My Passport Application Attempts

I know its been a while since I've posted an entry here at this Blog, since I've been busy and a lot of things happened. Hopefully within this year, that i could blog my experience travelling outside the country.

Something inside me urged to do a post, Due to that i was able to process my passport after 3 attempts. Yes! you read that right 3 attempts, before actually getting it all done.

First Attempt:
May 2014.
Some of my friends advised me that it's just easy. But on that day i wasn't able to get all the requirements that i needed, the lady from the front desk even told me that if there's a way that i could gather the supporting documents, that i could just get back later even if i had my schedule on 2 PM. At that point i already felt discouraged to push through processing it that day, since its very hard to get those documents and talk about long line of waiting. So i end up just swiping my credit card anywhere just so that i could forget about the Passport.

Second Attempt:
Feb 13 2015, which is actually Friday the 13th.
I made sure i got all the supporting documents ready. I brought my SSS digitized ID, TIN ID, Barangay Certificate, Proof of Voter's Identification, Transcript of Records, BIR Form 2316, Community Tax Certificate, and of course my Birth Certificate.

Everything was going smoothly, but apparently the guy who's verifying my documents said that there's something wrong with my Birth Certificate. So I closely looked at it...

The SEW incident that ruined my day,

(Insert Profane Word/s), Even i only realized that it was written like that. Alas, it ruined my F-ing day, saying that the name wasnt clearly written. It actually looks like "SEW" not SEN. I actually even told the old guy that maybe he could just process it, if in case it doesn't get processed because of that document its fine. He said that he can't. I was actually sensing that he's about to tell me something not in my favor, and i was correct. He said that i should get a copy of LCR, Where in fact i don't know the difference besides the Green-colored paper that it will be printed on. So Again i gave up trying to process that Passport on the day but this incident made me feel more Furious compared to the first time cos i know that i brought all the documents that i needed. Just because of that "SEW",  it really ruined my day. I even blamed the person who wrote that on my birth certificate. I was asking myself why didn't they write it more accurately so that it could be understood better. I even thought that Friday the 13th really sucks. So then i just rescheduled my appointment again after almost 2 months because March is mostly booked on my preferred time slots.
Before the appointment i booked on April, I brought up to my siblings that i will attempt again to process the freaking passport and i might have to go to NSO so that i could correct the wrong inputs on my document. My brother checked on my Birth certificate saying that there's something typed
above the Field that was wrongly written, i closely looked at it and...

How blind am i for me not to see it right away.

I immediately blamed myself for not even trying to defend myself with the old guy to tell him that there is a guide above it. Now I know that at least I should have thoroughly checked the document. But i also had that feeling that probably it's not yet the right time and that old guy is a bit intimidating. So i told myself on that day, that i will again use the same credentials and if i got rejected again the only thing that i could do is have it probably corrected.

The 3rd Attempt:
April 12, 2015.
Feeling Nervous on that day that i got there earlier than i was. I immediately thought that i should not verify my documents with that same old guy since he's a bit too keen on the details. So at the Verification Section which is the Step 1 in processing the passport. I smiled a bit when i knew that i was lead to window 4 knowing that the old guy is on Window 1. This time its a lady who verified my credentials. I'm not sure but i tried to look very kind at that time just so that she will go easy on me. and atlast, She approved all my documents. After leaving that window i feel relieved. Next steps were easy. Step 2 is the payment which cost me 950.00, after getting the receipt i went to the Encoding Part which is the step 3. All your info will be typed in, your thumb mark and your picture be taken. So just a piece of advice, if you're gonna style your hair ensure that your eyebrows will still be seen and a bit if your forehead. So at the end of processing, the encoder will write the time and day on your receipt on when you'll get your passport.

(insert song "We are the Champions")

After that day i felt so ecstatic, it felt like i won a battle. I know how hard it is to be told for you to go back and get other documents.

Can't wait to claim the passport.

Additional Info:

• Passport is only good for 5 Years, but is a proof of identification accepted internationally and locally.
• The time that i got my passport processed since originally it only takes 2 weeks for regular processing and 1 week for Rush Processing, apparently since they were having some issues and i don't know the main reason is. Processing time were doubled so Regular Processing will take 4 weeks which is almost a month and 2 weeks for Rush Processing.

Good thing is that at least the processing fee didn't change.

TIPS:

• If you're going to set an appointment, it will be better for you take the earliest time, at least you're sure that you'll be processed within the day.
• It would be better if you get an NBI clearance and/or Police Clearance.
• Postal ID is not yet acceptable, so ensure that you have other IDs as well.
• If you're gonna present TOR (Transcript of Records) as your supporting documents, make sure you have your School ID or Alumni ID.
• It will be better if you could wear something with collar when you get your Picture taken.

PASSPORT FEES:
Regular Processing : 950.00 / 2 weeks (originally)  / 4 weeks (temporarily)
Rush Processing :   1200.00 / 1 week  (originally)  / 2 weeks (temporarily)

After encoding they'll ask you if you want your passport be delivered to you.
For Pickup no additional cost.
But if you want it to be delivered to you via Courier (LBC) additional 150.00.

For  setting up appointments with DFA: http://www.passport.com.ph/
For Requirements: http://www.passport.com.ph/requirements

If you have any Thoughts, Suggestions, Questions please feel free to comment down below and i will surely do my best to reply.

Stay tune for my next post, Hope it will be about taking my first trip Out of the Country.

:)

My ONLINE Shopping Experience

Here i am again, back with my 5th post..

I thought i won’t be able to post again, but i thought

this could be the only place where i can release and express my thoughts about anything.

So probably I'll make sure that, I would at least post once every 2 weeks or more often if i ever had the time,

just so that i could check my self few years from now, on how i evolved and matured(if ever) when i look back.

I think that's enough for the introduction of my 5th post. So here it goes.. Topic is about...

ONLINE SHOPPING..

Nowadays online shopping is common.. especially when you have CREDIT CARD.

Some offer bank deposits and wire transfer stuffs, but the most convenient and obviously one of the dangerous transactions you could make is with the CC.

I have not yet experienced a situation regarding phishing if that's what they call it, wherein they hack your info and get the acct info from you so that they could get something from it.

well i say its a form of parasitism, if you know what i mean.

So recently I've purchased some good food through online at Tastecentral.

I never thought that their delivery will be that fast, cos I've just placed an order early in the morning,

then my mom wake me up in the afternoon telling me that there's a package for me, so i got confused and excited..

and the deliveryman was nice and smiling handing me some paper to sign on it and gave me the box.

Inside is the KitKat Green Tea which is a product only sold at japan and Aero.

This is one of my good transactions that I did online.. I've also tried several times food delivery online at Max's

and has never made me wait for less than an hour after placing the order..

Of course when you have some good experiences with Online Shopping there will also be a bad experience, to make things even or to balance it out i guess.

One of the worst transactions that i had was placing an order at the online food delivery at Jollibee.

Cos i had to wait about 4 hours before i get the order.. wherein i gave a phone call to do a followup after an

hour to check about my order knowing that there where some miscommunication at there end and not letting me know

when i have put my contact # to let me know or update me what's already happening to my order.

At the end like what i said earlier, I waited for about 4 hours to get my order and just gave me a 300 worth of Gift Certificates for the inconvenience,

But i don't think that the Gift Certificates made it up for the bad service that they gave me.

I know its not the Jollibee's Sucat branch fault for them get the order when there is a much more nearer branch to deliver the food

but what i just wanted to tell them is that they Should have called me and informed me what's happening..

had it been if i didn't call i might have starved and waited longer than 4 hours.

There's me again with the rants of life's unfortunate events..

SO THE LESSON:

Always make sure that when you order online make sure you follow your instincts if their service is good

and always read reviews first from other customers, if they are a reputable online shop,

Cos there are far too many bogus online shopping stores out there that just popped out of nowhere,

Cos when you make a transaction online you don't even know whom transacting with, it could be a different person or someone hacked their system

or whatsoever. So just have a nice online shopping and splurge what you can only splurge..

make sure you get what you want.. and of course best thing is to compare prices with other stores,

if the other one offers much more cheaper, but beware again follow your instincts.

If you think the price is just too good to be true, think twice cos you just might be the first victim of that store.

So just always take care and make sure to investigate and do some research to avoid future incovenience at your end.

Happy Shopping.. :)

P.S.

I'm really liking these KitKat Green Tea I've ordered too bad its just 12 pcs. in a pack.. so probably ill get another one or two.. ;)

ALONE = LONELY? Not Really.

                    Some people, when they see that you're alone, their automatic question is if there's anything wrong. Yeah i think there is something wrong, it's about how people judge people who are alone and giving off a negative vibe or somewhat a bad connotation, which is not all the time.

                        I don't know but sometimes, there are things that only happens when you get to go out alone. Some People say that watching movie alone is a bit lonely.. Well i think there are big differences between being alone and being lonely. Cos you can also be lonely even when you're with your friends, especially when you can't relate to what they are talking about and there are tons of other things that a person can feel lonesome even with a company. While being alone doesn't necessarily have to be a time where you need to feel lonely and be depressed. I can attest to that, i swear. There are also things that's good having some time with yourself. You Got to experience some things in a new perspective, like malling or probably just dining.

                      Some people are scared to go off alone, cos probably they don't feel at ease. Probably it's me or i'm just used to it.. and i don't really mind having some companions but i really make sure that i got to have some time with myself, think about things thoroughly. You got to go to places you wanted to, without asking permission if they want to accompany you.. or let's make it easy.. Compromising things on what you want to do opposed to what your friends wants to do.. which sometimes you'll find it opposite to what you really planned. But let's face it not everything doesn't go according to what we planned. That's why, when your alone, You can always do an impromptu itenerary for the day without anyone getting annoyed by the changes since its your own schedule.

                      You got to appreciate yourself more and boost your self-esteem by doing things your way and see if it works fine to what your mind contradicts. Cos i think a people who got to go alone is brave enough, because not everyone can do it.

                   To sum it up, it gives you enough freedom to do anything you want. Every people always had that prerogative to do it. Sometimes you just have to do it without being questioned or asked. Because we all have our brains. So Being Lonely or Alone is a matter of choice and thinking.

                     I think everyone should try of what i so-called "Me-Time" (Self-Explanatory). Of course I'm not pushing you to do so, but it will be better when everything you do comes from a free-will. So at the end, no regrets and Guilt-Free.

                  Don't think that i don't like hanging out with my friends or other people, as a matter of fact i love going out with them and all that laughs, but there are just things that you can do on your own. Well sometimes doing things out of you comfort zone is worth a try right? Anyway you only live once, so enjoy the ride and let it flow. 

Enjoy Life and Peace Out ^^V.

Relationsheep

I'm back and it's been few weeks from now since my last post.

I just thought about something.

RELATIONSHIP.

What's with it. They'd ask me why don't i have a partner and it will always end up me answering  "because i really haven't thought about it yet.." Probably at sometime, i would. But right now, I don't think i'm ready for me to have one. I always thought that it would be better if a relationship will come out naturally, rather than having one due to peer pressure then suffer the consequences, when you always know that you had the option not to feel those regrets.

And that's where the words commitment and time comes in. Commitment and Time are plain words, but would mean so much to a person.

Who would even want to break promises to a person whom you've committed to?
Who would even want to hurt someone?
Who would even want to waste that person's time and feelings?

Probably none right? or your just a plain asshole yourself, if you do. Cos as what i see, for some it's like just a trophy or a game, who ever had the most is cool, winner or whatsoever that they can make them feel superior. Well i don't think so. I think they should even be more cautious, and that should even make them more of a better person and learn from it, so you'd know if there's something wrong with you or your partner. Rather than committing the same mistakes over and over, like choosing over Quantity rather than Quality, Being Practical and Falling head over heels. I know sometimes people will tell you to be practical but only that certain person can decide for itself, not anyone and will always be a case by case basis.

Taking Risk is also a factor on having a relationship. Something that i think which really holds me back. Yeah, I guess everyone would say it's alright and all those cliches but in the end it's you who's gonna be at that position right? You just can't force a person to be on a relationship, unless it really is, in which case you can't even say no due to pity, overpowering force(if you know what i mean), or you just did something stupid, that time can't erase and leads you to having that relationship, well then i feel sorry for you. I've heard a lot of stories from people about their love relationships, good and bad, and even if i even haven't had that experience, you would even try to learn from those kind of things or scenarios to avoid it from happening, a little bit of everything will help you out through the day. I know you can't ensure in your relationship that there can't be misunderstandings but i think only time and god can tell when it'll happen. I have always had that mindset that I've lived for 22 years without a relationship, i wouldn't mind waiting for a bit. Because i definitely know that going through it is not a joke. Also it's very hard when you feel are contented on what you have right now. So I Salute to those people who are in their respected relationship, making it work and happy..

As for me.. Right now, I'm happy and contented. So I'll just be waiting and i'm just going to take my time. :)

Knowing When..

Second Post:

June 25

Well Just today, some friends of mine went out for a breakfast. Just talked about some issues we had that shift. Had Some talk and guess what we did just for that stay...

(L-R): Me, Dianne, Krista

Yes to take photos of the MINIONS from DESPICABLE ME2, which will be showing by July 3. After 20 minutes of taking pictures... We ate for just about 10 minutes, and we are back to the talking. Well just about that, i saved a bit for having a MINION for just 70 bucks. Courtesy of Ms. Dianne Nestle Sapan (You Can't take it back).  Well I've also thought about some things after we had that talk, and that is To Know When to Stop Doing Something. Like What I've read on a foreword from a magazine, when you want to quit something, You don't need to tell it yourself repeatedly (e.g. "I Won't Spend, I Won't Spend, I Won't Spend". It will just fuel your thinking for you to do it, You just have to channel that wants and focus your mind to other things that will make you a better person. but then, I didn't, so I'll just have try to do better next time. ;P

First Post and Making Sure This Won't Be The Last..

FIRST POST:
Hi! My name is Sen. A Person who definitely cares for his family and friends. A Call Center Agent. A Narcissist. Sometimes Loner..Well Okay at times. Likes Korean Songs.. because they're too damn catchy. Looks unapproachable, but once you get to know me you'll be craving for more.. Joke. :)

This is my First Post on this blog.. It was long ago when i really wanted to start a blog, But here i am now starting my own. I have been to many Blog Sites that have inspired me to do so, And i wouldn't mention their names since this 1st Post should just be about me and my Blog. Please be reminded that everything that i'll be posting here will be the Events or probably some random thoughts that have occured. SO I hope you enjoy my blog and for my next posts. :)

Picture Taken Early This Year on Our Trip at Hundred Islands.

I also forgot, i would also introduce some of my friends here at my blog just so you know what kind of people i hang and communicate with. :)