Numbers

Apparently, there was supposed to be a numerical phenomenon yesterday at 12:34 PM. At 56 seconds past 12:34 PM of July 8, 2009, the date and time would be 12:34:56 7/8/9.

I know this because Marisse shared this to me while we were waiting in line to register for an SSS number. Marisse had her passport and I had my NSO birth certificate. The line was insanely long because a lot of people were trying to beat the 10th of the month rush.

Anyway, when it was Marisse's turn, the lady told her that her documents were incomplete. She needed supporting documents of her lawyerly profession, since she was applying for a self-employed account. She has her own office and everything, as opposed to myself. Yes, resident doctors are also employees with SSS deductions, hence the need for immediate application. (Haler, they've been deducting SSS premiums from my salary, so I need an SSS account for all that money to go to.)

So anyway, LAWYER DENIED.

My turn.

"Good afternoon! Here are my docume..."

"Your name can't be seen clearly on the NSO birth certificate. Get an LCR Form 1A from City Hall."

"But..."

DOCTOR DENIED.

Needless to say, that was a wasted trip. So, I had to go get an LCR Form 1A at City Hall.

The next day, Marisse and I went back with the documents she asked for. We were practically holding our breaths while she checked our documents and then...

She handed us our SSS numbers.

All I can say is, in government transactions, the LAWYER & DOCTOR COMBO is no match for the GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE POWER TRIP.

Just you wait. If you ever have an annual physical exam, I'll have some power tripping of my own.

"Your vascular markings can't be clearly seen on your x-ray. You need to get a chest MRI then get back to me."