Looking forward to what is up ahead...

Well , holidays are coming to an end now. But it was indeed an unforgetable one. I had travel to China where I learned a lot of new things. Learn a new culture and get to travel to numerous places which i never dreamt going. The highlight was my trip to the Great Wall of China, it was really a magnificient sight. The 'Silk Street' was also an eye-opener as I got to experience first hand the 'art of bargaining'. It was definitely cool. Hahaha

I had also managed to get bronze for my silat competition. I am happy as it is the goal that I had set for myself. However, I did not win any matches..hehehe. My first round was already the quarters and I won due to disqualification of my opponent as he was under-weight. In my semifinal match, I met this 'boy' (boy because he was only 17 yrs of age) from RP. And he really 'trashed' me. Thus I lost the match. But the good thing was if you made thru to the semi-final round you automatically win a bronze. Am I lucky?

In my other free time, I met up with my friends and caught up with one another. Eating was the norm but what made this yr holiday different was that I went KOK.

I also just got back from KL where i enjoyed myself tremendously. The company was great and so was the food. I may sound crazy but when I was there i tried many restaurants that was available in my home country, Singapore. Some of teh food establishments that I went for were Subway, Carl's Jr and PastaMania. It was heavenly. I finally get to taste this food leagally (halal).

Overall, I enjoyed my holidays and luckily I am also looking forward to school life again.

SPARE TYRE

You learn something new everyday, Don't you? Well just like any other outings, I would plan and call up and sometimes even drive my friends around if I have the car. Today was no different. I had planed for a badminton games with my silat friends and a karaoke session followed after that.

However what made this trip memorable was once i reached the location for the karaoke, I was shocked to be informed that my back left tyre had punctured. DAMN! I said to myself. But still carried out my plans as usual, I proceed for the singing session.

After singing my hearts out, my two silat friends offered to help me to change my tyre. I was touched. Therefore, we embarked in out first ever, changing tyre process.. hahahaha.

It was an eye-opener and i learned a lot about the steps on chaging the tyre. For those who never done it b4, hope this tips help.

1. Ensure your jack, spare type and the metal tool to unscrew the bolt are available.
2. Ensure the spare tyre is not punctured (hahahhaa)
3. Jack up the punctured tyre half way. Turn the jack in a clockwise direction.
4. Unbolt the bolt of the tyre. (Anticlockwise direction)
5. Loosen the bolt.
6. Continue to jack up the car.
7. Change the tyre.
8. Tighten thebolt (Clockwise)
9. Lower the jack (Anticlockwise direction)
10. Keep the punctured tyre and jack.
11. Drive off to the nearest workshop and do the necessary.

I would like to thank my two friends who have helped me change the tyre. I wont be able to do this w/o your help. I really appreciate it GUYS....