Misfortunes and a Lost Umbrella

This very unwanted day started so light, that’s why I never thought such things would happen. I woke up earlier than I used to, so for sure I won’t be too late for my class with Miss Dancel at 9:00 am. But still I entered the school gate at 9:30. Fortunately, Miss Dancel wasn’t present because she had to go somewhere else. Afterwards, I together with Nica and Cielo worked out on our “things to do”. We had the letters for our Field Study signed by Miss Parocha, and then I also worked things out for the Thesis. We took early lunch at the canteen; I ate 1 rice, embutido, and mantou.

After eating lunch, I went to the Cell group at the KKB and PH kubo. Kuya Jonathan was the speaker for that day. He spoke about one of the most common parables of Christ, the Prodigal Son. Truly, we have heard it since we were still very young. But then again, GOD reveals Himself to us in ways we can’t explain. This has been me. I used to be a Prodigal Son too. But because the love of GOD is truly unconditional, I am here testifying how great He has been and will always be in my life.

So blessed, I entered our English for Specific Purposes class with Miss Ella. Of course I have my simple yet sensible assignment. As usual, I am very active and participative in class though every once in a while I’m using my laptop and browsing my facebook account. Miss Ella gave us the chance to improve our assignments and tasked us to submit it the next meeting. After dismissing the class, my misfortune started!

An hour and a half ago, when I went upstairs and finally reached our room “C307”, I have with me my 2 week old, moss green, Peacock umbrella. And because it’s wet (‘coz I used it), I placed it at the back of our room so that it can somehow dry. Unfortunately, after our class with Miss Ella my mind was preoccupied of my “things to do”. I still have to do my drawing for Art Appreciation, get the consent for Thesis signed by our Adviser and Moderator, and a lot more.

With a lot of things in mind, I left the room and forgot about my umbrella there. It did not take so long when I remembered it! I ran as fast as I could from the Student Center up to C307 only to find out that it’s not there anymore. I asked the Professor and the students inside the room if they saw my moss green Peacock umbrella, but they answered NO. So sad, though I still managed to thank them for answering me.

I was really worried because that 2 week old umbrella was given by my Tita. She bought me that umbrella because I lost the other one. Actually, the first one was stolen when we had our research at the UPOU Library. This time, I lost another umbrella over again! Of course I already know what she will be telling me the moment she knew about it, but what I’m thinking about was that umbrella isn’t just cheap, it’s somehow expensive. And to think that was the second time for this school year. I can’t imagine how mad she will be.

Just after realizing and accepting that I can’t have it back, I started what I have to do. I conceptualized the drawing with the help of Ruth Joy and Kuya Justine. I also remembered that I have to have a 1/8 illustration board for that project so I went out to buy one. Thank GOD I thought of borrowing Kuya Bryan’s jacket (because Jerome borrowed mine earlier)! So out I went to buy what I have to buy. I’m not worrying because it’s just drizzling by that time. But as unlucky as I’ve never been the stores outside ran out of stock of the illustration board. Meaning to say, I have to go to D’ Square to have one. And really very unfortunate, big raindrops started to fall. So I ran as fast as I could to save myself from being soaking wet. I don’t know why I’m so unlucky today but I REALLY AM!

I stayed outside the boutique beside an eatery. As I’m waiting for the rain to stop, it turned out that it’s actually raining harder. For more or less than 15 minutes, flood rose almost near to the ground which I stand. The first thought that came up from my mind is that, whoever he/she is that held my umbrella be as wet as I was. Then I realized that was too bitter. I just prayed to GOD for Him to stop the rain and let me buy what I have to. A few minutes later with continuous prayer, the rain gradually stopped.  Thank GOD for answering my prayer!

And so I was able to buy 1/8 illustration board that I need. With my shoes and socks and even my pants soaking wet, I rode the tricycle back to Letran. Thanks to Kuya Bryan’s jacket which somehow served as my covering so that my upper body wasn’t so wet.

These unfortunate events almost made me cry. But to tell you honestly, I learned a lot from this experience. I’ll highlight 3 most important lessons I got from this day.

1.     1. Bad things happen when you least expect them to.

2.    2. Prioritize. Identify the most important things to do, and do it as soon as possible.

3    3. Learn to value things, not because they are expensive but because they really are very important!

This day may seem to be filled with the least expected things for a Monday which starts my week. But I also thank GOD for letting me experience such as a way of teaching me these lessons. So whoever you are who got my 2 week old, moss green, Peacock umbrella: GOD bless you! J