Blogs For April 2006

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240406, today received a msg from my elder brother:"Bro is in TTSH." My first reply was, what happened, he was alright in the mornin. As I thought in that message, it meant my second brother. Than he reply, hurt the spine. Hence, I continue asking. How come hurt the spine, is it serious? His reply was the ward is 12 A bed 11 and ask me to tell mummy.
By the time I received the reply, I was already on my way home before taking the feeder bus. Then when I was alighting, I received a call from my mum, she ask me if I was aware that my brother is in hospital. I told her I knew it when he message me and I was already at the void deck. Then I rushed home and my mom told me to take a quick shower and set to visit my brother. Then I told her is second brother in the hospital, but she said daddy said is elder brother. So she say lets not argue and get ready to leave. On the road we realised that it was actually my elder brother as he gave me a call from his ward. Then I message my second brother to tell him about it and he too was suprised.
When we reached, we met my da sao, then we walked to his ward while my da sao went to his car to retrieve something. When we reached the ward, my brother was lying in the bed with blankets covering him and he was watching tv. Mummy ask how was the injury, he say will have to see the report. Then mummy ask how come, he say cause he carry my father and then injured the spine. He thought it wasn't serious, so did not see the specialist and he went to work as usual, till he was so pain that after work he was sent to A& E. Then was x-rayed and will know the report tomorrow.
Mummy was very worried as he might lose his current job. Once he lose his current job, his pay might be lessen and he might not able to pay all the expenses due to him. I also worried but just hope that everything is fine.
250406, today message my da ge and ask how was it, his only reply is the disc slipped. So I pressume it was not as serious as I thought ba... So later going to see him. Think he will be fine...


210406
210406 is my fourth lesson. Today weather was good before 7pm. As I was early, hence decided to take 851 to Yishun than take MRT to Yio Chu Kang, my meeting place with the instructor. Who knows when I reached Khatib, it was raining heavily. Thinking that Yio Chu Kang will be fine, so continue my plan to take MRT from Yishun to Yio Chu Kang.
On the way, met Ellen and we chat about the gathering. Then received an sms from Ayu that I might have to cancel that gathering. So sad. It was my first time being the organiser. But never mind. Will still have second time.. So I continue the journey.... To my dismay, it was drizzling. When I reached Yio Chu Kang, I walked to the other end near the toilets and saw my instructor parking his car and looking at his hp. He noticed me when he turn his head to look at the side. He then signal me to walk to the car. He drove out till somewhere outside NYP(Nanyang Polytechnic) exit and he told me to get down and exchange seat with him. So I did. He told me to turn after NYP and drove straight. We came to Hougang and then to Sengkang. Then he told me to turn and we came to somewhere near punggol.
He said that if I succeed in learning the turning here, I will be able to turn in any junction or road where it is allowed to. As the sky turns dark and with the help of only headlights, we travel to the place around punggol area. Then, we came to a place of total darkness... This really freak me out. I told him that I don't like travel in here. But he say we have headlight can le. So no need to scare. But still feel uneasy. Finally we came to a road with cars and street lights. Felt sense of relieve. But after that the car engine stalls three time. Maybe was totally freak out. Then when he tell me to drive to my place, it was the end of the lesson. I left his car after arranged for the next lesson which is on 280406. But really wish to cancel and change instructor now. Had spoken to my ex-colleague, she say I better be careful as he may be up to no good intention. Really scare when thinkin of it. Well, think will see how on friday. If really not feel safe to meet him, might tell him indirectly that I wanna change instructor or might tell him that I decided to stop learning to drive for the time being.
Just would like to know for those who had learnt driving as private, did anyone encounter this situation? I just afraid he might ask me to drive to the same spot this friday. Can leave comments or can email me to tell me how you all will do if you were me. Take care. Thanks for reading....

Roadshow at Tanjong Katong Complex(160406)
Well, today I and Huihui went for the roadshow for promoting the Cisco Safe Deposit Box.. We were there early as I made a mistake in the reporting time. But May, the Cisco officer were already there when we reached there. Seeing no other people there we decided to shop for sweets and drinks. So we went to the shop n save at there. After purchasing our things, we walk slowly to the location of our roadshow. May ask about our names and we started chatting. She said that the things inside the cupboard are supposed to place on top of the cupboard. The sample safe was very heavy and May was actually expecting a guy to come for the roadshow. But to her dismay, came two ladies there. Left with no choice, we had to carry it ourselves. I helped to carry the safe and they were amazed of my strength. Actually I think it was not my credit lah. We began to figure out how the things should be placed. The time was around 11am and Jonathon, Assistant Manager from Philips Security Pte Ltd, came as he was in charge of promoting Income policies which was just beside us. He unchained the chairs and tables and the boards. We help to set up the rest. Finally, Aaron was here... So we were brief on some other points to promote the safe deposit box. We began to distribute the flyers but not many people shows interest in the safe. There are lots of people interested in the policies instead. I began to feel sad and disappointed. We were standing for about two hours and soon, it was lunch time. May went first as she say she was hungry. So we continue giving out flyers hoping anyone is interested. We took turns for lunch. After taking lunch, I began to try asking the shops around level one. Some shows interested but others just say they dont have money to put in the safe. So I began to try other floors. Explained till I almost going to die of thirst but none agreed to purchase the safe. So sad... In the end, we did not made any sales. That was a sad news... But had received praises from Jonathon that I am suitable for sales. To me, I think it all depends on my mood and the products. But if looking for full time sales person, I think I am not suitable. But Jonathon things differently. He said that not many would believe I am suitable for office job. He even offer me to work full time but due to my qualifications, he ask me to retake my O's.. I said to him that I am too old for retaking O's... Anyway, today was a fruitful day. Why? Cos I met more friends, like May, Desmond, Jacob, Jonathon, etc... Though sales was zero. Really enjoyed throughout though very tired... hehe... Maybe I am really suitable for sales... Maybe not... Don noe la.. Its not up to me to tell but it is up to you to find out... Cheers...

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120406 My very first practical lesson for my car licence. Very worried and scared. The instructor was patience and taught me alot. He ask me to try start the engine and move at a slow pace. We were crawling along Lentor Rd. He was there assisting my steering wheel. We go round and round. At the end of the lesson, I was told about my mistake. I step the accelerator too fast even before I release my clutch. I also step on the brake too hard. He jokingly tell me to use eggs to practise stepping the brake.. When reached home, did not check my bag. When about to change bag, suddenly discover my dearest MP3 was no where to be seen. No matter where I search, it was nowhere to be seen. So sad... Sms my instructor the next morning but he say could not find it. Haiz... Should have check the bag before leaving his car... Think dropped on the grass le.. So bad luck...
130406 My second lesson, he ask me where I wanted to start my practise, I say at the same spot where he started yesterday. He did and we exchange position. Then we started crawling... He tell me my old mistake, brake step too hard, anyhow step accelerator when approached hump. Haiz.. Don know why still cant get it in my head to step lightly on the brake. Today engine stalled once. He discovered that when I am nervous, I will release the clutch anyhow or will anyhow step the accelerator. We tried u-turn and was not very nicely done as my car kept go to another lane. Thank god there is no car on the other side.. Hope that sat will be better.. 150406 Today lesson started at 1pm. Thought would be better. But dont think it was that case. Though had managed to make a nice u-turn but when doing the left turn, I always did a wide turn which is wrong. So sad that I am unable to get into my head. Looks like that steering wheel are not on my side. No matter how i turn will always go out of the center line. So sad... The engine stalled twice... Haiz...Hope next thurs and fri will be better. Wish me good luck.....

120406
Yoz... Today will be my very first practical lesson with my private instructor...Very scare... Haiz.. Wondering what will happen later... Some more is around 7pm... Nite time.. Haiz... So worried... Hope can get the hang of it soon.. Though all my friends who know this news tell me be confidence... Haiz.. How to when u are like me this stupid gal who never touch car and also never sit at the driver seat... Haiz.. No choice liao.. Have to go no matter what liao... Wish me gd luck....

07 April 2006
Today I went to Jie house after work... Why? Cos she cant split herself for her daughter ShaSha's Maths workshop... Hence, I agreed to help her attend... Managed to reach there before 6.30pm..
Saw Shasha eating... Very nutritious... Or rather very filling for her.. She took a plate of bee hoon and some biscuit... Wow... Amazing.. A Primary 3 gal can have such a huge appetite... Hehe...
When she is done, it was almost 6.30pm.. So I ask her is she ready.. Than she say can liao.. So we set of... Not forgetting to take her bottle along... We walked to her school-Yio Chu Kang Primary School... She was saying maybe no one turns up, she can don need to go... But i say your mum had say she is going le.. So had to go no matter what...
When reached there, only a few came before 7pm. Some came even later... We chose the seat at the back and face the front... The talk started 5mins late as some is still strolling in.. Then the teacher began to introduce the speaker.. She is from Blue Orange Pte Ltd(If i did not remember wrongly). They were here to tell us about what is the new method learnt in the school now..
Basically there are ten methods but she is going to cover only three as they only have till 8.30pm.. The speaker is Ms Monica. She first introduce what is the ten methods and then started the first method that she is going to share with us...
It was model drawing which I had learnt some time in my primary school.. It was very effective as it made the questions simpler.. Another was trial and error. That is also known as guessing. Not all parents will agree to let their child tried this as they need to guess the thing correctly, if not the steps will be very tedious...
Lastly, it was something call systematic. It is a mixture of two methods. It requires table drawing and also guessing. After the workshop, I had better understanding what the kids is learning nowadays. But at times I find that their questions are very difficult to understand... Maybe due to their phrasing ba...
The talk ended on time. But due to raining, there is some delay. By the time her maid came, the rain had stopped. So we walked home.. My another task is to double check her second son's maths... In the end, managed to check for one paper but with some unable to solve questions. Mostly on fractions which I was weak in. By the time I was told to stop, it was already 11pm plus... So had to go liao...
When i leave the house, managed to catch the feeder bus but missed the last bus to amk. So took another feeder bus to another stop and walked home... Along the way was quiet and scary.. With no one on the streets.. Only cars... Suddenly thought of having a motorbike to cruise on this road as the traffic was smooth with not much cars around... Hehe.. But had to get my Class 3 Licence first la...
Will start my practical maybe next week ba.. Hehe... By the time I reached home, it was already 1am plus plus le... Time to Zzzzz.... Alright stop here for today... Update will be on when I have time... Tata...

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Well, today is another day. Jus that now my voice became soft and not like my usual voice... So sad...
Jie ask me when I am taking my practical... Well, had engaged an instructor where he is located at Hougang... Charging $33 for one and a half hours. If only one hour will be $22. Cheaper than SSDCL.
To be frank, I am very scare... So wanna ask around.. But no one revert back to me.. Sad.. Haiz.. Never mind la.. Will see see look look around see got any sign board.. Maybe can get one near my house... Maybe one at Tampiness... Or at Ubi?? hehe.. Got two lobang at Ubi, but think that one is last option ba...
Never mind la.. That one can wait till pay come le than decide... Mummy promise to help me when I almost broke while learn the practical... Great... Found my personal help... But what I wish is that I can get back all my money which I borrowed to my friend and also one bastard... But that bastard hor.. No hope le.. My friend hor, now think he broke le.. Cos sms him no reply... Hope he wont be another bastard... But know him so long le.. He is not one of the bastard.. So my money can take back... It is either sooner or later lo...
Alright la... Very bored le hor... End here la... Anything can sms me or email me if have better lobang in the private instructor thingy... hehe... Thanks for reading ma blog hor...