Melody Jacob

On February 29th, I received an email notifying me that my package had arrived from a company called Evri, formerly known as Hermes. Upon returning home, I discovered that the parcel was missing from where it was supposed to be. I checked with my neighbors, but they weren't available. Immediately, I contacted the company to file a complaint. However, despite their automated response promising a callback, I never received one. Repeated attempts to reach them were met with their unresponsive answering machine. It seems impossible to contact them, and they don't attempt to reach out either.

The next day, after returning from work, I asked my neighbors about the parcel, but they said they hadn't seen any delivery, as they hadn't been around.

Checking Instagram, I found numerous complaints from people who had caught Evri drivers/delivery staff on camera stealing their parcels.

Here's how the scheme works: the drivers take a picture of the parcel, send you an email claiming it's been delivered to your doorstep, and then simply walk away with it.

My parcel has been stolen by Evri four times, and I'm frustrated by the lack of communication. I suspect this isn't just a problem among delivery personnel but extends to the company's management benefiting from these thefts.

Earlier this year, around early February, someone I used to casually meet up with and stroll around the city or visit the library with brought up a conversation that caught my attention.

They asked me, "How do you prove rape between a male and female who are friends?" At first, I didn't fully grasp the question and responded that rape can be proven in various ways, but they insisted that wasn't what they were asking.

They repeated the question, clarifying that they meant how rape could be proven between friends if a woman was raped by her male friend. They confidently stated it couldn't be proven.

This made me uneasy, wondering why such a question suddenly arose. I felt uncomfortable, sensing there was more to this conversation than met the eye.

I felt like this conversation was testing my wisdom and how I'd react to such a situation. Despite my discomfort, I composed myself and explained that rape is a serious matter and can be proven through various means. However, they countered by saying it would essentially be her word against his.

Something about their demeanor and the way they discussed the topic didn't sit right with me. It felt like the question came from a place of ulterior motives rather than genuine curiosity.

When I got home, the conversation lingered in my mind. I confided in a friend, who advised me to be cautious around this person. I decided it was best to distance myself from them. While I would acknowledge them if I saw them, I chose to keep my interactions brief.In my life, I've encountered people who asked peculiar questions, only to later learn they were involved in situations related to those questions. People can be unsettling, especially towards women. It's crucial to guide yourself because that's the only thing you truly own on this earth.

Why didn't I share this product with all my blog readers? I mean, I was just using it until it was finished, lol. I have always liked using shea butter on my skin, but nowadays, finding good products is like searching for air in the ocean.