Of all the things I didn’t want to start off doing, driving in the snow was one of them. I suppose it’s good practice so that I won’t be new to it later on, but it still is a little bit daunting in a first lesson.
At first I was absolutely excited, but then I got nervous as all hell. Driving in New York City is really scary, especially with all those aggressive drivers out there. My arms were absolutely stiff on the wheel and the instructor tried to get me to relax. Good luck buddy, I’ve been tense for years. A few lessons aren’t going to help me ease up right away.
Today we worked on turns and drove around my neighborhood. Not too bad for someone who hasn’t driven in a car since she was about 13. Still nervous toward the end, but as I began to relax the instructor told me that my next lesson would be in another borough and that I would be driving on the highway to get there. I think if I was down south, it would be so much easier to learn. I don’t like all these cars around me; hell, I don’t like people around me as a pedestrian.
Here’s hoping I loosen up within the next couple of weeks.
YIKES! So, you’re going to hit the highway on your second lesson?!? That’s really scary. I never drove on the highway for practice haha! That would explain a lot about the way I used to drive. But you know what girl, that’s great, you’re gonna be awesome. Ain’t nothin’ to it but to do it! hehe!
Comment by lah — February 15, 2010 @ 9:05 am