Unlucky Thursday

I was supposed to do lots of errands today but the unofrtunate event of leaving my wallet at home meant that I became instantly paralyzed. I just realized about it when I was already very far from home, when returning meant that I will be late in the office. I checked my bag and saw that I only have my coin purse with me, containing money enough to go to work. LOL It was extremely deplorable.

Of course, I informed Mon even if I already had a feeling I shouldn’t have. I knew what was coming for me and it was him giving me a sermon over my habit of changing bags frequently. It wasn’t the first time that I left something at home because I change bags, but it was the first time that something as vital as my wallet got left at home. I knew he was right but I still did not want to be told about it. That was or is my unfortunate behavior — stubborn and headstrong.

So I just borrowed money from an officemate rather than borrowing from Mon and went straight to the nearest AIR21 in our area. I was rushing to reach the cut-off for same day shipping but I was shocked to see this posted on their door:

AIR21 in Convergys has moved

I am a JRS Express loyal customer (Farmers Plaza branch to be more precise) but it was the most convenient thing to do earlier because I was in Cubao with no money and had no means to ship what I needed to ship. The nearest JRS to this already-closed AIR21 was only about 2-minute walk and I was fortunate enough to reach the cut-off.

I amo now holding on to my coin purse as if my life depended on it because it contains the last money I have for the day. LOL It was infuriating and hilarious at the same time. I am using the black backpack I’ve used in our Seoul trip and finally had the energy/will to clean its contents.Old receipts, maps, brochures and all other things were  finally taken out. I have even lined up the things I will transfer from the previous bag so I won’t forget anything — but I still did. My wallet was in the secret pocket of the other bag and no wonder I forgot about it.

Anyway, I personally think that I no longer change bags as often as before so Mon’s claim was technically invalid. =P Meanwhile, I had to think of ways to get me through this day with only several pesos left in my pocket. LOL

Our visa for South Korea got approved!

Two weeks ago, I started preparing for the requirements of our visa application for South Korea, but slowly psyched myself out until last night — what if I get denied. O_O

I arrived in the office very eager to leave and immediately go to McKinley Hill.

I was very anxious because Raisa has still not replied whether she had already obtained my visa from the consular services. When she informed me that Mon was granted one last Monday, she was very quick to let me know.

My paranoia kicked in and I called her just to clear things up. Turned out, something was just wrong with the network and Mon’s cellphone even has no signal.

Chancery lobby - Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines - McKinley Hill

Not so sure if taking of photos was allowed

We arrived in the embassy and went immediately by the lobby of Chancery, where we waited for Raisa. The receptionist was already waiting for us and handed out our passports back to us. My first action was to shake the passport for signs of that dreaded white slip/paper, then search for my visa inside.

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The case of the missing Mulberry postman’s lock

I was expecting the arrival of the Mulberry Bayswater in Congo leather today but to my horror when I called their hotline, it was not to be delivered until Tuesday or Wednesday next week! So here is the true reason why my review session got cut off much earlier — I went to JRS Express’ Headquarters in Mandaluyong City, their mother ship.

JRS Express Main Branch in Mandaluyong City

JRS Express Main Branch in Mandaluyong City

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