Comments | peachznsunshine: a bold move

peachznsunshine

a bold move

Mar 28, 2008 22:02

i stood in the middle of my new kitchen this evening, and stared at my wallet sitting on the counter. in it, my driver's license sits snugly behind a small plastic 'window', designed to hold the card securely in place while allowing store clerks to check it for accuracy of identification. i knew that little card gave me the right to get in my car ( Read more... )

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alaskasnowangel March 29 2008, 05:36:24 UTC

I love Fred Meyer! I miss Fred Meyer.

And as far as the freeway goes I've still not actually driven on the freeway except once at 3am going to the airport and there was no one else on the road. I don't blame you for letting husband drive, I know I do!

alaskasnowangel March 29 2008, 05:51:24 UTC

Now that I think about it my very 1st adventure out on my own in the Portland area was much less successful. I remember Dan and I getting in an argument and in a desperate attempt to clear my head I impulsively grabbed my keys and purse and left. The trip ended with me having to humble myself, swallow my pride, call Dan and confess that I was hopelessly lost and needed him to tell me how to get back home.

peachznsunshine March 30 2008, 03:20:27 UTC

oh my! yeah that would be a bummer but i suppose anything that makes us swallow our pride is, in the the long run, good for us. =} and yeah, i don't even want to think about driving in portland - ack! hopefully i will never have to!

navywifesd March 29 2008, 15:55:54 UTC

I loved your post! I so relate to your feelings. When you move every 1.5 years, driving is an adventure!

I remember the first time I had to drive on the freeway in San Diego... I thought for sure I was going to die! I hate that stress... but believe it or not, you do eventually get used to it (although I have to admit it took me over a year!

God bless you as you get aclimated to a new city! I pray you will learn to love it!

whistlererin March 29 2008, 17:54:06 UTC

What a funny post! You're a good storyteller. I felt like I was right there with you, enjoying the sun, excited to see Fred Meyer. :)

Good job getting out there and learning your way around...not an easy task I am sure. I think you're doing better than I would be at that point.

wholarmor March 29 2008, 19:34:15 UTC

Need to get yourself a GPS system for your car. We have one and it's great! I like Fred Meyer. I love that they have a place for the kids to play while you shop.