Sounds disgusting.....
By maean_19
@maean_19 (4655)
Philippines
February 16, 2011 2:48am CST
You might not be aware that I would be talking about my landlady again. I have started some discussions here which I mentioned her. Now, I will be telling a story again about her. Well, I just hope this will not sound as backbiting or gossiping her. 
By the way, a group of men from Maynilad came to our place this morning around 10 AM for the purpose of closing the water meter. Well, I heard those men knocking on the first door and I heard they are looking for someone. I thought our water subscription have different Surnames and I heard ours. So, I entertained them. They told me that they are going to close our water meter for not paying the Bill or an outstanding balance. And so I asked them, how could that be when we never receive any bills yet for 2 months now. They advised me to get my water bill receipt.
Those men had closed the meter and they advised me to talk to the main office for clarification. That is so alarming because they thought I am lying. Only to find out after that it wasn't my water meter which was closed rather from the first door.
So, I was saved. However, while I continued doing my work, I heard a very loud voice. The voice came from my landlady shouting at people and the men from Maynilad. I can hear her voice from outside to here in my room.
Indeed it is annoying to have your water meter closed. Hence, it is also annoying that those men had to close the meter without verifying first the owners. I know it is causing trouble because once your meter is closed, there will be penalties or charges. But hey, you can speak to those men without shouting like there is an emergency fire.
While hearing her shouting, I was like praying to God that she will not come to my place and giving me a rebound or making me her shock absorber.
By the way, a group of men from Maynilad came to our place this morning around 10 AM for the purpose of closing the water meter. Well, I heard those men knocking on the first door and I heard they are looking for someone. I thought our water subscription have different Surnames and I heard ours. So, I entertained them. They told me that they are going to close our water meter for not paying the Bill or an outstanding balance. And so I asked them, how could that be when we never receive any bills yet for 2 months now. They advised me to get my water bill receipt.
Those men had closed the meter and they advised me to talk to the main office for clarification. That is so alarming because they thought I am lying. Only to find out after that it wasn't my water meter which was closed rather from the first door.
So, I was saved. However, while I continued doing my work, I heard a very loud voice. The voice came from my landlady shouting at people and the men from Maynilad. I can hear her voice from outside to here in my room.
Indeed it is annoying to have your water meter closed. Hence, it is also annoying that those men had to close the meter without verifying first the owners. I know it is causing trouble because once your meter is closed, there will be penalties or charges. But hey, you can speak to those men without shouting like there is an emergency fire.
While hearing her shouting, I was like praying to God that she will not come to my place and giving me a rebound or making me her shock absorber.2 people like this
8 responses
@bingskee (5234)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
you seem to 'not like' the landlady. hate is such a strong word so i did not use the word.
all i can say is we cannot expect other people to have what we have - how we deal with situations and people, how we act on a situation, etc.
but giving you the rebound or making you the shock absorber is a totally different thing.
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@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
Hi there Bing!
It isn't because I hate her, it is just that she is a woman and expected to be educated. Not because you have the right to complain, you are also given the right to shout at people at your highest tone and bragging that "hey, listen to me" or "What is your name, I will report you to your Manager and tell him to fire you".
It is just shameful to see her and hear her shouting like that.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
Hello Maean
,
I am just glad that we have our own house though, but probably having some one renting your place could be giving an owner a negative attitude to have some people be their shock absorbers
. I will try to avoid this attitude in the future should the construction is finished and being rented by business people. i think it's the owners fault if there is such a problem that exist.
,
I am just glad that we have our own house though, but probably having some one renting your place could be giving an owner a negative attitude to have some people be their shock absorbers. I will try to avoid this attitude in the future should the construction is finished and being rented by business people. i think it's the owners fault if there is such a problem that exist.1 person likes this
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
Hi there LK!
Actually, my trauma about my landlady's shouting has a history. I have made some discussions about her before. Anyways, a landlord should know the rights of his tenants. Not because he is the landlord or owner of the premises and he is expected to be in the right always. Have the right attitude too.
I see, so you will be the lessor of a commercial space soon, my friend? Is that what you have been talking about as the "plan"? Well, I wish you luck my friend.
@cream97 (29087)
• United States
16 Feb 11
Hi. maean_19. I think that this is not your fault. If they closed her meter and not yours and not hers. Are you getting free water service? I see that you said that you did not get any bills for two months, but yet your water is still running??? I hope that your landlady does not make a fuss with you. You did not do anything wrong to cause this error.
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@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
14 Mar 11
Well, my landlady has a point though, but she was not well mannered at all to behave like that. I mean, yes the personnel should have verified before closing the meter. What is funny is that, the fourth unit's meter should be the one that has to be closed and not my landlady's or mine.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
16 Feb 11
To be honest i would have probably been shouting like your landlady, lol.
You just have to bear her. Anybody would get angry if their water meter was closed without them knowing why first. 
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
17 Feb 11
That's what disgusts me actually my friend. She should have composed herself because she is expected to be educated and well mannered. It is true that she has the right to complain, but it should not be like that shouting at the peak of her voice boasting to report the personnel to his manager...
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
There are some people who seem naturally disturbed.
Dealing with those people, though, is the trick. I could think of a number of things that you can do the next time she bursts out shouting again.
1. Go To Your Mental Haven. A mental haven is a place in your head where you feel safe and calm. If you don't have, you can establish one easily. Go sit in a nice and quiet room (maybe with your favorite beverage) and think of the last time you've felt calm and peaceful. If you can't think of any, try making up something like a walk on the beach, a time alone on a hammock under a fairly cloudy day, etc.. Now, everytime you encounter something overwhelming like your landlady shouting outside your door, or worse, in your face, you can go to this altered state you've established for yourself.
2. Get Your Mind To The Present Moment. Whenever we're being scolded by our parents, teachers, or generals (say what??) we tend to filter out reality into something we call our reality, which is far more different than the real reality. For instance, Billy made a comment on Mandy about her legs being smooth. Mandy might perceive it as something vulgar or offensive. That is Mandy's own reality. However, Billy might have really meant that Mandy's legs were gorgeous and he was just trying to compliment her, which is the real reality. The next time you catch your landlady shouting her lungs, she may actually be just enunciating, instead of scolding. Try to get your mind off of the emotions that the current situation is bringing you and into reality.
3. Think Rationally. I know it's not easy to do this but if ever you master the methods above, thinking rationally can be as easy as scratching your belly. This is important in most part of our lives since we are humans and we have the ability to control our emotions and others expect that, especially our employers. Thinking rationally also helps us formulate good decisions as opposed to decisions made with the influence of our emotions, if you haven't noticed yet. There are so many people I know who has the chance to have a better life abroad but decided to settle here in the Philippines because of their emotional attachment to their friends, lovers, family, etc.. If, for example, they have decided to work abroad, they could have tripled their savings right now and could have saved up enough for a foundation of a great business. Nothing is better than being your own boss.
I suggest you try applying this method after you've learned either the 1st or the 2nd technique. It'll do wonders for your life. It may even open up opportunities for you.
These are just suggestions for you. You can do things however you like. Just keep in mind that human emotions are infectious. If you hear your landlady shouting again you may have to watch out what emotional state she's putting you into and get yourself out of it.
Dealing with those people, though, is the trick. I could think of a number of things that you can do the next time she bursts out shouting again.
1. Go To Your Mental Haven. A mental haven is a place in your head where you feel safe and calm. If you don't have, you can establish one easily. Go sit in a nice and quiet room (maybe with your favorite beverage) and think of the last time you've felt calm and peaceful. If you can't think of any, try making up something like a walk on the beach, a time alone on a hammock under a fairly cloudy day, etc.. Now, everytime you encounter something overwhelming like your landlady shouting outside your door, or worse, in your face, you can go to this altered state you've established for yourself.
2. Get Your Mind To The Present Moment. Whenever we're being scolded by our parents, teachers, or generals (say what??) we tend to filter out reality into something we call our reality, which is far more different than the real reality. For instance, Billy made a comment on Mandy about her legs being smooth. Mandy might perceive it as something vulgar or offensive. That is Mandy's own reality. However, Billy might have really meant that Mandy's legs were gorgeous and he was just trying to compliment her, which is the real reality. The next time you catch your landlady shouting her lungs, she may actually be just enunciating, instead of scolding. Try to get your mind off of the emotions that the current situation is bringing you and into reality.
3. Think Rationally. I know it's not easy to do this but if ever you master the methods above, thinking rationally can be as easy as scratching your belly. This is important in most part of our lives since we are humans and we have the ability to control our emotions and others expect that, especially our employers. Thinking rationally also helps us formulate good decisions as opposed to decisions made with the influence of our emotions, if you haven't noticed yet. There are so many people I know who has the chance to have a better life abroad but decided to settle here in the Philippines because of their emotional attachment to their friends, lovers, family, etc.. If, for example, they have decided to work abroad, they could have tripled their savings right now and could have saved up enough for a foundation of a great business. Nothing is better than being your own boss. I suggest you try applying this method after you've learned either the 1st or the 2nd technique. It'll do wonders for your life. It may even open up opportunities for you.
These are just suggestions for you. You can do things however you like. Just keep in mind that human emotions are infectious. If you hear your landlady shouting again you may have to watch out what emotional state she's putting you into and get yourself out of it.@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
I like this suggestion coming from you, haven't read this kind of analysis for a while.. as for the first part, i tend to have this kind of having "our own reality" unfortunately it might tend us to be getting away from the reality itself that we tend our mind to have set in another place that we are not becoming aware of what's happening in most of our lives. just caution with number one. but i do agree with number two because it can help us conquer and take over our emotions by being rational to what ever emotional thing we feel when ever there is a bad situation
. as for the first part, i tend to have this kind of having "our own reality" unfortunately it might tend us to be getting away from the reality itself that we tend our mind to have set in another place that we are not becoming aware of what's happening in most of our lives. just caution with number one. but i do agree with number two because it can help us conquer and take over our emotions by being rational to what ever emotional thing we feel when ever there is a bad situation@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
14 Mar 11
Hi there fronvisions!
I am so thankful with that suggestions of you. They are truly remarkable and applicable. Although,I have to say that I am indeed fine now. No longer burdened with what is happening around. I can now focus with what I do. What I did is asking God for guidance with my activities. So far, even when my neighbors are shouting or noisy, I no longer care and not disturbed.
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
16 Feb 11
Hey thanks, letranknight. I haven't posted quality response for a while so there ya go.
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