oh noes, i’m in deep shit!
it’s never EVER a girl’s job to handle major troubleshooting around the house, like improving our residential compound’s screwed up sewerage system. i am not trying to be sexist here, of course girls can also do simple house repairs and stuff, but let’s face it, no girl would want to be bothered with a defective poso negro problem.
my parents left for the states without briefing me about the possible problems that may arise, i thought they had it all fixed and i’d be worry-free. i didn’t know i was in for a chunk of nasty surprises. when the problems started to surface (literally), i was forced to study the blueprints of the house, from the ground up, to familiarize myself and understand what the repair guys are talking about. i was planning to wait for my mom to come home, but if i do, i’d already be drowning in my tenants’ complaints. it was a mistake when i didn’t consult a contractor, an architect or an engineer. it’s important that you know the details of your home down to its dirty gut, but it’s still best to consult with a professional before you start hammering away.
it would be best if you let a guy oversee the repairs. again, i’m not being sexist, because i tried being in charge of a couple of major repair procedure and i was completely clueless no matter how they explained it. and because i was clueless (and uninterested), i just wanted the thing done as soon as possible even if it’s going to be expensive.
the ongoing repairs will be over soon, probably before november kicks in. i promised myself that i’d hire a contractor to do future dirty jobs, otherwise i’d bury myself in our oh-so-luxurious poso negro.
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