Keystroke Journal

Monday mornings are usually the dreaded part of the week and what a way to start the work week with a heavy traffic! The early morning news has already warned its DC commuters about an accident somewhere in the 11th street which blocked entry to the exit ramps on both directions. As expected, it caused a heavy traffic in all routes leading to and coming from DC downtown. I told myself to give a few minutes to let the traffic subside and hope for a better flow by leaving home at least 30 minutes later. Well, it turned out that I wasn't the only one who had that kind of thinking. While still preparing to leave home, I was mentally visualizing my route on how to avoid the traffic only to realize that I still took the same route I normally do in the mornings. At first, the I-295 lanes are fine with it's white-striped orange cones designating an under construction bridge and road widening just before the 11th street. There it is, a long queue and break lights all over the place....

This morning, I am led to write another note: I greet you with these verses from the Holy Bible in New King James Version (NKJV):   “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.” – Psalm 37:3   “Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart” – Psalm 37:4   “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” – Psalm 37:5 “He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.” – Psalm 6 “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” – Psalm 37:7 “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret – it only cause harm” – Psalm 37:8 “For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait on the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.” – Psalm 37:9 “For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look care...

Dear Me, You have been very patient with Mr. Cool's incompetence but you also don't want to put your job in jeopardy. Clients have been complaining and despite your efforts to assist Mr. Cool while bringing up your concerns to the next higher level, you are stuck to give him immemorial time to improve in his honor. Meanwhile, your department suffers quarterly setbacks. I know his weak work ethics irritates you. After probing Mr. Cool, he admits he has difficulty remembering things, for being disorganized, and having flights of ideas. He asks for leniency because of the disappointing symptoms. Admire him for admitting these symptoms but never cave in to his requests for easier tasks. He still has to perform his job well and submit those reports just like what everyone else does! The only difference is he is given ample time to complete and has someone to act as his personal assistant. Meanwhile, your department still suffers quarterly setbacks. At times, you were unappreci...