Alarm Buddy

2 Alarm Buddy

"You're already drunk. That's enough. Come on. Put down the glass and Let me take you home."

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Good thing I heard my alarm rang at 8:30 PM. Miraculously, it took just one rang to wake me up. It shows I am getting better every day.

Don't say that it's just a small thing. I live alone so no one would wake me up once my alarm goes off. I am staying in this tiny room for 3 years now. My friends couldn't believe that I managed to live alone this far. I was also amazed by myself. I was so dependent on someone before. He used to wake me up every night. So I used not to mind my alarms.

Truth is, I was hesitant at first, but I don't have a choice so I endured. So cheers to those who are currently going through rough times in their personal lives and still mustered themselves to live alone despite not having family support and has a zero bank saving. It's not easy.

Amber was so worried about me living independently, she was so scared I might end up suicidal. She opened her home to me during those times and I am so thankful to have a friend like her. Still, I refused her kind offer. I don't want to impose, she has her own problems as well. I don't want to burden her.

8:34 PM-messages received-

Amber: Glenn. Are you awake? It's almost 9 PM.

I smiled as I read her text. I always received the same message from her every night before my shift. She just loves me so much. What a shame that even a friend would wake me up through text. 🤣 She even exaggerated the time. It's just 8:35 PM.

See? Told you, I am a heavy sleeper may it be night or day shift. Imagine, my alarm clock has to battle with me every night? I do pity their buttons sometimes

Glenn: Yup. Thanks, babe. Awake already. How's Daphne?

8:35 PM-message sent-

I want coffee.

Another night, another cup of coffee.

It's incredible that I still have a twin-pack of Kopiko black instant coffee left in my mini-storage box. For some reason, I feared that I would have to go to work without drinking coffee. That would break the daily routine. I would die without a coffee. I forgot to do grocery shopping last payday. Maybe I can drop by the grocery store tomorrow.

8:39 PM -message received-

Amber: Great. Just checking. I don't want you to be fired again due to excessive tardiness. Who does that? 😆😛

She really can't forget that One time. In the earliest period of my single life after that overwhelming breakup, I made to lose my job because of tardiness.

Would you believe me if I say alarms have no effects on me? I did everything I can. I even bought different kinds of alarm clocks.

Still, Waley. There was once a time, I've set 3 alarm devices; my Huawei smartphone from HomeCredit, the twin bell Alarm from SM Dept Store(Rich Kid), and the mini-square analog alarm from Talipapa near SM. (LOL)

And mind you guys all these devices were set to have alarm time intervals. Still, I didn't and I can't wake up on time. I was late for 4 hours. I was marked half-day at work. My goodness. Then here comes the MEMO. I really don't want to be late anymore in fear of getting fired due to tardiness so...

I did the craziest thing ever. I thought that if those devices were not enough then I have to have a device that would vibrate my entire room with its loud sound and so I bought a Bluetooth speaker(LOL) 😅🤣🤣 Have you seen the bulky one? Yeah. The most popular and in-demand.

So before I went to sleep I've set 8:30 PM alarm time on my phone once again, turned on Bluetooth, paired it with my iLike speaker.

Then... I woke up the next day! Thank you. (LOL)

Yeah. I know. I was so dumb. Bobo ko. But I am sorry, okay? I didn't know the pairing would disconnect eventually when there's no device activity. They didn't tell me that. How would I know?

And so I compose my resignation letter that day and updated my resume. What an experience!

Glenn: Let me remind you. I wasn't fired. I choose to resign because I am ao ashamed. I don't know how to face my TL after given multiple chances.

8:43 PM-message sent-

Working as a Call Center Agent in a big Company with a very hardcore account would often drain us, Agents.

We have to endure the cold production floor so some will end up drinking tumblers of coffee.

We have to listen attentively to shouting Irate customers (8 out 10 calls) and talk for 8 hours in English which is not our first language, this mostly drains my brain. My Comprehension and active listening skills have always been tested.

So Amber couldn't blame me at that time, aside from being broken-hearted I was also exhausted from work.

8:45 PM -message received-

Amber: Whatever. Just move already and prepare for work. BTW, Josh dropped by so Daphne went out for a stroll with him. So we're okay for now.

Sighed. Good for her. She does really love Josh. Surely, some would go blind because of love. I just can't understand how others were able to forgive after multiple betrayals. There's a saying, once is enough but twice is too much right? But what about more than twice? Isn't it stupid?

I don't know. I am not one to talk. Amber doesn't need any advice and It's wise for me not to say any words. I care about her very much so I choose to shut my mouth about Josh. Who wouldn't want to get back at the person who hurt their best friend, right? But I know her heart will be hurt once I do. That's how blind she is.

Glenn: Alright. Good for you. Please kiss Daphne for me.

8:46 PM -message sent-

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