My daughter considered taking a Saturday shift at a location with sketchy public transportation. She asked if I would pick her up if she reserved a Zip.
The idea made me nervous. But I said, "sure" with much more confidence than I felt. She booked the gig and reserved the car. I had a week to think about it, tried not to dwell, tried not to be filled with dread.
The day, the hour arrived. I accessed the vehicle, churned the engine, and navigated by way to the venue.
All-in-all, not a horrible experience but I'm good letting others do the driving, for the most part.
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I find it hard to drive if it's just been a week or two without getting behind the wheel, so I would find 3 years really nerve-wracking. Good for you for doing it!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit, when it started raining I tensed up some.
DeleteIt's good to get back up on the horse once in awhile, if only to get over the fear before it becomes solidly entrenched. Personally I don't mind driving but prefer to walk or bike wherever I can. People are in too much of a hurry out there.
ReplyDeleteNot owning a car was a conscious choice. The idea had been to use traditional rental or share service like Zip from time to time. But, daughter had a car and she loved driving. One year bled into two and . . then, well . . here we are. Like you, I prefer to walk or ride my bike. Unfortunately work is too far for either or I'd do one or the other even more.
DeleteI am not sure why my posts do not post.... they seem to drift off into the ether...
ReplyDeleteBoo. Hiss.
DeleteI ride the bus or my bike more often than I drive and moving between the three modes of transport sometimes leaves me double and triple checking all sorts of things. Like seat belts, hand brakes, mirrors, books to read...
ReplyDeleteMy bike gear is nothing like my bus gear. But, I imagine were I to drive more frequently my driving gear would resemble the bus gear. ;-)
DeleteOh, my. That would fill me with anxiety. I went for a year without driving (living in Japan) and reentry was smooth -- after I got over being anxious.
ReplyDeleteOh believe you me, I was filled.
DeleteLike Lori, I went for a year without driving after living in Asia, but after a few bunny-hops for the first few metres or so, I was fine. I think a three year break would be scary - especially if you're not driving in the first place. So well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I did get nervious when it started raining and going over the bridges.
DeleteI live in a city with poor public transportation. My drive to work alone every day is over a half hour. But, I listen to my music or a book on tape. You must save a fortune on gas!
ReplyDeleteWell, the gas was actually the least of it when I owned a car. But yes, I'm pleased to free up the budget space for the essentials.
DeleteMy mantra when I'm driving on some of NYC's extensively sketchy roads, with potholes and lane reducing concrete barriers is, "Ain't no thing. " it works even at night in the rain ... so far. Use it in good health!
ReplyDeletehehehe.. I will take that under advisement.
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ReplyDeleteWell done you! I've actually gone without driving several times in my life, mostly because big city = public transport = life slightly less stressful and much less expensive and it is brave getting back behind the wheel.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could go without driving! My commute is about an hour and 15 minutes on a good day! So jealous!
ReplyDelete:) Glad you got over the hump.
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