In school, there are a lot of different subjects that we suffer through but the one that most of us would remember for being the biggest pain (and also quite some fun) is Kemahiran Hidup. Ah yes, good old KH.
Covering topics like woodwork and electronics, most of us are thrilled to be doing something more hands on instead of the usual boring classes. So, I’m sure here are a few things that all of you that has gone through Kemahiran Hidup can relate to…
1. When you’re doing soldering work and you create little metal blobs
Source: Kitronik
The satisfaction from creating the perfect blob is definitely underrated.
2. When you are doing woodwork and the nails come out senget
They either stick out of the wood like a sore thumb or it’s completely destroyed that it won’t go into the plank any further. #Frust!
Source: Pixabay
3. When you hammer your nails to the KH table, or at least try to…
Source: Unit Teknik & Vokasional SMK Desa Skudai
Don’t lie lah! We know y’all did it kay!
4. When the sketch you did for your woodwork project ends up looking NOTHING like the end result
Ah well, at least you tried la...
5. When you follow the guide and finish up your electronic circuit board…
Source: Instructables
Only to have it not light up and you can’t figure out the reason.
6. There’s NEVER enough tools to use
Once the teacher lets us off to start on our project, every one will be grabbing for the same tools which is never enough to accommodate all the student in the class. So you’re stuck there waiting till someone else is done soldering their circuit board :'(
7. Being bored out of your wits during the theory part
Diod? LED? Batteries and more? Plus we have to know their symbols?! Have mercy on us please!
8. The sense of satisfaction that you get from FINALLY completing your woodwork project
9. Getting intoxicated by the smell of wood glue, paint thinner or varnish
Source: Panitia KHB D’Bukit
I know I’m not the only one who enjoys this smell.
10. Thinking your project was the BEST one out of every one in the class
And if someone else thought otherwise, inside you knew:
11. Having plasters handy when it comes to working on your sewing project…
Source: Sew4home
Cos we all know that the thimble is damn mafan only.
12. When you’re taught recipes to cook and you know for sure that you’ll NEVER eat these foods by choice…
Thanks but no thanks.
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