Episode description
Have you ever experienced spending hours more than expected to run an errand because of extra requirements not mentioned when you inquired?
I experienced that a lot of times before and I was about to experience it again today. So this is what happened. I went out to run some errands and file for my National ID. It's an Identification Card that can be used in different transactions just like a universal charger and the most interesting thing is that it has no expiration.
So I went to the office to file for this kind of ID. I'm confident that I'll be able to spend a few hours to finish the process but there's a long queue at the venue and few people are accepted in a day because of the social distancing protocol for the COVID19 situation.
The worst thing is that when it's my turn, they were asking for a printed 2X2 picture which will be used for the creation of the ID but I don't have it with me because it's not part of the requirements they mentioned when I inquired online.
I don't want to restart the process by leaving the queue and looking for a photo studio just to have it. Good thing, I remembered that I saved a softcopy of my previous 2X2 picture on my phone and the best thing is that I have my portable printer in my bag. No worries because it's just a very small one, a bit bigger and thicker than my mobile phone.
This portable printer is handy because it's just small and can print with high definition. Printing can be done by just simply using the bluetooth connected to your phone.
In just a minute I was able to produce a picture that is needed for my application.
Sometimes you don't need to spend a lot of time in something just to bring home the bacon. Having a wise strategy and useful gadgets can help you lighten the load and be more productive.
Because of that I was able to do other things on the same day. And I can say, that for one is an achievement for me.
How about you? Is there any situation wherein you accomplished something because of the help of your gadgets. Share it to me then.
As usual, don't forget to use the vocabulary of the day.
1. ERRAND - a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something.
2. BRING HOME THE BACON - achieve success.
3. LIGHTEN THE LOAD - help make something less difficult, upsetting, or overwhelming for one
I hope some of your gadgets will help you accomplish this task under your skill up program.
Vamos!