An Unfortunate Day
Posted by knowyoursouthkensington knowyoursouthkensington on Monday, November 19, 2012
It was an awful day. I was filled with regret about the fact that I had to go out in such a weather – cold, foggy and lonely. It almost felt as if everybody was kidnapped from the city and I was the only one left. That was rubbish, of course, but – like I said, that’s how it felt. It was annoying that I had to go to work but – duty called, as they say.
I got down the street. As I was crossing over, I was almost hit by a street sweeper – thank goodness those things are slow and noisy so it didn’t happen. I felt it was an omen, though – I had to take the day off and stay home. Sadly, I could not. So I proceeded on the way to work. There were ladders, black cats crossing my way and I saw the number 13 a few times – somebody up there really wanted to warn me about something. I’m superstitious, though, so I didn’t really care about those ‘signs’, some people might call them.
When I got to work, I finally understood the message – the boss was in a bad mood and started criticising my work – from the state of my desk (which was clean, by the way) to my performance evaluation – he wasn’t pleased. I promised him I would put more effort from now on and that I will try to achieve a better level of accomplishing my tasks. That seemed to calm him down (at least for the moment) although I feared it might be the calm before the storm. Luckily, it wasn’t so I got away with it. Wait, that came out wrong – there was nothing to get out with because I am a diligent employee. I had no idea what had gotten over him to say all those awful things but I accepted it and that was it.
When I got home, I was so tired I could barely stand. Not really what I would call a nice or even productive day. What can one do, however? It’s not like we can change things at will. If we could, it would’ve been so awesome. It would be pretty chaotic, though. I guess that’s why we have our laws and those limitations – so people don’t do what they want, otherwise everything would fall into ruin and chaos would break out.
Anyway, it was a pretty unfortunate day and I was glad it was over. I only hope that it wouldn’t repeat again anytime soon. Thank heavens there weren’t any major incidents because such unlucky days usually involve far worse consequences than being reprimanded by your boss. Like I said, I hope no such thing happens any time soon.
I got down the street. As I was crossing over, I was almost hit by a street sweeper – thank goodness those things are slow and noisy so it didn’t happen. I felt it was an omen, though – I had to take the day off and stay home. Sadly, I could not. So I proceeded on the way to work. There were ladders, black cats crossing my way and I saw the number 13 a few times – somebody up there really wanted to warn me about something. I’m superstitious, though, so I didn’t really care about those ‘signs’, some people might call them.
When I got to work, I finally understood the message – the boss was in a bad mood and started criticising my work – from the state of my desk (which was clean, by the way) to my performance evaluation – he wasn’t pleased. I promised him I would put more effort from now on and that I will try to achieve a better level of accomplishing my tasks. That seemed to calm him down (at least for the moment) although I feared it might be the calm before the storm. Luckily, it wasn’t so I got away with it. Wait, that came out wrong – there was nothing to get out with because I am a diligent employee. I had no idea what had gotten over him to say all those awful things but I accepted it and that was it.
When I got home, I was so tired I could barely stand. Not really what I would call a nice or even productive day. What can one do, however? It’s not like we can change things at will. If we could, it would’ve been so awesome. It would be pretty chaotic, though. I guess that’s why we have our laws and those limitations – so people don’t do what they want, otherwise everything would fall into ruin and chaos would break out.
Anyway, it was a pretty unfortunate day and I was glad it was over. I only hope that it wouldn’t repeat again anytime soon. Thank heavens there weren’t any major incidents because such unlucky days usually involve far worse consequences than being reprimanded by your boss. Like I said, I hope no such thing happens any time soon.