Just got back from the bank, after having successfully filed and paid my dues to this government. I'll see you next year!

The process was for the most part painless. It was easy goings when I got to the main branch of PNB, paid at the window and that was it. Painless for the most part, because I had to spend the entire morning calling up banks to find AABs (Authorized Agent Banks). These AABs operate on a per-district basis, so I couldn't just go anywhere. Tough luck that my district's AABs were all conveniently offline and tougher luck that I had to call the main branch last.

It was last minute...again, I never learn. In my defense, I encountered some unforeseen charges and questions regarding dues. My bracket sky-rocketed in the last year and I had to scrounge for receipts. Thank god for depreciation and representation. >:P

Times like these, I wish I was in the showbiz industry, an actor, a model or a class-c talent of sorts. That way, my itemized deductions could include the following:

- my gym membership
- hair care products
- skin care products
- spa treatments
- derma visits
- clothes
- shoes

all because they keep me gainfully employed.

Times like these also see me wishing I was an employee, so I don't have to compute and file my own taxes (all hail thee balanced returns! All hail thee zeroes!). Then again, I start thinking of the time demanded from employees and think never mind. I'm happy owning my time and free time thank you very much.

Next year I'll file those damned returns in March.