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July 21, 2008
The hypocrisy of it all
Dear Self,
Wasn’t it just 2 weeks ago that you lamented how sadistic the entertainment scene was becoming? In that post, you commented on the manner which the hosts lampooned local celebrities and condemned their action (posted on july 3, 2008).
But you just did that yourself didn’t you? – In the previous post lies a thinly veiled attack on your instructor; poor guy.
And why melisa? Just because you didn’t understand him?? That’s no excuse.
If you fail to understand someone, that’s your fault. No one else’s. Don’t place the blame on another for your inadequacies.
You overlook his patience and painstaken efforts to explain the technicalities every step of the way. You forget his willingness to risk his life sitting in that hefty chunk of metal that you’re learning to move. You think that just because you’re paying a lot of money, it means that he ought to be nice and do things your way. You forget that the fella has to sit through many sessions a day, going through the same old motions and meeting arrogant people like you who think they know best; but having to remain polite for they are customers.
Sometimes, i wonder why it takes you so long to realise your mistakes…today it took almost 8 hours.
I wonder why you can’t be more forgiving, i wonder when you’d become a better person. I wonder when you’d grow up!
Granted that you were pissed after the lesson, you took it out on the wrong person my dear.
The person at fault today is you. The guy was just doing his job. Would you be able to face him if you knew he read the previous post? You’re no better than those hosts from the show.
Alas child! You’ve a very long way to go.
–melo
Matthew 7:4-5 (NIV)
“How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”
July 21, 2008
MISSSSScommunication
I had a really eventful driving lesson today that left me quite pissed. I had trouble understanding the instructor, therefore leaving me confused and frustrated half the time. Here’s what happened
#1
Him: Light (pause) turn.
Me: Turn at the traffic light?
Him: Yah
Me: Which direction?
Him: Light.
#2
Him: Demister switches off after fif-tee minutes. You must remember to switch it on yourself. If the tester do it for you, you fail.
Me: Ok
**moments later**
Him: Why you don’t switch the demister on?? You see your rear screen getting misty
Me: Oh, i didn’t realise..it’s looks quite clear to me though. But you said 50 minutes right? It’s not 50mins yet.
Him: Who say fif-teee?? I said fif-tee….One Five
#3
Me: Since its’ raining, i can go slower right? And since the road has a lot of bends, can i go at 40(km/hr)?
Him: Yah, raining means the road is slippery mah. Go at 30
**Melisa slows down to 30km/hr**
Him: Don’t go at 30, the road is clear, go at 40 should be fine
**Accelerates to 40**
Him: Actually i think you go at 30 is better…roads are wet.
On hindsight, it’s hilarious!! But it was my first time driving in the rain and i was a little jittery. With miscommunication, it made me even more nervous. At the end of the lesson he said my mistakes were:
1) Signaling late
2) Steering not confident and not skilled
3) Dependence on instructor to manage stuff like the demister
I wonder if i could have avoided those mistakes if i had understood him better. Like if i had registered that light = right, i would have signaled earlier and then i would be more confident of my next move. Half the time, i didn’t understand him and those contradicting instructions left me fumbling and hesistant. Like at a junction, i didn’t know where he wanted me to go, so i’d slow down and ask…or i’d ask way in advance and he’d tell me, “i tell you nearer the place”
Ah well, what to do?? What’s done is done :)
Better luck next time!!
July 17, 2008
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
I aim to master this before school begins. I’m not talking about the vocals, just the guitar :)
July 17, 2008
Quick Updates
1) I celebrated my birthday (super belated i know, it’s been more than a month!) over the weekend!! But I don’t mind!! Who minds receiving presents, cutting cakes, singing the birthday song again and again?? Haha!! Definitely not me!!
2) I drove myself home today!! How cool is that mannn!! I would like to believe that i’m getting better behind the wheels. Now that i’ve driven at 70km/hr…i think driving faster is more fun. But i don’t think that i would be like those super unfriendly fellas who speed, i’d be a really courteous and safe driver! :)
3) A visit to the optician this week reveals that the specs would be a permanent fixture on my face. No longer would i wear it to look smart, this time, melisa loh REALLY needs it.
4) Bukit Batok Library is in need of new books… weekly visits since the holidays started have depleted the supply of ‘books-melisa-hasn’t-read’. Either that or I would have to begin reading chinese books
5) Dentist says my teeth are fine and to see him again in 6 months time.
6) I found a very interesting site: http://www.threechordguitar.com/
The fella is quite funny..he likes to ramble on and on and on before the videos :)
The lessons are also manageable, the chords and finger pickings are really easy to pick up. There’re a few songs there, guess which is my favourite???
7) My holidays are numbered…less than a month left. Ah well, it was good while it lasted. Hehe!!
8) I’ve decided that i really like my room…from the lightings, to the furniture to my door :)
9) Now i can understand my neighbours! When they speak slowly and clearly that is…Eavesdropping was never that exciting and meaningful! Yes, my malay is getting better
10) I’m beginning to get a tummy…Haha!!
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