June 1, 2008, I believe is one of my stressful days or perhaps one of which I had a hectic schedule of my activities, though I probably had much heavier and stressful days. So far, I forgot the others and this is just a recent thing that had happened and may be good enough to write about it.
Let’s start with the reason why I had a stressful day. It’s probably because of the fact that we had a problem with our company, of which I currently work, the Baguio Midland Courier. Previous Sunday, we had a notice public announcing that our cover price would be increased from P9.50 to P20.00, as decided by the management (It’s quite unusual I talk about work here… Hope nobody will sue me for talking about it… hahaha!). And, on May 28, 2008, our Management with the Dealers / Distributors had a meeting regarding the matter. And as far as I know it didn’t go well. People flared up, definitely because of disagreements (See midland editorial published this week – issue June 1, 2008). And, one basic reason why flare up happened would be, greed.
As from what I have heard, dealers and distributors of the Midland Courier wanted to increase the cover price than what has been announced, but still having able to maintain the price they are to pay. The management disagreed on the matter. And I believe their proposal was unreasonable. The fact that many prices have increased, why increase further the price of the paper? The 12.00 cover price is more reasonable to maintain. But it seems greed had its grounds, one reason which the meeting was pointless and without good outcome.
Here comes Friday and Saturday, news of dealers / distributors with their newsboys will boycott the Midland Issue on June 1, 2008. Therefore, the management and its employees had to take action on the matter. We still had to go on printing the paper with the confidence people will still look for it. And indeed, the people didn’t fail us. Their support on the paper is exquisite. Some perhaps did fail us, the ones who are greedy enough, wanting to put in their own hands the state of our company. People who are greedy enough even to succumb to corruption, and to the extent of broadcasting lies and false information against the company, and threat stalls who want to sell the paper.
Therefore on Sunday, we had to do our part and extend our support to the company. But as far as, I know, I am not that good as a sales man…hahaha! Anyway still, I extended my help whether on assisting or for simply as man power. Even with less sleep from the previous overnight work, I had to wake up early in the morning, as we should be starting to distribute the papers at around 6:00 a.m. in the morning. I set my alarm at 4:30 a.m., to find out I woke up at 5:30 a.m. (Hahaha!) seeing I set the alarm off, unnoticed. That’s one thing to laugh about. So I had to rush up things. Ate only one loaf bread and drink my tea. I know we also have our Sunday Morning Service, hopefully I could catch up.
Late as always, but still was able to help out. Funny I had to accompany some of my workmates to sell near a church. Hehehe! It was Saint Vincent (a church different from my denomination), and here, quite a compelling experience, a stall owner (if I’m right, though may be a newsboy too) got angry at us and tried to drove us out. He was at a peak of his rage. And I could do only was laugh at the circumstance since many we’re buying the paper at that time. My fellow work-mate was selling still at the same time arguing with the person. Anyway, arguing ain’t my line of style… So we had to go out of the gate and to sell a bit farther from where we used to be. It was quite a weird experience for me for just a few period of time, I experienced selling newspaper (possibly have to do the same thing again next Sunday… ouch!). But 9:00 am is nearing, and I had to go, taking with me about 30 pieces of newspaper, wondering if I could even sell something at Loakan. Shyness was a hindrance to me to sell that paper… Hahaha! But good enough someone noticed the paper I was carrying and was able to sell 2 pieces on the way home. I hate selling at the church, of course, it ain’t the right place, but still I took 10 pieces (hehehe!). Good thing, a friend of mine, Joy, took it & wanted to sell it (of course with the instruction to sell it later after the service). I had to do my part and concentrate on the worship service instead.
Here comes the wonderful encouragement I had, though perhaps in an unusual way. Ptr. Alex Villena preached that Sunday (though I thought someone else would speak). But anyway, he preached in a hilarious way. Quite unreal but it was a good message. It indeed talked about the last days, and our mission as Christians and the encouragement we can have from God. His message perhaps showed me, we are at the right track. I mean these things are to be expected. As from his text I John 2:20, truly we know the truth and therefore we must remind our self of that truth. There are so many truths we know and I believe we know the Truth, the Lord Jesus Christ, and therefore still a challenge is brought to us, as Christians. Yet, having the encouragement to continue on... stand still and know that God is our God.
We also had our Lord Supper at that Sunday and one stressful thing perhaps is me knowing that I am currently a deacon. (Golly! *nodding my own head, feeling of disbelief, while trying to be positive about it*) Deaconship, is quite a bit of a heavy burden and with the current situation of the Church, it’s hardly for me to know what God wills for the Church. But hopefully soon will come to a God-glorifying experience.
After the service, we went home, and I had to prepare for other matters. I attended a farewell party or despedida (tama ba spelling?) party of my fellow workmate at the same time having to worry about the evening service, as I was asked to make a program for tonight, and to lead the choir to sing. But I had to decide to designate instead, so as to focus on only one event. Well, things go on and things are done. Night has come and walking up toward my home, I re-evaluated on what happened through out the day. It was truly a long day for me. But reminded myself indeed the Lord draweth nigh!
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