Its 4:11 in the morning. The quiet, chilly and dark environment puts everyone to sleep. I'm still awake. Why? Is it because I didn't get sufficient rest lately? Am I depressed? To be honest, for the past 3 days and 2 nights, my body only receive 4 hours of rest. Who to blame? Me. Personally I know my mistakes very well but it is not a big deal.
THE WORLD TODAY!
I strongly agree to the fact that money makes the world go round today. Everything goes well if you have those tenders in your pocket while without it, your life will be a long struggle to survive!
MAN & MACHINES!
I believe that a bond between man and machines do exist!
What i am about to post in this "pathetic" blog of mine is probably one of the most saddest moment in my life; so far.
NISSAN SUNNY B11 130Y (BBU 6517) A.K.A Miss Sunny, 28 Years Old.
Those who know me have learnt that I'm driving the car stated above. The story begins during the celebration of Hari Raya 2008. I rented a car in Kuala Lumpur to travel during the festive season. I visited close relatives of mine and all. It was late in the afternoon. I got stuck in a killer traffic jam at Jalan Tun Razak, heading toward Jalan Kuching. To my left was Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) while a blood donation building was on my right. My phone rang. It was Uncle Hamid, my father's cousin. He was inviting me over to his house. I wanted to but i have to return the car. I explained to him about my difficulties. He let out a sigh and offered me his ride, Miss Sunny. I was gasping in shock learning that i'm about to "own" a private transport. I called my parents and they were so worried and ashamed by the situation. It was understandable as I know my parents have always doubt my maturity and responsibility. We soon reached an agreement. They allowed me to accept Uncle Hamid's offer. Unfortunately, i'm not getting the car instantly. Uncle was busy celebrating and working at the same time. He told me to come over his place the following week.
I checked the car. It was simply OLD SCHOOL! I drove off heading to my rented apartment. The car was totally untamed. I couldn't grab hold of steering well as it was constantly shaking.
Posting a bibliography of the car can take a long time so let me just list out the events that took place.
1) New Year's Eve, I drove up to Genting Highlands, giving me cutting edge driving experience.
2)I drove North, heading towards Perak for a short and budget holiday.
3) I travel all around Selangor, learning the roads, visiting towns and sightseeing.
4) I took my family out for a tour in K.L
...and lots more...
The good parts were listed out above.
As an aged vehicle, there were lots of holes and rust. I wasn't a good car owner until this personal incident happened. My coeds and friends from Klang organized a trip to Hulu Yam for a nice swim by the waterfall. The fifth gear of the car was already broken but still use-able. I was driving along federal highway. The thought of testing the car's top speed crossed my mind. I was already on the fith gear, at roughly 80km/h. I dropped straight to the third gear to achieve good RPM. The speedometer reading was ascending. It was 100km/h. I switched to the fourth gear. I managed to get to 130km/h. Now finally the fifth gear. I pushed the car harder. It was 150km/h. The car started shaking uncontrollably. I almost reached the 170km/h line when suddenly a loud snap was heard. The car loss speed. I then come to realize that the 5th gear was totally broke and transformed to a free gear. It then came to my head, realizing that it is an old car and being an ungentle driver can kill it. Everything about Miss Sunny have fragility spelled all over it. From then on, I took care of the car in an extra-ordinary manner. Unlucky for me, my friends were unaware of this fact. It cost me dearly. Slamming the door caused 3 out of 4 windows not use-able anymore. Also, the driver's seat breaks itself apart from the car's floor making it uncomfortable. Their insensitivity for the "aged" cuts a hole in my pocket.
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Well the car has served me well. Miss Sunny gave me uncountable experiences. I truly love her. Then something started to happen. She makes loud rusty noise every time I shift the gears. For a couple of weeks it happened. On Tuesday 23rd June 2009, it got worse. I was stopping the car at the traffic light. I wanted to get back to the first gear but the gear stick jammed. I got scared. I tried releasing the clutch and the car was on reversed..... *crying* I'm sorry, the sentimental value of the car is unexplainable. The car was immediately sent to the workshop. For a week I've waited for news. Last night, my phone rang. I've learn that the car needs a new set of gearbox. I've learn that the gearbox I was using was shattered. I've learn that gearbox needs gearbox oil, which I was unaware of. In conclusion, I've failed. The whole incident throws my confidence down the drain. I'm not that Mr. Oh-so-confident anymore. I've failed to take care of the car. I've simply failed myself and everyone. I don't know what to do anymore. I don't think I want to socialize that much for the time being. I cannot think straight. How should I explain to Uncle.
This is Edruss signing out.