My Traffic Life

I am Mae German. 34 years old. Born in Mangatarem, province of Pangasinan. I was taught and trained by Juan Dela Cruz, and I am currently being trained for more by Uncle Sam. Writing since the age of 12. Blogging since 2001. I keep a notebook and a pen in my bag, on my bedside table, and inside the bathroom. Misses a lot. Sometimes even my own voice. Loves to laugh. Sometimes even at myself. I am a work in progress. My ultimate dream is to be a SAHM. That is, if I am bound to have that chance in this lifetime... and I am.

My Traffic Rules

Don't take my words personally. At times, not even literally. This is my journal. You're my reader. My spectator. Applaud. Yawp. Yawn. Smile. Frown. Rave. Rant. Or not. Neither can I see you from where I am standing nor can I hear you.

This is not my life. Maybe just a part of it. But this is me meandering through life. My emotions fluctuate. My opinion varies. If it's too hot in here and you can't take it, leave. If it's dull and too cold, go somewhere else for warmth. I won't wipe the frown on your brow.

My stories, unless stated otherwise, are mostly fictional. Fiction could be based on reality. Still, they are fiction. Don't own it. Don't live in it. It is what it is. Leave it.

Watch out for the traffic light. Follow the rules. Cruise.

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"Wow! You did well, huh?", the man at the MVC office said when he saw the result of my written/computerized exam. Finally, I can have a "lollipop" for passing the exam. Hah! State laws in driving? Sisiw! Tawagin ko ba naman lahat ng Santo at Santa kagabi at kaninang umaga bago kami umalis ng bahay ni Kuya! *teasing*

Was I really ready to take the exam again this morning? No. And I don't think I will ever be ready with my study habit (zzzZZZ). All I was thinking was "I have to get it over and done with," and I have to pass the exam and get a permit to drive around here. I went over the whole manual twice, highlighted some keywords, tried to memorize a little (uhh... what's that again?!). And prayed really hard. Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa. In my case, I have put everything in God's hand. Even asked all the Angels to gather around me while I am taking the exam, asked them to whisper the answers so I can pass. I guess some whispers were so soft that I didn't get the correct answer for some questions. *heh-heh* But I did it anyhow and couldn't keep myself from smiling when I handed my form to the guy at the counter. It was hard getting a grip of yourself when you're truly happy and so grateful at that.

I had two prayers before I left for my exam: One, that I pass the exam. I didn't want to go out of that office feeling disappointed and feeling "dumb" again for not passing such exam. I hated that feeling. Two, that getting an actual road test would be waived for me if I show them my Philippine (Non-professional) Driver's License. Meaning, instead of giving me a permit to drive, they should give me a license so that I could drive (or practice driving) around here with minimal or without supervision of a licensed driver. And of course, getting the driver's license instead of the permit would mean, saving my time both at work and my future studies. Plus, I can keep myself sane, without having to worry about the actual road test where an instructor would judge the way you drive. That has frightened me. So I prayed.

And you guessed it right! Both prayers were answered! Thank God! I passed the written/computerized exam and they waived my actual road test. And after paying $19.50 at the cashier, they handed me my driver's license! Yey!

Uhh... Only problem is, I couldn't drive (a little of "I shouldn't", I guess). Not yet.

But at least, now that I am worry-free about getting a driver's license here, I can move on to my next task now-- some serious Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)! There's more but I have decided to concentrate on this one for now.

Readers have left 2 comments.

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Jao, Unregistered

Oo Mae dyan daw sa NJ pag may Phil. license ka written exam nalang daw ang kelangan. Congrats! Si Faye maghahanda na din para makapag written exam na din sya. =)

Posted 2008-12-19 00:47:15

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Mae, Unregistered

Goodluck kay Faye.. yey!

Posted 2008-12-19 01:47:38