Felt like writing more. But what to? Nothing much just that I've managed to drill myself into completing at least two print ads today. Sitting on the round chair was comfortable at first, then soon it became uncomfortable when you sink in and your back starts to ache from the hours. It reminds me of one of my Art Paper 2 work where I did an art work on my Daddy as a taxi driver.
It is quite ironic for a cab to say comfort, when the taxi drivers do not get comfortable after driving the long hours. It is taxing on them - their ass gets sore, legs get cramped and backs aches, when all they are entitled to is that small little space as they face the road ahead. Taxi drivers have to maintain that comfort level for customers too - keeping their taxis in tip top condition and dusting the mats even after a hard day's work. Taxi driving is not only physically challenging. It test their minds too. Road maps, signs, short cuts, directions, instructions, buildings... All these are requirements taxi drivers face and have to be knowledgable about as well. And finally, it boils down to the social aspect. Meeting different kind of people daily, having to be able to communicate with strangers needs a lot of courage. Getting to places according to the level of urgency and their needs would be top most priority. Therefore, "taxi driving seemed easy money "- think again.
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