Mechanics

can be a pain in the arse sometimes. Okay, let's start from yesterday. I'll list my problems.

1. Servicing due.
2. Mileage meter (and the smaller km meter below) kapooted (not moving)

Problem 1 was easily solved by sending my car to ENEOS in 1u, with a payment of approximately RM70+. So that's good. When I asked about problem 2 there, they quoted me RM 225, but I declined to fix it there to ask my usual mechanic first. So at my usual mechanic, they quoted RM 65, 'fixed' it, and I drove off, on my way to an appointment; only then realizing that the dang meter ain't moving still. Well, I have to drive to know if it's working right, it's a mileage meter after all. So I called the mechanic halfway through telling him it still ain't moving. So, okay, I went back to the mechanic today. Dropped my car, told him it still ain't working and that I'll go grab lunch first or something, so fix it and I'll come pick my car later. Alright.

When I came back to them, the idiot drove my car back to my home and gave my keys to my grandpa. They couldn't fix the meter today because they don't have stock and they can't buy since it's a Sunday afternoon. That part's still fine. And I had to walk home. When I got home and my grandpa told me they actually fixed the wrong meter - ROAAAAAAAR. They charged me RM 65 to fix my perfectly fine speedometer, idiots. So, burning inside, I drove Tmo (car's name) back to the mechanic and demanded an explanation. It went something like this.. (took place in Cantonese, translated by yours truly)

Me: Hey dude, which meter did you actually fix? I said it's the mileage meter that's not working.

Fat mechanic: There, this one, the wire that controls the needle (indicates speedometer). We have to change the wire to first know if the wire's okay and that the (speedometer) meter moves; if the mileage meter still ain't working after that, it confirms that that the mileage meter's broken.

Me: I didn't say the speedometer (needle) wasn't moving/working, I just said that the mileage meters were not. Why should you even change the wire (for the speedometer) then? How now?

FM: Like that, diu lo. I only said I'll charge you RM 205 for the meter now because the thing's RM180 and because I know your grandpa quite well, I only take RM 25 for workmanship. I wasn't the one who changed the wire, Ah Poh (the boss) did it. *note this part*

Me: Lemme talk to him then. Is he inside?

FM: *reluctantly smiles and points where he is*

Me: Poh, *explains whole stupid story* How now?

Poh: With all these misunderstandings, he (FM) heard and told me the wrong thing, why not just take off 30 bucks from the wire change?

Me: I didn't say anything wrong, you two got it wrong, so why should I pay RM 60 for something I don't need nor asked for.

Poh: How now? (to FM)

FM: I only said I'll charge RM180 for the meter only.

In my head: ^%^@*&*_&@#@&#_@#*(@*&)( YOU SAID RM 205 @*&#@)($@ But I have mercy and I shall not put you in deeper shit than you already are in with the boss and I. God had mercy on you... through me. Hallelujah! haha

Poh: How bout this, bring the car back and we'll charge RM 140 to fix on the meter instead. Okay?

Me: *hmmm he wanted RM 140 + 65 = RM 205 = the price fat shit asked for, okay la, 5 bucks extra to avoid becoming an angry turtle and getting nasty* Okay then, I'll bring it back when I'm free *applauds Poh the honest mechanic - I think la - in my head*

Sometimes, you really dunno who to trust. Meh~

Just dropped by..

.. to wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS! God Bless!

lovely jingling Bells,
Toytle

A bizzare first day.. (17/12)

would barely describe my first day, which was exceedingly illustrious. Here's a list of things I had to do:

1. Arrive early and wait outside the office with other staff since someone forgot the office key.
2. Go shopping with a few colleagues for party packs for....
3. my department Head's surprise farewell party after work.
4. Free kajang satay (from KESAS) for lunch since the Aussie department counterpart head was here and the Head wanted them to try them..
5. Head into the department deputy head's office to hide the party stuff because the department Head was lurking unsuspiciously out of her room.
6. Sneak that stuff up with 2 girls to decorate the Staff activity room..
7. Blow balloons -_- & tie em up in bunches
8. Take group photos with a whole office I just met
9. Write a farewell message to the department Head I just met -_-
10. Play snooker for free in that activity room!
11. Free dinner, obviously from the event (which tasted pretty good)
12. Work OT
13. Received my Free shirt which is to be worn on my second day of work, Saturday - OPEN DAY (what the heck, I've barely grasped anything from today).
14. Board meeting which made me fall asleep (caught by colleague)

Whaddaya think, eventful?

Colleague Quotes
"Wah, your first day's very happening, kesian you. I've worked here so long and everyday's so boring. Too bad you enter during peak time when everyone's too busy to teach you"

"Banyak yang berlaku hari ini, hari awak masuk. Ini tanda tuah!"

"Wah, why your first day like that one?"

.. and of course, the usuals..

"Are you local?"

Me: Yeah, I am. Chinese too!

she replies.. "So, is your mom or dad mixed?"

Me: All Chinese, Chinese as far as I know, nothing mixed!

"I thought you're from Sabah or Sarawak or something..."

Meh -_-

Work

Here comes the job,
oh, how I sob,
Wish I could rob-
you and just make off~
(sang to wedding soundtrack)

Yes, I am starting my job as "Administrative Officer" in the same ol' university tomorrow. 8.30 am - 530 pm (or 9-6, my choice). Job scope's gonna involve planning schedules and possible driver duties (picking international students from airports using company cars). Time to don the long-sleeved shirts and nerd up again =p I know this will be temporary, la la la la~

Today, my two "lah-lings" (Shim, Dorin and my term for "darlings") just left me for Borneo, I am a lonely, sad man. All the best to you two, come back to me when you're free, hehe. It's been an awesome year of wonderfully tasty late night threesomes (Outsiders, do don't misunderstand =p)

*hugs bolster & tears*

hahah

XIII - XII - MMIX

"There was soft music playing in the background, and a man's voice sounded through the venue, audible to every attendant that day. Dropping to a gentler tone after a display of fierce zeal and lighthearted humour, he opens an invitation to the floor for those in need. A man rose from his seat with several others he do not recognize, and they courageously presented themselves forward. And then he was reborn, and there was the blue crib."

D

for Directions. It ain't news that I have a terrible sense of direction, but it's irking me terribly today. Second class brain in the works. Peace, world. Seagate website, why aren't you loading for me? It's a bad day today.

It's out

.. and I've gotten myself a HIIA, that is a Second Upper Class Hons. Ah man, I feel woozy just thinking about it. Bleah~ Time to review my next step and options.