laugh and get over it
For the night work on Sunday, we were supposed to inspect a bridge which spans over Road A.
While waiting for the traffic management to be set up, he decided to drive to Road A to check out the conditions under the bridge.
He set his GPS to Road A and found that the GPS shows a longer route.
So he asked if I trust a GPS.
I said yes.
He said he doesn't trust the GPS because it's taking a longer route when Road A is just round the corner.
I told him if he knows the way, just ignore the GPS.
He confidently said he is sure where Road A is.
In 2 mins, we arrived at 'Road A'.
It was in the middle of the night and pitch black.
We were relying on the street lights from above the bridge to guide our eyes.
He started looking at the bridge from below it.
The more I looked, the more I find the bridge different.
Out of nowhere there was reinforced soil wall around the abutments but the old 1950's drawings I've seen do not show any wall. So I thought the walls were newly-added features.
Me: Hmm...why did they build the soil wall now? Is there any use at all?
Him: (wasn't paying attention to me)
Me: If the wall's there, how are we gonna inspect?
Him: Hmm, I don't know...
The bridge looked really different from the construction drawings.
Even without much lighting, I could tell it looks different.
The piers were circular while the drawings I saw have squarish piers.
Me: Hey, I don't think this is the right bridge. I don't remember seeing walls in the drawings. And it has circular piers?
Him: Sorry?
Me: See. Circular piers. And soil walls? Since when?
Him: You're right...
Me: ??? Omg?! What are we doing? Where are we actually? Lol.
Him: Jialat man. Luckily you're observant. If not, we'll be doing the wrong bridge tonight.
Me: .....
Him: Why are you laughing man? Jialat. Now you gonna tell the whole world about this.
Me: The bridge looks completely different, you know?
Sweat. It's so not funny but I found myself laughing.
I was speechless and confused as to how he could get the bridge wrong.
And no wonder the GPS was taking a 'longer route'.
Talking about not trusting a GPS? LOL.
Usually I'd get very pissed when he does mistakes like this - not getting things right the first time.
I guess I was emotionally drained, sleepy, and tired to feel anything that night.
And also, earlier when I arrived at where he was supposed to pick me, I found him napping in the car. He must have waited for a bit, though I was right on time. I felt sorry for him and decided to be kind for a night. Poor old man meets a lady with a soft heart. Haha.
After the whole GPS joke, we went to Maccas while waiting for traffic management to close the highway.
We chatted in a more casual way. I was less aggressive and more patient.
I felt he has been trying very very hard to know me better.
I wished it's all written on my face so it makes life easier for him.
I know I'm difficult to grasp and can be difficult at times.
Maybe one day, he'll give up trying. Haha.
What I learned from this night shift is...I can be kind to him.
I shall keep this in mind.
P/s: He went for other site inspections this week. Took hundreds of photos at a few sites. Returned to the office only to find that the photos weren't saved on the memory card. King of jokers.
If I went with him, I wonder if I would be mad at his carelessness?
Maybe if I were there, I could have saved his day - again. Hehehe.
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