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Life is absurd

I love when things go wrong. At least I have a story to tell. 

First, DOST has asked me an acceptance letter from the organizers. I was invited to talk there so I was only given an invitation letter. Apparently that wasn't enough. So I had to email one of the organizers to ask for an acceptance letter this time. It's absurd. But going back and forth through mail was fun. At least I had to practice my communication skills. I've been pretty rusty lately. 

Then the Tunisian embassy has replied to my application essentially saying that I had incomplete requirements. I need to provide an employment letter! That's travel order and special order in local terms. The problem is I can't get that if DOST does not approve my request first. Although a travel clearance has been given, an approved memo is still pending. This might take a week or so. Who knows.

I'm not really that worried. I still have around a month and a half to complete the requirements. Hope it doesn't take that long though.

I just love the absurdity of it all.

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