Efficiency is the key

Ok. Nakaka-asar.

Today, I've set my goal to be a registered voter.

But deym, I was so frustrated going to the municipal hall twice and still not accomplish my agenda. I mean, ok I understand that being in office for almost the whole day dealing with us, the pathetic masses, might consume your energy. But please, I hope you'll still show us even a bit of respect. I asked the person on the front desk (or entrance, whatever) if the registration is still going on. He said "cut-off na, mamayang hapon na ulet".  I asked him again, and he gave the same reply,

Fine.

I went back in the afternoon, hoping that I can finish today. I went in, and there was soooo much chaos: people are everywhere, and there is very poor lighting. Voices of people chatting and officers shouting filled the. I approached an old woman and asked her wher to go and how does the reg process go. And guess what?  She said, "ay cut-off na po. hanggang 500 lang po yung nabigyan ng number. Yung iba nga po dito madaling araw pa nandito eh. Balik na lang po kayo bukas ng umaga, mga  before 7 am. "  Pagkarinig nito, nagpantig talaga yung mga tenga ko. The hell? Why did that man told me to go back by one if the registration was already closed by the time I arrived during the morning?

And why such disorder? despite the small space, order can still be achieved only if some brilliant minds will think. You can put chairs ouside, then have a runner or any personnel who will walk for nearly fifty meters, or even less, to call at least ten people to wait for their turn inside. Unfavorable weather outside?  Use the tents! YEAH, those tents with the face of the government officials. Those tents they use during meetin de avance, feeding programs and other oh-so-Charitable works.  With those techniques, this chaos may be at least lessened. AND PLEASE. Dun sa mga siga-sigaan dyan dahil nakasuot ng uniforms, C'MON. Kung ang presidente nga, tingin sa mga mamamayan, BOSS nya (kahit di ko ramdam), kayo pa kaya? I have nothing against these guys, for I do not know them personally, but these kinds of people are the one putting the government away from the reach of the commoners. They want to be respected, yet they are the ones who disrespect others first. I am not generalizing those guys, JUST SOME OF THEM.
I am a very patient person. I don't really mind waiting, even under the heat of the sun, if I know that the thing I am waiting for is worth the effort. I know, being a registered voter should be worth it, but with this kind of system wherein to register is becoming more of an obligation rather than a privilege, it is hard to be patient.

I'll give it another try tomorro. If ever I'll still not make it, di na ako magpapa-registro this year. I am still worth a vote, sila ang nawalan at hindi ako.