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[elizas-mindset]

It feels like....

...that i am take a deep breath since 4 days. The thing with the heritage it over. And it was all fine. Remeber the post a couple of days ago? Money that make happy but you can sleep easier. Well thats true. So a couple of fear of future are gone.I think i need start a new thing. I wanna lose weight. Like 22 pounds. And i wanna start it tomorrow. Do sports every second day and watch over my food. I am not fat bit it will be better it will be fewer for my self.

I thinks that what i do here on tumblr is really helpful. I write down what makes my scard of and when i post it it feels like that this post sucks the fear from my inside into my netbook. Makes it scense?

kinda good grettings - eliza

[zamilemzizi]

A trip down lockdown memory lane!

A trip down memory lane

As my business steadily builds itself back up, with a new face and some Covid-influenced changes, I look back at what it was like for a few months last year as just the “Mom.” The South African lockdown, one of the strictest in the world at that time, forced most of us Marketing and PR SME owners to close our doors and focus on creating a safe and “new normal” environment for ourselves and our families.

My parents both contracted the Corona Virus and so, it was left up to me to care for ALL five grandchildren for a few months. Including my own children, I had two five-year-olds’ (one boy; Wandi and one girl; Koli), one nine-year-old girl (Thotse), a twelve-year-old girl (Lungi) and the legend himself, my two-year-old son (Bugsy) whom you will have read a lot about on my personal Facebook page. As if that was not enough, we rescued an eight-week-old puppy (Luna) too!

Being a person known for preferring the company of all the Mzizi grandchildren, I was up for the challenge of this time spent being reacquainted with the daily struggle of just-being-the-mom-with-no-work without the pressure of having to go to work.

I acknowledge that my experience of this time is grossly different to that of a majority of my fellow countrymen/women, who struggled to make ends meet. Zam’s Hive started a fund, which generously received funds donated by almost ALL of my clients, close friends and colleagues from my place of work. We used these funds to assist families who wrote in via WhatsApp and SMS stating what their urgent needs were and paired them with the correct donor. I was astounded at how the people I knew were able to look beyond their own experience of the Lockdown, and were able to give the little (or lot) that they had to keep hope alive.

However, being the stay-at-home mom yielded quite a few hilarious experiences, which naturally, I shared on social media as they happened. Here are some of these posts. I hope they make you chuckle a bit at my expense. I hope they remind you that no matter how bleak the situation, our inner circle, our families, our children, the people that matter most to us are the ones we should keep our focus on.

How the wars began…

Wandi’s benevolent fart

Raising boys is a BREEZE!

My Wandi has reached that age where every hug and cuddle is a conscious decision on his part to be with me. It says, ' I choose to be near YOU. I choose you, mommy'

So imagine my joy as I was working in my office and my big boy chose that moment to sit on my lap...

He sat facing me, flashed his special smile and said' 'Mommy, let me show you how much I love you'

He put his hands on my shoulders and closed his beautiful brown eyes. I could see him mentally reaching deep within himself in order to share what he had to say. Then...

I felt it. A persistent drill-like hammering on my sturdy thigh where his bony bum was perched.

The stench was instant and the fog it created in my mind was confusion personified. I could not immediately compute that my baby came all this way just to fart on me. As realization dawned on me, my little angel held onto me just a little bit tighter to keep me in place as the hammer-drill was still operating. My thin leggings were no barrier from the barrage of bodily functions battering my poor skin.

During this assault, Wandi did not change his facial expression at all. He looked like a little Buddha bestowing a blessing upon a lesser mortal.

When he was done, he nimbly sprang off my leg and bestowed a beguiling cherubic smile upon me. Slowly reversing from the room with his cheesy smile and eyes closed, he blessed me with his benevolent ' enjoy the smell mommy' and quietly closed the door.

Bugsy drinks shit water

I'm on my knees begging for this changeling to be taken. Return Bugsy pre-terrible twos to me please!

I went into the toilet for a teensy while. I'd been holding it in for some time chasing my kids around. To my knowledge, fake Bugsy was safely chilling on my bed.

As my empty bladder and I float out the bathroom, changeling proudly displays a cup of water he is drinking...now this is a problem because all taps and cups are beyond his reach. This cup looks like the dirty one I ignored on the floor a teensy while back- are you judging me Karen?!

I frantically urge fake son to show me if he got water from the other toilet. He proudly replies, ' I no drink here Wandi peepee here' This is good. It's great actually. Wandi has diarrhea and drinking from his toilet could kill someone. Never mind Corona.

So I drag the smirking not-really-my-son into the kitchen to wash this mysterious cup. At this stage I'm fuming at the lord thinking 'turn this crap into wine NOW'

As I wash the still alcohol free cup, I turn to find swopped-at-birth guy smacking his lips and drinking from the bucket mqobothi style.

MY HEART SKIPS A BEAT!

I used water and Jik to clean dog poop just now. I spilled the water but clearly not all of it. What's worse here? Jik poisoning or dog poop poisoning?

The terror child is ok. I gave him milk and surrendered the rest to his creator.

I'm ok. I have a new twitch in my eye and I think I might have peed my pants a little. But otherwise baaah I'm good.

No really.

Just fine.

Look- fake son took the tin of milk and smeared the stuff on himself.

I'm just FINE!

Then the tensions were rising

The stand off

In a bid to demonstrate his defiance of my authority, my two year old has taken the long life milk and some shopping bags to an undesirable corner of the house. He has boldly announced that, 'I puttinnnin me in noty cona' This is his strategy to deprive my authority of putting him in a corner myself. The standoff continues...

Sulking in the shower

I swear I don't make this stuff up...

Wandi just played with matches and his cousins came to tell on him. Naturally I gave him 'the look' times 10. He says to me,

'I know you're cross with me and wont talk to me.'

He stalks off to the shower and sits there while singing his new and spontaneously composed struggle song. The words weren't too clear but this is what I heard:

Take me away in peace, take me away in peace.

 Please note he has taken to eating some of his meals in this shower.

Can someone please send me a bottle of gin??!      Its for the kids.

 The breaking point

Exacting revenge in small ways

My kids broke my hair clippers machine while I was cutting them. So now I'm leaving them with unfinished cuts because one needs to take revenge wherever the opportunity may present itself-even if it's your own kids. They think they know me. Mxim!

 Mom flu strike

I've been in bed with flu for a week now. During this my kids haven't given me an inch of space and rest.

I'm still a horse, jungle gym, chef, personal snot cleaner and unwilling audience to dance shows and song decompositions.

Tonight was just the worst! I went to the chemist for more meds and so needed a nap from the trip. Only to realize that I'd over slept and it was supper time.

After a mad dash to cook, serve and feed the royal highnesses, I'd had enough.

Where am I now? What am I doing now? These are all relevant questions I'm happy to answer for you.

I'm in my bedroom. For the first time since I became a mother, I have done the only sensible thing a tired parent can do...

I'VE LOCKED MY BEDROOM DOOR BIYAAACHES!

The situation update is as follows:

Hostile!

1.  Two year old has attempted breaking door down

I DON'T CARE!

2. Five year old has resorted to creepy body plastering against door and quietly chanting 'mooommyyyy can we have ice cream while you die?'

I  DON'T   CARE

3. In a rare show of solidarity the boys are now howling like wolves outside the door, throwing in the odd 'moooommmy where are youuuu'

I    D O N T   C A R E!

4. Nine year old niece has increased the volume and frequency of her coughing

IIIIIIIII DOOOOOOOONT CAAAAAAARE!

I'm at peace in my warm bed. Let the siege continue I have all that I need in here. A bathroom, all the toilet paper in the house, the only phone with airtime and did I mention -I'm the only person tall enough to cook. Muhahuahua!

They will know me!

 The resolution?

Wandi prays for peace

So as usual the kids were acting up and driving me crazy before bedtime. This time however, the transgressions were extreme.

Someone didn't pee INSIDE the toilet but decided to mark his territory next to it instead.

Another decided to generously leave food on a dinner plate and put it in the kitchen sink for Santa maybe.

Another was dejectedly roaming the passage without pajama bottoms like a homeless person. Left to wander the night in shame and bottomlessness.

This was the last straw and I blew my top off.

EVERYONE TO BED WITHOUT A STORY NOW!

Even the little one understood that Armageddon was nigh, and scurried into bed as fast as his fat stubby legs could carry him (only half way up the bed usually).

In an unusually respectful and hesitant tone, Wandi bravely reminded me that I forgot to pray. So fine! I asked God to please help me make my children good etc.

Wandi again bravely offered to pray too and this is where he played his master plan into action (he never wants to pray):

Wandi: Dear God, please make all my dreams come true. The end.

 Yes. He said the end and not AMEN. I felt a reluctant smile coming on but I was wise to the enemy.

The next morning the kids all came to greet me in that way guilty kids do hoping for a cease-fire.

'Good morning rakhali' etc.

Then the master played his Ace move.

Wandi: In the name of Jesus, good morning everyone!

 How could I remain grumpy after my son evoked the name of Jesus?!

He's goooooood. One point to Wandi. None to me.

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[oishiimookiechan]

『ＣＡＬＹ』🚴🏾‍♀️ _____________________________________ I bought this women’s Peugeot 2nd hand for about $100 last yr. I finally found time to personalize her to fit my dorky personality🤓 I had lots of help from @bikerowavela 💚They were super friendly & knowledgable. All I knew was the aesthetic I was going for. I couldn’t keep the basket 🧺 but hopefully I can get slightly smaller 1 so I can carry things. Hope this will be reliable commuter transport. Still have a few more things I want to update, but for now, she’s kind of cute 🚲💕_____________________________________#bike #bicycle #diy #singlespeed #commuterbike #Peugeot #womensbike #retro #80s #pacificcoast #startsomething #frenchbike #communitybikeshop #bikecommuter #bikecommunity #alternativeblackgirl (at Mar Vista, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Ipld0hF8j/?igshid=15n2gy4xqsus8

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[lucilahonorata]

Start Something

I have no idea what to put in this blog. I’m sure I wanted to write something but I can’t seem to pinpoint the exact thing I want to put in here. Right now I’m very lost, so many things has happened this year and I don’t know how to start again.

This is a start I guess.

october 2019

[shezworld]

What a great night last night was. Well done @sophia_stutchbury for your album launch at the @realleascliff in the channel suite. You smashed it. The band too. Stream her album, buy it on itunes. Share. #sophiastutchbury #startsomething #mirror #music #mirrorselfie #asosstyle #fashionnovamen #primark #outfit #fashion #menshair #mensfashion #jawline #swipe #instalike #instago #instaback #followme #instafollow #instagood https://www.instagram.com/p/B2bS1qyASdV/?igshid=1015mzdv7qav5

[aymirut]

"A small amount of progress is always better than nothing."

Baby steps dear,baby steps.😘

[heywoodbeaudry-blog]

Pencils to pixels. We know no bounds. How can we draw up your ideas for business? . . . #logo #brainstorming #sketching #illustration #oldschool #creativeprocess #graphicdesign #graphicart #designlife #artistsoninstagram #arts #startsomething ✍🏼#heywoodbeaudry (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwdcIVfHSNU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5di16ky6sypg

[humanusana]

아직도 나만 모르고 있는 #구매 #등록 #이번주 #마감 2023년 건강 다이어트 성공 비법, 유사나 다이어트 챌린지!! ✅ 숫자가 말해주는 28일의 기적! ✅ 다이어트 챌린지만의 성공전략 ✅ 개인맞춤 통합 영양 프로그램! 📌구매 기간: ~ 2월 17일(금)까지 📌등록 기간: 2월 23일(목) 까지 ⠀ #USANAactive ⠀ 2023년 유사나 다이어트가 이야기하는 비움, 채움, 아름다움!! ⠀ 건강한 비움, 충분한 채움, 완성되는 아름다움 ⠀ 유사나 다이어트 챌린지를 통해 진정한 비움, 채움, 아름다움을 경험해보세요. ⠀ 👆 2월 다이어트 챌린지 지금 바로 참가하기! (프로필 링크) ⠀ #USANA #USANAKOREA #유사나 #유사나코리아 #ActiveNutrition #액티브뉴트리션 #메타볼리즘플러스 #뉴트리밀액티브 #에프오에스액티브 #허브티믹스 #액티브미네랄드링크 #건강기능식품 #유사나다이어트 #Startsomething #유사나다이어트챌린지 #28일의기적 #28일의습관 #유사나다이어트 https://www.instagram.com/p/Col1JJ5PN5s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ladyangelsea]

❄𝗡𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦❄ How far have you come since you first started writing? I wrote my first short story at 8 years old. The class had to write a short story using all the words from our spelling lesson. I wrote about a pregnant dolphin in captivity that simply wanted to be reuinited with her family in the ocean. I believe that simplicity can be a powerful writing tool. My descriptive writing has grown stronger since then but, sometimes it's best to go back to your roots when all you needed was a simple sentence using words from your spelling lesson. It's not always possible to wait for everything to be perfect before pursuing our dreams... some dreams should be nurtured even in the most difficult conditions! Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on. - Louis L'amour Are YOU waiting to start something? 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘 What is your winter writing routine? I don't really have one. I just write during my non-busy gaps in the day. ❄❄❄ #writersconnection #creativewritingofinstagram #writingcommunityofinstagram #dreamscancometrue #startsomething #writemore #igauthorlife #creativewritingcommunity #writergirl #writeitout #writerquotes #writersunite #writerspocket #writingcommunityofinsta #dreamsintoreality #writeitdown #writerwednesday #writerofig #themoonstarsandskychallenge #startsomethingnew #writingofinstagram #authorquotes #writingcommunityofig #writinginspirations #quotesofinsta #writeeveryday #writingofig #dreamsbecomereality #writingmotivation #quotesandsaying (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnLPd8grcuk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[boris910805]

2019年底642系統尾牙過後COVID-19疫情爆發至今，已經有兩年多沒有舉辦線下的集會活動… 642系統終於在疫情緩和之下在台中舉辦「#2022USANA642系統精英訓練研習會」，一進會場真的很感動，好久沒有這種氛圍，好久沒有感受到線下集會的溫暖🔥 要成功！必須先幫助他人成功。 成功的人，他們都是願意並帶著熱忱的心去幫助他人成功 感謝劉棠榮 & 潘秀柔老師 感謝642系統全體幕後工作團隊 感謝642系統講師台上的傾囊教授 感謝642領導者無私分享 今年是USANA30週年 這一年的主題是Start Something 讓我們一起開始吧💪 #宇你分享 #USANA #USANA642system #USANA30 #StartSomething #GoDiamond（在 南山人壽教育訓練中心） https://www.instagram.com/p/ChfZnZNvF90/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[royking]

To my daughter Kaya, I hope 🤞 as you grow to learn the power of manifestation. The power of shaping your vision and never hiding behind it. The power of not letting any forces against you come between you and your vision. To stick to the plan regardless of risks ahead and the rocky path in front. . It’s been over three years of dreaming this @cafekaya254 up, drawing plans and changing its essence, now it’s real and it’s got a heart beat. . Watching you enjoy yourself here has been the cherry 🍒 on the pie. I hope in a few years when you can come and watch over it you will understand the sacrifices me and your Mum took to make it real. . Dream a little but work even harder to make it real, that’s my prayer 🙏 for you! #CafeKaya254 . #KayasAdventures #RoyKingChronicles #Entrepreneurship #StartSomething (at Cafe Kaya) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHYxKGgPm9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3idffqd3u0u3

[calligraphybymoya]

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Always wanted to write like this? Next beginner class in Melbourne: Saturday 8 December, 10am! No experience needed, and all the tools are provided (and yours to keep). Make your Christmas cards special! . (I turned the sound off on this video because I was watching Netflix in the background and my viewing choice is way, way too embarrassing to broadcast to the internet. Shhh. Don’t judge me.) . The afternoon class on 8 December is something special - stay tuned! . #learncalligraphy #learncopperplate #calligraphylove #lovemyjob #calligraphyclass #melbourne #melbourneart #melbournecalligraphy #oddlysatisfying #asmr #satisfying #calligraphymasters #calligraphynerd #letteringlove #startsomething https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqo1tNuF4DM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bv65kw0us8qq

[spelledcoffee]

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[we-only-have-one-life]

"Sometimes you just know it's time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings" . . #timetostart #newbeginnings #believeinmagic #startsomething #newyear #newlife #alwayshappy #always #followme #totheendoftheworld #spanishgirl #lifestyleblog #lifestyleblogger #lovinglife #spanishinalicante #picoftheday #picoftheday📷 #picoftheweek #instapicture #timeoff #visitspain #visitalicante #waitingforthethreekings #alicante #photooftheday #instagood #behappy #knowingmyself #knowyourself #january2022 (en Alicante, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYPJfVRI2ly/?utm_medium=tumblr

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