an account on Instagram, Facebook and recently opened a telegram account. Am not really the type of person that wants everyone to know about the happenings in my life, and so I noticed at the whole trend of fashion craze, low self exteem and inadequacy. Though not a regular user of social media but the menace that this stuffs caused, make us realize). Most chances are spent on the phone either online or offline. One day a fight occured with my neighbour, my version of the fight was in favor of me. I know you are wondering why I fought, she tried to open my messages without my permission, which got me angry and I fought. I had no profile picture which made it difficult for people to identify me, whereas my friends where always uploading new pictures and videos. I always wanted to do same, but my love for privacy will not allow me. All these were done outside the urban busy life, I was just okay staying with my grandmother in her little house, far from the busy life of the urban dwellers. All I wanted was just tranquility, privacy and adequacy, so growing up with her , shortly after the death of my grandpa wasn't a big deal. So you see why I was never interested in social media or even owning a phone. I still remember being satisfied with my little rural job of managing a poultry farm for a family friend, and how much I treasured the job, making use of my earnings for food and few clothing, but my introduction to social media placed me in a competition against the world, I felt not good enough and my earnings were just too small. A trait I never possessed from the beginning . I preoccupied my mind with being the best and living for the fame, never stopped to ask myself if that was really the kind of lifestyle I wanted, or how helpful will my supposed lifestyle be to others ? I was just being insecure, without asking myself what I really wanted. Few months ago, I was introduced into this platform from a friend on telegram, she talked alot about the site and so, I decided to give it a trial. And I must confess, it is the best thing that has happened to me, maybe because everyone is busy trying to be useful to others and no time for display of wealth like in other social media. Am so grateful for my amazing sponsors on this platforms, I couldn't go this far without your supports. I truly am grateful for being a part of my story . Thanks to all those who find time to read my articles, likes, comments and tip them, I really appreciate . **Lead** **image** : **Unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 20 June 2022

Having The Right Attitude At All Time Our encounter with people on daily basis exposes us to different traits and behaviors. At times, it could be bad, good or mixed. How well we response to each behavior is what determines our own conduct. Before I go into our topic today, I want to take a moment just to celebrate all the fathers in this platform. Infact, I celebrate all the men today, it is not easy doing the things you all do, from protecting your family members to fending for them. You all are amazing. Aristotle the great philosopher once said " man is a social animal" which confirms the fact that no man can exist alone or in solitude. We will always require the association of others, directly or indirectly. Even when we don't want to talk to anyone, we will always want to purchase a product or service, in an attempt to carry this out, we tend to interact with people. What keeps an interaction/relationship going is attitude, having the right attitude will go a long way in giving us a long lasting relationship. **What is an Attitude?** According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary attitude is defined a feeling or way of thinking that affects a person's behavior. The bible says 'As a man thinketh, so is he". This means that if a man thinks evil always, he will have a bad attitude while a man that thinks of doing good will tend to have a good attitude Life itself is a test of one's attitude, what others consider impossible, with the right attitude it could be done. `Attitude is divided into positive and negative behavior.` **What Influences Our Attitude.** They are a lot of factors that could affect, change or modify once attitude. No one was born with a bad or good attitude, they were learn over time. That is why attitude could be changed within the twinkle of an eye. **1) Peer Group** : This refers to the friends We keep. This factor mostly affects teenagers, negatively or positively. Let's assume, Paul visit his friend John and gets to listen to the way, John abuses people at any slightest provocation, if Paul isn't disciplined , with time he might start behaving like john. This concept is found to be a serious issues with teenagers, who can't make decisions for themselves, and so are easily waved in. **2) Society** : Man earlier refered to as a social animal requires the society to function effectively. Therefore a broken or corrupt society has an effect on man. If he grows up in a society where the men has no regards for women, he is bound to adapt to such attitude. The society is very vital as he interacts here and any slight change will alter his behavior. **3) Family** : A child first learns the basic of life from his family. If he is born into a broken home with a deteriorating attitude, such a child will grow with such an attitude. But if he grows up in a peaceful and loving home, not exposed to any abuse, his attitude will always differ from the one from a broken home. **4) Past Records** : Most times our past has major part to play in our behavior. A lady trying to get off a broken heart, will tend to be rude or aggressive to the male counterpart, especially those who make advances at her. I still recall after I broke up with my ex, I felt like walking with a gun in my handbag, so anyone who touches or talk to me will get shot but that was just an attitude developed due to a past broken relationship. Other instances include rape cases and being scammed. Such instances could trigger a modified attitude from us. **5) Others** : Let's assume we are at the bank and the customer Care attendant is very sluggish or rude and we were late for an appointment, there is a tendency of a change in attitude for that particular moment. **How To Maintain A positive Attitude** *" People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude "* The above quote was said by John C. Maxwell, which implies that the number of people we meet on daily basis, are not concerned about what we say but are more interested in our behavior. **Does what we say tell about our Attitude ?** Of course yes, the more vulgar or violent words or statement we make, have a negative effect on us. That is why, I do advice parent to monitor the type of conversation their childeren listen to or make, because if they are not having a healthy conversation, the tend to behave otherwise, Having an hostile and aggressive behavior. *Here are certain things we need to do, to maintain a positive attitude;* **1) Be with Positive Minded People** : Having friends that Have positive attitude is a great toss when it comes to developing a positive attitude. Being around negative people will only get you into more trouble, because you have nothing to learn than adopting thier terrible attitude . **2) Celebrate Little Wins :** It is not easy keeping up a positive attitude even in the face of adversity, so if this goal is achieved. Always learn to celebrate yourself, either through a meal after work, going for a work or getting yourself a gift. This could be all the boast you need to keep a positive attitude. **3) Settle Underlying Problem :** In the world of medicine, when treating a topical infection, it is advisable we administer a tablet, so it will detroy the infection totally. If we are able to know what triggers our rage, hostility and awkwardness, then it is a sure step to us maintaining a stable and positive attitude. **4) Always Smile** : Most of us are often mistaken to be rude, saucy and non approachable because of how stern our face is, a little smile while talking to someone will help boast your personality portfolio. It is often said 'an apple a day will keep us away from the doctor' but mine is 'A smile a day will boast our positive attitude' . **Words On Marble** Your attitude defines who you are... Always portray the right attitude. Lead image : unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 18 June 2022

Another Great News For Bitcoin Cash : Gas stations starts accepting Bitcoin Cash In South Florida They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step, this great saying is applicable in the little but giant steps bitcoin cash is already making to become world's most used virtual currency, and even replace fiat money. Remember the value of a coin is measured by it's utility. I saw this video on Roger ver's channel on youtube, so i decided to share. Bitcoin cash is really having a great time out there. Let's picture the world in 2030, it won't exist without bitcoin cash, trust me.... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S1lIOg2L3Aw&t=457s #BitcoinCashToTheMoon #BitcoinCashIsFuture Image : From Google

@Wrinkle 17 June 2022

Alas! Its a sign things will get back to normal in this great platform, as sponsorship renewal has been activated again. Am grateful @Talecharm and @Hermaniginger for their sponsorship renewal. Am also grateful to @Lucifer01 for finding me worthy to sponsor. Am really grateful

@Wrinkle 15 June 2022

Read.Cash is Worth More Than An Airdrop, What Have You Used Your Reward (BCH) For ? Thinking about the current nature of the cryptocurrency market got me lost in thought over, what to write just to cheer up my beautiful readers. Then this thought came to mind. What have you used your Bch for? Most users have stayed so long in the Site,  and are still active on the platform. Curiosity has led me to thought of how each member has really utilized this tokens gotten to help expand the bch community. **It Is More Than A Site, It Is A Project** Many users scream, scramble and complains bitterly when rusty fails to tip their post, I was included in this category some time ago, until I realized the site was created to help propagate the goodnews of Bitcoin Cash. Our main aim of being in the site has been derailed to just getting tipped, changes it to fiat currency and off we go, hoping to continue with the cycle the next day. I so much appreciate the likes of @jane for always trying to create activities that will really portray the main essence of the site. While others boast about their monthly earnings, no one has ever boast about the number of new members or people they have talked about bitcoin cash with. I still remember in the cardiology unit last week during our check up, when an elderly patient mention the stress her bank puts her through which has also contributed to her high blood pressure, I smiled and asked her if she has ever heard of bitcoin cash, she shook her head and wanted to know more. Since other patients were waiting outside, I had to dismiss her politely, hoping next cardiology unit day, I will have a lot of time to discuss bitcoin Cash with her, as most of the local shops in my area have started accepting bitcoin cash. I may not be an old user but I am trying to invite and also initiate the gospel of bitcoin cash to people around me.  **What Creates Popularity In A Cryptocurrency ?** Same way we introduce people into seeing new movies, new malls, new fashion house, new restaurants and bars, I think we need to introduce more people into the bitcoin cash community. President John F. Kennedy once said 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”. We have gained a lot for the Bch community, its high time we gave back and expand our niche. The basic thing we need is commitment to the course, rather than run to other cryptocurrency, let's try to build this one that has helped us in our deepest moments. Have read a couple of testimonies on this site and all I could say was, read.cash was and will always be worth more than an airdrop, it came, it healed, console and even raise people from their lowest. So now that the community needs us, are we going to abandon it and move on like nothing ever happened ? I thought of a couple of activities which could help project bitcoin cash to my community, since a lot of people haven't heard of it or some are just hearing of it recently from my contact with them. Here are the list of activities, I think we should adopt in our various communities, so we could help boast bitcoin cash users; http://read.cash 1) **Operation How Well Do You Know  Bitcoin cash** : It will amaze you how a lot of people still think cryptocurrency is a major scam and isn't worth the investment. This happens because the awareness isn't much. I still remember asking a group of youth in my street, if they knew any shopping mall were bitcoin cash is accepted, the look on their face made me realized they certainly may have heard the wrong thing about cryptocurrency or they are not fully aware of it. If we as a community could kick start a programme, creating an awareness about bitcoin cash. I had group the activities into ; a) **Campaigns** : In view of getting a greater audience for our community, campaigns shouldn't be ignored. It could involve a door to door awareness or a general street awareness. Let's assume we stay in street. **How Do We Create This Campaign Without Being A Societal Nuisance ?** We stay in environments were laws and orders are maintained and so the used of loud music and bands could be seen as a rebellious sign, which could scare away serious investors, i came up with a list of things which we could do; 1) **Organizing online Quiz :** I have already started a weekly quiz competition amongst my friends and family where winners will be rewarded with bitcoin cash. This will help spread Bch in the minds of young people. 2) **Organize BCH sponsored Outdoor Events :**  This include outdoor games like football matches, cycling, swimming competition, chess and table tennis. Winners will also be awarded bitcoin cash. 3) **Only Bitcoin cash Business outlet** : Another means of getting people to know about bitcoin cash. What am planning is an outlet with non perishable goods, and anybody coming to get any of the items must pay with BCH else they won't be attended to. These are just some of the few plans I have. **Bottom line** Few months from now BCH will be five years old, how popular is the coin ? The task was left for me and you. That was why, read.cash was created. To help encourage us . http://read.cash Later us, also try to help a community that has been with us, saving us from hard times. Let's not runaway now that read.cash and bch as a whole needs us, let's stand with them. Bch is our currency, bch shall we defend and preserve. http://read.cash *Lead image : unsplash.com* *WhatsApp image :  is mine* *Other images : Internet*

@Wrinkle 15 June 2022

How My Fear Killed Me It was a busy day, trying to ease my head off the trouble of the previous day reading some articles, i came across a beautiful prompt about fear written by @emily2u so i decided to join. @JonicaBradley this is my article for your prompt. My husband looked at me while the doctor made his diagnosis. I was lost in thought, my legs became too fragile to bear my body. He said I was going to be placed on antidiabetic drugs for the rest of my life, since it was a complication of my new disease. I could see a lot of unanswered questions through his eyes, probably one of it was, why he chose me. With the pain all through my body, I managed to ask the doctor what was wrong with me. Mrs. Anders it is a genetic disorder, he said, it is called Werner's syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that results in premature aging, was all he added. But I am only 30 years of age, I complained to the doctor. I sat gently on the sofa, this time not paying attention to the pains rocking my body, but to our wedding vows. When he smiled and said those beautiful words to me ' In sickness or in health, till death do us part ' did he really meant it, those were answers I wanted to get searching his eyes. We left the hospital and he was just confused not knowing what to say to me, but I had a thousand and one things to tell him for I was the wounded one. We drove for over an hour back home, still silent but at the corner of my eyes were tears. Alas! My deepest fear has come upon me. Opening the door I walked in, no one came to say hi to us, we had no children, just our dog ' Ransom ' , but what has a dog got to say than howl and wiggle its tail. We had no children because we were barely married for 6 months. It was a hot afternoon, so I had to take my bath before I made lunch for both of us. While in the bathroom, I looked in the mirror and discovered I wasn't aging gradually but faster, more than the doctor had said. I could feel my cheek bones, they were visible wrinkles on my forehead, my legs couldn't bare my body for long. I let out a scream and he walked in. The man I said 'yes I do ' to walked in, he was shocked to see my frail body, that wondering look came up again. I knew he was wondering who this tiny little old lady was. I spoke softly for all my strength had been used to scream, I am your wife, saying this I covered my face with my hands and began to cry. Anderson never said a word but came closer hugging me assuring me everything will be alright. He bath me, and carried me like a baby into our room. He help dressed me and while he was about leaving, I called out his name. 'Anderson, can I ask you a question ? ' . All this while he was backing me, not because he didn't want to look at me but was hiding his tears from me. He turned around, I saw those tears even though my eyes were getting old and weary, I knew he was crying. Anderson, I know you are trying to avoid hurting me, but your silence hurts me the most. While growing up, I used to tell myself when am finally married, I will have 3 lovely kids, and every Friday I will take them to the park, just to have a special moment with them. But now the story has change, have stopped ovulating, I can't even take care of myself. I know this wasn't the woman, you wanted spending the rest of your life with, I wonder why this so called genetic disorder never came up since I was a kid, probably you wouldn't have noticed me, I stopped just to look at him. I knew you fell in love with a ballard dancer but now I could barely stand for an hour, honey I wanted asking you, what if you woke up one morning and I could barely move my body, I could barely see and I lost control of speech, will you still love me ? My heart raced for they was great silence in the room, those words had bitten deep into him. He called me a name, I will never forget, not so soon, he said 'My ageless queen, though time and fate has decided to play a fast one on us doesn't mean I will let go of what I held dear to me, you might be at your worst, looking horrible for all that the sickness cared but trust me, it will never change my love for you. It was meant to be for better or worst, and if I had the opportunity of walking down the aisle the second time, I will still chose you over and over again, and if there is no you, then I will die a monk. Yes honey, I will still love you. He came closer and kissed me, held my hand and we walked slowly to the dinning table. He made me wait while he prepared lunch for us, a routine he will be doing for the rest of our life together. Four months later we adopted Mike and Jessica, the children I loved and cherish till I died. This was the diary of my foster mother 'Mrs. Sophia Anderson', he bowed and left the podium, taking a final glance at her lifeless mom. Aging comes with a price, a price we pay till our dying day, and that is the price of being vulnerable and that is why aging as always been my greatest fear. This is my participation in the Writing prompt challenge: Fear Please search for promptly Jonica community and join, so sorry my browser doesn't support me sharing links. 2. Write anything about FEAR 3. W rite 100% original content 4. Write at least 600 words for Rusty to be happy 5. Submit your article to PromptlyJonica 6. Tag @JonicaBradley 7. Have fun! Lead image : Unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 12 June 2022

Am So Happy, I and My Friends Have Been Baptized Today Yesterday marked the end of my baptismal class, I and a couple of friends just got baptized today. It is good to baptize as it makes our faith in Christ stronger. I began the class with my 2 other friends last month Magdalene and Susan. We have been friends for over a long time, and we have shared a lot of terrible acts together . I still remember how we will sneak out of the house on Friday and go to a clubhouse nearby, just to dance and take alcohol. As fate will have it, Susan got drunk on fateful day, when we were about leaving, she wasn't able to walk properly. We knew we were in big mess. We had to take Susan to her house, and that was how our parents knew we used to sneak out every friday to the clubhouse. We were all punished but we didn't allow that to distort our relationship with Susan. Ended up in college together , attended the same Church, we were far from home, so we continued with our careless lifestyle. Susan got us in trouble again, We were almost expelled from college. We met with the school counsellor, she introduced us to Jesus Christ. And ever since then, we have been following him passionately. Ten years later, we are still strong in faith but something was missing in our lives, we haven't publicly announced we are for Christ. We enrolled in the baptismal class which span for 3 months, wrote our end of baptism examination , luck for us, we all passed. And today we have been baptized. Am so happy to be new in Christ. **Reasons Why Christians Should Get Baptized** A lot of Christians feel giving their life to Christ is all that matters for eternity, but have failed to consider the number of other people who also claiming to be Christians with bad behavior. When we get baptized, we are officially handing our life to Christ. A man who is baptized is new in Christ. What can differentiate you from other people is your stand in Christ. It is one of the basic requirement to make us children of God, even Jesus when he was on earth got baptized, so he could fulfill the requirement which will make him fit to die for us. So when we get baptized we are following his steps. Remember true friends follow each others steps. So don't you want to be his true friend ? Next reason is, to tell the whole world that you are for Christ . when you get baptized, you are screaming at the top of your lungs, I am for Christ and so be it. And that was what happened , after we were dipped into the water for the last time, we all screamed so loud, 'I am for Christ'. The joy which our new birth brought was immeasurable. All of us, have Changed our names. And its a wonderful thing, for we are new in Christ. To fully invite the Holy spirit into your life, I know a lot of believers began speaking in tongues even before they got their water baptism, but what seals the visitation of the holy spirit is the water baptism. We all need to be baptized, so we could fulfiled our requirements to have a sweet union with the holy spirit. I urge all believers around the world to be baptized, it is the only identification needed in Christ. When we get baptized, we could easily be found in Christ . Have a wonderful day and thanks for celebrating with us Have you been baptized ? If yes, how was the experience. If No! Why ? **Lead** **image** : **Unsplash.com**

@Wrinkle 11 June 2022

#3 International Musical Tour : Missy Higgins (Biography, Career, Awards and Youtube Links) We are really making progress in our tour round the world. We will still be deliberating on Australian Music stars.  I hope we are having a great time. I bought some popcorns and ice cream for our ride today. Like I earlier said, Australia is blessed with lot of great singers, songwriters and bands, and I want to tell you all, we are not done exploring them. Our pick for today, is no other person than a lady, who has a knack for great songs. She Is one of the highest selling artist around the world. ***She is no other person than..... Missy Higgins ( Screamssssss)*** **Biography of Missy Higgins** Missy Higgins whose real name is Melissa Morrison Higgins is a singer and a song writer born on 19 August 1983. She is from the city of Melbourne, Australia, has two siblings who were both into music. She sings different genre of music namely pop, indie, acoustic and pop rock. She has vast knowledge about the Piano and guitar as she learn it when she was 6. Her hit song was written at age 15, titled 'All for believing' which was for her first love. @ In an interview, she has admitted to being Bisexual but is married to a playwright and comedian Dan Lee. They have 2 children ( Samuel and Luna Lee) . **Music Career** Missy Higgins music career will be divided into 3 phases: 1) Music album and top pick track. 2) Her record Labels 3) Her Awards **Music Album & Top Pick track** She has released four albums since the start of her music career. 1) **The sound of White Album** : This is her first album and contains 13 tracks. It was released under the record label Eleven on September 2004 with producer John Porter. She wrote most of the songs, doing only 3 collaborations. **Top pick track** : *All for believing* https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_JethDiCkxs **2) On a clear night Album** : This album was released by record label Eleven. It contains 11 tracks and was produced by Mitchell Froom on 28th April 2007. **Top pick track :** *Where I stood* https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c9QNRvXH1HI **3) The Ol Razzle dazzle Album** :  A 9 track album released on the 1 June 2012 under the record label Eleven. **Top pick track** : *Everyone's waiting* https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LiFKGbH4NzE 4) **Solastalgia Album** : It contains 12 tracks and was released in April 2018. **Top pick track** : *futon couch* https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kFg3Tp5D3lM **Record Labels** She produced under the following record label: Eleven, Reprise, Warner Bros. **Awards** Her deligent and passion to produced great sounds has gathered her alot of awards namely: 1) **APRA Award ( Australian Performing Right Association Award) :**  Out of 9 Nominations, she has won 2 awards. 2) **ARIA Award ( Australia Recording Industry Association Award)** : Out of 24 nominations, she has won 9 awards. 3) MTV Australia Video Music Award in 2005. **Notice! Notice!! Notice!!!** **All images and videos are solely not mine. And are posted for entertainment purpose but if it goes against the community's policy, I am willing to take it down.** Thank you for your time today, hope you had a great time listening to those beautiful songs. Till I come your way tomorrow. I still remain your favorite tourist, Wrinkle.

@Wrinkle 11 June 2022

Murder Mystery : Who Killed Alice ? (Final part) What are you doing in my sitting room? He fumed. Detective Paul told him about his arrest warrant. Mr. Theo argued vehemently, and even pushed the other policemen away. But he was overpowered and cuffed. While leaving he turned to look at the other inhabitants of the mansion with range. He was pushed into the car and taken for custody.  All efforts to make him confessed proved abortive as he was still angry. He was bailed by his friends and swore to take the matter to court. D. Paul wasn't still satisfied with the whole drama, so he employed the help of a more experienced detective by name Sigma. He had serve in the Crime and Investigation Department for over 25 years and had a lot of experiences in such cases. The newly employed detective requested they go back to the mansion for sight seeing and confirmation.  Paul never obliged and the zoomed off to the mansion.  Mr. Theo was away, so they requested the maid takes them to Alice's bedroom. Since the room was still under investigation, the key was with detective Paul.  He opened the door and the both walked in. The new detective looked at the small table by the corner of the room. He moved closer and examine the items on the table without touching any of them, they he saw Mr. Ben's signet, sunglass all had his company's logo on it.  He murmured something is missing on this table, He turned and looked at Paul. How long have you been with the key to the mansion, he asked. Since the day of the crime, detective Paul answered with uncertainty. Then the item missing was moved after the crime was committed, he added. They left the scene of the crime to return for further interrogations since it was only the maid at home. A weekend later, when everyone was present, they came back for further interrogations.  Entering into the mansion, they was Mr. Theo and The maid all loved up. When he saw them, the pain of his arrest came to mind and he yelled. What are you doing in mansion, have you all come to harass me again ? Both detectives smiled and told him, they came to ask everyone in the house few questions, so they could close the case. He obliged but his new mistress, requested they went in. Mr. Theo informed them of the absence of the gardener and the cook, as they were sent to the grocery store. The duo accepted to wait for them. About an hour later, they returned and everyone was assembled in the sitting room. Hearts thumping, face sqeezing, eyeballs failed to look at one another. All this while the curious detector was observing them keenly. He pointed at Theo, you killed your wife by your actions but someone helped you kill her. He was scared and his legs were visibly shaking. He turned to the maid, you had always wanted her dead, so you could enjoy the mansion and her business with Mr. Theo. I hope you are now happy. The maid broke down crying pleading innocent and sorry for her mischievous act. He turned to the cook, you had sort an opportunity to poison every member of the hlusehold, but wasn't able because your mistress was always present in the kitchen with you. The night she died, you had connived with the security guard to distract her, while you poison the meal. But your plan failed because the security guard was sent on an errand. He turned and stare at the gardener, he recognized the logo on the watch he was wearing. Detective Sigma : How did you get that wrist watch ? Gardener : I...............eeeeemmmm...bought it! He stammered. The brilliant detective sighed and went on interrogating him . Sigma : How long have you stayed with your mistress? All this while he was trying to hide the Mr. Ben logo which was visible in the wrist watch he was wearing. Detective sigma turned to his colleague, Eureka! We have found the murderer. He went further to analyze what happened as if he was present when it did. Mr. Gardener you had stayed for a longer period in this mansion. Since Mr. Ben never had a child, you had every thought of owning it after he was dead. But there was a barrier, Mrs. Alice your mistress, you had to eliminate her, first before every other person in the mansion. Your plans were carefully executed but they was a mistake. Everyone stood surprised listening to how he carefully analyzed everything that happened  . You took a customized wristwatch belonging to Mr. Ben from the table beside her bed. And that is the wristwatch you are wearing right now. He knew he had been caught, he tried to run but the cops pounced on him. He was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. Everyone was ordered to vacate the mansion and it was seized by the Governement. They all left  empty and frustrated. Lead image : Unsplash.com http://Unsplash.com

@Wrinkle 10 June 2022

#2 International Musical Tour With Wrinkle : 5 Seconds of Summer (Biography, Music Album and Links) Hello beautiful tourist, hope you all enjoyed the first edition of our tour. We still have more people to visit in Australia before we board our flight to another continent. Like we've all seen, Australia is a large and blessed with a lot of talented singers, songwriters and numerous bands. And I want us to explore the world of music together. **Our Pick For Today** If you are a lover of pop music, then you must have heard their music. A band vast with lots of talent from the strumming of the guitar to their goosebumps voices, I think they are worth being our number 2 pick in our international musical tour. Out pick for today is.......**.5 seconds of summer..** (Make some noise) **15 facts about 5 Seconds of summer** 1. The band is made up of 4 members Named : Luke Hemmings (Guitarist), Michael Clifford (Guitarist), Calum Hood (Bassist) and Ashton Irwin (Drummer), all are vocalist too. 2.  The band was formed in Sydney in 2011. 3. The name of the band was given by Michael Clifford after a mathematics class in 2011. 4. They are all from western sydney. 5. Band was original started with 3 members before their Ashton Irwin the drummer joined them. 6. They started from posting covers on their YouTube channel. 7. The Band is abbreviated as 5SOS. 8.  They have a personal record label called 'Hi or Hey records' . 9.  The band name was suggested by Michael Clifford after a mathematics class. 10. Louis Tomlinson of one direction was the getaway they all needed, as he twitted their song link 'gotta get out'. 11. The genre is pop/rock. 12. The oldest in the band is Ashton Irwin. 13.  5SOS is managed by  Adam Wilkinson. 14. The band was formed on April 3, 2011 without Ashton Irwin. 15. Ashton hated the band before he joined them, he admitted seeing them as rascals. **Music Career** 1. They began the posting of covers on their YouTube channel in 2011. 2. In 19 November, 2012 5SOS released their first single titled 'out of my limit' . https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N0V8BflCpvU 3. The band released their debut single ' she looks so perfect'  in 2014. Which was their first track outside their performance on YouTube. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X2BYmmTI04I 4. Released a lead single ahead of their second album, titled 'she's kinda hot' . https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WFz1gCZSmdE 5. Youngblood which is the song, I first listened to was released on the 18 febuary, 2018. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-RJSbO8UZVY Notice! Notice!! Notice!!! : All images and videos are solely not mine. And are posted for entertainment purpose but if it goes against the community's policy, I am willing to take it down. Thank you for your time today, hope you had a great time listening to those beautiful songs. Till I come your way tomorrow. I still remain your favorite tourist, Wrinkle.