The Essence of Me

Today is definitely one of those days that make you want to pull at your hair and scream like a banshee. 

I was late again, and I hate myself for it. Because I was dressed up today, I took a cab instead of taking the MRT. I knew there was heavy traffic along EDSA, but I still went ahead and took a cab. That was poor judgment because it’s a Monday, and goodness knows I almost cried in frustration! Traffic was barely moving, and I spent almost an hour in commute from Philcoa to Ortigas.

Talk about starting your day wrong.

Today wasn’t an A-day at the office, but it proved to be more stressful than usual. For one, I had an error log. For my friends who are not from HSBC, it meant I committed an error in processing a customer’s account and the customer complained. I don’t know what happened, because that particular call took place a month ago and I can’t remember it anymore. But there was no denying that I did it, and it’s all the more frustrating for me because the error was so stupid, and I’m usually so careful with customers’ accounts.

What a mess.

I’m just so thankful that I’m with a team who cares about how I feel. They were all trying to make me feel better about it, and somehow that made everything all right. I guess I got so used to having good days that now, when things go wrong I get all worked up.

I need to be more flexible.

I really don’t have much to complain about. In fact, I am truly blessed. I love my job, my company, and the people I work with; I just spent a delightful weekend with my family, and I got to spend time with my adorable niece; I’ll start teaching this June; and, a good friend of mine just came back from the States. Too many blessings that it’s a sin to dwell on the bad stuff. Like what Annie said, "I’ll just stick out my chin, and grin, and say…

Tomorrow," will definitely be a better day.