How to Drive a Manual Car

I'm actually looking forward going home (Manila I mean) even if just for 1 week for some exciting reasons:

1. Bohol Trip escapade with the 98s
2. Philippine Fashion Week to support Don
3. See my family
4. Have an annual check up (yeah right)
5. Shop...shop..shop..and did I say shop?
6. Mall hopping
7. And hopefully to drive again

Driving gives me a feeling of freedom..independence. Even if it means I can't drink too much coz I'm driving, I still would want to drive. But about a week ago, just learned that our old car has been sold and we're about to buy a new one--that is Manual. Yes...and how will I drive that?

Talked to my brother earlier and he said "It's easy" and that he'll teach me. For a week? U kidding me? Not that I don't trust myself...but driving in Manila has always been a challenge...plus the traffic, the inconsiderate drivers, finding a safe parking space etc... So while I'm here, he said that I should read how to drive manually. Wasn't really keen into this idea but I still thought of giving it a try. And yes, it's easy to find articles about driving but even if I read them, I don't think that'll make me ready to drive a manual car when I get home.

Below are 2 key points that I learned today from wikihow:

Identify the pedals. In a manual car, there are three.

• The one on the far left is the clutch , the middle one is the brake, and then the gas/accelerator is on the far right.(CBA).

Learn what the clutch does:

• The clutch disconnects the spinning engine from the spinning wheels and allows you to switch gears without grinding the teeth of each separate gear.
• Before you switch gears, the clutch must be depressed.

Clutch...heard that a thousand times from my dad. That's also one reason I wasn't into driving because I felt driving was so laborious (yes it is) and that you have to learn soooo many things before you can finally and be legally able to drive. So when dad passed away, I had to learn to drive and good thing our car then was automatic. It was easy.

I still don't know if I'll be able to learn to drive a manual car. But I want to try. So for now, I'll just keep on reading...hoping it'll help eventually.

Finally

1. Got my VL approved


2. Booked and purchased my PNH-BKK-MNL-BKK-PNH tickets from 28 May to 6 June

3. Purchased online my Manila to Tagbilaran trip scheduled on 29-31 May

4. Scrubbed my bathroom after 10 months (the cleaning lady just makes it look clean)

5. Staying in PP for a weekend --after 2 straight weeks

6. Removed the baby cot from my bed for some washing

7. Made my Scentsy warmer work again

8. Got myself Cheetos again

9. Decided to not drink softdrinks

10. Letting things unfold on its own.....and totally (thankful) and feeling good about it

Lately

Not in the perfect mood lately on a lot of things.

1. Jessie leaving very soon-- April 28 to be exact
2. Haven't filed my vacation leave for May yet (I can actually hear Jao screaming at me right now)
3. Which means haven't booked my tickets yet from PNH to Manila and Manila to Bohol
4. Been leaving the office around past 7 or almost 8pm everyday
5. Haven't had my foot massage for weeks now
6. No chichiria at home--craving for my ultimate friend CHIPPY

But according to AsiaLife Magazine, I am Happy Enough and that I should carry on. Maybe I should believe that and just focus on the blessings that I get everyday.

Now off to sleep.

New and Old

Habits are hard to undo and so are things that's been part of you.


Like this more-than-2-year-old-blue-chair who witnessed my frustrations and happiness in and out of the office. Now, just like any phase in life, it's time for a change. Good change that is.


Welcome and thanks to my new office chair! Another adventure awaits us!