I was watching the disney videos that Ky put up in his blog and I realised how much I miss Disney movies! And I am so gonna want to watch all of them again! Esp Beauty and the Beast! Aww...
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Had a really tiring day at work today. My eyes were glued to the computer screen the whole day and I think the degrees are going up. I hope to get done and over with what I am doing now and get down to doing typing. I would rather type than use the mouse...
Had many great laughs also in office with the managers and salespeople! And Shawn's going to move over to the next door tmr! Nobody else to bully! sian lah...
Well, there's going to be many changes tmr and the week after...so, I am going to have to adapt to the new atmosphere. It would most probably be quieter...
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Driving lesson today was overall...bad...
I completed the last 3 test routes today and they were done really bad! I hate the parts where I had to change lanes at Eunos there. I just hope I get one route that I would really love. Would probably ask CI to bring me on test routes again. I thought I did test route today that was the same as Mon. It may have been today's instructor or G's fault that I went on a duplicated test route. They just do it out of memory!
Nearly died just now with a car suddenly cutting into my lane when it was a merging lane. I checked my left blindspot already, but this car appeared the next second and ~Swoosh~ he went in front of me, which was squeezing through my car and stationary truck! My instructor slammed my hand while trying to turn my steering wheel and horn at that guy. I was in a shock! But my instructor was nice today to say, "Relax! not your fault! These people anyhow cut into your lane!" However, I was feeling bad because I didn't react as how an experienced driver would. My reaction was slow towards it. Haiz...
Today's instructor is like an ah kong. 60+ years old. But very nice. I committed many mistakes but he said, "Relax, it's ok to make mistakes. Ask questions. Ok de!" He didn't scold me much. Just that he was quite lor soh... And it sounded like he was scolding me...
We ended test routes about 940am and we went back into the circuit. I couldn't do much because there were motorbike test and I couldn't do Ebrake coz there were too many vehicles. So, I just went round the circuit doing left bends. It was good practice getting to know the circuit and the left bends. Yes! Like Sarah, I have covered the left bends and am better at overcoming it now! Low speed and turn gradually.
I did well for S and Crank course today too! Although I did each only once. Well, I have to pass at the first try! And it's without the help of the instructor! Yippee!!
In the circuit, the instructor asked me,
"Wha...E teaches you the most number of lessons ah. So, how come he not here today?"
M: He's on leave.
Instructor: Oh, is it? He told you ah?
M: Yah.
I: All the red chops. So many leh! (Like what's his problem with E teaching me so many times?)
M: Haha! Yup! And G too!
I: Oh yah! So you must be very close to E and G lah! They teach you the most often! Especially E hor? So many times he taught you!
M: Erm...yah...ok lah...Can chat la. If E don't come, G would teach. But dont know if G teaching today or not. Maybe he teaching other student. Then that's why you teach mah.
I: yah...this my second time teaching you. But how come E teach you so many times? (LIKE HOW DO I KNOW WHY?! He must be jealous that my instructor gets to teach the same student most of the time! Wait till he sees my worse lesson, which I don't want anyway!)
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I: You done S and Crank before? We go and try.
M: Yah..done. E taught me. (Well, he wasn't suppose to till after I have completed module 2, which is like next wk?)
I: Oh! He teach you so fast ah?
M: Yah..many lessons le. But scared will hit the kerb.
I: Oh...just go lah...
I did the S and crank course withouth hitting the kerb! Whee~
I: See! you didn't hit the kerb ah! Why did you say you would?
M: Coz everytime when I do this sure hit kerb. Then E would scold me. And I get v stress loh...
I: No ah! You did well ah! You didn't hit kerb ma! E taught you well lah! He scold good mah. Like that you would remember.
Well, he does make sense there about E scolding me. But I just don't know why he keeps harping on the fact that E teaches me the most no. of times? And if I am close to E or not! Please lah! Like I know so much like that! I just hope next week's instructor would not ask about E...It just feels funny telling other instrs where your usual instr went when they are his colleagues! Shouldn't they know more?!
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Met SJ and Shuzie after my lesson and we shared some funny things that happen during our lesson. Wells, learning driving is really fun! With nice instructors! :)
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A welcome and farewell tomorrow...What a day...
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~pINkdELiGhtS~ What!!!!
Get to know yourself better
Your view on yourself:
You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.
The seriousness of your love:
Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.
Your views on education
You may not like to study but you have many practical ideas. You listen to your own instincts and tend to follow your heart, so you will probably end up with an unusual job.
The right job for you:
You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.
How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.
What are you most afraid of:
You are concerned about your image and the way others see you. This means that you try very hard to be accepted by other people. It's time for you to believe in who you are, not what you wear.
Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.
http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx
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Got this above quiz from LC. And ya, it's quite true to a large extent. Go and give it a try! :)
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Well, I didn't want to log in at all tonight. Just that I needed to check if my documents have reached the Uni. And I ended up checking mail, chatting, reading blogs...Haiz...
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Lunch today was extraordinary! Just couldn't believe that a bread was all we had for lunch! Wendy jie, Angeline and myself spent lunch at Redhill MRT Station shops, beginning with This Fashion...Then we went to Qbread to grab our lunch. And to Sweetalk to grab a drink. Our lunch. Settled! I think we would be having more of this when Mr Bean opens beside This Fashion as that would be Aifung's haven. However, it's really surprising that Wendy jie would settle for bread!! And she ate only the seaweed fish roll (with a bubble tea). It lasted us all the way to the evening! Maybe we were all too busy and tired that we didn't feel like eating. Well, might as well, we have been pigging out for the past few lunches! Hehe!
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I have driving lesson tmr! And so do many of my friends! However, it's all at different timings!
SJ and Sz have it the later part of the morning while Angeline is having it after lunch. And Ziwei is in the afternoon! Mine is the earliest morning slot! But I really need this time coz of the test itself. Oh no! Got bus lane for half of the lesson...
Did I mention that I almost got my CI in trouble! Well, at the last lesson on Mon, the other instructor, G, told me that when I went up the kerb at the S and Crank courses, I could have gotten my CI in trouble if the tyres really punctured. Luckily it didn't... That's coz I haven't completed module 2 and yet I was already doing the 3rd modules stuff...I guess CI knows what he was doing...I had to follow instructions right? Just that I think he wasn't happy that I almost punctured his tyre! >.<
me to ~Dawn~ Hey! thanks so much! It's a bit of my foolishness that's why lessons could be interesting! haha! As long as the instructors don't think I am a bimbo that's alright! I think they do think I am one.. haiz..Take cares!!
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~PinKdeLigHtS~ >.<
The day started out with roars of thunder and flashes of lightning. I felt as though I was in some War of the Worlds movie! It was really scary! However, the rain subsided just as I was going to work. And that was a good thing! Don't like going to work wet and with a soaked pair of jeans!!
Met Wileen at Kembangan MRT Station again! We both would meet whenever we are late! And yah, we were late this morning, taking the 824am train. Monday blues we concluded, where most people would be late for work. And especially when it was a rainy morning! Train rides with her are just ever so interesting! It can't be helped when we even talked about primary school life! Haha! It's been a wonder...Pri to Sec to JC! And now even on the way to WORK!
I got a bit tired at work, really doing data entry work. And I am getting a bit worried...My leave for April almost weren't approved and I don't think May's leave are going to be easily approved either! May's leave is going to be more than April's. OOPS!! I don't know how to make it up...She wouldn't let me work through lunch and wouldn't let me do OT. So, what do I do??! Well, I think it's a good thing that my driving test is in July...Or maybe, I should stop working in May...Haiz...what to do?!
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I went to driving lesson feeling really tired...And so wasn't looking forward to it...
Met Xinying at Eunos MRT Station bus stop. And found out something rather not seen and done before by Mr Yong!! Oh man...he must be really hopping mad that day...
And I met Sing Hui at the driving centre too! See the wonders of learning driving with the school? You meet so many people whom you haven't seen in a long time! I met my Pri school friend - Victoria, Sec school - Marie, JC friends - Shaz, SJ, Shuzhen, Gillian, Sing Hui, Ying Chuan, Samuel from Odac, Ibrizah...And maybe soon my Kindergarten friend - Christine!!
I had a great time at driving lesson. Felt more energized when I started driving! Lesson was great overall! Well, only that I almost got into many small accidents because of the public vehicles! Thank goodness I had a quickwitted instructor!
CI is in Vietnam, so, his good friend G took me for lesson today. We started off the lesson like this....
G took my book, flipped to the attendance page...
G: Wha!! E (CI) bao ka liao ah!! (E took you for all your lessons ah!)
Me: Erm..yah...
G: Then how come he never take you today?
Me: He is around meh?
G: Oh.. i think he on leave.
Me: Yah loh! I thought you would know. He went overseas right?
G: Wha! You know ah?
Me: Erm...don't you?
G: He going for how long? Did he tell you?
Me: He said about 2 over weeks ah...
G: So long ah!
Me: Eh! You are his best friend how come you don't know leh?
G: Sorry lah! I not interested in guys...
Me: Huh?? I don't mean that lah! But you all always together de, I thought he would have told you mah...
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Halfway through the lesson...
G: Eh! You say E going for how long ah?
Me: About 2 over weeks ba...
G: Where did he go?
Me: You really don't know ah?
G: He only tell me he going on leave. Then you know how I reply him? Guan1 wo3 shen3 me4 p*4 shi4? (Who cares?) So, do you think I would have asked him all the details? No lor! That's how guys talk lah!
Me: Oh...but he your good friend leh! Surely you should know a bit here and there mah...If not you all got nothing to talk about!
G: Chey! Who cares about talking to him? Don't need to know lah...
Me: Then you ask me about him?
G: Girls usually can talk more about this kind of thing lah...Guys talk a bit funny...
Me: Sound like girls very kaypoh leh!
G: Aiya..you all ask a lot of questions mah!
Me: >.<
Then I stopped talking to him for a while and manouvered a U-Turn!
G: So, where is he?
Me: Aiya! He went to find a wife lah!
G: Huh?? Vietnam ah?!
Me: Eh! You know you still ask!!
G: I guess one! So it's correct lah? It's time lah!!
Me: It's time? He really go and find wife ah? How old is he? (yup yup...getting more kaypoh...)
G: He ah! A bit younger than me only ba...
Well, I found out that G is 35 years old with a 5 year old daughter already...And that means CI must be about 30+??
But the part about going Vietnam for 2 over weeks and finding a wife at his age sounds a bit logical! Like why would someone go to Vietnam for 2 over weeks?!! Oh no...this is none of my business...
To the main crux of the lesson...
I did 5 test routes today! G play cheat lah! He didn't make me go into the lobby before starting on the next test route unlike CI. He said waste time. Well, I said I could do with some practice on how to enter and exit the driving school! He said ok! But didn't remember I think...Anyways, I think I am getting over the phobia of entering and exiting the driving school.
Each test route seemed difficult with many areas becoming a phobia spot for me! The changing lanes to the right at Eunos there are still freaking me out! And the filter lanes! I didn't do circuit today...but it's alright! I would rather let CI take me for circuit! Later G mess everything up for me again..Haiz...
Would have gotten into many minor "accidents" if not for G...Like motorcyclists suddenly coming from my left! And that's a split second after I checked my left blindspot! And cars zooming in and out of lanes, suddenly dangerously overtaking and cutting into my lane just as I was going to turn!
And many cars horned me!! That was at the traffic lights when the green arrow just came on. I saw the light already and was going to move off. Manual cars take a longer time to start up can! And these people are like experienced drivers! Can't they see the words on the boot "Please give ma a chance to learn?". Horn for what?! Like you all weren't learner drivers too! Be patient mah!! Really pissed with these people! Oh wells, G and I got our "revenge" when there were cars like that at the traffic light and G happily horned them! G HORNED THEM! Not me!! I told him it was very mean! But did he care? No! Coz he said these people need to be horned at! But these cars would think it was me who horned!!
Back in the circuit, we went for a few rounds. And was almost tailgating this car...Probably is a new learner, coz the car kept stalling and the hazard light was on. Well, the circuit was too packed to overtake. So, while I was following this car, I realised that not all cars had the "please give me a chance to learn" stickers! Instead, it had the CDC's telephone no.! They should put the other sticker instead of advertising the school!
Anyways, looking at the car in front of me that kept stalling reminds me of myself 3 months ago! I kept stalling, dragging the gear, moving at really a slow speed of 20km/h, doing wide turnings, not travelling in the centre of the lane...I have to agree that practice does make perfect. And I am really amazed at how much has been learnt from being so scared of moving an inch to daring to drive at 70km/h now and still think its very slow!
When the lesson ended, I went to check the back of my car and saw that it had the sticker! Well, people may have drove so close to me that they didn't see the sticker and became impatient with a learner driver..I have the right of way and I don't think I ought to be displeased with the impatient drivers! Humph!!
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~pInkDeLiGhTs~ 2 lessons more without CI...
Yippees!! I got the new blogskin up! The craze is dying down but nevermind. It was something easy to find off hand. And it's pink!! And Shaz! It has your golden haired monkey pics too! Drool on him! Haha!!
Hopefully the words are looking fine! And not all to the side again! Do let me know kk!
(I am having some problem with the driving centre website! It refuses to cancel my reservation! Shall call them up tmr morning. Haiz...)
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~pInkDeLighTs~ Nites!!
Oh no! Ziwei just informed my that the posts are all to the left side! And not in the center where I see them! Shaz and Di both think its the style and design of it! No girls, its not... It's so difficult to read when everything is to the left and especially when my posts are really long. It's probably because I use Mac and you all are using Windows? I don't know...
Anyways, I have found a nice blogskin. So, will use that soon and hopefully it would turn out alright. =)
I managed to get thurs morning slot for driving! And I cancelled Wed's lesson. Would probably cancel Fri's also. Depending on my mood on Wed...But most likely not. I have not enough cancellation slots already!! Waited the whole day just for a slot!!
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~pInkDeLigHts~ Sleeppyyy...
Today's alumni practice was great! Even though people came late...But it wasn't too bad. We got started about 11am when we were suppose to meet at 1030am.
Anyways, the turn out was rather small, but it was a fun group of people to work with! We had about 11 of us - Jeffrey, Harris, Gerald, Jeremy, Daolin, Samuel, Irene, You Han, Geraldine, Sam Koh and myself!
Samuel looks like Wee Long! Seriously! I was stunned when I first saw him! Haha! Just that he is much taller that WL.
I was suppose to go datona-ing with Shaz and Sj. But Shaz couldn't make it in the end. Oh wells! Another time ba! Though I am really addicted to driving! But I am going to cancel one of the lessons next week. Just that I can't decide which one. I am unable to book lessons for April at the morning timeslots... and CI is not in Singapore! Argh~
Anyways, I didn't go datona-ing. Went lunch with the alumni instead. We made some solid plans for the alumni already and things seem to be working out great! It's super fun!! And hopefully things will turn out great! We are thinking far and ahead and hoping for the best for this new alumni! And I am thankful to Jeffrey for co-ordinating these sessions!
Alumni practices would be 1030am-1pm every Sat at Siglap South CC.
For those unable to attend, you guys are missing out on fun stuff!! =)
Alright, I am getting rather frustrated because I can't get slots for driving lessons...On the other hand, there are slots that are available in May and I am so tempted to book!!! Argh!!
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~pInkDeLiGhTs~ Sha la la...
I just had a long chat with Shuzzie. We never fail to chat every night when we have driving lesson in the morning! It's just so relieving to know that there is someone out there who is committing the same mistakes as you are! And that you aren't the only one who is causing distress to people around, most importantly the instructor.
Yes, what she said is really true. It's a sense of achievement that we have come this far and so far with special people like our instructors! Her instructor has been with her for 15 lessons and mine has for 11 out of 18 lessons! They have became our "private instructors" and really understanding how we react etc.
Like my instructor knows I stress out once I commit a mistake that he told me many times not to. He was nice to offer me sweets and chewing gums when we were driving outside and told me to relax. He was nice and patient to tell me what I should have done when I didn't do. And even though he was fierce and shouted at me while we were in the circuit, he laughed it off by suaning me. I almost wanted to cry ok!!
Lesson started off quite ok. I told him to say his prayers first before I moved off. I hadn't driven in a week and there could be things that I forgot. Anyway, every lesson is a different story! I can drive well today, but tomorrow I may be crashing around! He told me don't worry! I should be able to do it because it's the same with driving as with swimming. Once you learn, you would not forget. Just whether you dare to or not.
I went round the circuit and was the right lane. By the rule of lane discipline, I was suppose to change back to the left.
Me: Ok, got to change...
CI: (BANGS the dashboard)
Me:(Brake, clutch!!)... lane right...
CI: Reaction so slow!!
I was asking a question and he had to do that to me! I forgot what I was suppose to do also actually. The next time round, I knew when it was coming and was already prepared. I must remember this on the test day!!
We went on to do directional change. I hate this one too. Never seem able to turn at the right time. I almost went up the kerb a lot of times! And I forgot which side to signal. Signal correctly but turned wrong direction! And he scolded me till I wanted to cry because he just taught me this last week and I forgot! Well, I didn't want to forget! Just that I really didn't know what to do! He refused to say anything and gave me that angry face. It was scary and I did that 2-3 times. Felt like giving up! And it's tested! Argh!
After that, it was another hated course. The Crank Course!! Surprisingly, I did well for that. Just that went a bit too fast until he screamed "jiu4 ming4 ah!!" ("HELP!") But he said good after that =)
Next, we went to the S course. Another hated course. Turned too early and almost went up the kerb. Had to reverse and it was a test car behind! The test car was made to change course! I felt bad...And my instructor scolded me again for not turning at the right time.
And then we went up the slope! I didn't turn at the right time and ended up bringing the car up the wrong course and stopping at the wrong place. The car rolled off because I didn't control the clutch and the accelerator properly. He jammed the brake. He didn't want to tell me what to do! He said, teach you already, so you must remember and settle it yourself.
Argh! I really didn't know what to do! I just did what he taught and went down the slope. He said good despite all that mistakes! hehe!
Just as he praised me, I committed a mistake. He told me to brake, I jammed the brake and stopped the car!!! He shouted, "BRAKE!! NOT STOP!!!" And began laughing his head off!! >.<
We have a bit of language problem here. More to come.
I did a turning and he said, "Good!!"
And I noticed an cone. I thought he said brake leh! Or change lane something like that. I braked and signaled right! He said, "What are you doing?!" And I told him I thought he said brake. Then he said he will shut up already, don't want to say anything. Well, it looks like we have a hearing problem too.
We finally went out of the circuit! I prefer driving outside where things are more stable and certain. I got horned by learner drivers just as I was going out of the centre! But little did they know that I was waiting for the roads to clear! And they horned me! But that was because they wanted me to move up! My instructor said could inch out but now need so much. So, was it my fault I didn't move?!!!
The entrance and exits to the driving centre used to be great obstacles to me. But after 18 lessons, it's getting better!! =)
When we were outside, at one junction, he told me to turn left. I signaled right!! I registered what he said wrongly! And he said, "Xiao Jie!! Where we going?! I told you left you going right! My pronunciation so bad ah?!" Yah...it's me, I have the language problem with him.
He began shouting directions to me, afraid that I didn't hear him correctly. Like how in the world did I get LEFT and RIGHT mixed up?! I really hope the tester will speak loudly!
It soon began to rain outside and I was queuing up to do a U-turn. That U-turn wait was about 10 mins. We just sat in the car chit-chatting because all I had to do was inch the car forward.
Me: I don't like driving in the rain! Cannot see what's happening!
CI: Ok! Then we stop lesson now and go drink coffee lah! I treat!!
Me: Wah! You treat ah? Next time lah...I paid for lesson already and go and drink coffee? Not worth it ah!
CI: Then how? You don't like to drive in the rain ma!
Me: Aiya...ok de lah...
CI: Actually, you can turn on the wipers.
Me: Yah...I am searching for it. I forgot where leh...e
CI: Huh? (I found it and it was working.)
CI: If the rain gets too heavy and you can't see in front, you can turn on the headlights.
Me: Ok...like where? (I forgot again....Never used it since the last night lesson!!)
CI took my record book and began flipping the book. Just nice, I found the switch and I told him, "I know where it is!! Don't need to see who taught me that lesson on the parts of a car! I know where!"
He began laughing his head off again maybe because he wasn't taking the book to check that! But the reason I gave was really silly...darns...I must be a bimbo to him..
I did 2 test routes today and more circuit. It was a tiring lesson but funfilled! I drove like a better driver already! And managed to change lanes with not much of a problem! And beginning to remember many things while driving like checking rear mirrors, side mirrors, blindspots etc...It's getting easier!
We talked about many things today like motorcycles, motorcars, bicycles, ex-student, and of course, driving!
He told me what to look out for when driving and during the test etc.
He said that I need the practice. After that, when he heard that my test is in July, he said, "ok, you can take one month break lah. Then don't need to come so many times." But I told him cannot! I didn't have lesson in a week and already forgot some stuff! What about a month! I may even forget the basics! CI said won't lah... Driving is like swimming. Even if I forget things, still will be able to float. And he said don't need to worry about the test! If only I don't commit silly mistakes that I am not supposed to!
I told him I am going to cancel next week's lessons already because I have too many. Anyways, he won't be around next week! 2+weeks in Vietnam!! Doing what??!! But he did say that the other instructor would be around. Haiz...the other instructor won't drill me on the circuit like CI does! It's ok...its just 4 lessons withouth CI or maybe 3 if I cancel 1 next week.
It's a long way to my test...
Oh yah! Did I mention?
I told CI I didn't like coming for afternoon lessons after work because I feel really sleepy and the travelling is tiring. Then he asked what time I ended work, I said 3pm. He said, good lah!! And I told him I was almost late today. And joked that should have been late and let him go and pump petrol. He said, "Wha!! Today I actually wanted to leave at 4pm and you want me to pump petrol? I stayed back to teach you leh!!"
I am super touched!! He was going to meet his friends later on in the evening and wanted to run some errands before that. So, he went to the counter this morning and wanted to tell them that he was leaving at 4pm. Then he saw his list of students for the day and saw that I was coming! He decided to stay on to teach! So nice right?! And I found out that I wasn't the worst student he has taught. And that i was improving through the lessons! Well, that's a consolation!
Going datona-ing with Shaz and SJ tmr!! But I found out from CI that datona doesn't have clutch to play with! It's a hoax! But we are still going! Muahahah!!
Btw, I met my primary school friend whom I have lost contact with today at the driving centre!! See what the driving centre can do! And I may meet my kindergarten friend there too! I have met Shuzhen, Gillian, Sarah, Shaz and Mich there before! And some other MJ people! It's a small world! =)
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~PiNkDeLighTs~ Lessons next week won't be as fun as today's!! Aww...
Seriously!!!!!
So many things!!
Really!!!
Argh!
But I am happy =)
Happy at work!
Even though I really had a taste of real data entry today where I just sat down and didn't stand to scan anything or what. I just sat and keyed in data into to Excel spreadsheet which made my eyes pop!! Aifung too! Just that I keyed in faster than her. However, that may be because the words I saw were larger than hers. Hehe! Different book you see...So yeah! I would probably be doing that again tomorrow! I don't know if I should be happy or sad...But it's easier than what I usually do. =)
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I am going to miss a few people when they move over to next door when the renovations are done. Haiz..do they have to move? Life would be really boring without them...
But I really do hope they shift Aifung over! She has gone really bonkers in office and keeps laughing to herself on and off and whenever some salespeople walk pass! She has became the "kai xin guo" of the office! But that's good. It's better that she laughs than pull a long face or whatever.
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And I was really happy yesterday! Today also since the happiness was brought over to today as well! Hehe!!
After months of studying for the Final Theory Test and going for 6 etrials which I thought was still not enough, I finally took the test yesterday! And I passed! Well, it was kinda expected after doing 500 questions over and over again during the etrials! i even gave dear Shaz tuition! And so, while everyone else is giving tuition to primary and secondary school kids, I am going to give Final and Basic Theory Test tuition! Anyone who is going for the test can call me at my handphone and I charge $5 instead of the $6 (i heard) for the etrial by the driving centre! Hehe! Eh! Shaz passed alright!! Muahahah!!
I finished the FTT within 5 minutes and decided to check. I couldn't take the stress and excitement anymore and decided to submit my test 10 mins into the test. I was the first one to leave the room and I think that did stress everyone else! Hehe! But I really couldn't take it anymore! i just had to pass! You know, the anxiety that I have built up in the past months all were released when I saw that PASSED word on my screen! What a relief! But I felt even more nervous after that...
I went outside and wanted to take the result slip. However, looks like I did the test too fast that they didn't register my results yet! I had to wait another 10 mins outside for the result slip. I met Shaz and we went down. I needed to book my practical test! And we met SJ there too!
I managed to get the practical booking without the instructor's recommendation which wasn't the right way to register because I had to pass module 2 before booking. Anyway, she let me book my practical test but on the condition that I booked another 2 manual lessons and 1 auto car lesson. And the date was the 1st day of Union Camp.
I hesitated and decided not to book the test. I wasn't sure if I wanted to miss Union Camp or not.
After much consideration, I decided to give Union Camp a miss and take up the driving test instead. Well, driving test and passing it is more important to me! And so, I booked 10 July 2007 morning slot! So, everybody please stay clear of Ubi on that morning and keep the road empty for me so that I can change lane and do whatever I need to do easily! Hehe!!
And guess what!!! I knew why I felt even more nervous. That was because I had to call my CI! Hehe! I didn't call him in the end. Just asked if he was teaching on that day. He told me last week that he may not be around! The next thing that happened not long after I msged him, HE WALKED INTO THE REGISTRATION CENTRE!! Well, it's surprising becuase instructors do not usually walk in. He went to check the board where the list of students for that day is listed. And he turned to walk out of the centre. I waved and he spotted me! And SJ was seated in front of me and Shaz on my right! So, yup! They saw him and heard him speak! He is rather short though but seriously a nice guy! I just hope that for my test routes, he would be the instructor! =)
I am back to the stage of having to log in to the driving centre's online portal to book my lessons again. And I hate this! But I just have to book lessons! I have only 2 lessons for the whole of April!
There's still a long way for me to go...
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~PinkDeLigHtS~ DATONA!!! =)
Nothing can express my gladness and delight for the things that happened today!
Firstly, the day started out well with a great and reasonably well done lesson at the driving centre. Yup, CI took me again today! And we spent like 3/4 of the time in the circuit today!
Today's lesson was life threatening. Well, like since when was driving lessons not hazardous as Shuzzie puts it. There were many test cars around which made my lesson stressful as I have to be extra careful not to get in their way. CI taught me Emergency Brake! I was just thinking of asking him to teach me that as a few lessons ago, a different instructor did demo to me how to do, but he didn't let me do it myself. I realised anyway, that CI wasn't to teach me EBrake till like another few lessons later. EBrake made my shoulders ache when I suddenly braked! The first time when I did the EBrake, I didn't brake hard enough and CI said, "Aiyo! Why so slow? You see lah! Crash and kill someone already!" (He was just exaggerating. There weren't any cars or people around us.) We did S and Crank course again, something which I really have a phobia of. And since the last horrible lesson, I have had that really scary feeling when I approach the entrance to the course. I am wondering how am I to do it without CI! Well, at least I didn't go up the curb and scratch his tyres again! Never at all today! =)
And I learnt a new thing!! I learnt how to go up the slope! That's another thing that I am getting a phobia of. Too many things to remember already. And getting the biting on that slope is horrendous. The first time I went up the slope and came down was cool! Very fun! First times are always fun like at the S course! Until you do it a few more times then you would realise you actually fear it instead of love it!
The first times are great because when you commit a lot of mistakes, the instructor doesn't scold!
My first time coming down from the slope was like on a viking! Whee~ the car went down and CI jammed the brake. I was too shocked to do anything! Yup, the car stalled. And there was another car that's perpendicular to me! So, you can imagine the seriousness of things if CI didn't brake! It was fun! But the next few times weren't anything like that already. I had to control the clutch, accelerator and brake! If anything went wrong...oh no!!
CI made me do many changing lanes even though it seemed stupid changing lane. Like from left change to right and the next second, change back to left again. But when we were outside, the cars can be so unkind and not let me change lane! And I got scolded coz I couldn't change lane...
I sensed that CI was very bored today. He kept adding sound effects like "Whee~", "ARGH!!", "OH NO!!" when I was doing things the right way. He was worried at one point in time that I didn't brake fast enough to stop at the distance he wants behind a car. Well, I did it and before that, he kept saying "OH NO!!! ARGH! SAVE ME!" Then when I stopped, he said, "Ah...safe..."
He said at the end of the lesson that today's lesson went very well and I learnt much. But I just realised that much as I learnt today, he didn't clear me for any section coz I was doing from so many sections. By right, I was suppose to learn 3 point turn. But he didn't teach. Have no idea what he is thinking.
Whoa! I just realised that the entire post is just on my driving lesson. Well, sorry people if my posts are boring you all out coz of my driving lessons. But seriously, that's what is going on in my life and it's super exciting!! Driving is fun!! =) (especially when you have a fun instructor!)
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~piNkDeLigHts~ What's fun?! Try driving!! =)
Replies to tags:
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The day started out relatively well. Just that my throat hurts real badly. Must be because of all the ice cream I ate during the week! Oops!
I really didn't feel like getting out of bed and going out. But I had to! I had etrial at 915am and practical lesson at 1020am. I couldn't bear to let the instructor stand in the hot sun, pumping oil for the other cars. Most importantly, I cannot let the $58.80 that I paid go to waste! So, I dragged myself out of the house, went for etrial in the freezing room. I did 4 papers but failed all by 1 question! So irritating! 1 question only! I couldn't do more than 4 papers as by the time I finished, I was already freezing! I left the trial test early by 15 mins.
I met Shuzzie and went to find our cars together.
And I am super touched by what CI said today...
I have 2 quite permanent instructors. 1 is CI and the other is G. Quite recently, I found out that G and CI are good friends! And I ever told CI that I don't like G coz he played music that I didn't like while I was driving. Maybe CI did tell him that and I haven't heard him playing music from the phone anymore!
Anyways, I found my car and stood there waiting for my instructor. I have no idea who it would be today. But I knew it wasn't going to be CI (he has his fixed car). When I saw CI and G walking towards my car, I was relieved as I didn't mind G taking me for lesson too! CI and G were chatting and laughing when they saw me. CI waved and gave me a sad face.
G: Eh! He (CI) said that he wants to teach you today leh!
Me: Huh? Why leh? Can ah?
G: Yah loh. If want then swop loh.
CI (looks at his car and saw the girl he was going to teach and then shook his head in disappointment - ok, thats a bit of exaggaration): Haiz...next time lah...
M: You not scared ah? That time already bang your car...
In the car...
Me: Why he suddenly want to change?
G: Don't know him lah...I said that I am going to teach Ruixian. Then he said, "Rachel ah? Registration number ________"
M: Wah! He remembers ah? Even the registration number?!
G: Ya loh! He can remember!
M: Maybe it's because I brought his car up the curb many times...
G: Huh?! What did you do?!
And then i told him what happened at the horrendous lesson last week. G just laughed his head off! Oh no! Looks like I am the basis for jokes between the 2 of them already...
At the end of the lesson, when we changed over, CI's car happened to have parked behind mine. He chuckled as we changed over.
G: He (CI) a bit crazy today. Just now still smile at me...But that's our little secret.
M: Eeee...eh..what secret? Can share a bit or not?
G: cannot lah...then no more secret between him and me already!
M: Oh...then nevermind lah...As long as it's not about me ok le!
G: (Laughs really loud!) HAHAHHAHA!!! erm...you think leh?!
Oh no! I have a bad feeling... I have really became their source of jokes. Well, at least G said I did well today but still committing some basic mistakes like changing gear and checking of blindspots. At least I improved. And he said he would tell CI about today! I have no idea if that was a good suggestion or not. What if I get CI tomorrow and I don't perform like I did today?! Darns, this is getting stressful!
I went off with Shuzzie and Gillian and we chatted about the mistakes we make during the lessons. Well, looks like the mistakes we commit are rather common among learners! =)
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I was freezing at work, feeling really sick and drowsy. Had only a blueberry cheese with raisin bun for lunch, but I really had no appetite. And I just had to decide to file the papers today, bending down and standing up. And almost getting crushed because Aifung just had to turn the cupboard without checking I was there. I screamed but throat just was too pain to scream! Luckily she stopped turning it, if not, I would have been crushed flat!
At least I finished some really backdated work!
I think I am becoming too comfortable with the place and people already. Adrian, the IT support guy who sits diagonally behind me, would come to my table now and then to borrow the staple. Today, he came over to borrow again...
A: Staple please?
M: Somewhere...
A: Aw! Good lah! Now can answer like that ah! Attitude already ah?!
M: Huh?! (Stunned)
But it was the truth! It was somewhere! And not as if I wasn't searching for it!!
I am not angry at him or whatever, coz he was joking as he laughed as he said that. Btw, he did compliment me and asked if I could be his assistant! Well, on the condition that he pays me extra, maybe I can consider! I have been helping him for free already loh...by helping him to take his printouts!
2 months and 10 days into the job, how can anyone not be comfortable with the people around?! =) I just love my job that is!
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Alright, got to sleep! Driving lesson tmr morning! Whee~~
I hope everything goes well!
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~pInkDeLigHtS~ Too much on my mind...why?!
It's been a month already since Ann gave birth! And yes, we got a cake, glutinous rice and ang ku kuehs! Time really passes real fast...
Today's lunch was a treat from Alvyn, an IT guy that sits 3 tables directly behind me. He took Celest, Angeline and me out for lunch in his MANUAL TOYOTA VIOS!! (Angeline and I were so fascinated that he was driving a manual car! And he modified it till we thought we were in a sports car! To think we both have been driving a Toyota Vios for months already and yet we couldn't recognize Alvyn's car was one.)
Zoom~~
We went to an ulu place in Tiong Bahru that it seems that most salespersons would know of its existence. It sells great Chicken Cutlet Curry rice! It's my 2nd time having that. The 1st time was when a saleslady brought my colleagues out for lunch but I had driving. So, they packed back for me.
We ate lunch and happily left the shop. Halfway while walking to the car, Angeline and I were commenting on how full we were and it must be expensive! Just at that instance, we realised that we hadn't paid! Alvyn rushed back in to pay while we ladies stood at the car laughing our hearts out! No no...we didn't do that on purpose. It's just that the habit is to pay first then eat. However, at this shop, we ate first then pay. It didn't occur to us after lunch to pay! Anyways, Alvyn refused to let us know the total bill and insisted on treating. Thanks Alvyn!
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Oh!! I met Jiawen Jie Jie at Redhill MRT! He was supposedly in that area which I think he wasn't as Commonwealth was not anywhere near Redhill! But, he said it was, so be it. And I thought he was going to finally give me my birthday present. Haha!
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Dinner at Ah Ma's place again, finishing up the popiah from yesterday! And it's been ages since the 6 of us cousins all sat down together to play a game. As usual, it was full of shouts and screams! We can never finish playing a game without noise. And we can never finish playing a game. Halfway, Kevin left to bathe. Keeve left to get food. Clemens was already giving problem...and bro and I were tired...Clarence was the only good boy! Surprisingly...haha!! Anyways, I was glad that the 6 of us could gather around for at least half an hour for a game! =)
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I have driving later! And I better sleep! I want to have a good lesson tomorrow! Wish me all the best!! And I hope I wouldn't crash and go up the curb...Hehe!!
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~piNkDeLiGhTs~ Wondering...
We had a great time at bible study today, discussing about some issues that we as young Christians face. Well, I should think about it during the week and maybe raise some more next Sunday! Love listening to their views!
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Was at grandparents place today for popiah party! All I can say is that it was fabulous! It's been about a year or so since we had this! And this is thanks to Aunt Ters who is here! But she would be flying back on Sat to the Philippines! Gonna miss her lots...
My standard of eating popiah has fallen. Last time, I could eat about 5-6 in one meal, eating a total of about 11 a day in 2 meals! But today, I ate only 4 for lunch and 3 for dinner! Thats a total of 7 only! I would have loved more but I really couldn't eat...
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I am still regretting why didn't I book driving tmr morning. Then I can sleep in. =)
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~pInkDeLigHts~ Haiz...
I have made up my mind after visiting NUS and NTU open houses! And I am also looking forward to the day that I stay in the hostel! Not to say that I really want to move out of this home, but the hostels, especially Sheares Hall and Kent Ridge Hall look really posh and cool! And they are all single rooms! I just can't wait to stay in there and begin Uni life!!
Mich! Do and please apply for NUS! and for Kent Ridge Hall!! I really want to stay with you and carry out our little plan to earn to stay in the hostel!! =)
There are just so many courses that I would love to take, but I have set my mind on one! =)
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Mich, LC, Mel and I went to NUS open house with Dad sending us down. We walked around and asked about courses and everything. I met Joy and we talked about hall life etc. After that, we spoke to the Kent Ridge hall student. Both of these halls really are so attractive! But I would probably choose KR coz its nearer to the bus stop. Hehe! Sorries Joy!!
I met Christine!! My kindergarten friend! oh manz! She became so much prettier! And i met her parents too! It has been years since we last met!
Dad sent us to the Science Canteen and we had Claypot Chicken Rice for lunch! Yes, all thanks to LC's requests! Haha!!
We set off for NTU which was rather far and I am so glad that Dad could give us a ride down to NTU. As usual, we walked around and asking about the various courses. Hmm...we probably have to stay in the hall coz it's really far to go from home. But the halls are rather old. Well, I think NUS would still be a better choice for me!
We met many people! And one who really stunned us was AMIN!! We were chatting with a Biz girl when a guy's head just popped in and gave us a stern look. We thought how come got a guy so rude! Suddenly popped his head in, like wanting to chasing us away coz we took a long time chatting with the girl. Then I realised it was AMIN! And he smiled and chuckled, "Now then you know ah?!"
Woah! Amin really changed lots! And he grew so tall!! That was what made us stunned!
Yup, we saw and met many people at NTU as compared to at NUS.
We took the NTU shuttle bus to Boon Lay interchange and walked around in Jurong Point. Saw Fann Wong and Moses Lim at a show where they were advertising for Xando. Settled at Andersen's Ice Cream for a triple scoup Sundae! Shiok~
Had a long ride to Paya Lebar with the girls and chatting as we went on the long journey.
Went LC's place for Chocs and to pass time. =)
Dinner at grandparents place and went home, where we had more ICE CREAM!! Today is really full of Ice Cream! Just in this week alone, i think I have had 4 days where I ate Ice CreaM!!
1. Sun at grandparents place.
2. Mon at home.
3. Thurs at New York New York.
4. Today at Jurong Point.
5. Today at home.
5 times in 4 days of a week!! Oh man!!
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i have not spoken to someone for a long time. And I hate this silence between us.
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I want to drive!! Why didn't I book a lesson on Monday?!
Huh??!!
Why?!!
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~pInKdeLighTs~ What would I do?
There's nothing more to say than my driving lessons and work! Yes! That is all that revolves in my life~
Let's just start with work.
I have a great boss, coz she treated the temp staff (3 of us) to Crystal Jade lunch at Great World City yest!! And she even arranged to let us go down for the Roadshow that's taking place tomorrow and Fri at Raffles Hotel from 10am to 5pm! There's an advertisement that's out today about the Roadshow! So, those who are intending to buy a printer, fax, scanner etc, do come down for The Ricoh Solutions That Fit Roadshow! =)
And a great supervisor cum lunch partner! Life's boring now that Celest can't join us for lunch. And Angeline was on MC today.
And a salesperson just came back from Europe and got us chocs! Now you know why I haven't slimmed down. Not when I am with such great people who keeps feeding me!!
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Went for driving lesson again. Yes, it's the 9th time I took halfday to go for lessons! Dats as good as a week's work!!
Well, lessons went horribly today. Told you it would be a different story! And I had a debate with CI over the phrase "Practice makes perfect." And look what happened today?! Mon's lesson was totally cool with hardly any major problems and just some hiccups here and there. And he was so impressed with me on Mon. Yet, look what happened today?! I agree, there is some truth in the phrase, but its really one day good and another day bad. I must admit that Mon's lesson was good because we were relaxed and chatty. Also, we did rather easy things like U turn and played on the S course. But today, I was rather tired from the late night last night and my concentration level was quite bad! I tried to take note of the things to do! Today's lesson was full of difficult things too! Had to watch out for the bus lanes and the heavy traffic at Eunos. Too many hazards here and there.
We started off with S course and Crank course. NO, he wasn't joking. I had to do that!! It was super diff!! My arms are aching now with all that turning. And my coordination is totally off! I even hit the curb like so many times! And the car stalled. And I had to reverse! Bad...bad...
Went out to do the usual drive. And I went out ok. Just that I am still not confident of getting out the centre. Did lane changing and its really difficult coz of the heavy traffic and all! I almost caused an accident because I accidentally changed lane when I didn't do the right checks before changing lanes. The steering wheel was sensitive just to a little turn of it. I did cause a lot of trouble for CI today.
Feel really bad to CI today. I defaced his wife and yet he could jokingly say that "aiya! The damage wasn't great enough to change the car!". And there I was in the car already freaking out by all that scratches and damage done by going up the curb. I am so thankful for such a forgiving instructor. Like I said many times, I must be the worst student on earth that any instructor would want to teach. They may even risk getting scoldings and shoutings from me. Well, CI did say sorry to me today!
After a left turn, I knew I needed to do another left turn, but...
CI: ok, down here signal right.
Me: signal right ah? Ok... (I signalled right, even though I knew it was a left only turning lane.) You sure ah?
CI: Yah..signal right. (I signalled right and began turning that direction even though I didn't know where to go.)
CI: Eh! Where you going?! Turn here!! (Pointing to the left)
Me: Orh! You told me to signal right mah! Then I was just thinking where to go also.
CI: Oh no!! sorry sorry! Don't angry kk?
Manz...2 blur people shouldn't be in the car together.
And we went to pump petrol in the centre! It was so fun! Well, skipping the embarrasing part which I would probably tell Weirdz when I meet them. It's too bimbotic...
So, we drove to pump petrol and he was joking with the instructor at the pump station. He was telling me that in any case if I would be late, still must go and attend the lesson. If not, he would have to pump petrol! A "punishment" for the instructors? Hehe!
Today's scoldings were really, honestly speaking, well hurled at me. Reflexes were slow and mistakes repeated over and over again. Even if he didn't scold me, I was already scolding myself during the lesson.
Well, i just hope that the next lesson on Tues would go on fine! And this time, I am going to make sure I have lots of energy and relax through the lesson!
Alright, going to sleep...Yawn...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!! (8March)
And yes, meeting Mel and Mich for dinner tmr night! =)
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~pInkDeLighTs~ I hope you aren't angry...I am sorry about the car!!
Alright, that fretful day arrived but with much surprise and happiness...Well, to some that is!
To those concerned about my A levels, you would have already msged me and asked. So, that's it and I am making future plans about it now. I am really confused! Seriously too many things to think about now. And the application forms are freaking me out! There are so many things to fill in and especially the part where I have to put in CCA and all. I am probably going to only do it next week. So many things to do!!
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Well, I realised this really makes sense "The more you hope for something, the greater the disappointment." If you get it, it's a great surprise! And I apply it much to my driving lessons everytime. I hope too much for CI and when I didn't get him, I was quite disappointed. So, I went to the lesson today, not hoping for anything! But thanks to Shuzhen for helping me check the car number so that I could go into the etrial at ease!
I met Shuzhen after my etrial that went quite ok. Failed the 4 papers I did but was like 88%. And most were careless. Etrials are tiring especially when your right hand has to be at the screen most of the time. And it's a chore to type in the password! For those who go to the etrial would know that the cursor jumps and got to retype etc...
Shuzhen accompanied me for 20 mins! She stayed on even though her FTT had ended like half an hour before I did! Thanks girl! If not, I really wouldn't know what to do while waiting for my lesson to start! =)
And yes! I got CI. I was at the motorcycle area 5 mins before the lesson. Saw CI in his car. He walked out, said hi to me and went to the canteen. As everyone else began moving to their car, I sat there waiting for him. What's the point of moving to the car when I know he would come from behind? And stay in the hot sun?!!
You know, when someone is happy, everything would go on easily. The lesson started off well! As much as I guessed, he doesn't smoke. Instead, he joked saying smoking is too easy already. He smokes marijuna! "_"
And I found out that I wronged the previous instructor that I got on Thurs. He doesn't smoke. My apologies to him. His car probably smelt of cigarette smoke because of the other instructors or because he was with others who smoke before the lesson etc. It's an unavoidable thing. Anyways, I am getting used to it already.
CI was super hyper today. I have no idea why...He must be nuts! But he did say that I improved and I think that's a fact! Today's lesson was really good! Just that I forgot some basic things like changing down to a lower gear before coming to a stop. My car didn't stall at all!!! (erm...maybe just at the end of the lesson...)
And the exit and entrance to the driving school part went well! Maybe it was coz I wasn't stress today! I am totally freaked out at that parts! And CI taught me the U turn today! He wasn't suppose to, but he did anyway. Had lots of fun with that blue colour U! As usual, I screamed at him again. Who asked him to talk to me when I was doing something highly skilled and need to use a lot of concentration! (Like going into a filter lane! So many things to do and he was talking to me about something else that could be told later.) "DON'T DISTRACT ME LAH!" I must be one student he freaks teaching! Hehe!
We went back to the driving centre and went round the circuit a few rounds. He asked me to do a few left turns and next thing I knew it, I was doing something highly skilled - S course!
Do that can puke ah! So hard to control the clutch! And at low speed. The turning was bad...but it was fun!
When we got out of the course, I said, "EH!! This is the S course right? Very fun leh! Wo men zai wan ke yi ma? (Can we play again?)"
CI: "Who is playing ah?! You or me? Ok lah...let you play again lah..."
So, we went into the S course again, and my car hit the curb because I just didn't know what he was doing. Really don't know when to turn and how to judge the turning yet. And then my car stalled because I let the clutch go too fast. Got back on track and went through the course. Super fun leh!!
Really want to get him for all the lessons, then can play these things again. He promised that if we had time, he would let me try these courses! And its like many lessons down the road that I officially learn how to manouvre these courses.
Lesson was fun! And long!! And I think his impression of me being a difficult person to teach should have changed! But, it's probably just today that things went so well! It may be a different story on Wed...
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~PiNkDeLigHtS~ I made a friend! And it means a lot! Happiness~