Today I drove on the freeway--the 405 to be exact--on the way to Little Saigon to eat lunch. After Liz and I hiked for an hour or two, I overcame my anxiety enough to drive right up onto the road, and with her help, made it there without incident. I had no idea where I was as I drove the road, seeing only the car in front of me and the cars and trucks to either side, like a blinkered horse. But truthfully, once I got going, I really didn't have time to panic or feel afraid. I just kept going.
It is hard to imagine that I will be able to do it alone anytime soon, but I guess with some practice, I will get used to it, just as I did the surface roads I drive on every day. It is a matter of habit, and I know I can do it.
Thanks Liz for braving it!
4 comments:
Good step! Your world keeps getting bigger... and faster, too, no doubt.
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So happy you took this leap! If you manage to avoid the freeways at rush hour (when they are anything BUT freeways, but more like parking lots), I think you will enjoy the speed and freedom!
The important thing is to overcome fear.
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