Wordless Wednesday : 3rd Year of College

My bloody awesome JPJ Driving Test

I went to the circuit with confidence, hoping that I will go there with "L" license and return home with the "P" license.

I finished my 10 hours of practical and after the last two last hours performance, I believed I was ready for the test. I was told to be cool and do my best, don't over-panic.

So my number is 80. -__- You can imagine how long I have to wait. And while waiting, I met a few new friends. Found a 1st year junior from TOA after I overheard him telling others about his education background. heheheh.

Then, the time comes. It was the Slope Test.
The moment I got into the car, I realise the difference in this Kancil and my instructor's Kancil. I tried my best to control the car. I did land on the yellow line nicely. But I failed this test after failed to balance the engine. :(

I couldn't feel it at all. The car is so different! No power or something. I was very disappointed. Normally during practice, I managed to do it properly. Oh well, I failed. Many people failed too. The good and lucky ones passed and proceeded to the 3 point turn and parking.

I was given the chance to take the Road Test.
It didn't really make me feel better. I can't seem to focus after knowing I failed the Slope Test. So I walked to the counter for Road Test and stupidly made a scene by going to the side of the table instead of in front.

Me: Hi, ermm..saya.. JPJ Officer: Adik, kalau masuk rumah orang, masuk dari tepi ke? *without looking up*

People stared at me and my stupidity. Terima kasih Abang JPJ. I appreciate your bitchiness.

Me : oh. sorry.

So he took my documents and then finally looked up at me and talked..

JPJ Officer: Oh Cina ke? Ingat Melayu. heheh.
Me: *not bothered look* mmm. ye. Cina.
JPJ Officer: Cina campur apa ni? Indian?
Me: no.
JPJ Officer: oh habis tuh? Malay?
Me: tak. Chinese mixed Thai.
JPJ Officer: Ohhhhh Thaiiiiiiiii!

I don't know what is so amazing. Maybe I would understand it if I was at his place. But I wasn't in the mood to talk much. I failed and what's left to do is the Road Test. I have no mood or motivation to go on already. Wanted to call Sayang and hear those motivational words, but I know he is busy at work. I only call to inform him about the bad news.

While waiting, I feel so down. Feels like a loser. Even feel like quiting driving and never come back for another test!

Then, my number was called. I looked at the car and realised I've got a lady JPJ officer. First word that came to my mind was "FUCK". Most people tell me that these ladies are very strict and not friendly. I quickly tell myself that this lady is different from the rest.

Got into the car and did the normal checking routines. All okay. She told me to "Jalan". But my car was parked right behind this Indian girl's car. I panicked. What if I hit her car while cutting out. I turned to the lady officer, " Boleh saya tunggu dia bergerak dulu?". She is okay with it.

After a minute, the car in front moved. I followed. We came to the Stop signboard, and the car in front stopped behind the white line. I have to stop too. I stupidly assumed that I "stopped" already. Then, when the front car moves on, I stupidly go on without stopping. D:

The lady officer stopped me right outside the circuit. Amazing, I failed before going out to the road. How stupid was that? I felt numb she said the word "fail ye.."

I could have at least passed the road test if I was focusing on the road. I guess my emotions were shaken that time. First time taking this test and already failed in the beginning. How do you think I feel? :(

Went back to the circuit after switching place with the lady officer. To come back with different seating shows that you fail. People were surprised to see my face after just 5 minutes of driving.

I'm not giving up yet. I take this as a good lesson. Things happened for a reason. Maybe I wasn't good enough and I must do it again. I was told that the cars for test are mostly not as powerful as the instructor's car. One girl shared with me her first test failure. She failed exactly like me! :O I'm not alone. She advised to press on the accelerator pedal harder for the slope test., and also tell me that it is okay to fail now and learn from that stupid mistake. She passed her second test. I'm happy for her. I wish that I will pass for the second test. I should take in two weeks time, if available. Planning to add 2 extra hours of practice before the retake.

I went home by taxi with this mixed feeling. Glad to know I'm not alone. And I realised that I forgot to eat my breakfast and lunch. :/
and to make things worse, it is the lady's monthly thing today.

I'm now feeling better. I will not give up. I must get my "P" license.

So yeah, I returned home with an L license...In another way, I returned home as a big time "L"oser.

How to Annoy a Designer #1

Pixelated Photographs

Pixel is an art form itself. I don't hate pixels. So, these pixels-inspired work below are awesome.


What I mean is pixelated photographs that gives you bad quality of image. Tada!
Imagine you are given bad quality images to be used for your design, whether it is static or motion. And you can't say no to your clients or superiors. It means you are about to torture yourself with these bad photographs. "touch up!!"

Even worse when they have no other better photographs to be used for the design they wanted.

" Eh you designer right? Got photoshop what,
do some magic on my photos yeah?"

Some people assume that we designers can save the world by using just Photoshop. If the photos weren't that bad, we are considered lucky. If it is a bad quality and nothing can be done, prepare to use it in your design. Oh no.

What can annoy the designer more? Well, when someone says..
"Oh yeah, please make this picture bigger yeah? Fullpage okay?
I want to capture people's attention with this product of mine."

Sure, capture people in a unattractive way. -____-

Some designers are so numb, so used to it; as long as they get paid, they are contented.
Some are very sensitive about this, cause they care. (I'm one of them!)

If only everyone knows how important it is to avoid using bad quality images for their product advertisements, whether it is on screen or printed out.

As a designer, I try my very best to inform or suggest the clients/others to get a better quality image. Or else, find another solution. But we cannot win always. Sometimes, they just want it like that. It annoys me but I cannot do anything about it.

So yes, I do have artworks that I need to save into two versions: Before Disaster and After Disaster. :D One to be put under my own portfolio. One is for the winning client.

"So please don't give me anymore bad, pixelated images. I can die touching up your images okay!"
-Angry Designer

Ramadhan month is over.

Did I fast or not this time?
Not 100%.
Didn't want my parents to know, though Mama knows about me & Joe.
I only skip breakfast and had lunch. LOL. "Baik tak payah puasa!"
Last year I managed to fast like normal, because I was still in college!
And more chances to go to bazaars too! I love food!

So this year, I only went to the bazaars 2 times only. Hohoho.
I was very disappointed actually but I'm cool about it already.
Which bazaar I went to? Shah Alam Seksyen 13 (Stadium!) & Seksyen 17.

But what made me less disappointed with the tiny chances to bazaars, is that
someone decided to bring me to his place for a buka puasa session.

I freaked out. Felt like my heart was right at my throat that moment.
That would be the first time to meet his family!
And it is supposed to be on 1st Day of Raya!
Syg, you are so random. But it is okay. :)

I met his family members. :)
What he said was right;
"Kalau tak jumpa sekarang, nanti lagi kekok bila jumpa masa raya"

It did helped me to get along with them. :D
Went to his place for 3 times already, including Raya! ;)
And I feel so happy. I take his decision (to bring me to his place) as a step for making this relationship stronger & serious.

Because I know that he never brought anyone to meet his family before me.
Because I trust him.
Because I know he does not simply do things without thinking.

Thanks for introducing me, Syg! :D

I did learn some things during this month, whether it is relevant or not:
1. Do not apologise if we don't mean it. Be sincere!
2.Do not expect people to speak for us. We speak for ourselves!
3. Ignoring the annoying things/people would be better than becoming just like it/them.
4. The food connects the people! Eating together is fun. Makes the food tastier! ;D
5. I finally know one of my favourite kuih's name, thanks to Joe's mum : Seri Ayu!
6. Finally ate "Lodeh", at his place during Raya. But it was lighter green, not this colour lah.
7. Sometimes, we never had a chance to know other friends in school. After school, when we meet them, and have a good buka puasa session with them, it will make us realise that we could have been friends with them in a better way! :) P/s: Thanks, Amira! ;)

I am so glad that I finally updated my blog. Been too busy with things! I've got my last 2 hours of driving class today! My test is on 12th Sept. I am scared! I hope this last two hours will make me better than before... :/
- May my car engine won't die at the traffic light.
- May my car go forward after trying to go down the hill, not go backward!
- May my car stop nearer to the parking box,so I can park properly.

Okay, I'm sorry. Why am I blaming the car? It is my skills, not the car. :P