I was scheduled for passport renewal today and last night I prepared all my documents. I was so excited for the day to come. This I’ve been waiting for! Renewal of passport…
So I’m gonna share to you my productive day while maximizing my time with good people.
First, I have to wake up at 6:30 am to prepare myself, I had to wear suitable attire since I’m going to a government office. I haven’t printed my application form yet that time so I had to go to computer shop to print it. Then I was estimating my time left if I still have enough time to get my NBI clearance. So I rode Muntinlupa jeep to drop me by near the NBI place yet when I saw the releasing line was so long I changed my mind not to get it today. Unfortunately, when I was too agitated to ride a bus going to Megamall, the bus was still waiting for passengers to fill the empty chairs, another 15 minutes of waiting. Then after that long 15 minutes of waiting, I’ve decided to ride MRT instead of bus since I only have 30 minutes left to be exact with my appointed schedule time. When I got there, at first I didn’t recognize where the mall was so I started asking directions, when I got to the NOT MAIN ENTRANCE, there was a long line waiting for opening – JOB FAIR event. So I asked again and looked for another entrance, and finally I got to an entrance where there was no line, sadly, they were still waiting for the 10:00am opening time. I was already anxious that time because I was 5 minutes late. When they opened it I hurriedly went to elevator and saw the Department of Foreign Affairs! I sighed and felt grateful that time. I realized that they were not strict but 30 minutes before your appointed time I guess is really important, my real schedule is 10:30 am so I have to be there by 10:00am.
So here’s a peek of the DFA Megamall.
first, you have to present your application form to the security guard then present it to whoever is in charge scanning the form. Then get a number, choose your purpose, whether RENEWAL PASSPORT, New Applicants or etc.
Second you have to sit and wait for your number to be call,
Third, while waiting prepare all your requirements. They are very good entertainers. There’s this guy announcing very graciously what we have and needed to do.
Fourth, you have to hold on to the number you took from the machine because it will serve as your number till the end of the process. Then after the payment, they will encode your detailed information and take a picture of you. Very accessible isn’t it? Even though there were some problems at first I was still entertained.
Fifth, if you request an express process of your passport, you have to prepare P120 for delivery at COURIER, and it will be delivered after the day released. And there you have it! Well done, Megamall DFA!
Well, my productive day didn’t end up there. Since it was again my first time to visit Megamall, last time it was still a Megamall, now it has extension and too big to mention! Since I was already there, I had to enjoy sight-seeing and window shopping. At around 11:30am, first thing came to my mind was CUPCAKES! :)) I have to look for cupcakes… Something new and refined! 🙂 But before that, I saw this intriguing stall of flowers, not artificial nor real flowers but EDIBLE flowers, they have free taste and it looks not tasty because of its cute little rose design (laughs). It tastes PASTILLAS (I don’t know its english but it’s made of powdered milk and condensed milk)
After that, I was amazed to see a very beautiful, girly, pinkish, creative stall with cupcakes on its glass table with a very cute sales lady wearing its pink apron. I was so intrigued with its taste and the owner, without hesitation I asked when they started and if they have contacts, actually the lady there initiative gave their calling card, maybe she saw in my eyes how interested I am when I asked if they have baking lessons. I tried their two best seller cupcakes, according to the lady, the Buttercup and the Apple Pie, I love the APPLE PIE! Delicious indeed! 🙂 Buttercup? So-so only 🙂 So here’s the picture of their stall at Megamall 2F Building B..
After appetizer I ate lunch at PAOTSIN, haha! Cost cutting for the last minute 🙂 I chose Shark’s fin…
Done at Megamall. Right after off to Alabang to talk to my leader, Doc Becca, got some full of sense advises 🙂 I thank God for her life. Then DISCIPLESHIP time with one of my prettiest member, Isabel 🙂
All in all, I thank God for this wonderful day! To God be the glory… So close to my dreams… and its all because of You, Abba!
On Bended Knees 