Final Driving Exam @ Driving School

So today, I had my final driving exam, which I had to pass in order to graduate and to get the permission to write the written test which would grant me a legal license to cruise around on the road with my gangs. Basically, the exam itself consist of a fixed route and self planned route. I was two of 29 students who were asked to take the test in the afternoon due to a massive number of students taking the exam on that day. Not sure if it was a good thing or not, I waited for my turn for a couple hours visually training to take the exam. Very luckily, I happened to be given my favorite route out of 9 choices by chance. So that was great! I got a little nervous and my heart ached a bit, but I concentrated on keeping my calm attitude at all times. Once we returned to the school property, the teacher told us that we passed okay, so we were granted to attend the graduation ceremony at 2pm. :) So given 10 minutes before the ceremony, I rushed to the pay phone (ha, I have no mobile here in Japan) to tell my parents of this great news!!!

After the graduation ceremony, it indeed was a little sad to say good bye to friends that I made there. We exchanged email addies and promised each other to meet up at a later time once we pass the written test and get the legal permit to drive on the road. I thanked the patient and kind teachers before leaving, and left when my mom came to pick me up. One of my friends got on the ride with us, and enjoyed the ride chatting about our near future... Then we got to the gym, so I got off for my work out :) It felt super great to exercise on such a happy day getting on the rhythm of the great music and sweating off mindlessly (not giving a shite about my sweaty piggieness of self..LOL). Ironically, 3 years ago on the same date, my grandma on my mom's side passed away. On my temp permit exam day a few weeks ago was an anniversary of my beloved brother's death. So I felt as if both of them were there looking over me to perform okay on these important tests. :) I am thankful that I can now take the written test though.. VERY closed to my official debut on my gang star life on the road. You better look around twice when you are in my neighborhood walking/driving from now and on.... yes, you becha! :)