A nervous-cum-tedious day

A faint twinge of excitement floated through my body yesterday. I did not know whether it was because of the fact that I will be having my driving test today or just after cups of tea I drank.

As I stepped into the field of war, all the nervous deliberations crept into my defenseless body. My adrenaline was running frantically. I utterly felt my heartbeats pounding hard out of my chest. HOWEVER, after hours of tedious waiting, whatever nervousnesses were dilapidated. The JPJ authorities actually came late and gave us the cliche remark that something iwas wrong with their car. At that moment, I was exasperated but I continued to hold my best masquerade for a few more hours.

Okay, I do not want to beat around the bush. I passed the 'bukit'. I passed the parking. But what annoyed me was that the JPJ guy come near me and said that I have dropped the so-called 'tiang'. He actually scared me to death but you know what? He lied. Zzz.... What an inglorious act of someone who I supposed to be so much more mature and noble. After that, road driving test. Fortunately, I got the Midas touch to have an amicable JPJ examiner sitting right beside me. I actually calling him 'abang'. ^_^

Here are my bad chronicles of the road driving test:

1. not adjusting the left mirror (which I do not know I have to >.<")
2. not using the traffic light wisely (which the JPJ guy have to tell me what to do)
3. sudden brake
4. car was moving behind
5. not using the right gear for respective speed
6. engine off twice

Hoho... Despite of having so many mistakes, I actually passed it. I do not know whether it is decent for me to rejoice but I do. For this very test, it shows me that we do not have to be always excellent for something we put on test. In fact, we can just cover up what we are lacking of with other ability/abilities, be it in communication, interpersonal, intrapersonal, life, et cetera. By the way, sorry if my opinion clashes with yours but that is just one of my mere perspectives. I hope you guys have a good day too... 'Bronto' day!

Good or bad?

Hmm, I guess I haven't pen in my SPM result. I know it is a bit late but just to add some infos of myself in my blog is not wrong right? It was not string of As but not bad too. 8As and 3Bs. What more can I hope for?

Needless to say, people nowadays mostly obsessed in getting strings of As. However, can you assure me that those exam top scorers will surely surpassing the mediocre performers in the future? Personally, I do not think so. There were tonnes of people who are not well academically but they earn more money and holding high-ranking posts compare to those who aced their exam papers.

However, most parents have neglected other developments of their children because they are only focusing on academic. It is as if children who can't get many or straight As will considered stupid and useless. First of all, classifying them as weak students is an unfair assessment. They may be weak academically, but may have bright minds to do business or bright hands to do craft works or skills like motor mechanics.

To be successful in life, you need to have skills, be it technical, interpersonal, life or communication skills. By the way, obtaining straight As is not the be-all and end-all of life. Couple of weeks ago, I leafed through the newspaper and an article caught my attention. It introduced the Multiple Intelligences(MI) theory that one might have. There were 8 types of intelligences:

Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart - ability to use words effectively)
Career options : journalist, poet, writer, novelist, linguist, actor, singer, storyteller, comedian, lawyer, presenter, politician, preacher, proofreader, copywriter, tourist guide, etc.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (Logic or Number Smart - ability to reason and use numbers effectively)
Career options : mathematician, physicist, engineer, economist, accountant, manager, CEO, etc.

Spatial Intelligence (Picture Smart - ability to perceive the visual world accurately)
Career options : engineer, photographer, architect, teacher, pilot, interior decorator, etc.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (Body Smart - ability to use body to express one's self)
Career options : physical therapist, sportsman, dancer, aerobic, instructor, athlete, carpenter, choreographer, jeweller, etc.

Musical Intelligence (Music Smart - ability to perceive, discriminate, transform and express musical forms)
Career options : disc jockey, instrument salesman, songwriter, teacher, music director, instrumentalist, etc.

Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart - ability to read, relate to and understand other)
Career options : manager, administrator, school principal, counsellor, travel agent, public relations personnel, charity organiser, politician, etc.

Intrapersonal Intelligence (Self Smart - ability to understand one's self, introspect and self-reflect)
Career options : psychology professor, entrepreneur, counsellor, preacher, etc.

Naturalist Intelligence (Nature Smart - ability to appreciate nature and the environment and how to fit into it)
Career options : zoologist, veterinarian, marine biologist, herbal practitioner, environmentalist, etc.

Obituary

It has been a long time since I blogged last time. In the mean time, many things had happened and really changed my life and my perspectives on life. It started well from working to... I think most of you knew what it was. Hmm, I guess that is what we call the twist in life right? Here is what I feel for the lost love:

You were like my idol
You gave life to me
You showered me with copious love and care
You protected me from all hazards.

Sometimes
We bickered and I always had you exasperated
Albeit I did not mean to
But we will be fine then.

As both of us grew older
And separated far apart
Even when you weren't near me
You were always in my heart.

Nothing could describe my joy
When I found that you loved me
And nothing can describe my pain
When I found that I'm not by your side during the sunset of your life.

But fate was cruel, it is unkind
It made you go away
I knew that you could not return
No matter how much I pray.

The sun will continue to shine
With its rays that are so bright
However, inside my darkened world
Nothing feels right.

Now I'm standing by myself
Mourning all alone
Reminiscing on all our times together
And all the love you've shown.

I will always love you
You, who was my first and my last until the end.