Cutting to the chase, here's proof of what a crazy past two weeks it has been.
1) Drivers Ed classes have been resumed. I should probably feel knowledgeable after being present for the eight and six hours theory talk, but as I was unfortunate to have an instructor who not only talks about other issues unrelated to driving, he stressed upon the duties we as men/woman need to carry out in the future (and he puts it in the most uncomfortable and perverted way possible, you feel like throwing him an upper-cut).
2) For someone who never so much as lifts a finger around the house, I am now obliged to doing house chores. I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth but throughout all my life, I have had a maid to do all the necessary housekeeping. Which brings me to my next point.
3) My maid, Kak Manisah, has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer as I've mentioned before. She was blessed to be one of the chosen people to get enrolled as a test case for colonscopy, which means that there was no charge on the whole operation. Which also means that she was at the right place, at the right time. Although, I can't say the same about her surgery yesterday. In a way, it was a success - she's still awake and breathing - but the reality of it all is that there is only so much the doctors and specialists can do. Let's see, 1) The tumor is still wrapped around the main blood vessel and is attached to her small bowel. 2) The stoma bag is already in place to collect waste externally permanently. Her only other option now is chemotherapy to prolong her life. Otherwise, there's approximately 6 months - 1 year for her to live.
4) I tried shisha for the first time two weeks ago and vow to never ever try it again. In result of that curiosity I couldn't dampen, my throat had to go through hell and I am still in the process of recovering from the afflicted (that's a big word to use) symptoms. I'll never understand what is with all the racket about this damned thing, and I am indifferent about it.
5) I lost my voice due to the act of stupidity mentioned above and am now slowly gaining it back. Glad to say that the disablement I've been feeling is slowing subsiding. Plus, I've got a couple of cover projects coming up with my buddies. Can't wait!
6) T'was nice having my hair grow out into long, wavy, unruly, natural curls for more than a year (an effortless
forte, if I may add) but after awhile, it got unmanageable so... I'd chopped it 3 inches shorter. Now, I am just embracing the light-headedness I feel while I can.
7) The moment of truth; SPM Results. Walking back into the compounds of school I spent my entire high-school life in, seeing all the ex-Form 5's and juniors, as well as all the teachers whom I have the utmost respect for - especially on the most important day of y high-school life- was like déjà vu. I was a nervous wreck the entire time, trying to keep my mind off the possibility I might fail a subject by engaging in the latest gossip and catching up, but the torment came to an end when Pn. Fatimah handed me my result slip. So relieved I was that I did not fail any of the subjects I sat for but I also did not get any D's or E's - I scored 3A's, 3B's and 3C's. I was aiming for more A's but I'm thankful nonetheless.
8) Finally sat Dad down and had a discussion about my next move, which is to do my A-Levels. Where? Dad agreed to enroll me into Methodist College and we have both agreed on me enrolling in the month of July. It's all set. (I'm also relieved that I won't need to step foot in TARC.)
And once I'm done with my A-Levels, I'll be doing a double degree in Law and Mass Communication.
9)I'm slowly learning how to adjust to all the changes around me, albeit at a snail's pace.
"Sometimes, I feel that life could do with a pause button", the words a wise man once tweeted to me. And I feel the exact same way.
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