Hey guys! Had a good day? I know we all do. It's one of the blessings God showers us with. It's a lovely day over here and welcome to my blog.
Some of us like hanging out with friends and atimes, we know the venue but most times we don't but the direction will be sent. Some of these directions don't go straight to the actual place intended which will result to one getting lost or going in a wrong direction. It's my experience that prompted this post.
Something happened on Saturday, 15th January when I was going for a wedding. I love reciprocal love. I was in good relationship with the bride hence, the need for me to attend her wedding.
I asked for the direction to the church and reception venue. They were sent to me... good enough,it was around my area so no stress I believed. But low and behold, it turned the opposite.
While leaving the house I took a little amount of money I believe will be ok for my journey to and fro...then I left.
Getting to the junction, I got confused because the said church was nowhere to be found. I stood there for more than 30minutes calling my host who unfortunately for me is the bridesmaids and we are friends to the bride so I got stranded because I can't call the bride and bridesmaids is not picking ...I wasn't surprised because it's natural for them not to be with their phones on such a day considering the occasion.....I see myself steering at the road and unfortunate environment. I later took a bus to the direction I believe is right but ...so wrong. After I asked questions I was asked to go back to where I was coming from and take the opposite direction. Eventually I got the place after I had almost spent all I had. And I got there later than planned. A journey I would have taken a motorcycle from my house straight if only....
My Point
Had it been a clearer direction was given to me, I would have arrived earlier as planned.
Some of us don't know the best way to give directions. Maybe because I am an English teacher but I'm always descriptive about giving directions.
What do I mean?
If you want to give someone your house/office direction, or any at all, it's important you include every necessary details that will help the person locate the place quickly without difficulty.
For example;
34 Wilson Avenue off Bricks road by the shopping mall. (That's if it's exactly at the place) OR
Tony street, two storey building painted green with a super market on the ground floor. Etc.
With this that person will not be confused or stranded on the road even if not familiar with the area.
Also, peradventure you want to visit someone and your host is to pick you up. Truly, you haven't seen or met this person beforehand.... please give a good description of yourself very well for a quick identification.... colour of clothe, the point where you are at moment. Etc.
Lessons learned
- Never leave your house with little cash.
- Get a clear picture/ direction of the where you are going
- Be sure to have someone else you can call in case your host's number/phone is off.
- Have a plan B.
*Ask questions when necessary and in time too.
Etc.
IN CONCLUSION
I know that so many of us have our share of the unpalatable experience of which if our host paid attention to details would have been averted. It's well. I'm here just to tell us to more detailed when giving directions to people
Thank you for dropping by. We are becoming better. Cheers 🥂
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@ngoenyi
That's one unpleasant situation.
Someone like me would look so angry.
Sorry for the experience but it's also a teacher
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Yeah.... what can I do...? It's well.
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