Driving

One of the things on my to do list is to learn how to drive and to confidently drive alone. To learn is one thing but to be actually driving is another. I took up my first driving lessons way back in college. If my memory serves me right it should be around 1998-1999. I was pretty successful with my driving lessons back then as I was able to drive the streets of Quiapo (any one who has been there would agree with me). I practiced a few times after my driving lessons but never really got to driving the streets of Manila.

A few years after, My co-workers encouraged me to practice driving again. I did and we drove around Quezon City one Saturday afternoon but that was it. Long after that I was a happy passenger. I never really took it upon myself to go drive as traffic is always bad. I felt happy being the passenger. Getting rides from other people or just taking the public transportation. To drive has been on my list to learn but then half of me didn't really want to do it as I felt driving in the streets of Manila was stressful.

After moving here in the States, I just knew I had to drive. Public Transportation in the city we live in is not easy. Just getting to the grocery can be a problem. Yes, I can walk and I still sometimes do that but not when I have bags to carry and a little boy to push around. So, a few months after I moved I took the driving test (written) and then passed the actual driving test. I started driving the side streets but not the freeway yet as cars go really fast (around 12m/hr) and I'm not to confident yet since I'm always clueless as where to go.

Finally, after more than a year of driving the side streets I finally drove the freeway. It was not as bad with the gps telling me where to go. I love the speed though. It can get stressful when the little one starts crying but all in all I think I'm doing a pretty good job.

Yey to me for finally crossing out one item off my list (and for finally being able to blog again!).

Freeway

One of my most urgent goals is to drive. I know I have been putting this off for the longest time but since public transportation is not really accessible here, to get around I need to drive. Freeway's confuse me though but as I have been told, it would be easier if I am the one driving. It would take time for me to familiarize myself with it though. Thank God for the navigational system as it will surely save me from getting lost. The only thing I'm happy about is I won't need to worry about motorcycles here as their are not as much compared to the Philippines wherein a good motorcycle accident lawyer is must. Hopefully, I get myself ready for driving alone soon so I can go around by myself.

i was going over my 2007 new year's resolution and realized i have not accomplished any. what was i thinking when i wrote that one. i was totally out of my mind! teehee. i was reading my list and realized that the goal to drive has been a goal of mine since 2000! teehee. i have this feeling though that i will drive by 2008. feeling lang ha.

one of my goals since 2004 is to drive. 2008 is now nearing and i still have not practiced driving! i have a non-professional driver's license as i started driving when i was in college but i never really got interested in driving. i have tried countless of times but until now i still don't drive. i am close to giving up on this goal of mine but i know that sooner or later i need to drive. it sucks when i leave the house and a car is parked on the garage but i will have to take public transportation since i have not practiced driving for a very long time. i hate parking! i really love the idea of being the passenger. imagine not having to worry about drinking during night out since i am not a designated driver. my mom has been bugging me to practice but i have been so lazy.

i have not really given time on driving, maybe next year i will. or maybe not. maybe when they buy me a car. but that might not happen. maybe when i go to the states or canada to work. maybe. maybe. maybe.