r e f i n i n g - t h e - s i l v e r

Direct quote from the Mosaic:

"Daniel was born in Taipei, Taiwan at a very young age [...]"

Now that you're finished cracking up at that, here's today's story. It's quarter to six and dance starts in 15 minutes. I missed last class and my teacher would take off my head if i missed this class, even though last time it was for my chem exam. i grab the keys and start the car.
*put put put put* *click*
I try again.
*wheeeeze* *click*
silence. oh crap.
naturally, as one would do when their car does not start, i open the hood and my mother and i both peer into the endless maze and mess of the...engine. being both female and not mechanics or engineers (like carmen au), we just stare under the hood of the car for a full five minutes in utter confusion.
out comes the phone.