azm Wednesday, May 02, 2007
So my parents have been overseas for 1 week now. Another week to go. At times I think I can make with them, at times I don't.The good thing's that there's not much noise around the house.
The bad thing's that the laundry is piling up, no home cooked food, no one to nag at me to have breakfast before I leave for school. And I find myself not staying home as much as I need to.
You know, I do regret not eating at home as often as I should. Nothin' tastes as good as home-cooked food; not even instant noodles and fast food.
I miss Dad. Though the only things we talk bout' are serious stuff, he keeps me sane and grounded. He encourages me to be independent and learn. I get the feeling he expects good things out of me. To know how to fix tangible things when they're broken, to carry out various transactions at the bank. Nevertheless, he doesn't stress me out. It's like as long as I've tried my best, he's contented. That's why I never want to disappoint him.
It was like a week before the TP test. He'd asked me if I was confident of passing, and I gave him a vague answer. He even added that even if I didn't make it the 1st try, he could still afford to keep the car longer. You see, he's getting posted to Jeddah again for another 3 years, and since my 1st bro has his own car, and no one else in the family is in the process of getting a driver's license, the car will be mine. Maybe most would think that my primary motivation of passing on the 1st try was to own the car, but in actual fact, it's not. It's the thought of making Dad proud that is.
When I broke the news to Dad over the phone right after I got my driving results, it was probably one of the few times that I knew Dad was proud of me. Even when I got my 'O' Level results, I didn't feel it (though my results weren't that much to be all celebratory to begin with).
2-3 months later he'll be flying off again. I wish he could stay longer.
He works hard to give the family a good life (though he has still yet changed to an LCD TV) and yeah, he's the last person I'd want to disappoint.
They say the mate you'll find may be a 'reincarnation' of your father, which to me, holds a whole lot of truth.
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Quick Recap of the past few days
Friday: Lectures. Pentas 07' viewing. Nadi kecoh-ness at KFC's. Kung Pow with Sarah over at my place.
Saturday: Practical lesson. Met up with 4/5 of Abyss + Lynette & Ching. Last minute shopping within the last hour of closing time. When I went out, I thought of buying nothing. When I went home, I brought back a Levi's tee and a pair of Gap jeans which needs altering. Yu Ling is good for conducting QC.
Sunday: Practical lesson. Tutorials. Watched downloaded shows i.e 30 Rock, CSI:LV, Ugly Betty, Supernatural.
Monday: TP Test (If you hadn't realised by now, I passed on my 1st try with 16 points. Could have been 8 if not for the woman who appeared out of nowhere) SAPM Tutorial. Drew up financial reports. Lunch for the SWCC people. Met Neh. Again, never thought of buying anythin when I went to Bugis. Went home with a bag =\ Guided a man to his destination i.e. SOKA all the way from the Interchange. Had my 1st feel of my brother's car. Had dinner with bro at the prata stall. Couldn't bear to look when bro drove 120km/h with the windows open and loud music blaring like some Ah Beng wannabe.
Today: Met Su Ling. Dinner at the airport. On the hunt for some B&J's ice cream. Dinner (again) with bro at Mac's.
Now there, isn't class politics a bitch.
And don't have any funny ideas that I can bring any of you around just as yet. I still can't park w/o the aid of the poles =\