Life has it's way to tease: DECIDE TO BE HAPPY!

Philippines
March 16, 2011 8:40pm CST
Yesterday, I was overwhelmed with comments with my post regarding my experience with a collection agent who keeps calling our office. Thanks to them I was able to move on and become on guard for the next scene. Today, the agent called again. hmmmm... I took a long, deep breathe, and spoke again. "Who's this please?" I asked politely. "This is Joana of HSBC..." she answered. "Oh, hey Ms. Joana, didn't you call yesterday? You asked the same questions? I gave you the same answer? I have already told you to just call the HR department for any concern? Here's the number -------. Look for Ms. G. Okay?" I am speaking this in a deliberately low, monotonous voice, staying calm. "Oh okay sir. Thank you." she bid goodbye... I was not expecting her call after I scolded her yesterday. But this time I'm on guard. I don't want to be stressed. I want to have a good day today. I want to start it right. And God is amazing, He made me calm. I am thankful for those advices yesterday. That today I am prepared for another call. Life really has its own way to tease me, yet I chose to be happy. Glad with mylot friends. They give pretty good ideas on the how to's of the situations. :) Start the day right! Stay Happy! :)
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6 responses
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
hi chuy, i wont be talking of the collecting agents. yes they resort to tricky calls which sometimes makes us irritated. but i would dwell on the responses of mylot members. like you i was so pissed yesterday regarding the news of japan overseas workers begging help. but there was one response to that discussion that i made which made me like "sober" in an instant. she just made me calm down and i am very thankful for her. problems to come but we just have to handle it more calmly. have a nice day. ann
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Yeah, staying calm allows us to see a clearer picture of things and we also allow our selves to be blessed with patience and grace of God. I am thankful God made me calm this morning. And the day was just fine. Thank you. God bless you ann!
@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Great way to start your day my friend. My day didn't end well yesterday and when i woke up this morning there was black out so i couldn't do my job at all. I tried to borrow my son's ipad but he refused since he's got a new game installed in it. I didn't allow it to ruin my day and the lights came back just after lunch time so now i can work again. I was thankful for the black out though because that gave me ample time to go shopping and buy party stuff for my son's party on Saturday. Have a blessed day my friend.
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Yes, I realized with what happened yesterday that it's just a matter of choice and decision to live a happy life. We could be happy amidst the troubles and inconveniences. Have a great rest tonight my friend. God bless you!
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
17 Mar 11
it is not always easy to stay calm but if we could all learn to do so it would be a much better world.
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
i am glad I did calm down. I am glad I did not burst. Thank God for the grace to be calm and patient.. :)
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
17 Mar 11
that sounds like us. they call us every day and bug us. it is a big pain. you just have to pay what you can and keep smiling.
@libramie (562)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
Life is beautiful if we decide to stay happy always. Our conscience is clear and clean very easy to move along the way if we always stay calm and humble because no ones got hurt and harm and also good for our own health.
@cjpajo (7)
• Philippines
17 Mar 11
That was a pretty smooth move dude. I myself has a very short temper but I'm really really trying to change that because I know It's for my own good. I'm new in myLot by the way and this is the very first discussion I've have ever read and responded to. I'm glad to know that people here in myLot helps each other out :)