Or maybe it's just that society is too forward looking; we're always looking forward to something. Sometimes it feels nice to just step aside and live each day as it comes.
Having a car opens up so many doors. I wish I had worked harder to get one sooner.
But now I can intern places. I got promoted at my job. I can go to the store whenever I want. I can visit friends at Berkeley. I can explore SF. I can drive myself back to L.A. I have freedom!