Finally… this morning at 10:00, I got my driving license in British Colmbia, Canada. It is not that easy to get one. I have spent almost C$ 2000 taking driving course and taken driving test 5 times! The driving license thing has made me crazy for about four months. Fortunately, I am relieved now….

This morning, before I went to the driving test, I was very nervous. I have a great physiological burden because I have failed four times. Failing the same test for four times is not a nice experience. When I studied in the University of Stuttgart, Germany, when we fail the same subject twice, we have to leave the university (without any degree). Fortunately they don’t apply the same rule for driving test in Canada…. puihhh….

Honestly, I would prefer taking public transportation whenever possible. Why? Firstly, we can do some other things when using public transportation, like reading a book. Secondly, car maintenance and gasoline price are so expensive these days. Thirdly, I am not good in driving…. :)

I used to drive when I lived in Indonesia, but not very often because I didn’t have a car. I usually used motor-cycle. When I lived in Germany and Singapore, I didn’t drive at all. The public transportations are simply too good, so we don’t really need cars. Canada is a different story. The public transportation is s***, especially in suburb areas. That’s why I feel that having a car is a “must”; otherwise life would be very difficult.

Now my next challenge is buying a car. I have to spend about $20K (not sure yet what kind of car I want to buy). Oh my God…. :(