Archive for December, 2005

BAD DAY

Sunday, December 4th, 2005

Today’s a damn bad day. First, when I was about to leave home, I realised I did not wear my leg warmer, so I got to run all the way back to my room (which is damn far inside). Then when I reach the eki, all train in Joban line is closed cos there’s an accident. It was 7.40am and gonna be late for my exam if the line is closed for long! Then I met Nayoung and this Canadian guy, so we share a cab to get to nishi nippori to get into JR yamanote line. Ok it costs 5,900yen. And it was already 8.25am.  Then from nisshi nippori we went separately as our exam location are different. and mine’s the furthest! At Higashi Koganei station. So I took the JR Yamanote line from nishi nippori, and have to change train at Kanda for the JR chuo line. And guess what. I almost miss my stop. The door was closing when I realised, and I went out just in time before the door squeeze me to death. Then from there I miss the local train, thinking that I’m supposed to take the other direction. So after i realised, I took the next train, and it was the express train. I doubted that that train might stop at Higashikoganei. But I still went in. Then I sat next to this girl, and I asked her if this train stop at Higashikoganei. So she checked for me on her mobile. She said yes, and that I will reach at 9.27pm. So at 9.30am, I freaked out cos I didnt hear the announcement that we’ve reached higashikoganei. Then I stood up and look at the map, and we reached the next station. I struggled looking on the map, with all the damn messy lines all over the map. And at last (after 1 minute) I spot where I was and where my destination is. I missed 6 stops. At that time the door was closing (again) but I managed to rush out. Then I asked an old man on the next platform if the train on that platform goes to higashi koganei. He said yes if I take the local one, and not the express one. It take 15 minutes to higashi koganei from that stop. And it was already 9.40am. I was freaking like mad, telling him I’m having exam today, and how long does it take to go there if I took a taxi. He said it’ll take too long, and too expensive too. So I heed his advice and took the same train as him. I just kept on praying. Then when I reach the stop, I forgot to go to the fare adjustment machine. There was no one there. As I approach those machines, 2 person went infront of me, and only one machine was working. Then after I get out of that damn station, I caught a cab and went to the university. I told him that I was rushing for exam. Then when I reach, 2 person were outside waiting (for the latecomers?). And I ran to her and told her there was an accident and I cant get into the train. Then she asked for the delay certificate. I DIDN’T GET ONE. And she told me to approach the lady inside the campus. Then I ran to that lady and told her about it. She also asked for the damn certificate. I say I did’t get one cos I took a cab down at last, and I tell her I exactly which train and which line I was stucked at. Then she say it’s ok cos they receive a call that there was an accident on Joban Line. So she let me take the exam in this lecute room alone. Then after the first exam, she said I was in time for the 2nd exam, so I can go back to my room and take it together with the other students. Then during the break between 2nd and 3rd exam, I went with my classmates to eat. But the ramen place was already full. So we went to the supermarket. I got a bento, with spaghetti and "hamburger" (patty) in it. But after I paid, many people were already queueing for the microwave, so i waited a while, and left at last, cos my friends were waiting. I don’t feel nice letting them wait for me. So I ate my bento in class. My first meal of the day (1pm). So damn hungry. Then, when I was eating halfway, one of my chopsticks fell on the floor. So I was left with only one chopstick (not one pair). So i use that one pathetic chopstick to poke on my hamburger patty and eat it, as if I’m eating an oversized lolipop, and leave the rice untouched. Luckily I’ve eaten my spaghetti. And for my 3rd exam, I CAN’T FINISH the damn comprehension. OK AT LEAST IT ENDS THERE. what a bad day…..