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Cats, dogs and reptiles

Hey Folks, I had a pretty awful day yesterday and I still feel bad about it. So out of the blues a generous friend of mine sent me 10K. I was ecstatic because it meant that I could afford milk and nappies for my baby especially as she was close to running out. I spent 2k on some essentials and planned to go to the market the next day to get my baby's supplies. Now, lately I would rather not drive to the market on Mission road, here in Benin; parking is torture and backing out is even worse. You have to contend with human and vehicular traffic!Anyway, that day, because my mum sent me on some errands close to the market, I thought it would make sensé to save the 'okada' fare I would have spent the next day, if I just went to the market from there. As I drove in I noticed that the low barricades on both sides of the road had been broken, making it impossible for cars to drive in and park, with their bumpers close to the stalls and their backs to the streets, as was the usual p