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March 7, 2008 5:43 PM.
The Black Sheeps


Here's another post on taxi drivers.

It's not because I have something against them. No. Definitely not. But the actions of some black sheeps were simply unforgivable.

I was reading the Newpaper last night and this particular news stunned me. A taxi-driver mounted kerb and hit a Filopino maid. Her leg was severed and she was flung 15m away into a drain. Yes she died. On the spot. And the driver? Safe and unhurt.

Pedestrians can be unsafe even when they are walking on pedestrian paths. haiz.

I wonder what could have caused the taxi driver to mount the kerb? If he had been careful in his driving, there was no reason that he would mount the kerb. Even if he had no choice and had to mount the kerb (maybe to shun another driver on the right), his car couldn't have spun. Unless he was speeding.

A life has been lost because of the driver's complacency and negligence. And it was not his life. Talk about fairness.

Here’s another incident that happened a few days ago.

While Dear was on his way to Westmall, a taxi almost crashed onto his car when this reckless driver tried to overtake his car from the left.
With no signal. Dear had to jam-brake in order to prevent the occurence of an accident. Dear was infuriated, needless to say. Coincidentally, Dear spotted the passengers of the taxi alighting somewhere near Westmall. Impulsive and agitated as he was, Dear did something that would not have happened if I was around.

He got out of his car and confronted the driver.

*sighs*

I shall not mention the details of the confrontation. All I can say is both parties almost end up in a fight (with Dear waiting for that uncle to make the first move before he had the right to hit in defence).

Clearly, the taxi driver was in the wrong. Even the passengers who alighted his cab knew that and were on Dear’s side. The passenger who was seated at the right back passenger seat was even carrying a baby. If both cars had collided, he and his child will be the casualties. And me, if I was in the car.

However, the cab driver simply refused to admit his mistakes. Vulgarities defended his argument while Dear supported himself with reasons. (that was what he claimed la..hee..)
All the cab driver had to do was to apologise and promise to drive with more care. But to bow his head to a young chap seemed too disgraceful and demeaning with his egoistic esteem.

Dear made a complaint call to the taxi company, with the intention of giving a warning to the driver and not a termination instead.

Let’s hope the taxi drivers of both incidents are not the same.


THE ME .
a perfectionist


Rachel a.k.a. Yoniko
Taurian

A Stubborn bull by nature,
who is Blessed with what she has.

In Opposition of Infidelity and Deceit,
but has learnt to accept Imperfections.

P.O.M .
poll of the mth

WISHES .
once upon a moon

Graduate with Masters
Earn desired income after grad
  • Have my dream wedding
    in 3 yrs' time
  • Move into my dream home
    in 3 yrs' time
  • Have kids before 30
  • Family, friends & Moi
    to stay healthy always
  • Have my dear friends
    by my side always
  • Be happy and 幸福 always
  • Dear Dear to love me forever!

    RESOLUTIONS.
    it's a new year

  • Be more thrifty & save $$$
  • Get the keys of my new house
  • Lose 3 kg of weight
  • Toned body & better complexion
  • Exercise regularly
  • Fall sick less frequently
  • Control my temper better
  • Be a better girlfriend

    CALENDAR .
    upcoming events

    Jan 01 New Year 2011!!!
    Feb 3-6 Chinese New Year!!!
    Feb 24 Our Valentines
    Feb 26 Wyn's big day
    Apr 23 Dear's birthday
    May 5 Moi birthday
    May 29 Sis's big day
    Nov 20 My big day I
    Dec 23 My big day II
    Dec 24 6th year Anniversary
    Dec 25 Merry Xmas!!!

    PAST .
    replay please

    July 2007
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    October 2007
    November 2007
    December 2007
    January 2008
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    March 2008
    April 2008
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    June 2008
    July 2008
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    CLICKABLES .
    clickidy-clicks

    Anthony
    Anya
    Desmond
    Dionne
    Hann
    Insolen
    Junie
    Kim Seng ii
    Moreen
    Peisze
    Sandra
    Sandy
    Serene
    Sicong
    Songbo FC
    Swiss CC
    Vennie
    Wenyao
    Xiujiao
    Zeming
    Zhengyi
    Zhengyu

    SKINCARE .
    food for the skin

    :: CLEANSING ::
    Origins A Perfect World
    B.Liv Glow and Shine
    B.Liv Squeaky Clean

    :: SKINCARE ::
    Origins A Perfect World Toner
    Botos Serum
    B.Liv Shrink and Tighten
    B.Liv Off With Those Heads

    :: EYECARE ::
    Origins High Potency Eye Cream
    Faceshop Collagen Eye Patch
    Shu E Lash Repair

    :: COSMETICS ::
    BRTC BB Cream
    Skinfood loose powder
    Loreal Mineral powder
    Clinique Blusher
    Majolica Mascara

    :: MONTHLY SUPPLEMENTS ::
    Meiji Collagen
    Multi-vitamins
    Vitamin C

    LUXURIES .
    i want! i want!

    Canon IXUS 870 IS (Gold)
    i-Luv Earpiece (Pink)
    Nokia E63
    Olympus E-3 Camera
    Push-Up Bra (Inspired by Sicong)
    Webcam
    DVD player/writer
    Marc Jacob tote bag

    DREAMLANDS .
    dying for a getaway

  • Africa
  • Australia-Brisbane
    Australia-Goldcoast
    Australia-Melbourne
    Australia-Perth
    Australia-Sydney
    Bangladesh
    Cambodia
    China-Hainan
    China-Jiang Nan
    China-Beijing
    Dubai
    Egypt
    England
    Europe
    Hong Kong
    India
    Indonesia-Bali
    Japan
    Korea
    Myanmar
    Taiwan
    Thailand-Bangkok
    Thailand-Chiang Mai
    Thailand-Phuket
    Vietnam
    United States