trying to be zen in the face of bureaucracy
Lake
Originally uploaded by Camille L..
i wish i was doing yoga or taking a nap in this forest....
i'm trying to take it easy tonight because tomorrow morning, i will go to the emniyet and get a new residence permit. i've been trying to prepare myself mentally for the past 2 weeks because going to the emniyet is like walking straight into hell for 2-3 hours.
i don't know. maybe i'm exaggerating, but last time it was just hot, sweaty, confusing, and a fine, fine example of turkish bureaucracy. my friend john went a few weeks ago and somehow got in a minor quarrel with the man behind the counter. after exchanging words, the man behind the counter refused to acknowledge john, had 2 cups of tea, and let 45 minutes go by before speaking with john again. let this be a lesson to anyone needing to go to the emniyet. DO NOT QUARREL WITH THE GOVERNMENT WORKERS! they will drink tea and snub you until you have lost the will to argue with them! (or the will to live, if you've been waiting in line too long).
so yes. tomorrow morning. hopefully it is as painless as possible. however, i am fully prepared to spend hours in line(s) and fight back tears due to frustration and anxiety. (insert pouty sad face here)
posted by camille @ 10:22 PM
1 Comments:
Some things are universal no matter where or what language is the default... Just view it as going to the CO driver's license place in the little mall on N Academy and Austin Bluffs - remember that fun time ? lol
Post a Comment
<< Home