Driving at BBDC - Final Practical Attempt 1 - Failed :(

Didn't pass my first driving practical test today. Was kind of disappointed. Really wish I can get the licence before my birthday. Now because I'm a private student I have to wait till July for the next test date and July I am going on holiday. Where got time? For my failure, I can blame alot of things that happened. I can blame myself for being so blur to actually bring the expired PDL and left the renewed one at home tucked inside my folders of all my driving documents. In the end, my mum have to cab down and bring it to me. I can blame the weather for suddenly rainning when it's my turn and so "lucky", after I went back, the rain stopped. I can even blame it on the fact that I've only went into the circuit twice, once in the day time and once in the night time. There's many excuses I can give myself to make me feel at least abit better, but have to admit it the main factor that I didn't pass is me, myself and I. For being nervous, for already giving up hope after the first strike curb. 10 points gone and I'm like hackcare already. Okay, treat it as an experience gainned and better luck next attempt.

PS: On a brighter note, perhaps I'm fated to be chauffeured around. Any tips to passing???

Meet up with Poly pals @ Watami ION

After my driving lesson at 11am, went to have lunch with bf. Ate the famous duck noodle of Bukit Gombak. Noodle super chewy, super QQ! Next time can try their Char Siew Mee. Today will be meeting Twinnie (whom I hasn't met for many months) and the rest of the poly pals.  

They had Watami lunch at ION Orchard. I only went there for the dessert since I've already eaten the duck noodle. The desserts were nice and sweet contrast with the sour fruits. Makes a great combination. Haha. After eating, just window shopped around. Didn't buy anything. Not suitable and also lazy to go try on the clothes. Time passed very fast, we all went our home sweet home during dinner time.

Still stuck at Parallel Parking + I love my new computer - 20 inch moniter is the BEST!

2 weeks of not driving is no good. I'm stuck at parallel parking again. Today, we have changed to another private circuit as the one near farm mart is closed down. This private circuit is in an even more isolated place. It's an old army camp with lots of "white houses" but it's bigger. However, during night time cannot do the slope drive as it's just too dark and there's no street lights.

Anyway, after the driving session, went to Sim Lim with bf as he said he's buying some computer stuff for works. Who knows, ended up we both bought a new set of CPU + 20 inch moniter + Free keyboard and mouse. The CPU is self put together by the Indian uncle at 5th floor of Sim Lim. Quite cheap but no brand one la. Like Rojak. Different different parts put together. I love the big screen and I do not have to squirm my eyes to see the wordings on my laptop anymore. YAY. One thing I hate is that I have to install every program to the new computer again. That's the most troublesome things to do.

Mine is red. I wanted badly to get a smaller CPU but if I get a smaller CPU, it won't be able to support the graphic card I got. I don't really need a graphic card that is for the gamers but bf insisted I get one so that I can play games with him. Dotz. Bf got the exactly the same set as me but his is orange in colour.

Parallel Parking + A Red Carpet Spa Affairs + Jurong Safra's Jacks Place and Bowling @ Chevron

No wonder everyone hates parallel parking and even those who have gotten their license, most of them don't dare to do parallel parking. Seriously, I don't know what my instructor is talking about. Look for the wooden plank then turn left, then reverse, then turn right again. He always asked me to look over the shoulder to see the plank but think I too short or what, I always couldn't see the plank on the road and went over the line too many times. Never mind, practice makes perfect, hopefully, after more tries I will be able to understand and maybe I need to bring a cushion to bring the seat up abit.



Last December, together with the usual Singtel bill, came an invitation for this ultimate Red Carpet Spa Affair. At just S$25+ per person, the program highlights include one 60 minute Spa treat of my choice. It's either slimming therapy, Facial, IPL Hair Removal or Spa Detox. Out of the four, I am most interested with the White Tea Spa Detox. Not only that, there's also a 8-Course High Tea Buffet and a Gift bag (Contains The Singapore Women's Weekly Magazine, Shu Uemura Brightening Cleansing Oil 8ml, Jean Paul Gaultier Frangrance Sample, Palmolive Thermal Spa Shower Gel 250ml, Kotex Feminie Care Kit, Nescafe Body Partner Sachet Pack, Gryphon White Tea Sample Kit, F&N Alive! Cereal Pack, Jacob's Crak's and discount vouchers from Bintan Lagoon Resort, Delcie's Desserts, El Toro, Kbox, OTO Bodycare and XtremeMac).

This is the first time I done a FULL body spa. The Javanese masseur rubbed the white tea mixture (felt like using sandpaper to rub against my skin) all over my body (even the chest area) and later on wrapped me up like a mummy. Then, the bed heated up and I just slept there not moving.



Bowling with the group. H aka cool guy was the top striker. Bf and I aka Honey N the Pooh came in second place tie with Cheryl. It was quite fun overall. After that we went to Clementi coffee shop to sit down and chit chat. They said will be arranging for a day to play L4d2.

13th Driving Lesson + Spring Cleaning + 海派甜心

I hate parking. How do those drivers out there gauge when to turn? How much to turn? See what then can turn? Instructor is scratching head liao cause he don't know how to teach anymore. Is it because no pole harder to teach? I don't know but the last 3 times I park okay cause I use the rock as a marking point however once out of the circuit, I don't know how to park again. Sigh. The only way to solve this is to have more practice (which is impossible with my instructor's busy schedule) or be very very rich (maybe got hope if I win TOTO). If I'm rich, I can get myself a "Self Parking Car". It really does the parking by itself. Freaky. I also heard that they are coming up with robots to aids parking. Technology.






Take a look at the blog link below and you will understand more about the self parking car:

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2006/09/ls_460_parking.html

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After my driving, went home and do some spring cleaning. Found a bag of my sec sch uniforms. So many sets. Three set for the normal class lesson, one set for P.E, two sets for class practice, two sets for CCA. Funny one la. As hard as I try to maintain my waist so that I do not need to change so many sets, the sch wants us to change a new set of uni cause they change to a thicker material (not so see through). All these will be sold to the garung kuni man soon. I believe the school has change a different colours for their uniforms so no point donating either.

Below is a bear I caught in Genting years back but I've decided to donate it to the salvation army along with other soft toys that I have no more rooms to keep anymore. I believe there's kids out there who would appreciate them more than I do.



Old NDP bag. Really don't know what to do with it. Throw?



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Cleared the top cupboard and feeling satisfied, decided to online to continue the idol drama 海派甜心。Recommended by Ms Leong to watch weeks ago but only today I managed to follow until the latest episode 8. Watched from episode 5 to episode 8. I don't usually get addicted to idol drama. In fact, I've only watched 流星花园，王子变青蛙 and currently this. I love 罗志祥 and 杨晨林's acting. Especially 罗志祥 his 360 degree transformation is really superb. 真是默契十足。李伟 AKA 学长 also had a very warm smile. He really have the "Don't-worry, leave-everything-to-me" kind of smile. Cute pics from 海派甜心 facebook fans page. Can't wait for episode 9 to be out soon in you tube. Till then. Hehe :)

Maple Story Version so cute. Looks exactly like them in the drama. Haha.

11th Driving lesson and Cooking

LG JOY - Smartphone make me stupid =(

It's my 10th driving lesson. Went to the private circuit and turn and turn again. Turn until I no strength and giddy. LOL. My instructor's life is very happening. Always hear him going for wedding dinner and his don't know who one year birthday party. But he say all have to pay $$$. Haha.

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After driving went to Bukit Batok to return my library books. Meet my father there as he say his hand phone contract is up and want to change a new hand phone. He picked this LG Joy (Smartphone) for $48. Of course it's like a new toy to me and I start to explore with the functions it had. After a few hours of playing with it, I get tired of it. In conclusion, I hate smartphones. It makes me feel stupid. Plus this LG joy is damn lag. LOL. Somemore the interface is all in english and my father can't read english so I have to explain to him everything hopefully he'll remembers. Trying to search online to see how to change the interface to Chinese one but can't find any useful information. It's super no JOY at all can. I still prefer my Samsung F480 which is so user friendly but the only disadvantage is not able to use Wi-Fi.



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Cook a simple meal for dinner. Overestimate the amount of rice to cook the porridge and have to eat until felt like puking.

PS: I wish tomorrow don't come. Sure alot of things to do one. Why the last day of the month is a monday? So sickening.

9th driving lesson on the road + Jurong Point + Library

On my 9th driving lesson today, I finally did something different from the usual left turns, right turns and U-turns. With the instructor leading the way, I saw a familiar sign. Farmart! Went there before to feed the goats and I was wondering why he want to take me there. Are we going to tour around there? Or he needs to buy something there? My queries were answered when we moved further in as there's actually a private circuit inside one of the small road there!!! Talks about saving cost, going to BBDC circuit can cost as much as an additional $28++ Now this private circuit only cost $5. Hehe. This private circuit is really very private. The road leading to it is like some unpaved road and is rather narrow. Inside, we practiced S-course, crank-course and slope. S-Course is damn difficult. The instruction keeps holding the metal pointer and point point here point point there but I just couldn't catch what he is trying to tell me to look out for. So my car is always either too left or too right and worst is mounting the curb. Tried a few rounds and most not successful. So on the way back, my instructor asked me whether I got the correct "feel" for the road already or not and I just laughed. One thing to not, do not step on the accelerator during the S-Course. No chance to be fast. Have to be real slow. Just let the car inch forward and I have to learn to turn the steering wheels FAST! Like playing mahjong. I am at a disadvantage since I don't play mahjong!!! Another thing to note is during slope, must remember to step on accelerator before releasing the handbrake. If not once the car slides down, it would means minus points during TP. After coming out of the circuit I was totally in a shagged mode, forget to on signal light some more. Gosh. I definitely need more practices.

At the end of the session, both bf and my father came. Nearly get caught as bf is driving his bike and he thought he want to fetch me so he faster say he's here to bring me eat the Dim Sums at the coffee shop there. The dim sums there were delicious. After that went to my Ah gong house for praying ah ma and had lunch there. Due to the driving I didn't go Mandai with the rest. Chatted with S4's mum and she told me some really interesting things. Make me laugh non stop.

After which, went to Jurong Point to meet Mum. She was there for a Billy event. An avid supporters who never fails to go to his events one. Even bought his concert tickets on the spot. I on the other hand was not so interested in all these. Window shopped at Jurong Point a while before heading to the library. I've started the interest of borrowing books since I'm making those handicraft cards. It always gives me a sense of satisfaction after finishing the cards. Especially yesterday I made another card from my company's unwanted brochures. Even my bf said it's nice. For today, the library allows us to borrow up to 6 books each and after showing them the receipts we can exchanged for a library note pad. Ended up, borrowed 12 books. 3 on cooking, 4 on crafts, 3 short novels, 2 comics. Enough to occupied me for the whole of next week and next next week to stay home. Shall not spend so much time outside since I had spent a bloody lot of $$ on unnecessary things like my handphone bills. Stupid mobile facebook and mobile MSN. Sigh makes my handphone bill more than doubled. Sometime I hate my handphone cause it don't supports WI-FI. On a happier note, I'm going to Ikea soon to get myself a $3.90 STEKA flying pan. SUPER DUPER CHEAP!! A similar one can easily cost $38.90. Somemore this one has got a non-stick surface. I'm so going to get it soon!

8th Driving lesson + CAN! Green @ Hort Park + Marie Bday @ Icon

My day is fully scheduled today. 11-12pm went for my 8th driving lesson. Instructor today mood don't seems very good. Not like his usual joking mood de. So serious. Make me scared and lost my cool. Nothing new was learn today. Just the normal on the road driving. So boring!

After that, went home, prepare a bit and went our again with my parents to the Hort Park. The 3rd CAN! event is held there. It's also the Clean and Green 2010 carnival there. Meet Lis, her colleague Cyn and bf there. Just nice the four of us will also be going for the A*Mei's concert next year. Hehe. For this event, we brought our collections of plastic bottles and tetra packs for recycling. There's a machine for us to put those recyclables in and in exchanged we get a lucky draw coupon. You can never imagine how much bottles some people collected. It's so much that the organizers have to limit to one person 20 bottles if not I think some of them can stand there the whole day just putting the bottles inside the machine. There's also some games stalls and flea market over there selling "green" thingy like organic food, energy savings appliances. I bought myself a hair dryer there for $14 which I considered cheap. At the CAN! Green event, we make a painting of our hands and also growing a herb in a plastic bottle. Mine is a spices used for cooking. After that, we found a spot and we had a mini picnic. Thanks to Cyn for bringing the foods she made and Lis for the drinks. I didn't stayed for the lucky draws cause I need to go attend Marie's birthday celebration at Icon.

Father drove me there. I couldn't find my way even though I've reached. After I finally reached it was already quite late. Everyone was eating and I faster get somethings to eat too. However, not long after I settled down, it was time to go already. The saddest thing is today I couldn't hitch a free ride home and had to take the MRT back. So sad.

Driving - Sixth Lesson on the road + buying Army stuff @ Beach Road + Bowling at West Coast Recreation Centre

Doing U-Turn all the way and some left turns and right turns.
All the while the instructor keep telling me about FOODS.
Steamboat at Lavender.
Different types of steamboat.
One of the steamboat is using herbs for the soup based one.
Crabs at Changi Village.
Claypot rice at Geylang.
Even wanted to show me those namecards which he kept somewhere in the cars.
Distracting or what?
LOL.
Maybe he's hungry.
Heehee.

I'm hungry too.

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After my driving, bf came to meet me.

My parents also came to fetch me.

Ended up bf made a wasted trip down since we are going back to Clementi to pick Bro.

Together we went to Beach Road to buy some Army stuff.

Plenty of zip lock bags, insect repellant etc.

So many things to pack.

Despite bf said don't bring so much stuff in, bro still pack a big big backpack.

He's so funny, bring shampoo also so big bottle.

Coming wednesday will be his BMT.

Everyone is so excited and every relatives are talking about it.

They even compared bf to bro and said that bf is so much matured that bro.

Hmmm.

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After buying of the stuff needed.

We went back and went bowling at West Coast Recreation Centre.

Bf did not join in as he was too tired.

We played two rounds.

Father was the striker lo.

Keep on getting strikes.

I was the most lousy out of the four.

Boo.

Although mum's score quite ok her pose was really funny.

She had her own pose when it's comes to bowling.