Panic on the roads?

Nervous? Scared? Panic? Adrenaline rush? All of the above, but they were the last things I wanted to feel as I was going to be behind the wheel. Last Saturday was my first time being on the road, outside of the (at that moment) all safe internal circuit… And that was the first thing that a few of us had to do that morning! T-T

All three of us were having our first time as well, and I was the second to go (at least by then I calmed down, just a little =X ) The first guy made it seem so easy, I felt so tiny… (And Kancil is the smallest car around!) First few metres was smooth, but panic started when I was leaving into the roads.

I certainly wasn’t used to stepping on the accelerator, and the car’s engine already died when I did everything all wrong! T-T After a few nagging from the instructor, I was out! And boy, I was so slow I could’ve sworn a turtle could beat my speed! Embarrassing, truly it was.

Mr D was not my usual instructor, so it took a while before getting used to him. He nagged again about the speed, and I finally got to gear two. Entire car jerked as if we had some 10.0 magnitude earthquake (OK, perhaps a little too much exaggeration there XD ).

Another problem was with my control on the steering wheel. Got a complaint that I couldn’t keep it straight. Gah! The gear+clutch+steering combo was not for the weak heart, or stomach, when being in the car with me. Uh.. x_x!

Had another lesson today, and I had better control, but car was still not smooth during gear changing. I had a breath of relief much too early when I was done, because then I was so dazed my circuit was an almost complete failure. I was down, depressed, but thinking back, I want to LOL now!! OTL

About 5 o’clock in the evening, I had a practice with the 18-year-old Ford Laser (my age! XD ). My dad was not just nagging, he was scolding! I apologised I-have-no-idea-how-many-umpteen times. =X The clutch apparently had a sticky case, so I couldn’t change gear, and had a few honks from the back~ @_@!

Worse was I can’t see what speed was I travelling at. The metre doesn’t work! =.= Gosh, I just realised that now, because I was too absorbed into staring on the road to bother with the panel in front… ROFL! Back to the clutch, I found out about it not too long later, so… *wipesweat*

Overall, I fell like slapping a “Beware! Dangerous learning driver. Keep away!” tag or sticker at the back of whichever car I am driving… Good luck to me for my next lesson. Cheers~ Till next time! /sleeps~

Being Critical

“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” It really depends on how you say something, intonation and body language really influences how an information goes across.

A person may say, “You look fat,” with a wink of an eye, and a nudge to your arm. Or the person may look, or rather stare at you, and say it with a stony, serious tone. In which instance would you cringe and feel hurt?
I think you got what I meant.

Now, you know how sometimes someone is already in a bad mood and any small thing, regardless of whether it was meant to be good or bad, simply ticks them off. Then either they mutter some profanity, or say something nasty.

I was enjoying my lunch, and no doubt, it was a hot day. Asked the person beside me to work together to finish off the cucumber (I was already quite content at that point), and instead got a comment, “You’re getting fatter,” I was baffled, but she went on, “and I am so hot I cant feel the fan.” It was right behind me diagonally on the left, by the way.

While I was in primary school, I was advised by my Moral teacher (if my memory doesn’t fail me) to always say “Thanks,” whether we got criticised or teased, and not just if we’re complimented. Of course I still practise that, but like I said, it was a hot day. I wasn’t in my best mood either.

In the end, I replied her, “Are you sure it’s not the other way round?” In case anyone missed my rythm, in other words I meant, “Are you sure you’re not the one getting fatter and feeling hot because of that?” Took a few more cucumber slices and just left the table, triumphant at the silence.

Wet, wet, wet!

I have been stuck at home, and without license, the only way of moving to places is by feet.. What made being stuck at home worse is that it has been raining a lot in the evening, which would mean I cannot go jogging on a daily basis! Hmmph! Drip drop, whish whoosh! (That meant strong wind which occasionally comes along with the rain~) =X

My plan to go out jogging today was dampen with the rain once more, but I had to get some fresh air! Anything but home sounded good to me today. There weren’t any driving lessons so there I was, home. (I wonder if I have already mentioned home enough times it’s driving you up the wall just like it did to me? xP) After walking to the shop to get some eggs for my sister to do some baking (again!), the park was the next good destination to head to! <33

Usually, I would expect to see lots of people whenever I go to the park nearby my house, even the early morning! It had just finished raining, and there were still some people hanging out there. (Good healthy folks here~!) The park was really wet, wet, wet; the floor had pools of rain water here and there.. And a bunch of small boys were playing in - no, more of splashing - the water, as if it really was a pool, and not some dirty, muddy water from the ground. =X Eek!

I didn’t bother to stop them. It looked like tons of fun, actually!

But then again, I didn’t join in. I was wearing a white t-shirt. And I didn’t want to get fired by parents later. And they were having so much fun, I didn’t want to break their bubble. (Who knows they might think I am a too-tall freak trying to blend in with them? Hmm… xD)

Back from the dead? ^^

Good morning! It is 6 AM right now, and I just sneezed because although I have not been sleeping in the other bedroom with air-condition, it is cold! Of course, I am not complaining.. This is the kind of peace and tranquil time I would love to enjoy the entire day - which of course is not possible. Construction of new houses in the front, and renovations at the back. Not exactly a really good environment if seeking for an afternoon nap!

Yes, I have gotten myself used to all that sound. But still…

Anyways, good question, Allister! What happened to all those “I’ll blog and keep in touch with everyone after high school/SPM!”, I wonder? To make it up, here’s an update with recent happenings and highlights…

December 2009
After all those months of hard work, it was naturally our seniors’ time to sleep like.. Polar bears during the winter time - hibernation! Nothing much, besides a 6-day of utmost boredom. Someone went overseas, and I guess anyone could guess who I am talking about~ x)!

Right before DK flew to Japan, I was downright nervous to the core! We both had so badly wanted our folks to know about us. So I was at his house, and he told them. Initially they thought something had happened that he had to ask them to step out of the house to see me.. And his mum was all nice and kind and lovely to me! <3 I just couldn't stop smiling at that point! ^^; My mother knows this, too..

January 1st 2010
I was torn between writing December 31st and this, but I am in the mood for the new year of 2010, so... That aside, New Year's eve was pretty much a blast for me~ <3! I barely got to know DK's family - parents, more of, I already knew his sister - and of course, vice versa. I was there at his place to celebrate. It was awkward, really! Aunts, uncles, and even cousins. PS: some of them already knew (in one way or another~)!

It was a beautiful view, we could see numerous fireworks! <3

January 2010
My birthday was last June (hint hint!) and I should have been legal to start driver's ed. However, my father said after the final examinations, and so here I am! Only half a year late, what's the big deal? A huge deal.. ^^; Took my undang (law, or in its more formal name, KPP) and its exam, the theorical practical (I wonder how to explain that?) and now I am an L holder! Learning, people, not loser!

Other than that, did I mention that life has been very dull? My parents adviced to enter tertiary level education after my results (March), so I took on a part-time job nearby. It didn't help much, except I was out of house. And, it didn't last long, though I had sales and commission under my belt! It felt good, but sales was not in my blood..

January 31st 2010
Today. And I am up early while some others would wake up when the sun would burn their bums before they even realise that it wasn't night any more.. I am missing my friends, Sulin, Sally, Shu-Yi (yes, with dash!), Shuk Thing and even Ee Ling too.. 5S1, my classmates who sometimes felt like family: Allister, the OKU gang, Hema and the cacated/sesated gang (I could speak "brocolli" xD), Liyana...

DK’s daily schedule for university made me wake up early, as though I was the one back to school. And I dreamt of what would I do in the future. Not too distant, but a rough “sketch” of where I was heading in life. More on this on another post.

Did I mention I am awake early? I am going back to sleep.
It’s a weekend for Pete’s sake! x)

PS: Enjoy your university/college life, everyone!

Friends Forever…

The final public examinations are finally over (for me anyway, yay!) and I’m… I’m just… Well, what do you know? Exhausted, happy, over the moon, sadly missing the school, you name it! Most of us cheered in happiness, but even those who still have a little mile more to go, ganbatte! Add oil! ;D And then, it got to the girls, we started hugging each other, wishing one another luck for our unknown future; in which a BIG (!) question pops into my head:

What would I be in ten years time? How would I look like? Will YY, our dearest class monitor (or rather, ex, now that we ain’t a class any more) still be a monitor in her own way, owning her own business, or since she’s like our Einstein, own her own school?! Would the guys (giggles) start to have a shiny head? (cough cough!) Perhaps Sulin would be a doctor one day, although hopefully I wouldn’t need to see her for that! Teehee~!

Anyhow, anyway, do still remember this little (self-proclaimed) LG aka MelMel! The loud, and very tomboy-ish girl who can really act like a guy! ;D All right, sometimes… An end always brings about another beginning! Wish you guys and girls, high school graduates of year 2009 (aka the monkeys!) all the very best for studies, career, family, anything and everything! Let me dedicate a really nice song to ya’all! <3

If you would like the lyrics, feel free to click on the link below!