Wednesday, March 21, 2007
i've never really understood the extent of my handicap in directions till these coupla days. i always knew that there was something wrong with my sense of direction, but i never knew that it had progressed to such a state of utter confusion. WOW. i actually feel amazed at my own "accomplishments".
of course, i've known that i was different from the rest of the world since i was in secondary school. initially, i put down the fact that i was unable to navigate the streets of orchard road to mere forgetfulness and lack of familiarity (since i was an infrequent visitor to that corner of singapore during my teenage years). then it started to show up more clearly when i would still find myself lost in orchard when i reached jc and have been frequenting far east plaza for quite some time. still, i hid my handicap as i figured i'll just have to walk longer distances than my fellow peers (after many wrong turns) before reaching the final destination. of course, it didn't help either that i can never get off on the right bus stop at unfamiliar places. it requires at least 3 journeys before i can accurately pin point the exact bus stop that i have to get off at. still, i figured i shall just walk more than others would have done (i reassured myself that walking is rumoured to be quite efficient in toning up my butt). then came the realization that even with clear directions, i still took a longer time than normal to arrive at a destination.
of course my handicap has since become more prominent and visible upon my move to melbourne. amazingly, it was my tourist friend (living in the US) who directed me around melbourne, even though i was the one who held the map! simple things like catching the right buses also proved to be a feat as i constantly mixed up the direction of buses. this is evident from the fact that i've got on the bus that was on the wrong side of the road twice these past two days, along the same bus route no less! this is good cause for shame and i really think i should get some help for my condition. an increase in recognition, memory, learning ability and topographical orientation is vital. i should start giving myself therapy.
there! i've admitted that i have a problem. according to psychiatrists, awareness and acknowledgement of problems are good starting points in a therapeutic relationship. well done jojo! there's definitely been a breakthrough today. i shall see you again at our usual time next week. in the meantime, try not to get too lost? prepare a map for all eventualities. goodbye.
p.s. amazingly, i have no problems navigating in a car!! apparently, i'm quite adequate in reading maps and giving the driver directions. hmm... interesting...
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**jojo is still pouting @
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