Yup. That was what I heard coming from the car behind me! And I was riding my motorcycle!
The car in front me had to pull the emergency brakes when a smart alex in a car parked by the road decided that it was safe to just turn into the driving lane. I pressed my brakes too. It was then, I heard the screeching tyres. I looked at my right-sideview-mirror and saw a car. Not wanting to be sandwished between the cars in case the car behind me didn't come to a halt, I let go of my brakes and let my motorcycle slide to the roadside - heading toward the smart alex's luxuorious car. Fortunately, everyone (me included) managed to stop their vehicles.
After a brief moment to collect my thoughts, I gave a grateful wave to the driver behind me, who was alert enough to press the brakes in that split seconds. I gave my dagger-stare to the smart alex as I rode pass him.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Additional bus that didn't add up
I waited and waited for the bus. Then it came.
As I stepped into the bus, the man checked my ticket and asked me to go to the ticket counter. At the counter, I was informed that the evening bus had been 'postponed' (they carefully avoid the word 'canceled') to night because there's not enough passengers. I was furious but managed to keep my temper checked.
I said they could have told me earlier and not waste my time waiting. I don't want to go on the night bus. I don't know whether they were truly honest, or they were scared that I might be an undercover reporter (I had my DSLR hanging on my neck), they gave full refund.
A series of events later, I decided to scrap the idea of traveling and opted to watch a film instead!
As I stepped into the bus, the man checked my ticket and asked me to go to the ticket counter. At the counter, I was informed that the evening bus had been 'postponed' (they carefully avoid the word 'canceled') to night because there's not enough passengers. I was furious but managed to keep my temper checked.
I said they could have told me earlier and not waste my time waiting. I don't want to go on the night bus. I don't know whether they were truly honest, or they were scared that I might be an undercover reporter (I had my DSLR hanging on my neck), they gave full refund.
A series of events later, I decided to scrap the idea of traveling and opted to watch a film instead!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
On the road again...
It's the third day of Syawal in Malaysia. Syawal is the month where Muslims celebrate the completion of a month of fasting. As Muslim calendar is lunar based calendar, it may differ slightly between countries. For example, neighbouring country Brunei celebrate 1st Syawal on Monday, which means today is their 2nd Syawal.
Syawal aside, I had thought being still in the 'heat' of Aidilfitri, everyone has gone back to their respective hometown. This morning, I gave the good people at KTM callcentre a call and ask is the ticket going up north, for noon today, still available. The friendly lady replied yes - second and first class. Satisfied with the answer, I packed my bag and got ready. I had wanted to go to the railway station 11.30 am. Unfortunately, my lift didn't came at the promised time. So I had to resort to ride my bike to the station. By the time I reached the station, the ticket had just sold out. Bummer.
I've already packed my backpack and paid for the parking. So, as much as I hate travelling by bus during festive season, I decided to walk to the bus terminal, pay what I consider as an exhorbitant bus fare, and, now, sit at a fastfood outlet surfing the net using my notebook, waiting for the bus.
Quite frankly, I much rather take the train, eventhough journey by the railroad takes considerably more time compared to the highway. You can call it some sort of paranoia or phobia since I was in secondary school. Though, thankfully I've never been in one, there's too much road accidents during festive season.
So, pray for my safe journey.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf zahir & batin.
Syawal aside, I had thought being still in the 'heat' of Aidilfitri, everyone has gone back to their respective hometown. This morning, I gave the good people at KTM callcentre a call and ask is the ticket going up north, for noon today, still available. The friendly lady replied yes - second and first class. Satisfied with the answer, I packed my bag and got ready. I had wanted to go to the railway station 11.30 am. Unfortunately, my lift didn't came at the promised time. So I had to resort to ride my bike to the station. By the time I reached the station, the ticket had just sold out. Bummer.
I've already packed my backpack and paid for the parking. So, as much as I hate travelling by bus during festive season, I decided to walk to the bus terminal, pay what I consider as an exhorbitant bus fare, and, now, sit at a fastfood outlet surfing the net using my notebook, waiting for the bus.
Quite frankly, I much rather take the train, eventhough journey by the railroad takes considerably more time compared to the highway. You can call it some sort of paranoia or phobia since I was in secondary school. Though, thankfully I've never been in one, there's too much road accidents during festive season.
So, pray for my safe journey.
Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Maaf zahir & batin.
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