Last Minute Packing

I'm hopping on a plane tomorrow, but I only start to sort things out today.

Mom's going bezerk.

And I just realised, most of my winter clothes is pink. Darn it!

Going through the checklist all over again. But there's still too much stuff.

So far, 2 large luggage bags, 2 cabin bags. Did I mention they're all red? My bagpack is full of gadgets: laptop, MP3, GPS, DSLR.

Right now, I'm more worried about my Facebook apps: Farmville, Cafe World, YoVille and others.

Urgh.

Auto Show & Sound Challenge

Car-lovers and speed-enthusiasts alike, SWOON!

Han's Carmart has organized another auto show! Taking place in the architecturally beautiful KK Times Square, this event will divided the participating vehicles into four main categories: VIP series, Open Saloon, K-Car and Motorcycle/Scooter.

Have you ever been to an auto show before? If you never did, well, don't miss this event. Expect to see creatively modified vehicles, awesome paint jobs, superb sound systems, and sleek designs.

Details of event:

Date: 15 Nov 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 9.00am - 7.00pm
Venue: KK Times Square

I'm definitely going! As soon as I'm done with my exam paper, I'll rush to KK Times Square, and join my friends.

Too Much

Have you ever gone through a feeling where everything come crashing down on you, without warning, without mercy, in a speed you'll never be able to keep up?

That's what I've been experiencing lately.

I thought it was just due to the event that took place in my life, followed by the mood-swings caused by hormones and menstrual cycle. (Yes, I'm aware that this might be a little too much information) However, its been a while, and I'm still feeling gloomy.

I definitely don't understand it. And I'm extremely annoyed with the fact that I'm easily annoyed with nonsense. (I just realized the irony after re-reading this.)

I'm complicated enough without these emotions tangled up in me.



It's not like I have a streak of bad lucks or occurrence going on. Sure, I wrecked the bumper of my parents' car. And was (or maybe still) having a feud with a lecturer. I also realized that acing my financial accounting course is a lost cause, I'd be lucky if I'm able to pass that course. Not forgetting that our final exam is just around the corner, and I'm not prepared AT ALL.

I have good things going too. My parents' reactions toward the damaged Mercedes-Benz is not what I expected. They took it well, too well actually. Sure, they are a bit frustrated, but they didn't scold, scream, lecture or take away my privileges (especially the Eurotrip). My friends are awesome too, they keep me entertained. They're cool with my moodswings and don't take it to heart when I annoy them a little too much.

Yet, I still feel ... I can't even find the word to describe it.

My vivid imagination doesn't help either, all they did were to make things more confusing and complicated. And my mind wanders a lot, at the most unappropriated time. Even when I'm driving, which is dangerous, as the drive from campus to my parents' house is approximately half an hour during off-peak and I like to drive fast. There has been quite a few times I almost drove off the road, once with mom on the passenger seat (you can bet that she freaked out and lectured me all the way home).

I'm in a phase where I feel like eating, constantly. However, I don't feel like having Yo-Yo's Peppermint Milky Tea with Pearl and Tuah Baker's bun. I want to get some pizza, but i no longer feels like ordering Pizza Hut's Hawaiian Chicken. This is also a rare case where cupcakes doesn't make things better. Little Italy's Fettuccine Carbonara doesn't seems so appetizing anymore too. There's not much choice left for a picky impulsive eater like I am.

Usually, at times like this, I'd either go to the beach or Signal Hill. Just sit there, and enjoy the view. But the weather doesn't allow me to do so, and I don't feel like being alone.

I don't want to go home; but I don't want to stay in campus either.

I don't want to be bothered; but I don't want to be alone.

I don't want to stay in my room; but I don't want to go out too.

I feel like crying; but I don't think I can force it out.

I want to sleep; but I'm not sleepy at all.

I call my friends out; but I don't feel like talking.

The weather is either too hot or its raining too heavily to do anything.

I pull a brave face. Pretended nothing happened. But its all a lie. They didn't notice this at all. I'm starting to think I should be in the entertainment business, seeing how good an actress I am.



Either that, or I'm going mental.

Photo courtesy of SecretZen.com

Disaster Gone Wrong?

I wrecked my parents' Mercedes-Benz last night.




Just by going out of the driveway of my aunt's house. I hit the gate. Don't worry, there's no harm done to the gate.

But I can't say the same for the car.


I was expecting some outrage from my parents. You know, some screaming fits, yelling out "You're not allowed to drive for a month!" or "You won't get anymore allowance for 3 months!".

Well, on contrary, when I called my dad out to check out the damage I've done. He just said "Hmm. Bah. Kasi keluar dulu kereta ni." Then he went back inside to continue where he left off.

Then, I went back inside, feeling absolutely guilty and anxious to hear what my punishment(s) would be. I sit down quietly with them only to find out that they are talking about our Eurotrip this coming November-December. I was like, "Oh no! Are they going to cancel it? Am I going to be left behind?" (Note: My parents and I haven't bought our tickets)

I start to listen a little more intently to their conversation. Ignoring Zorro the kitten who's been trying to play with me. Apparently, they were talking about how to get to Paris, Switzerland, Prague etc. from London. My dad said we can drive or take a train. Then my uncle asked him, does this mean he's coming. (Note: My dad usually the one driving whenever they have a trip together) He said he's not since he has other plan. Then my mom turn to me and said "Well, Aqilah and Roxy can drive then, there's always GPS."

At that point, I didn't know what to think. Aren't they suppose to NOT let me drive after I crashed into a gate? I even pointed out to them that I did just so less than 10 minutes ago! (I know, what were I thinking pointing them out?) But Dad was like, "Meh. It was an accident."

You have no idea how relieved I was at that point.

This week has been a... I can't even find the right word. Let's just say it has been a hell of a week for me, okay? The weather has done a great deal of job to reflect my mood. The stormy night, the heavy rain, the cloudy sky, earthquake and tsunami. I feel a lot better after being off the hook from any punishment for totaling the front bumper. But the weather is still cloudy, so is my mood.

My poor friends. They have to endure my terrible mood. My witty jokes have been a lot meaner, and almost crossed the line where it says "evil". I've been a LOT more annoying. Been bugging them like crazy. Being cranky for nothing. Arguing a lot. You know, the sudden mood swing. (Kan Nana?) The darn flu I've been having is not helping either. It just make things worse than it already is. Not to mention I skipped yesterday's classes without a valid MC. (I don't feel like having an appointment with my doctor at this moment)

I wanted to end this. This is not good for myself nor the people around me. In order to do that, I must have some girls night out fun to drive these (emotions? sadness? feelings? anger? what?) away. And I can't do that being cooped up in the hostel nor the house.

Which is why, I can't wait for Unitar's Annual Dinner next weekend!

The question is, is this mood of mine going to last until the night come? I certainly hope not.

M

Someone gave me a plushie. A canine plushie. I'm not sure whether it is a Chihuahua or a puppy. But either way, I'm naming it "M". Isn't it adorable? M comes in his feeding bowl. I'm placing him in the car. That's way, M will always be with me when I drive, blocking my view, annoying me when I swift to the left or right. Just like the real-life M. And of course, so that he'll always remember I hold the steering wheel in this relationship. I'm licensed to.



Speaking of canines, check the above picture. I was driving off my neighbourhood to go to the city. This dog is slowing me down. I was pissed at first, then I noticed something. It's carrying a yellow plastic bag!



Stray dog. Must have raided someone's trash. Haha. But its amusing thou, he walks all the way down with the bag.



Oh, I saw a Prius today. In Kota Kinabalu. Wonder who owns it.

Accident

Oh Gosh! I had an accident today. My first accident, EVER! I never had a car accident before. Despite how fast and dangerous I drove. People who rode in a car I drove should know that.

I was on the way to 1 Borneo to catch the movie "Bedtime Stories" with my two cousins, DD & Farha. I don't even know the name of the road. It's near the traffic light. From Likas to Inanam or Kolombong. I was from Kolombong, after picking up Farha, to Likas. It was at the junction. I thought the car already left, so I didn't look in front and look at the side. Mum's car is automatic, it move slowly if I don't press the break and leave it in 'D' gear. I didn't press the break. I decided to let it move slowly, while I wait for its clear to enter the lane. There's suppose to be a long empty road in front of me.

But the car was still there. She pressed the break at the last minute. So, my car (or Mum's car) kissed the MyVi's butt. I pressed the break immediately when I, and Farha, noticed the car is still in front of us. Farha screamed my name. My car was so slow, I wasn't even sure whether I hit the car, or managed to stop in time. Farha thought we didn't, so she told me just to leave. After all, we can't see any scratch on the MyVi's bumper. But I waited to see, whether the driver will stop on the side of the road. She did.

And she's very annoying. Screaming and yelling. Saying I'm a jackass driver. I'm blind. Cursing me in Mandarin. (Note : She didn't know I can speak Mandarin until a guy come to help us with the situation) Calling another person to see the car. Telling the person on the other line what a stupid driver I am. I already said I'm sorry and I'll pay for it. Plus, you couldn't even see any difference. How much could I possibly cost, anyway. I'll show you the picture.

Can you see anything on the bumper? It's on the right. Look closer. Closer. Near the round-thingy. Can't find anything, right? Exactly what I meant. And the Chinese girl is making a scene as if I burned down her car. Well, it's actually her baby sister's car. And that's why she's so damn fussy about it.

Let me zoom it up for you. There's a tiny dent. Can you see it? Yeah, that's all. The boyfriend of the MyVi owner came to check on it. He said there's nothing wrong with it. Just let it go. I admitted my mistake. But the girl wouldn't bulge, and screamed at the guy instead. Poor guy, if he married his girlfriend, he'll have a Nazi as a sister-in-law. Well, I gave them my number, and my dad's. After all, if I need to pay as consequence, Baba's the one footing the bill.

Well, after that, I went to 1 Borneo to watch the movie. A silly accident shouldn't affect my day. Especially the one that didn't even leave a mark on Mum's car. When I just about to step into the cinema, the guy called me and said he talked to his girlfriend, and everything is settled. I don't have to pay for anything.

Darn, I shouldn't even bothered to tell my dad about this. But the girl was making so much fuss that I felt obliged to tell Baba. Now, my whole family know I had an accident. Little or not. Intan even called me to laugh at me. But when I told her the detail, she asked why I didn't punch the girl to shut her up. Mum called to ask about her car. My brothers? Well, they didn't bother to call and ask. Thankfully. They probably know its nothing because Mum didn't call them to complaint. And this probably decrease my chance to get a car.

Now I couldn't tell my passengers to relax while I'm driving because I never had an accident before. Darn it. Guess I shouldn't have been so confident of my driving.

Future Car-Owner?

I think I'm going to have my own car by the end of the year. Or at least, if my mum unable to convince my dad otherwise. During dinner last night, my dad suddenly open a conversation about cars. Malaysian cars. The price of the car, which car saves more on fuel, those sort of things.

I thought it was just a normal conversation, well, until Mum told Baba to not buy the car now. And not worry about me. And deal with Noer. His situation need it more. Then I realized, Baba's planning to buy me a car. I know its for me, because he was talking about Malaysian car, such as Proton Saga, MyVi, Viva & Satria Neo. If the car is for himself, he'll buy a 4x4 car. Or BMW. You know, typical guys' favorite, big & fast.

There's pros and cons in having my own car.
The pros :
1. It's mine! I don't have to argue with my siblings who get to use the car.
2. I get to pimp it the way I want it
3. I may be able to take it to campus, means no more stuffy bus ride!
4. I will always have a form of transport if Mum uses her Honda Stream.

Okay, that's all I can think of. Not so much advantages in having a car, right? How about the cons?
1. Probably have to pay for my own fuel. After all, I get fixed monthly allowance now.
2. A new responsibility. I will be responsible to all things happen to my car.
3. Parents going to be extra protective. It's the parents thing, they give you a form of advantage, but they'll take another privilege away.

There's the only 3 cons I can think of for now. 4 pros and 3 cons. But bear in mind, the disadvantages is bigger than the advantage. Why? It causes decrease in my financial stability and privilege. And increase in responsibility. And of course having a car has its up, but I don't really need it. I just want it. There's a huge difference between 'need' and 'want'.

So, for now, we'll see if I get a car, or Noer gets it. Either way, I'm cool with it. I can use mum's car anyway.