4th September 2008

4th September 2008
( Prejudicial Language - "Euphemism" & "Dysphemism" )
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Today.....Thank to God I'm alive now to write today's story. I met an accident today.
And for sure this will be one of my unforgottable memory in my life. I was on my way back from Nilai to campus after dropping my friend at the ktm station.
It was raining heavily. So heavy. On my way back, a motorcyclist came to my side of the line all of a sudden. He came right in front of me. I would have hit him if I did not break. So, I have to break to avoid hitting him. Once I break, at one single second the car turned 90 degrees to the left, I couldnt control the car. It was raining. Just as it was turning, another toyota Hilux came and bang the Iswara I was in. The shockest moment I have ever had in my life. The car damaged, but me and the toyota driver were alive. We are safe. The motorcyclist ran away from the incident. So I straight away call my dad and asked what to do and all. Things are fine now after settled evrything. But during the process till the case is settled, I learned something.
My mother called me and said, "Dont worry son. Its just an experience, lets learn from it. Thanks to God because you are alive. I love you." I thanked my mother to give me courage when I was in shock. And at the police station, one of the policeman said to my dad, "Your son is a reckless and careless driver. You have to be careful". But he dont know that I saved a motorcyclist's life. Its ok. I have to admit different people got different style of saying things.

From this, I learn a small thing related to our subject. My mother used "Euphemism".
She said its ok, lets learn from experience, which is a better statement because she wants me to be calm and stay strong mentally, physically and spiritually.
On the other hand, "Dysphemism" used by the policeman. He said I'm a careless driver and reckless without knowing the truth. Which will make people look down on themself. But, I'm strong and calm.

*sigh* Thank God for everything. For all of you out there. A simple message. Do drive carefully and think of other drivers as well while on the road.=)