9:30a.m. Morning call from the "manager".
Her investigation revealed that the "lady" was at fault and the stem of all troubles in my case. She apologize for all the problems.
May be they have a grunge against each other, but either way, it seems that they are not that bureaucratic after all. Perhaps, it's someone failing to wake up from her dreams.
Now that also sounds familiar.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
You are rude
I received a document from the provincial government today, but something was wrong. After being told someone in the local office made a mistake, I called the local office. They asked me to go there to find out what's wrong because they couldn't tell me over the phone. Fine.
So I went there and ask them what happened. The "lady" asked me for another documentation instead. When I asked her why, she said, "Because I asked you." Then I said, "but you didn't tell me why am I even here." Then she continue to ask me for the other document. Then when I said, just tell me why and I will give it to you. Then when she lost it. She claim that I am rude when she is the one being confrontational. She said, "I am going to see the manager because obviously you have something to hide and you are rude."
Why does this sound familiar?
Turns out THEY don't know why I was there. Someone in their office flagged my file, but failed to explain why. So they had to keep digging to find fault of mine.
Even the manager started to be confrontational first, then weakened when she realized she couldn't intimidate me.
Being the bureaucratic heavens of workplaces, some government and school employees have reached a point where, they don't even bother to explain themselves. Even when their office made a mistake. Being in this country, where people only see themselves as individuals, they don't care if someone else in THEIR office made a mistake. It is always the "clients" who is making a fuss.
Pathetic!
So I went there and ask them what happened. The "lady" asked me for another documentation instead. When I asked her why, she said, "Because I asked you." Then I said, "but you didn't tell me why am I even here." Then she continue to ask me for the other document. Then when I said, just tell me why and I will give it to you. Then when she lost it. She claim that I am rude when she is the one being confrontational. She said, "I am going to see the manager because obviously you have something to hide and you are rude."
Why does this sound familiar?
Turns out THEY don't know why I was there. Someone in their office flagged my file, but failed to explain why. So they had to keep digging to find fault of mine.
Even the manager started to be confrontational first, then weakened when she realized she couldn't intimidate me.
Being the bureaucratic heavens of workplaces, some government and school employees have reached a point where, they don't even bother to explain themselves. Even when their office made a mistake. Being in this country, where people only see themselves as individuals, they don't care if someone else in THEIR office made a mistake. It is always the "clients" who is making a fuss.
Pathetic!
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Back to school
No way, in July? Well, I am in school, but I am talking about September. I just learnt that 2 of the 3 cousins I have from one side of my family are also going back to school with me in September. One is even going to the same one as mine. What a coincidence.
I guess it's true that we never learnt enough.
I guess it's true that we never learnt enough.
Monday, July 25, 2005
Congratulations, Lance!
Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, has just won his 7th straight victory of Tour de France. A mere 18 months from his recovery from cancer, Lance won his first tour in 1999. The live strong campaign by his foundation has been a great success.
Cancer or not, the motto of that campaign should be followed by everyone.
Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything.
Cancer or not, the motto of that campaign should be followed by everyone.
Unity is strength. Knowledge is power. Attitude is everything.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Tick...tick...tick...
one month. ONE MONTH?!
That's how much time before I fly. There are still a few things that I wanted to do.
Time sure doesn't wait. I have already spent 3 months of spring/summer. This busy study life sure doesn't allow me to waste anytime.
Today was my cousin's wedding. She is surely in the greatest shape that I could remember. The serious training she had paid off. Of course, she also had the radiant glow of a bride. She was simply gorgeous.
Her father-in-law said it's a wake up call for her brothers-in-law who are still single, but that also raised a "yellow alert" in my mind. Surely, I am not going to raise a red alert anytime soon, seeing that she is the second of the six cousins I have to get married. Nevertheless, I bet grandma would not agree.
Oh well. Whatever will be, will be.
That's how much time before I fly. There are still a few things that I wanted to do.
Time sure doesn't wait. I have already spent 3 months of spring/summer. This busy study life sure doesn't allow me to waste anytime.
Today was my cousin's wedding. She is surely in the greatest shape that I could remember. The serious training she had paid off. Of course, she also had the radiant glow of a bride. She was simply gorgeous.
Her father-in-law said it's a wake up call for her brothers-in-law who are still single, but that also raised a "yellow alert" in my mind. Surely, I am not going to raise a red alert anytime soon, seeing that she is the second of the six cousins I have to get married. Nevertheless, I bet grandma would not agree.
Oh well. Whatever will be, will be.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Comedians
Just got back from having a drink with some old buddies.
They really have some potential to be comedians.
At times like this where they are waiting for a career, comedians seems to be a viable alternative for them.
I haven't laughed so much for a while.
However, coming back to learn that two more of the ladies I care about are not feeling well just turned me way down. On top of another one yesterday, that makes three out of five. Hum...
They really have some potential to be comedians.
At times like this where they are waiting for a career, comedians seems to be a viable alternative for them.
I haven't laughed so much for a while.
However, coming back to learn that two more of the ladies I care about are not feeling well just turned me way down. On top of another one yesterday, that makes three out of five. Hum...
Monday, July 11, 2005
Walked Across Rainbow
Rainbow Bridge that is.
I always wanted to try this. Most people in the world would rarely walk across an international border.
This time, I killed two birds with one stone. Not only did I walked across a border, I also visited the Niagara State Park, USA.
The USA Falls experience is different, you can be physically over the falls and watch the river rushing through in close distance. It's not as grand as the Canadian Falls, but it's quite worth the walk, to say the least.
It would have been nice had I went to Wasaga Beach as planned, but this wasn't bad either.
I always wanted to try this. Most people in the world would rarely walk across an international border.
This time, I killed two birds with one stone. Not only did I walked across a border, I also visited the Niagara State Park, USA.
The USA Falls experience is different, you can be physically over the falls and watch the river rushing through in close distance. It's not as grand as the Canadian Falls, but it's quite worth the walk, to say the least.
It would have been nice had I went to Wasaga Beach as planned, but this wasn't bad either.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Ryerson Engineering
Another dilemma. What to do?
Just got offer from Ryerson Engineering.
After some 5 months of consideration, they finally offered me FIRST year. Not advanced standing, they said. It took them 5 months to tell me the admissions officer do not have the expertise to assess my transfer credits and that except for 3, I have to apply for all the courses that I think are equivalent AFTER I accept the offer.
Then what does Advanced Standing mean? So, if I have already have the degree I am applying for then I can take 3rd year? What use is there to be an Advanced Standing option if no one would assess transfer credits?
How am I suppose to decide when I don't know how long it would take for me to finish the degree?
What's worse? If I have ONE single course incomplete in first year, I have to finish it first before I can take any upper year course. Who's the wise guy that made this up?
Could this offer come at a worse time? Well yeah, like August.
Universities... Desperately need an attitude adjustment.
Then again, perhaps I am the one who needs that.
Just got offer from Ryerson Engineering.
After some 5 months of consideration, they finally offered me FIRST year. Not advanced standing, they said. It took them 5 months to tell me the admissions officer do not have the expertise to assess my transfer credits and that except for 3, I have to apply for all the courses that I think are equivalent AFTER I accept the offer.
Then what does Advanced Standing mean? So, if I have already have the degree I am applying for then I can take 3rd year? What use is there to be an Advanced Standing option if no one would assess transfer credits?
How am I suppose to decide when I don't know how long it would take for me to finish the degree?
What's worse? If I have ONE single course incomplete in first year, I have to finish it first before I can take any upper year course. Who's the wise guy that made this up?
Could this offer come at a worse time? Well yeah, like August.
Universities... Desperately need an attitude adjustment.
Then again, perhaps I am the one who needs that.
War against Raccoons
That's it, I now declare war against the raccoons (or whatever they are) in my attic!
Our yearly visitor must have appreciated our hospitality so much to return yearly.
They ripped their way in to my roof on Canada Day. Since then, they were enjoying their morning exercise before they sleep in the gym, a.k.a. the corning on top of my bedroom, at exactly 6am daily.
Mr. Pest Control came by yesterday and left them some air fresheners, a.k.a. stinky stuff. Today, they decide to potty train themselves at the access panel to the attic in my mom's closet. Yes, they pissed!
That's it. I had enough.
Operation Shock and Awe:
Mr. Pest Control came by today again and left a radio for their listening pleasure and a light for them to find their way at night. How nice of him.
Let's see when do they check out of our hotel.
Our yearly visitor must have appreciated our hospitality so much to return yearly.
They ripped their way in to my roof on Canada Day. Since then, they were enjoying their morning exercise before they sleep in the gym, a.k.a. the corning on top of my bedroom, at exactly 6am daily.
Mr. Pest Control came by yesterday and left them some air fresheners, a.k.a. stinky stuff. Today, they decide to potty train themselves at the access panel to the attic in my mom's closet. Yes, they pissed!
That's it. I had enough.
Operation Shock and Awe:
Mr. Pest Control came by today again and left a radio for their listening pleasure and a light for them to find their way at night. How nice of him.
Let's see when do they check out of our hotel.
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