August 04, 2019 Negative Post-51

On August 4, 2019,

My mom called today and talked to me about three things: getting a driver's license, finding a job, and buying a car. Let me start with the driver's license.

My mom asked me if my aunt mentioned anything about getting a license. (I told my mom that the front left and right turn signals on my aunt's car were not working.) My mom responded, "But your aunt is unlikely to go and fix it." I suggested, "Well, I might as well do it myself, take apart and replace the front and rear turn signals on the QC because the rear ones are purple, and you can't even see them signaling."

As for finding a job, my mom inquired if my second uncle had any openings. (My second uncle runs a steakhouse in Pingtung.) I explained that he's already quite busy, and adding my responsibilities would be exhausting, especially since I need my own space in the apartment. My mom shared that my second uncle said, "You haven't been taking care of your child, and now I have to do it? Besides, he wants to ride my motorcycle to work, and he's not familiar with the route."

My mom then conveyed that my second uncle suggested waiting until I finish military service, and she added, "He also said you can look for a job after summer vacation ends. But I said no, because then he won't have any living expenses." According to my mom, my second uncle mentioned that they currently don't need more staff.

Regarding buying a car, my mom advised me to change my mindset. She said, "You don't have to start with a manual car; just get any car first." I responded, "About that, I have an RS100 in mind—a fantastic bike for getting a license, and it's easy to modify. It costs around 16,000 NT dollars." My mom agreed, "Okay."

Overall, my mom wants to help, but my "don't like to trouble others" personality makes me feel uneasy about her efforts. As of 7:56 PM on August 4, 2019. By ChatGPT translate