Friday, January 9, 2009

An important choice

Everyday as Americans, we are faced with choices. Some choices are easier than others and most wont matter tomorrow anyway. Today for some reason I thought about the most simple and pointless choice so far today, and believe it or not, you've already made several by the time you make it to work.

Two lane roads make it difficult to decide which lane to pick. If you're turning from the left lane eventually but the left lane has 6 more cars in it, you have the option to hop in the right lane and try and get past a few of those people. Most people, depending on their personality, would have no hesitation to get in the shorter lane, even if they will be turning from the other one. Today I had the option to get behind a crappy Cavalier or a school bus. After driving on this road for several months, you learn that school buses may actually be the best alternative. I have a thing against crappy cars and the Cavalier is top of the list, right next to most saturn's (there are a few exceptions however).

Anyway, I chose the cavalier since I was turning from that lane in a few lights and they immediately let me down, I thought to myself, I made the wrong choice. Turns out there was a right choice. After seeing that the Cavalier was slowing down to make a turn but was still ahead of the bus, I moved over in front of the bus, passed the cavalier and still made it to the next light to make a left.

I wish all choices were like this, simple and easily fixed, turns out, life doesnt work that way. This choice had no bearing on my life, and I will probably forget this soon. At least until the next time it happens.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Trucks

I have to admit, I discriminate against men in big pick-up trucks. These drivers will do anything to get in front of you, pass you or make you mad, all because they think they can in their large vehicles. Why do they think they can do whatever they want? I dont understand.

While I'm on this topic of vehicles I'm prejudiced against I should go into my LIST. This is a list of cars I've compiled that have pissed me off in some way continuously. For instance, the first on the list earned that position by cutting me off, flashing their high beams, riding my bump, etc. You get the idea. That being said, I wouldn't mind owning some of them myself one day.

1. Mercedes Benz
2. Jaguar
3. BWM
4. Acura
5. Land Rover
6. Hummer
7. Audi

These are just to name a few. And as you can see, these cars are all expensive, and for some reason the drivers seem to think they have the authority to do whatever they want, since they have money to through around. Also, you will notice that most of these drivers to not care about damaging your car or their car in an attempt to get ahead. They have the idea that money can fix everything. If you're anything like me, and struggling to pay for your brand new Corolla, a respectable car that is on the cheap side, then you know what it's like to have a dent or scratch on your care. These drivers don't care about your car or how much you're struggling. I will get into the rules of the road sometime soon. These are things I've compiled while watching stupid drivers everyday.

All I wanna do is have some fun

Well that was another interesting ride to work.

Ever think about how your drive resembles an obstacle course? That was today. There were trees down, flooded roads, slow drivers, police cars and jerks that do what they want.

Thats enough of the drive here, it was frustrating, but I'm letting it go.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Driving in inclement weather...

Apparently, when the weather channel reports that there will be slush on the roads at night, people automatically start driving like morons. You know what I mean.

You're on the way back from work during rush hour, an already grueling trip, and the speed limit changes to 20 mph. The only precipitation is a slight drizzle, and it drives me crazy!