From the eyes of a newbie a double trailer UPS semi passed me.
I was one of those lucky teenagers who got a car for my 16th birthday. I loved my white 96' ford contour, I would wax it, vacuum it, buy air fresheners & new interior rugs...it was my little baby. That is until it got its first flat tire, and then the battery died, then someone spray painted my hubcaps white, and then the alternator when out and my savings depleted to zero...then I sold it to a friend for $500 and moved to the city (Chicago) so I wouldn't need a car.
Now that I have a car after three years without one, I am starting to remember the little quirks of driving, such as "the flow of traffic" is actually 15mph above the speed limit, getting gas sucks in the winter, and semi drivers rule the interstates. I also have found out that the crazy drivers that speed 25mph over the speed limit, have the most road rage and flash their brights at you are early 90's doge caravans. Those are the crazy drivers and if you own one, you know you are!
The best thing about driving for me is the feeling of pulling into a familiar place. The landmark right now that hits me the most is the US Bank building on the south side of Chicago, when I pass that I know I am at the edge of my favorite city.
Hailey
I was one of those lucky teenagers who got a car for my 16th birthday. I loved my white 96' ford contour, I would wax it, vacuum it, buy air fresheners & new interior rugs...it was my little baby. That is until it got its first flat tire, and then the battery died, then someone spray painted my hubcaps white, and then the alternator when out and my savings depleted to zero...then I sold it to a friend for $500 and moved to the city (Chicago) so I wouldn't need a car.
Now that I have a car after three years without one, I am starting to remember the little quirks of driving, such as "the flow of traffic" is actually 15mph above the speed limit, getting gas sucks in the winter, and semi drivers rule the interstates. I also have found out that the crazy drivers that speed 25mph over the speed limit, have the most road rage and flash their brights at you are early 90's doge caravans. Those are the crazy drivers and if you own one, you know you are!
The best thing about driving for me is the feeling of pulling into a familiar place. The landmark right now that hits me the most is the US Bank building on the south side of Chicago, when I pass that I know I am at the edge of my favorite city.
Hailey
No comments:
Post a Comment