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And then life happened...
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Monday, January 04, 2010
The Golden Driver's License
I took the day off today to renew my driver's license which will expire in exactly 27 days. I was hoping I will finish in the morning to get a lot other things done in the afternoon like calling the Asian Hospital to confirm one of the doctor's schedule who my aunt needed to see. But it was not meant to be.
I first went to LTO Sucat. When I got there and asked around, I saw that the Drug Testing Centre did not accommodate anyone since they were offline as they say. I was there by 9 am. That was quite a bummer already because I did not want to go to the much further LTO Alabang. But things do happen for a reason and I really wanted my morning to be productive so Papa and I drove to Alabang. I was there by 930, hoping that there will not be too many people yet since most of them are still out on extended holiday (asa pa!). I have been warned as well that they only accommodate a limited number of applicants for drug testing since they are already computerized and biometrics are already taken which all the more slows down the process.
Unfortunately, or fortunately later on, I did not make it to the 100-person quota for the drug testing. What I did was I got the application form from window 1 and asked which accredited laboratory or medical institution I could have my drug testing which they would honor. They told me to go to Alabang Medical Center (and a few other entities) to have my drug testing. It was a piece of cake going there and the actual taking of urine sample was a breeze since I came in prepared. What took so long was the precessing of results. I was there at around 10:20 am. I got out around amost 12 noon. I barely made it to window 1 to show my drug test results. Turns out, I still needed to undergo the Medical Exam which I did not realize. Since it was already lunch time, and the doctor was taking a break, Papa and I just thad lunch somewhere nearby. I got back at around 12:45 pm and saw that people started coming in. Some looked irritated already and the others were really cranky. Apparently, they waited for three hours (from 9-12) clueless as to what the next step should be. The lowpoint was they were all set for their turn since they were expecting that processing would be done by 1pm. However, that did not happen since the system suddenly went offline. So all those who made it to the early morning quota of 100 lost and wasted precious time since they also had to go to the accredited places. I was lucky to have done the steps earlier in the day since I was not part of the preassigned numbers. So at the end of the day, I turned out to be one of the luckier ones. I was done by 2 pm since the mediacl exam was a breeze (and a joke!). Once I got the medical exam certificate, I went back to window 1, then asked to proceed to window 5 for picture taking. Window 2 came next for evaluation of the documents (old license card, drug test, medical exam, and application form) and then you just sit back and wait for the cashier to call your name for payment. Window 3 releases the renewed license card. I think it only took me less than 40 minutes to finish, i.e., after my medical exam. In this case, patience is indeed a virtue. I allowed cooler heads to prevail and I did not become cranky. Hahaha!
I really felt like I won something after I got my renewed license. It's like winning gold. I decided to blog about this so that I would have reference should the time come I need to renew once again.
I really hope you find this helpful. (on a side note: I had a difficult time doing the biometrics scan. turns out my pinky and ring fingers were too smooth--read: walang kalyo:p hahaha! hence the difficulty.)
I first went to LTO Sucat. When I got there and asked around, I saw that the Drug Testing Centre did not accommodate anyone since they were offline as they say. I was there by 9 am. That was quite a bummer already because I did not want to go to the much further LTO Alabang. But things do happen for a reason and I really wanted my morning to be productive so Papa and I drove to Alabang. I was there by 930, hoping that there will not be too many people yet since most of them are still out on extended holiday (asa pa!). I have been warned as well that they only accommodate a limited number of applicants for drug testing since they are already computerized and biometrics are already taken which all the more slows down the process.
Unfortunately, or fortunately later on, I did not make it to the 100-person quota for the drug testing. What I did was I got the application form from window 1 and asked which accredited laboratory or medical institution I could have my drug testing which they would honor. They told me to go to Alabang Medical Center (and a few other entities) to have my drug testing. It was a piece of cake going there and the actual taking of urine sample was a breeze since I came in prepared. What took so long was the precessing of results. I was there at around 10:20 am. I got out around amost 12 noon. I barely made it to window 1 to show my drug test results. Turns out, I still needed to undergo the Medical Exam which I did not realize. Since it was already lunch time, and the doctor was taking a break, Papa and I just thad lunch somewhere nearby. I got back at around 12:45 pm and saw that people started coming in. Some looked irritated already and the others were really cranky. Apparently, they waited for three hours (from 9-12) clueless as to what the next step should be. The lowpoint was they were all set for their turn since they were expecting that processing would be done by 1pm. However, that did not happen since the system suddenly went offline. So all those who made it to the early morning quota of 100 lost and wasted precious time since they also had to go to the accredited places. I was lucky to have done the steps earlier in the day since I was not part of the preassigned numbers. So at the end of the day, I turned out to be one of the luckier ones. I was done by 2 pm since the mediacl exam was a breeze (and a joke!). Once I got the medical exam certificate, I went back to window 1, then asked to proceed to window 5 for picture taking. Window 2 came next for evaluation of the documents (old license card, drug test, medical exam, and application form) and then you just sit back and wait for the cashier to call your name for payment. Window 3 releases the renewed license card. I think it only took me less than 40 minutes to finish, i.e., after my medical exam. In this case, patience is indeed a virtue. I allowed cooler heads to prevail and I did not become cranky. Hahaha!
I really felt like I won something after I got my renewed license. It's like winning gold. I decided to blog about this so that I would have reference should the time come I need to renew once again.
I really hope you find this helpful. (on a side note: I had a difficult time doing the biometrics scan. turns out my pinky and ring fingers were too smooth--read: walang kalyo:p hahaha! hence the difficulty.)
Day 4 of 2010
Happy new year everyone! I want to send out good vibes as we start the year. I have done my traditional reflection towards the year-end as I looked forward to not only saying goodbye to the very difficult 2009, but I wanted to welcome with positivity and arms wide-open 2010.
I have made a few resolutions already which I intend to keep. For one thing, no more procrastinating for me. Also, as part of my goals, I intend to align my personal goals with my career goals. I have to admit I am not getting any younger and I quite often ask myself, do I want to do what I am doing for the next say...five or six years?
I would like to end this post with something from the past year and something from this new year.
Cheers to a much better 2010!
the first sunrise of 2010
Last year was really tough for everyone in general. Natural disasters hit us left and right, there were a lot of senseless killings, and a lot of people whether close to our hearts or not have passed. I remember last year coming up with a mosaic to sum up my year. I wanted to do the same this year but at the very last minute I decided against it. I just want to keep every memory, no matter how difficult or painful, or ugly or beautiful, etched in my mind without necessitating for me to come up with visuals because it would most likely be too overwhelming. What matters is that I have learned my lessons and hopefully I would use these experiences and memories to equip me in the future.
After everything that has happened, I still consider myself blessed being surrounded by loved ones on the most important holiday of the year. The biggest blessing I received last year was the chance to reconnect with my Creator and establish that relationship with Him. Add to this the blessing of my sister's presence during the holidays. Life may have given me a lot of lemons last year, but I am still here. I just learned the art of making lemonade:) Despite the uhm 'lemony' year, the prayer that I muttered was still a prayer of gratitude. "Thank You for all the blessings, and the opportunities to be a better person, opportunities to be patient and understanding, opportunities to be loving, and opportunities to be more compassionate."
I have made a few resolutions already which I intend to keep. For one thing, no more procrastinating for me. Also, as part of my goals, I intend to align my personal goals with my career goals. I have to admit I am not getting any younger and I quite often ask myself, do I want to do what I am doing for the next say...five or six years?
I would like to end this post with something from the past year and something from this new year.
Cheers to a much better 2010!
the last sunset for the year 2009
the first sunrise of 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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I am still in shock given the news I was presented with early this morning. I never got the chance to be really close to Macky when he was around, as he helped us out during the proxy season. To me, he was your typical silent worker ever-ready to lend a helping hand whenever the need arises. I never really saw through him, beneath his quiet cool exterior. I never saw it coming really...It hit me hard that life these days is indeed fleeting. I feel such a great sense of loss because I knew he was a good kid. He was amiable towards everyone and always very respectful..I cannot even begin to imagine how his family and dearest friends are feeling right now...I pray that his family gets through this very rough time although not unscathed, yet ever stronger. It is just so sad that someone so full of promise could give up on life too soon. He's gone...too soon...
To Macky, wherever you are, I pray that you finally find the peace you are looking for.
To Macky, wherever you are, I pray that you finally find the peace you are looking for.
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