That's the 3rd last lesson for the whole course, before I am ready for the final test. Did more practices, and like the last two lessons, went through two test routes. So far, I never really find anything tough about the routes, except for the times where traffic could be really heavy. However, as it was on a Sunday afternoon, and the traffic was rather heavy, it was difficult trying to change lanes and making right turns and U-turns(mainly becuase I was slow in steering and acceleration). Improved for most of the items in the circuit, though I still had problems with the parallel parking and directional change. Stalled the vehicle once again.
As expected, today was going to be a heavy day. Cleared the first chapters for FM and SOM. The chapter on pressure in FM, is really easy. Managed to clear my tutorial in 50minutes(2 years back, I was never able to complete that many questions in under an hour). SOM, managed to clear my doubts of last week's lecture, thanks to the 10minutes of review before he went on to complete the last part of the chapter.
The first SOM tutorial was filled with laughter. All started with a question, which led to an hour of jokes. Great to have such a session after lunch, so that we could recharge ourselves for the last 4 hours of the day. As for its practical session today, had a great time though it was a little rushed. Did the tensile test for mild steel(it's what your car body is made of) once again(like what we did for EM exactly a year ago), except this time, the process was slower so that we could observe the characteristics of the material under large amounts of stress. Brought the specimen back home(since its necking was one of the better looking ones among the groups). Would have the pictures up soon, maybe tomorrow(if possible?).
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Experience Drive-20
Almost there! Yet another revision session and lesson, which went relatively well. I still had problems with the parallel parking and directional change in the circuit, and till that point of time, I felt my performance on the road was fine. I stalled once on that day.
Was out the whole day, from 12 till 8. Before that, Uncle and aunt came over to deliver some apple juice(made with a secret formula), which tasted better than those you buy off the shelves! It's kind of for my brother to drink, to help him relax before the first day of an important examination tomorrow. Went out for lunch with parets, before I went to the driving school at 1.20, and took a train down to Bugis to meet them later on at5pm, before we went for dinner.
Finally this morning, I could remember my dream. It's about a kayaking event with a group of friends at a lake.We were told that the lake was infested with sharks and crocodiles, but we went on, till we saw lots of fins and eyes protruding from the water surface. We went to a beach, and we met with the same thing again. Weird, but at least, I managed to remember what I dreamt, after what happened the night before.
Was out the whole day, from 12 till 8. Before that, Uncle and aunt came over to deliver some apple juice(made with a secret formula), which tasted better than those you buy off the shelves! It's kind of for my brother to drink, to help him relax before the first day of an important examination tomorrow. Went out for lunch with parets, before I went to the driving school at 1.20, and took a train down to Bugis to meet them later on at5pm, before we went for dinner.
Finally this morning, I could remember my dream. It's about a kayaking event with a group of friends at a lake.We were told that the lake was infested with sharks and crocodiles, but we went on, till we saw lots of fins and eyes protruding from the water surface. We went to a beach, and we met with the same thing again. Weird, but at least, I managed to remember what I dreamt, after what happened the night before.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Experience Drive-19
Getting closer to the final test. That day was the first day I had my first lesson on defensive driving. It's the first of a set of 4 lessons(which also meant the course was near its completion. Basically, it's revision, with a topic to cover on drivng safely. The session went well, and I had ots of problems with the circuit items. However, I finally had a clean record for that lesson, with n0 vehicle stalls! Finally.
It's been a week since I last remembered a dream. Weird. When I do not think that much, something would happen. But not that week. Last night, I dreamt of something, but I have got no clue about what I dreamt, other than the fact that I was with people I knew. Who they were, I have no idea. Talk anmesia. Shortly after waking before opening the eye, I thought of that girl I had seen in the past 6 dreams I had some time ago. Does someone who looks like that even exist? If so, who is she exactly? How would I find her? On another note: Am I sick in the mind? Or, is my subconscious more "unique" than your average Joe? Why, are stuff that I least expect, happening at this point of time? It's really time I stopped thinking about unnecessary stuff that are out-of-this-world.
It's been a week since I last remembered a dream. Weird. When I do not think that much, something would happen. But not that week. Last night, I dreamt of something, but I have got no clue about what I dreamt, other than the fact that I was with people I knew. Who they were, I have no idea. Talk anmesia. Shortly after waking before opening the eye, I thought of that girl I had seen in the past 6 dreams I had some time ago. Does someone who looks like that even exist? If so, who is she exactly? How would I find her? On another note: Am I sick in the mind? Or, is my subconscious more "unique" than your average Joe? Why, are stuff that I least expect, happening at this point of time? It's really time I stopped thinking about unnecessary stuff that are out-of-this-world.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Experience Drive-18
Did the emergency brake and three point turn on that day. The emergency brake(also known as E-brake) is somewhat easy to catch. Simply step on the brakes, followed by the clutch just before the car stops. However, you have got to be fast. Afterall, that's the aim of the E-brake, to stop as quickly as possible to prevent an accident. Had a few tries, and I managed to get it, though I never had the chance to practice it again, due to the heavy traffic in the circuit.
Finally, after so long, we finally went onto the road again, to Chua Chu Kang. Went onto a stretch of road that was empty most of the time to practice the three-point turn. It's easier than the directional change in the circuit, for there's greater room to move the vehicle around. Tried a couple of tmes, before we returned to the circuit for more practise before the session ended. When we did the directional change, I forgot my sighting points and striked the kerb many times. He was disappointed, but I was sure that I could correct my mistakes within the next 3 lessons. Overall, the car stalled twice, once while trying out the three point turn for the first time, and once in the circuit.
The last day of the first week of level 2.2. Had lecture and tutorial for Engineering Design(ED). This module is really interesting and fun, maybe for now. Completed the first topic on motor selection today, and it was kind of easy. As the saying goes, "kindness begets kindness", I helped a friend with a couple of assignments back in August, and apparently, some of those stuff I did back then, would be covered in this module. So far I can be sure that the research I did on gears would help considerably, as I would be away for a camp in three weeks' time, which might cost me valuable lecture time. That lecture and tutorial(lasting 4 hours in all on that day) would cover on gears and gearboxes. This module is also linked to CAD. Went for lunch, back to class for our first Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) lecture before we had a 2-hour break.Went back to the IT Helpdesk once again, and this time, after slightly more than 2 hours, he managed to install the software for me. Thanks!
Had two hours of tutorial before we were done for the day. Got the feeling that this semester's got the most challenging, yet interesting modules. Tagged along to Cold Storage before heading home.
Went for an evening run today, and it was great. Nice, windy weather, few obstacles along the way. As planned, went into Bukit Timah Community Club to see if there was a water dispenser I could get a quick drink from, so that I would not need to bring a 1 dollar coin out during each run and wait an aiddtional 5 minutes just to buy a drink. Indeed there was one, just outside the toilets. The water was cold! That's the first time I stopped for a drink halfway through the whole run. On the way back, met Zijie at the bus stop, before completing the last 500metres.
Finally, after so long, we finally went onto the road again, to Chua Chu Kang. Went onto a stretch of road that was empty most of the time to practice the three-point turn. It's easier than the directional change in the circuit, for there's greater room to move the vehicle around. Tried a couple of tmes, before we returned to the circuit for more practise before the session ended. When we did the directional change, I forgot my sighting points and striked the kerb many times. He was disappointed, but I was sure that I could correct my mistakes within the next 3 lessons. Overall, the car stalled twice, once while trying out the three point turn for the first time, and once in the circuit.
The last day of the first week of level 2.2. Had lecture and tutorial for Engineering Design(ED). This module is really interesting and fun, maybe for now. Completed the first topic on motor selection today, and it was kind of easy. As the saying goes, "kindness begets kindness", I helped a friend with a couple of assignments back in August, and apparently, some of those stuff I did back then, would be covered in this module. So far I can be sure that the research I did on gears would help considerably, as I would be away for a camp in three weeks' time, which might cost me valuable lecture time. That lecture and tutorial(lasting 4 hours in all on that day) would cover on gears and gearboxes. This module is also linked to CAD. Went for lunch, back to class for our first Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) lecture before we had a 2-hour break.Went back to the IT Helpdesk once again, and this time, after slightly more than 2 hours, he managed to install the software for me. Thanks!
Had two hours of tutorial before we were done for the day. Got the feeling that this semester's got the most challenging, yet interesting modules. Tagged along to Cold Storage before heading home.
Went for an evening run today, and it was great. Nice, windy weather, few obstacles along the way. As planned, went into Bukit Timah Community Club to see if there was a water dispenser I could get a quick drink from, so that I would not need to bring a 1 dollar coin out during each run and wait an aiddtional 5 minutes just to buy a drink. Indeed there was one, just outside the toilets. The water was cold! That's the first time I stopped for a drink halfway through the whole run. On the way back, met Zijie at the bus stop, before completing the last 500metres.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Experience Drive-17
One day before I had the 17th lesson, I went for a driving simulator session. There was only the automatic transmission, so there wasn't a need to change any gear during the simulation. Was there with two others, a guy and a girl. From the way he drove, the steering was rather sensitive, but the pedals were the opposite. I went second, and was the only one that session who had no accidents. The main objectives of the session was to allow us to experience accidents without having to start one on the roads, and also to test our reaction times. Mine was the slowest, even I don't know why. That's the first and probably the last time I would have my lessons on Wednesdays.
A day later, I went for my 17th Lesson. Went on the slopes and did the vertical parking. The slope was still something that I was afraid of, and I stalled twice that day on the slope. After going on the slope for about 4 to 5 times that session, I finally overcame that phobia. For once, I managed to maintain my car's position on the slope without the handbrake, and using the half-clutch position, before moving off. Vertical parking is something that was really easy, though there are a couple of times I would turn the car late while reversing.
The second last day of the first week of the semester. Computer-Aided Design(CAD). We used the Wildfire3.0 software for the module, and it's easier to work with than AUTOCAD. However, this module is one that requires practise and is linked to two other modules, Computer-Aided Manufacturing(CAM) and Engineering Design(ED). I can look forward to doing lots of projects this semester, which would make the aim of achieving the full GPA of 4.0 really tough.
Had lunch, before going to the IT Helpdesk to get the software installed on the laptop, however there were some problems and due to time constraints, I would be going back tomorrow to try to get it installed again. Ended up being 10 minutes late for the Advanced Engineering Mathematics module, Calculus. Good thing I read up and prepared for the lecture beforehand. From next week, Thursdays would be just like the previous semester. A day of lessons from 9am to 4pm.
A day later, I went for my 17th Lesson. Went on the slopes and did the vertical parking. The slope was still something that I was afraid of, and I stalled twice that day on the slope. After going on the slope for about 4 to 5 times that session, I finally overcame that phobia. For once, I managed to maintain my car's position on the slope without the handbrake, and using the half-clutch position, before moving off. Vertical parking is something that was really easy, though there are a couple of times I would turn the car late while reversing.
The second last day of the first week of the semester. Computer-Aided Design(CAD). We used the Wildfire3.0 software for the module, and it's easier to work with than AUTOCAD. However, this module is one that requires practise and is linked to two other modules, Computer-Aided Manufacturing(CAM) and Engineering Design(ED). I can look forward to doing lots of projects this semester, which would make the aim of achieving the full GPA of 4.0 really tough.
Had lunch, before going to the IT Helpdesk to get the software installed on the laptop, however there were some problems and due to time constraints, I would be going back tomorrow to try to get it installed again. Ended up being 10 minutes late for the Advanced Engineering Mathematics module, Calculus. Good thing I read up and prepared for the lecture beforehand. From next week, Thursdays would be just like the previous semester. A day of lessons from 9am to 4pm.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Experience Drive-16
Directional change and parallel parking. The directional change is easy, however there is the need to turn the steering wheel as soon as the car starts reversing. I had problems finding the right timing to turn the steering wheel at first, but once I managed to get the timing, the car would fit into the lot nicely, right in the middle. Before that, I had problems with early and late turning, which required for additional corrections before I was done with the item. Moving out, still causes a little problem. I usually turn the wheel too fast, causing the car to mount the kerb.
The parallel parking is, a problem, that I am still trying to perfect. Moving into the lot is smooth. However, the tough part is, how the heck do I ensure that the car is straight, in the middle of the lot? Moving ou is smooth as well.
Today went to school for briefing for the Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) practicals. Found out that, as a group, we were going to construct an F1 car(it's just a mini model), and race against other groups from other classes on Thursday, 11Th February 2010.
At 10, went with Jian Hui, Amanda, Hamzi,Jenere and Janna to Palza Sing. for lunch and get gifts for 2 friends' birthdays. Who, they'll find out tomorrow. Reached home at 4, got changed and went out for a run at 5. Intended to do a 15km run again, but after the second kilometer, I started having problems. A pretty bad stitch, gas in the stomach and a dry throat prevented me from going on properly. Walked every few hundred metres, and I gave up after passing the 9-kilometer mark. Took the shorter route home and rested. Good thing it's only the first week of school. Along the way, I thought I saw someone who looked like her, again. Anyway, I guess it might be time I stopped thinking too much unnecessary thoughts which might cause me unwanted trouble and stress. This semester's not going to be easy, going by the modules this semester.
The parallel parking is, a problem, that I am still trying to perfect. Moving into the lot is smooth. However, the tough part is, how the heck do I ensure that the car is straight, in the middle of the lot? Moving ou is smooth as well.
Today went to school for briefing for the Computer Aided Manufacturing(CAM) practicals. Found out that, as a group, we were going to construct an F1 car(it's just a mini model), and race against other groups from other classes on Thursday, 11Th February 2010.
At 10, went with Jian Hui, Amanda, Hamzi,Jenere and Janna to Palza Sing. for lunch and get gifts for 2 friends' birthdays. Who, they'll find out tomorrow. Reached home at 4, got changed and went out for a run at 5. Intended to do a 15km run again, but after the second kilometer, I started having problems. A pretty bad stitch, gas in the stomach and a dry throat prevented me from going on properly. Walked every few hundred metres, and I gave up after passing the 9-kilometer mark. Took the shorter route home and rested. Good thing it's only the first week of school. Along the way, I thought I saw someone who looked like her, again. Anyway, I guess it might be time I stopped thinking too much unnecessary thoughts which might cause me unwanted trouble and stress. This semester's not going to be easy, going by the modules this semester.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Experience Drive-15
Halfway through the whole practical course. Did rather simple stuff that day. Touched up on the reversing technique, before going on to the first 2 items that would be tested in the circuit. The crank course and the S-course.
Main things are to ensure the car moves at low speed, and "feel" the wheel track of the car. With these two things in mind, nothing should go wrong, unless you forget to ensure safety around the vehicle, or turn the wheel slowly.
Today's the second day of school. Went to the driving centre for revision before heading to school. Fell asleep and forgot to press the bell when I woke. Missed the stop, and went to the bus stop outside CJC once again to take a bus back to school. Maybe for the next 2 or 3 weeks, i'll do the same, or maybe head further down on the expressway before crossing over to take a bus back to school, as even though I missed the stop, I arrived in school 40 minutes early. Today was rather, stressful. Went to class, formed a team after the briefing, and, it's come to one of the stuff I'm afraid of. There's some level of commitment involved(and I don't really like the idea of commitment), there's goig to be paper work being done to get people from outside the school involved, to help carry out a plan aimed at getting something done. One thing that was more of an encouragement, was, for the module, it is OK if the plan fails, as long as, something can be learnt from the experience so that the mistake does not happen again. Of course, that doesn't mean I should screw up the whole plan so that it fails!
And tonight, I realised my advisor would be different from the rest of the class, for this semester. Perhaps, I'll go meet him next week or the week after, most likely on a Wednesday? Anyone under him, who wants to go meet him with me?
Main things are to ensure the car moves at low speed, and "feel" the wheel track of the car. With these two things in mind, nothing should go wrong, unless you forget to ensure safety around the vehicle, or turn the wheel slowly.
Today's the second day of school. Went to the driving centre for revision before heading to school. Fell asleep and forgot to press the bell when I woke. Missed the stop, and went to the bus stop outside CJC once again to take a bus back to school. Maybe for the next 2 or 3 weeks, i'll do the same, or maybe head further down on the expressway before crossing over to take a bus back to school, as even though I missed the stop, I arrived in school 40 minutes early. Today was rather, stressful. Went to class, formed a team after the briefing, and, it's come to one of the stuff I'm afraid of. There's some level of commitment involved(and I don't really like the idea of commitment), there's goig to be paper work being done to get people from outside the school involved, to help carry out a plan aimed at getting something done. One thing that was more of an encouragement, was, for the module, it is OK if the plan fails, as long as, something can be learnt from the experience so that the mistake does not happen again. Of course, that doesn't mean I should screw up the whole plan so that it fails!
And tonight, I realised my advisor would be different from the rest of the class, for this semester. Perhaps, I'll go meet him next week or the week after, most likely on a Wednesday? Anyone under him, who wants to go meet him with me?
Monday, October 19, 2009
Experience Drive-14
That day was the first time I had my lesson with a different instructor. The car was different s well. The steering wheel was light and easy to control, brakes were less sensitive, and the biting point of the cluth was different thn the car I had been driving for the past 13 lessons. I went halfway round the perimeter of the circuit on the first gear, when he asked if I knew that, as I was using a manual car, there was the constant need to change gears.
Anyways, got used to the car, and soon I was introduced to the features of the circuit. Each turn is labelled with a number. For each left turn, one should turn into the lane after the number. For right turns, one should turn into the lane before the number. There's also a traffic light in the circuit. Something special, is the lights change signals every 7 to 9 seconds. So be sure to proceed slowly(afterall, the car is travelling around the circuit at low speeds). Learnt about the blind wall as well. I stalled a total of three times. The lesson ended well that day, though I had the chance to experience driving in another car.
On to today. This morning was dramatic? Woke at 6.15 immediately after the alarm went off. Wow. And there I was, worried I would not be able to wake in time when I went to bed at 1am the night before. Took a bus to the interchange to transfer to 61 that would take me straight to school in an estimated 40minutes(a fully packed bus is common in the first month of school). There was white smoke coming from a bus when we arrived. Might be a burnout? Might be the brakes instead of the engine as there was no fire(I might be wrong though). The smell was bad, and the thick white smoke attracted a crowd. Boarded the bus at 7.10, and surprisingly, I arrived in school at 7.25(in just 15 minutes). Good thing I had my E63 to help me pass the time.
The first lecture was one that I was looking forward to. Fluid Mechanics. Doesn't seem to be a difficult module, and chances of doing well are high, since I an rest assured the lecturer is none other than the module leader for this semester. Went for the practical briefing after that at 10am. Our lecturer, looked more like a student, though. Went for a 4-hour break from 10 till 2, before having the second and final lecture of the day. Strength of Materials. Seems like I'm having some problems already. Alright. Damn. Wouldn't that mean I would not have y notes tomorrow to study,since I'm lending them to Wei Yong for photocopying tomorrow till Wednesday or Friday? It's alright, it's ok. I'll study Calculus instead.
Painfully, the wait continues slowly
Anyways, got used to the car, and soon I was introduced to the features of the circuit. Each turn is labelled with a number. For each left turn, one should turn into the lane after the number. For right turns, one should turn into the lane before the number. There's also a traffic light in the circuit. Something special, is the lights change signals every 7 to 9 seconds. So be sure to proceed slowly(afterall, the car is travelling around the circuit at low speeds). Learnt about the blind wall as well. I stalled a total of three times. The lesson ended well that day, though I had the chance to experience driving in another car.
On to today. This morning was dramatic? Woke at 6.15 immediately after the alarm went off. Wow. And there I was, worried I would not be able to wake in time when I went to bed at 1am the night before. Took a bus to the interchange to transfer to 61 that would take me straight to school in an estimated 40minutes(a fully packed bus is common in the first month of school). There was white smoke coming from a bus when we arrived. Might be a burnout? Might be the brakes instead of the engine as there was no fire(I might be wrong though). The smell was bad, and the thick white smoke attracted a crowd. Boarded the bus at 7.10, and surprisingly, I arrived in school at 7.25(in just 15 minutes). Good thing I had my E63 to help me pass the time.
The first lecture was one that I was looking forward to. Fluid Mechanics. Doesn't seem to be a difficult module, and chances of doing well are high, since I an rest assured the lecturer is none other than the module leader for this semester. Went for the practical briefing after that at 10am. Our lecturer, looked more like a student, though. Went for a 4-hour break from 10 till 2, before having the second and final lecture of the day. Strength of Materials. Seems like I'm having some problems already. Alright. Damn. Wouldn't that mean I would not have y notes tomorrow to study,since I'm lending them to Wei Yong for photocopying tomorrow till Wednesday or Friday? It's alright, it's ok. I'll study Calculus instead.
Painfully, the wait continues slowly
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Experience Drive-13
Learnt about overtaking and being overtaken. However, since I was moving at the same speed as other vehicles on the roads, there weren't chances to overtake any other vehicle. Overtaking is just like changing lanes, however, it's only temporary, for after overtaking the vehicle, one would have to return to the original lane once again. Till that day, I have never went beyond 60km/h on the roads.
Yesterday, went to Wei Fan's place to celebate her 18th birthday. Met up with them at Lakeside MRT Station before we went to her place via the same canal we used to run at back in those days. After some time, her current classmates arrived. Among them, there was one, who looked almost like her, except that, her hair was longer than the one I "saw" those nights. Up in my head, which said,"It might be her ya? You never know when might be the next time you might meet someone who has a resemblence that close."
However,my heart said,"Hey, it has happened once. Don't let it happen again. Ok? You saw her picture for the first time the other day, right? The girl you met online and dreamt about for 5 consecutive times, only to lose contact with 10 months later and find out that her looks are exactly the same as the one you saw in your dreams back in January this year. Be patient. Wait. The other girl you saw for the sixth time on Thursday, you might just meet her in person when the time is right. Don't give up."
There were only the few ofus who were able to cook and prepare the food at the pit. Though the light conditions were not as good as expected, and I did not help around much, we still managed to do a great job preparing food for everyone there. The night ended when we took photographs together and had the cake cutting ceremony.
Anyways, it's less than 10 hours to the start of the new school semester. been a long holiday, with lots of happenings, both good and bad. I'll remember the good, and take the bad home as valuable lessons learnt. Tomorrow's the start of a brand new day. Lost some friends in the past, but I'll be sure to meet new ones in the future.
Perhaps, That would bring me a step closer to finding you? I don't know how, but like Jon said, I get the feeling that the day we met is drawing closer ith each passing second.
Yesterday, went to Wei Fan's place to celebate her 18th birthday. Met up with them at Lakeside MRT Station before we went to her place via the same canal we used to run at back in those days. After some time, her current classmates arrived. Among them, there was one, who looked almost like her, except that, her hair was longer than the one I "saw" those nights. Up in my head, which said,"It might be her ya? You never know when might be the next time you might meet someone who has a resemblence that close."
However,my heart said,"Hey, it has happened once. Don't let it happen again. Ok? You saw her picture for the first time the other day, right? The girl you met online and dreamt about for 5 consecutive times, only to lose contact with 10 months later and find out that her looks are exactly the same as the one you saw in your dreams back in January this year. Be patient. Wait. The other girl you saw for the sixth time on Thursday, you might just meet her in person when the time is right. Don't give up."
There were only the few ofus who were able to cook and prepare the food at the pit. Though the light conditions were not as good as expected, and I did not help around much, we still managed to do a great job preparing food for everyone there. The night ended when we took photographs together and had the cake cutting ceremony.
Anyways, it's less than 10 hours to the start of the new school semester. been a long holiday, with lots of happenings, both good and bad. I'll remember the good, and take the bad home as valuable lessons learnt. Tomorrow's the start of a brand new day. Lost some friends in the past, but I'll be sure to meet new ones in the future.
Perhaps, That would bring me a step closer to finding you? I don't know how, but like Jon said, I get the feeling that the day we met is drawing closer ith each passing second.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Experience Drive-12
This post was pre-preapred, and I'll be typing it out tonight, before going on to tonight's post. At the time of this post, I was still on the way home.
I'll make this short though. That day's lesson was basically to hel me get used to changing lanes quickly on a road with fast moving traffic. There was a need for fast acceleration and reaction, so that I would be able to change lanes as soon as there was enough room to do so.
At that point of time, I was slow in accelerating, and I turned the wheel so much, it felt as though I was making a turn instead of moving on a straight road, although I was still able to change lanes. Still, I look forward to the day I never stalled a single time.
I'll make this short though. That day's lesson was basically to hel me get used to changing lanes quickly on a road with fast moving traffic. There was a need for fast acceleration and reaction, so that I would be able to change lanes as soon as there was enough room to do so.
At that point of time, I was slow in accelerating, and I turned the wheel so much, it felt as though I was making a turn instead of moving on a straight road, although I was still able to change lanes. Still, I look forward to the day I never stalled a single time.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Experience Drive-11
Coming to the end of the second stage, I started having some problems again. Slopes, my worst fear on the road. Whenever I went up a slope, I never wanted to stop. When we finally did, I expected the worst, and make an effort to move off without stalling or rolling back.
We went on a step hill near hillview, and, surprisingly, I managed to hold the car at the half clutch position after releasing the handbrake! We came to the slope at Choa Chu Kang, and there, once again, the car rolled back a little, stalled, before I finally managed to get the car moving off again.
Learnt to look out for potential danger while driving on the roads, and it wasn't that difficult. Any corner, any junction, as long as I wasn't alone, there was every possibility that anything could happen.
On the way back, I was starting to feel tired. He noticed it as well, when I forgot about turning left just after he told me to. Even when we went back up the slope, I stalled twice at the same spot. That makes the number of times I stalled that day three times. He told me this just before we ended the lesson. "Driving requires your full concentration."
I'll remember that everytime I enter the driver's seat in future.
We went on a step hill near hillview, and, surprisingly, I managed to hold the car at the half clutch position after releasing the handbrake! We came to the slope at Choa Chu Kang, and there, once again, the car rolled back a little, stalled, before I finally managed to get the car moving off again.
Learnt to look out for potential danger while driving on the roads, and it wasn't that difficult. Any corner, any junction, as long as I wasn't alone, there was every possibility that anything could happen.
On the way back, I was starting to feel tired. He noticed it as well, when I forgot about turning left just after he told me to. Even when we went back up the slope, I stalled twice at the same spot. That makes the number of times I stalled that day three times. He told me this just before we ended the lesson. "Driving requires your full concentration."
I'll remember that everytime I enter the driver's seat in future.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Experience Drive-10
We have come to the 10th lesson in the course. That day, we did U-turns. There are 3 kinds. Wide divivder, narrow divider and the roundabout. The wide divider U-turn is the easiest. For the narrow divider, there are two kinds. The narrow divider has 2 kinds. Traffic light controlled and non-traffic light controlled. The traffic light controlled U-turn is relatively straight forward. As for the non-traffic light controlled U-turn, there are 2 kinds. The first is similar to the wide divider U-turn(except that the divider is narrow). The second, has no divider at all. That's also known as the kerb-side U-turn.
The U-turn sounds fun to execute, but it's difficult to master, for one has to gauge the distance and speed of any on-coming vehicle as well as consider the amount of room available for the vehicle to make a complete U-turn.
This morning, I had the 6th 'sighting' of her. Another one of my weird dreams. I was at Chinatown, trying to take off on a large, white kite with cloth cut out of a bed sheet and head for Johor in Malaysia for a wedding. No matter how much I tried, I just could not take off. I gave my mother a phone call, before calling up my future wife, telling them I would be taking the bus instead. I got to the bus terminal, and met another friend who was also on the way to attend the wedding. We found a internet cafe there, and started playing Maplestory(apparently,I met my bride online through that game. It was my friend who introduced me to her), before we switched over to World of Warcraft(WOW). We did some quests while waiting for the bus to arrive in another hour's time. We came to a difficult quest, and I decided to check up a forum on how we could complete the quest. Since there was still some time left, I went looking at profiles. And there, I saw her picture. Her picture was a potrait, and she wore pink. Compared to "seeing" her in person in my dreams, she appeard to be cuter in the photograph. With that, I woke up.
Another weird dream. On second thought. If something like that were to come true, wouldn't I be two-timing my wife? But, if it were to mean something else, does it mean that unless I could do the impossible, I should not use the internet to find a partner, and it would be best I stopped searching once I have settled down with her, in case I allowed myself to wander off, carelessly falling for someone else? Or, could it be, that this girl I had been dreaming of for the past 6 times, I would never be able to find her, until the day I get married to someone else?
The U-turn sounds fun to execute, but it's difficult to master, for one has to gauge the distance and speed of any on-coming vehicle as well as consider the amount of room available for the vehicle to make a complete U-turn.
This morning, I had the 6th 'sighting' of her. Another one of my weird dreams. I was at Chinatown, trying to take off on a large, white kite with cloth cut out of a bed sheet and head for Johor in Malaysia for a wedding. No matter how much I tried, I just could not take off. I gave my mother a phone call, before calling up my future wife, telling them I would be taking the bus instead. I got to the bus terminal, and met another friend who was also on the way to attend the wedding. We found a internet cafe there, and started playing Maplestory(apparently,I met my bride online through that game. It was my friend who introduced me to her), before we switched over to World of Warcraft(WOW). We did some quests while waiting for the bus to arrive in another hour's time. We came to a difficult quest, and I decided to check up a forum on how we could complete the quest. Since there was still some time left, I went looking at profiles. And there, I saw her picture. Her picture was a potrait, and she wore pink. Compared to "seeing" her in person in my dreams, she appeard to be cuter in the photograph. With that, I woke up.
Another weird dream. On second thought. If something like that were to come true, wouldn't I be two-timing my wife? But, if it were to mean something else, does it mean that unless I could do the impossible, I should not use the internet to find a partner, and it would be best I stopped searching once I have settled down with her, in case I allowed myself to wander off, carelessly falling for someone else? Or, could it be, that this girl I had been dreaming of for the past 6 times, I would never be able to find her, until the day I get married to someone else?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Experience Drive-9
In the past few lessons, we have always stayed on the left lane. But in that lesson, I finally learnt to change lanes, meaning we could use the second and at times, the third lane for driving. From 6.15 to 7, we were practicing lane changes and right turns very slowly, since it was still bright. Once it was dark, we went on a leisurely drive around the area.
One thing I had trouble with during lane changes. Acceleration. As you move inward toward the centre divider of the road, your speed has got to increase as well. I do accelerate, but the rate at which I accelerate is too slow. When the instructor asks me to accelerate faster, it was to the point it felt almost as if you were in the seat of an aircraft on the runway about to takeoff into the air.
Right turns are slightly more tricky than the left turns, as you have to give way to 2 directions of traffic, instead of just 1, as well as the skill to turn according to the curvature of the junction. Every junction has a slightly different curvature. For some, you don't have to turn the steering wheel alot. For others, you might need about half a turn of the wheel. Other than that, the technique is more or less the same.
Anyways, just came back from an evening out with slightly less than half of the Cebu team. Had a great time catching up with one another,though there were only 10 of us. Went to a ramen stall near Tanglin, before seeing off the girls from NJ at Orchard MRT, and we went on to Ngee Ann City for our desert. All of us had 2 scoops of ice cream each. And it was only around 10 before we set off for the MRT station and headed home. Hopefully we could meet again, the 26 of us, after the examinations are over in December?
One thing I had trouble with during lane changes. Acceleration. As you move inward toward the centre divider of the road, your speed has got to increase as well. I do accelerate, but the rate at which I accelerate is too slow. When the instructor asks me to accelerate faster, it was to the point it felt almost as if you were in the seat of an aircraft on the runway about to takeoff into the air.
Right turns are slightly more tricky than the left turns, as you have to give way to 2 directions of traffic, instead of just 1, as well as the skill to turn according to the curvature of the junction. Every junction has a slightly different curvature. For some, you don't have to turn the steering wheel alot. For others, you might need about half a turn of the wheel. Other than that, the technique is more or less the same.
Anyways, just came back from an evening out with slightly less than half of the Cebu team. Had a great time catching up with one another,though there were only 10 of us. Went to a ramen stall near Tanglin, before seeing off the girls from NJ at Orchard MRT, and we went on to Ngee Ann City for our desert. All of us had 2 scoops of ice cream each. And it was only around 10 before we set off for the MRT station and headed home. Hopefully we could meet again, the 26 of us, after the examinations are over in December?
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Experience Drive-8
Lesson 8. Covered the topics about the types of pedestrian crossings and left turns. That was the first time I had my lesson in the evening. Started at 6.15, and ended at 7.55 in the evening. The drive at 6.15 was under normal daytime conditions, though traffic starts to get heavy along some roads. At 6.30pm, had to switch the position lights on. 30 minutes later at 7pm, the headlights were switched on. It feels cool to be able to drive with the lights on at night. However, there was an additional challenge. Although here in Singapore, you have street lights and reflective signs to guide you, there are still places that are dark and it's not as easy to spot pedestrians crossing the road. However, one great advantage of driving at night, is that looking out for vehicles before making a turn is way easier. All you have to do is look out for the beam of a vehicle's headlights, before making the turn. No light is as good as no vehicle present, though there is still a need to look out for pedestrians crossing the road.
Pedestrian crossings. There are 2 types. Traffic light and zebra crossings. These 2 types can be further classified into another 2 types. Traffic light crossings. The first type is commonly found at road junctions and T-junctions. The green men are automatically activated when the green light for same direction is on. The second type is found on 2-way roads, commonly found near schools and bus stops in neighbourhoods. However, these crossings are activated by a pushbutton that can be pressed by the pedestrian who intends to cross the road. Even if the pushbuttons are not activated(as shown by a small red light above the pushbuttons), it's good practice to prepare to stop at the crossing.
The second type of pedestrian crossing is the zebra crossing. The first type has markings on the road. The second is made up of a combination of a hump and crossing. Also known as a raised zebra crossing, there's a need to shift down to the second gear(since it's a hump). The zebra crossings are usually a combination of speed regulating stripes. They're easy to spot, and make sure you don't stop on the crossing and obstruct the path of a pedestrian, and you'll do just fine.
Next, left turns. The left turn is rather easy. As for all turns and bends, the second gear is usually used. Most left turns at uncontrolle junctions require one to stop before making the turn, so as to prevent one from making the turn as soon as he or she reaches the junction and forgets to look out for any possible danger and react to them before making the turn. At junctions, be sure to give way to pedestrians crossing the road on the left before making the turn.
That evening, I nearly caused an accident. It was at the zebra crossing near Hong Kah North Community Club. Just we came to the crossing, I failed to look out for a pedestrian, dressed in black who happened to step into our path just as I went up the raised zebra crossing. He jammed the brakes. The engine stalled. We stopped on the hump, just in front of her. A little more, and I would have caused an accident. That was scary. That was the first and only time the engine stalled that evening.
Somehow, I prefer driving in the evening compared to driving in the morning, though my mind is fresher at 10am in the morning. In the evening, there is a greater need to be able to react faster to any situation happening ahead.
Pedestrian crossings. There are 2 types. Traffic light and zebra crossings. These 2 types can be further classified into another 2 types. Traffic light crossings. The first type is commonly found at road junctions and T-junctions. The green men are automatically activated when the green light for same direction is on. The second type is found on 2-way roads, commonly found near schools and bus stops in neighbourhoods. However, these crossings are activated by a pushbutton that can be pressed by the pedestrian who intends to cross the road. Even if the pushbuttons are not activated(as shown by a small red light above the pushbuttons), it's good practice to prepare to stop at the crossing.
The second type of pedestrian crossing is the zebra crossing. The first type has markings on the road. The second is made up of a combination of a hump and crossing. Also known as a raised zebra crossing, there's a need to shift down to the second gear(since it's a hump). The zebra crossings are usually a combination of speed regulating stripes. They're easy to spot, and make sure you don't stop on the crossing and obstruct the path of a pedestrian, and you'll do just fine.
Next, left turns. The left turn is rather easy. As for all turns and bends, the second gear is usually used. Most left turns at uncontrolle junctions require one to stop before making the turn, so as to prevent one from making the turn as soon as he or she reaches the junction and forgets to look out for any possible danger and react to them before making the turn. At junctions, be sure to give way to pedestrians crossing the road on the left before making the turn.
That evening, I nearly caused an accident. It was at the zebra crossing near Hong Kah North Community Club. Just we came to the crossing, I failed to look out for a pedestrian, dressed in black who happened to step into our path just as I went up the raised zebra crossing. He jammed the brakes. The engine stalled. We stopped on the hump, just in front of her. A little more, and I would have caused an accident. That was scary. That was the first and only time the engine stalled that evening.
Somehow, I prefer driving in the evening compared to driving in the morning, though my mind is fresher at 10am in the morning. In the evening, there is a greater need to be able to react faster to any situation happening ahead.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Experience Drive-7
Second week into my practical driving course. I have reached the second stage of the course, where every lesson is conducted on the roads. Basically about getting myself used to the traffic on the road, such as the traffic lights, signs and markings on the roads. Relatively smooth drive, except for areas where there are gentle slopes.
With the car rolling backward just after relasing the brakes to step on the accelerator, the first thing to do would be to move off as fast as you could. However, that might make things worse, as for me, whenever I heard the engine over-revving, I would reduce the pressure on the pedal, and at the same time, release the clutch a little too much. As a result, the engine starts to vibrate rather violently(a warning sign that the engine is about to stall), or it stalls.
The safest and cheapest way to prevent such an incident is, after coming to a stop, release your brakes slightly. If you notice the car starting to roll back,immediately depress the brake pedal again, and engage the handbrakes. Just before moving off, engage the half-clutch position with the clutch and accelerator pedals. You would feel the car vibrating gently, a change in the engine sound, and you would also notice the front of the car just dipped slightly. Release the handbrakes, and the car would move off right after that.
Another way, would be to hold the half-clutch position with the accelerator such that the car does not roll backward, nor does it move off. The delay in moving off is shorter, but it would accelerate the rate the clutch lining wears out, should you need to hold the car in a stationary position on a slope for too long.
I stalled twice, once at the slip road beside the Shell petrol station near MI, and the second time, at the edge of the yellow box just after the green light came on at the junction next to Club CSC @ Bukit Batok.
Basically, there wasn't much of a need to pay attention to the signs and markings that warned for me to slow the car down, except near the traffic lights, as there was no point in having me reducing the car down further from 30km/h.
With the car rolling backward just after relasing the brakes to step on the accelerator, the first thing to do would be to move off as fast as you could. However, that might make things worse, as for me, whenever I heard the engine over-revving, I would reduce the pressure on the pedal, and at the same time, release the clutch a little too much. As a result, the engine starts to vibrate rather violently(a warning sign that the engine is about to stall), or it stalls.
The safest and cheapest way to prevent such an incident is, after coming to a stop, release your brakes slightly. If you notice the car starting to roll back,immediately depress the brake pedal again, and engage the handbrakes. Just before moving off, engage the half-clutch position with the clutch and accelerator pedals. You would feel the car vibrating gently, a change in the engine sound, and you would also notice the front of the car just dipped slightly. Release the handbrakes, and the car would move off right after that.
Another way, would be to hold the half-clutch position with the accelerator such that the car does not roll backward, nor does it move off. The delay in moving off is shorter, but it would accelerate the rate the clutch lining wears out, should you need to hold the car in a stationary position on a slope for too long.
I stalled twice, once at the slip road beside the Shell petrol station near MI, and the second time, at the edge of the yellow box just after the green light came on at the junction next to Club CSC @ Bukit Batok.
Basically, there wasn't much of a need to pay attention to the signs and markings that warned for me to slow the car down, except near the traffic lights, as there was no point in having me reducing the car down further from 30km/h.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Experience Drive-6
That day, we did the sharp turns once again, before we went out on the roads again. This time, I suceeded in all the turns, and did not strike the kerb at all. Learnt about the checking of blind spots, and stopping along the side of a road. Relatively smooth, except that I stalled the car twice again.
The part where you check the blind spots is tricky. Some common mistakes drivers make include checking too early before turning or making lane changes, checking too long to the extent they are not able to react to anything that might be in the path of the vehicle, and forgetting to check or checking too late(after making a turn or lane change). For myself, at the start, it's always checking early or checking for too long. Till today, there were still moments where I ended up having the need to check twice as I looked over my shoulder too early. Sometimes, he had to guide me with the steering while I was still checking. Usually, just a quick glance would do the trick. It's really quick, but till now, I don't get how the tester would be able to notice a candidate checking the mirrors and blind spot.
The part where you check the blind spots is tricky. Some common mistakes drivers make include checking too early before turning or making lane changes, checking too long to the extent they are not able to react to anything that might be in the path of the vehicle, and forgetting to check or checking too late(after making a turn or lane change). For myself, at the start, it's always checking early or checking for too long. Till today, there were still moments where I ended up having the need to check twice as I looked over my shoulder too early. Sometimes, he had to guide me with the steering while I was still checking. Usually, just a quick glance would do the trick. It's really quick, but till now, I don't get how the tester would be able to notice a candidate checking the mirrors and blind spot.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Experience Drive-5
That day we had the 5th lesson, on a Saturday. Learnt about intermittent braking and its usefulness, though I did not see the difference with normal braking, as the techniques are very similar. I only felt its advantages when we were out on the roads again in the next few lessons.
Another thing we covered that day, was making sharp turns. I did terribly for that. In order to make a perfect turn, you had to be fast with your steering, but you also had to keep the vehicle moving at a low speed. For the whole lesson, of the 8 turns we made, I managed only 2 perfect turns. The rest were either wide turns or too sharp which caused the car to strike the kerb. The best turn I made that day, the last one in fact, was the turn where I made the car move on its right side. The whole left part of the car, was up on the kerb! We were both in shock, but as soon as I brought the car back down onto the road, he looked at me and started laughing. We changed seats and he showed me how it should have been done, before we were done for the day.
When he meant low speed, it was really low speed. The speed had to be so slow, that the speedometer's needle points at 0 from start to end.
Another thing we covered that day, was making sharp turns. I did terribly for that. In order to make a perfect turn, you had to be fast with your steering, but you also had to keep the vehicle moving at a low speed. For the whole lesson, of the 8 turns we made, I managed only 2 perfect turns. The rest were either wide turns or too sharp which caused the car to strike the kerb. The best turn I made that day, the last one in fact, was the turn where I made the car move on its right side. The whole left part of the car, was up on the kerb! We were both in shock, but as soon as I brought the car back down onto the road, he looked at me and started laughing. We changed seats and he showed me how it should have been done, before we were done for the day.
When he meant low speed, it was really low speed. The speed had to be so slow, that the speedometer's needle points at 0 from start to end.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Experience Drive-4
That was the first time in my life I drove on a public road. Went driving around the same route for about 10 to 15 times before the route was changed slightly. Passed my father's workplace quite a number of times as well. The main aim, to learn to accelerate and regulate the car's speed according to the traffic situation and condition. When we first started out, everything went relatively fine, until we came to the first slip road. Still unsure of how much of the steering wheel to turn, I made the car go wide at the turn. Good thing my instructor was there and we were going at a relatively slow speed. Once again, I locked my hands on the wheel, and he said,"Don't lock your hands. Let me help. If not, we're both going to end up in the big drain." Immediately I helped him as he turned the wheel to correct the path we were taking. Later on, at a couple more junctions, I made more sharp left turns, but it was easier for him to help and guide me during those times.
It sounds easy to do, but when it comes to sharing the road with other vehicles, doing so is tough for a first-timer who has little or no experence of driving on a public road. As time passes,one would find it as easy as playing an arcade game, just that safety is also taken into consideration to ensure the best experience on the roads.
Early this morning I had the same 'sighting' in a dream again, though it lasted for not more than 30 seconds. It lasted not more than 30 seconds. I saw her walkng past, and I woke up. End of dream. This time, I saw her wearing a red shirt and black shorts.
Had my first experience driving an auto transmission car today as well, and I'll cover that when the time comes. After the lesson, I saw someone who wore nearly the same attire as the girl I 'saw' in m dream the day before, except that the girl who walked pass me at the juncion outside the school was taller and slimmer.
Went home, before going to pick up my brother with my parents and went for lunch. Yet again, I saw another girl who had almost the same attire as the one I saw in the dream this morning, except that, like the first, she was slimmer, and wore a pair of glasses.
It sounds easy to do, but when it comes to sharing the road with other vehicles, doing so is tough for a first-timer who has little or no experence of driving on a public road. As time passes,one would find it as easy as playing an arcade game, just that safety is also taken into consideration to ensure the best experience on the roads.
Early this morning I had the same 'sighting' in a dream again, though it lasted for not more than 30 seconds. It lasted not more than 30 seconds. I saw her walkng past, and I woke up. End of dream. This time, I saw her wearing a red shirt and black shorts.
Had my first experience driving an auto transmission car today as well, and I'll cover that when the time comes. After the lesson, I saw someone who wore nearly the same attire as the girl I 'saw' in m dream the day before, except that the girl who walked pass me at the juncion outside the school was taller and slimmer.
Went home, before going to pick up my brother with my parents and went for lunch. Yet again, I saw another girl who had almost the same attire as the one I saw in the dream this morning, except that, like the first, she was slimmer, and wore a pair of glasses.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Experience Drive-3
The third lesson on Thursday. Did the same thing as the previous lesson, except this time we went round left bends, tried the 3rd gear and I learnt two of the three types of braking.
Stalled the car thrice on that day, and as for braking, I had gotten better, such that you would not feel the jerk jerking forward as much upon coming to a stop. Sometimes, we would not notice much difference when I changed from first to second gear and coming to a complete stop.
On to today. Had another weird dream. Attended a camp with a friend, at a school on a Friday. Booked in at 4pm, had activities till late, and we had the best night walk ever. Pitch black environment, used torches(those used in medival times) as torchlights and the monsters and ghosts, were real. We even entered the bridge of a space ship! The next morning had some games, before we had the prize pesentation. For some reason, the both of us were down to help with the area cleaning, and when we got back, we were dismissed.
Here's the weird part. A girl and her father, came to us, asking for a friendly match. Alright. THis match is something that would never happen in real life. Seen the anime Avatar? That's what happened. They controlled water, we controlled water. Behind them, was a boy who could control air. We sneaked up to him, told him our plan, and we got down to it. However, we were never successful. Until when we finally managed to carry out our plan, the girl suddenly ran to the washroom, and came out soon after, only to throw out. Someone threw a roll of toilet paper out as well, and out came the cleaner, angry about the mess she made. We just let her let lose her anger and she walked away. I went over to her with her father. He asked if she was fine before bringing her home. He thanked us for the time and took her home.
My friend and I stayed there for awhile to help with the cleaning, before going off. We went to the bus interchange together, before going our seperate ways. Went to wait for the bus, before, I met her again. Asked where her father was, she only said he had to rush back to work after something cropped up. Offered to accompany her home, and the dream ended when we boarded an SBS bus.
Here's the weird stuff. A camp at a school? A super realistic night walk that was out-of-this-world. A girl who I had seen in 4 dreams, including this one. The first sighting was in March this year. A bus insterchange that was fully air-conditioned.
Some traits. 160 to 165 in height, sky blue tee with some sliver lines and white shorts, shouldher-length hair tied up with a black band and, neither too thin nor plump. This might freak some out. Aged between 14 to 16(though I think it's more likely to be between 15 to 16).
Weird eh? Discussed this with Jon, and we both agreed it was weird with lots of weird stuff, though some parts might just become a reality. Honestly, I hope this dream doesn't come true in any possible way. As for that girl. I don't know if someone like that really exists in the real world, an even if someone really exists, I have nothing to say, other than, how was it even possible for me to dream of someone I have never met in real life?
Stalled the car thrice on that day, and as for braking, I had gotten better, such that you would not feel the jerk jerking forward as much upon coming to a stop. Sometimes, we would not notice much difference when I changed from first to second gear and coming to a complete stop.
On to today. Had another weird dream. Attended a camp with a friend, at a school on a Friday. Booked in at 4pm, had activities till late, and we had the best night walk ever. Pitch black environment, used torches(those used in medival times) as torchlights and the monsters and ghosts, were real. We even entered the bridge of a space ship! The next morning had some games, before we had the prize pesentation. For some reason, the both of us were down to help with the area cleaning, and when we got back, we were dismissed.
Here's the weird part. A girl and her father, came to us, asking for a friendly match. Alright. THis match is something that would never happen in real life. Seen the anime Avatar? That's what happened. They controlled water, we controlled water. Behind them, was a boy who could control air. We sneaked up to him, told him our plan, and we got down to it. However, we were never successful. Until when we finally managed to carry out our plan, the girl suddenly ran to the washroom, and came out soon after, only to throw out. Someone threw a roll of toilet paper out as well, and out came the cleaner, angry about the mess she made. We just let her let lose her anger and she walked away. I went over to her with her father. He asked if she was fine before bringing her home. He thanked us for the time and took her home.
My friend and I stayed there for awhile to help with the cleaning, before going off. We went to the bus interchange together, before going our seperate ways. Went to wait for the bus, before, I met her again. Asked where her father was, she only said he had to rush back to work after something cropped up. Offered to accompany her home, and the dream ended when we boarded an SBS bus.
Here's the weird stuff. A camp at a school? A super realistic night walk that was out-of-this-world. A girl who I had seen in 4 dreams, including this one. The first sighting was in March this year. A bus insterchange that was fully air-conditioned.
Some traits. 160 to 165 in height, sky blue tee with some sliver lines and white shorts, shouldher-length hair tied up with a black band and, neither too thin nor plump. This might freak some out. Aged between 14 to 16(though I think it's more likely to be between 15 to 16).
Weird eh? Discussed this with Jon, and we both agreed it was weird with lots of weird stuff, though some parts might just become a reality. Honestly, I hope this dream doesn't come true in any possible way. As for that girl. I don't know if someone like that really exists in the real world, an even if someone really exists, I have nothing to say, other than, how was it even possible for me to dream of someone I have never met in real life?
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Experience Drive-2
A day after the first lesson, went back he next day at 2.10pm for the second lesson. Didn't really do much, other than going round the circuit repeatedly for the whole duration, so that I could get used to the steering of the car round right bends and the shifting of gears. The whole time, I still had to count for two seconds so that I could release the clutch without causing the vehicle to vibrate violently while moving off.
It felt tough at first, but after an hour, it sank in. At the end of the day, I did not have much problems going round the bends, but I still had problems with the clutch. Upon changing to second gear, the car never fails to vibrate. Braking had improved, since the car wouldn't jerk as much whenever we came to a stop. I stalled the car twice on that lesson.
There were no lessons on Wednesdays, except for the first week of October. Wednsdays could be truly considered as the only day during the holidays where I could relax at home all day, till September ends.
It felt tough at first, but after an hour, it sank in. At the end of the day, I did not have much problems going round the bends, but I still had problems with the clutch. Upon changing to second gear, the car never fails to vibrate. Braking had improved, since the car wouldn't jerk as much whenever we came to a stop. I stalled the car twice on that lesson.
There were no lessons on Wednesdays, except for the first week of October. Wednsdays could be truly considered as the only day during the holidays where I could relax at home all day, till September ends.