Today was not perfect. My patience was pushed and it almost got me teary-eyed.
Early in the morning, I went to NBI Quezon City Hall to get a copy of my clearance. I got off at Makatarungan St. since it was the address listed in the website. To my surprise their office was already moved to Gate 5 and I have no idea where Gate 5 was. I could have appreciated if the guards that I asked along the way could have said that it is near Kalayaan Ave.
Of course there was a long line, I was actually expecting it. The cleared street of Makatarungan gave me the idea that I was in the wrong address.
I looked for the special lane for government employees because my office-mate told me about it. I was upset to see that it was not the special lane I was expecting like the one in DFA. Their special lane was for government employment and this was not applicable for me since I was securing clearance for traveling purposes. Since I was not in the mood to line up, I walked away and went to our office instead.
Again, there was our makulit na end-users, acting as if they own you. They chose to ignore our circumstance because they are only concern with their circumstance. Last workshop, Pareng D asked " Pwede bang magpa-blacklist ng end-user". Sana nga pwede hehehe.
Then a packaged wrapped in newspaper with my name (which was misspelled) on it was handed to me. I was surprised to see the framed certificate from my last talk because I already got my paper copy. Suddenly, it shifted my mood. I was reminded that despite there are makulit na end-users there are those who are very appreciative and understand our roles. Minsan konti lang sila pero sobrang sapat na para mapa-smile ka.
Finally, I was at my doorstep. Just when I thought I could already end the day and have that coveted rest, I realized that I forgot my keys at the office. I could do something about getting in the house but I was more sad that I cannot get into my room. I really wanted to change into something comfortable and I was worried on how I can go to work tomorrow. I wanted to cry for my carelessness but I knew it would not help me get inside. I just shook my head and went to my sister's house. Luckily, Eiram has a set of my keys.
As I lay in my bed, I recalled today. I am very thankful because I have received God's grace in the midst of my disappointments. With His love , I knew better days are coming :)
Early in the morning, I went to NBI Quezon City Hall to get a copy of my clearance. I got off at Makatarungan St. since it was the address listed in the website. To my surprise their office was already moved to Gate 5 and I have no idea where Gate 5 was. I could have appreciated if the guards that I asked along the way could have said that it is near Kalayaan Ave.
Of course there was a long line, I was actually expecting it. The cleared street of Makatarungan gave me the idea that I was in the wrong address.
I looked for the special lane for government employees because my office-mate told me about it. I was upset to see that it was not the special lane I was expecting like the one in DFA. Their special lane was for government employment and this was not applicable for me since I was securing clearance for traveling purposes. Since I was not in the mood to line up, I walked away and went to our office instead.
Again, there was our makulit na end-users, acting as if they own you. They chose to ignore our circumstance because they are only concern with their circumstance. Last workshop, Pareng D asked " Pwede bang magpa-blacklist ng end-user". Sana nga pwede hehehe.
Then a packaged wrapped in newspaper with my name (which was misspelled) on it was handed to me. I was surprised to see the framed certificate from my last talk because I already got my paper copy. Suddenly, it shifted my mood. I was reminded that despite there are makulit na end-users there are those who are very appreciative and understand our roles. Minsan konti lang sila pero sobrang sapat na para mapa-smile ka.
Finally, I was at my doorstep. Just when I thought I could already end the day and have that coveted rest, I realized that I forgot my keys at the office. I could do something about getting in the house but I was more sad that I cannot get into my room. I really wanted to change into something comfortable and I was worried on how I can go to work tomorrow. I wanted to cry for my carelessness but I knew it would not help me get inside. I just shook my head and went to my sister's house. Luckily, Eiram has a set of my keys.
As I lay in my bed, I recalled today. I am very thankful because I have received God's grace in the midst of my disappointments. With His love , I knew better days are coming :)