Minor Car Accident

I had about 7.5 hours of sleep last night. But I felt lethargic at work the whole day. The hot weather may have caused me to feel this way.

I banged on the front of someone’s car on the way home as I was reversing back to a junction due to incoming traffic on the lane nearest to me while drivers in the further lane did not want to give way. The impact was quite a loud one.

Only after the bang, a driver at the further lane gave way to me while traffic on the lane nearest to me came to a complete halt.

As a courtesy, I stopped by the side of the road to wait for the driver of the car which I banged to settle the case.

He did not even stop and as he was passing by the car, he just motioned me to go off. I saw that there was no dent on his car.

I gave thanks to God for the favour of this man. After the bang, I felt the sense of God’s peace. I did not panic or worry.

When I arrived home, I checked the back of the car and there was no dent at all as well. PTL!

New Road Connecting SMC and Lintas Road

I only knew about this road last Saturday night on the way home from having dinner at JJ Western Food at Damai Plaza Phase IV. My SIL was using the road. It was a breeze to arrive at Lintas Road from the roundabout leading to Sabah Medical Centre (SMC).

I might be the last person who knows about this but the next day after Canaanland Celebration I used that road to go back to Lintas Road before going home.

Today I used the road again.

In case those of you who do not know about this, let me describe how you can use it.

After the roundabout leading to SMC, instead of turning into SMC keep to the left and go up the road until you see a house on a hill. On the right of the house, there is a small road but do not go into that road.

Instead, drive past the house and you will see this road.

From side view, the house on the hill looks like this.

Project Signboard

Closer View of Project Signboard

The road looks like traffic can go both directions but that is the misleading part.

The road signs indicate both directions but the lane on the right is actually meant for only the occupants of the house up the hill to use.

That means this road can only be used by vehicles travelling from SMC to Lintas Road but not vice-versa.

But what is the function of this small road on the right after the house?

Well, believe it or not, it’s only for motorcycles coming from Lintas Road to use but not for any other types of vehicles.

Junction at Lintas Road

Ok so here we are having a new road that must have cost quite a bit (no doubt about that) to build eventhough it is only for a short stretch and that would reduce travelling time for some people but what were the authorities thinking of by putting it just a one way street?

I thought it would make more sense if the road is to cater for ambulances having a shorter route to reach SMC from Lintas Road but the road does not even serve this purpose at all.

I am not complaining about this since I can reduce my travelling time but my question remains, 'What exactly is the main function of this road?'

Christmas 2009

I woke up at 9.30a.m. and updated this blog.

When it was time to get ready, I wanted to wear something out of the ordinary but I found out that the undergarment that would fit better with that blouse was downstairs. So I changed my mind since I was late.

I drove to outside All Saint’s School in Likas and waited for Sophia and Monica to arrive. I did not wanna drive to 1 Borneo.

The three of us along with Elizabeth Chung and Alice Hiew were going to have buffet lunch at Novotel Hotel.

The restaurant is called The Square.

It is quite new and everything still looks new and nice.

I like the multi-colours decorations.

Carved fruits were used as decorations as well.

I like the Egg Salad and Potato Salad the most. Like Sophia said, ‘The cheapest stuff, the tastiest!’ Argh

The Salmon and Turkey Terrines tasted so so only.

This Salmon entrée was a bit fishy but still nice.

We were serenaded by three musicians at first. I think this was the first time to have live music while eating a buffet lunch for me.

Then it was time for main courses ie. Lamb Kebab, Boxing Chicken, Fish, Spring Roll, Samosa and Pumpkin Gratin. I did not have any hope for the Pumpkin Gratin but it turned out to be the best of this lot.

Sophia ordered a plate of Spaghetti Bolognese to be shared among us. Thumbs up for this.

The Tom Yum Soup was spicy.

An additional musician to make it four continued to serenade us.

The Corn Soup was too sweet.

These Glass Noodles with Salmon Salad and Sushi were also so so as well. Nothing to shout about.

This glass of honeydew juice had just the right taste for me, not too sweet.

I had a second serving of these.

The desserts were not too sweet but I did not go for second serving.

Anotiher musician joined the fold to make it five.

Lastly I had the ‘ABC’. I did not add in any syrup and that’s why it looked kinda pathetic. Tasted a bit pathetic as well. haha

Overall we rated the food selection and presentation to be better than Promenade Hotel. The price is cheaper as well. We had a good time having food and fellowship among friends.

I would definitely go back to this restaurant.

Look at how sad the pony is. Poor pony.

Eliz and Alice did not join the three of us in watching the movie Avatar. The cinema was full and we had a good time watching the movie, though a bit unrealistic but the special effects were fantastic. It would be even better if we could watch it in 3D.

The movie finished at almost 6p.m. We went to window shop for a while before going to Michii Japanese Restaurant for our Christmas dinner.

When Sophia dropped me back outside All Saint’s School, we saw the rear lights of the car were switched on. I must have accidentally switched them on when I got out from the car in the morning.

I started the car and it could move along fine but after I turned into Tuaran Road, I felt that the car was going to stall so I quickly drove to the side of the road. My sixth sense was correct. Tried as I might to start the car again, I could not. I figured it was no point to call either Monica or Sophia since they would unable to assist me.

I called the mechanic and I thanked God for him, for willing to come out to my rescue on Christmas night.

He came within fifteen minutes after I called. He touched the wires and the car engine could start once again. I told him I was afraid that the car may stall again on the way home so I told him to drive behind me until at least to the roundabout outside KMA.

Thank God I reached home safely after that.