Friday, February 27, 2009
When does driving become a necessity
When it comes to technology I’m always updated with the latest gadgets. From laptop, phone to camera, I try to have the latest model for me to capture moments and be able to share them immediately. I like making music videos for friends, edit photos from a recent trip or just being able to store several gigabytes of priceless memories.
What does this have to do now with driving? I’m quite primitive when it comes to driving. Similar to someone who would say I don’t need all those gadgets, I felt I just didn’t need to drive. Well, back in college I wanted to learn how to drive but my mom didn’t approve of it. She was probably worried that if I learned how to drive, I would go to places or maybe mixed drinking and driving.
I survived without knowing how to drive, since there was always an alternative of someone driving for you. and all the more having a good transportation system abroad. It was more practical and even faster to take the public transport even when it’s late a night you would have a safe option.
Not until I moved back to Manila. Reality has constantly been convincing me that driving is a necessity. I’ve had the alternative of taking my “automatic” car, calling for a cab that goes to my doorstep and brings me to work. However, the service was limited since from work it was hard to have that kind of service. All the more when I just want to escape the busy streets of Manila, I can only reach where the buses go. The public transportation has become irritating at most times, especially when they take so long. They normally stop in every corner in the hope of being able to fill in the bus and squeeze in 16 people in a jeepney when it’s only for 14 people.
“Finally!” That’s what all my friends say. They’ve always been waiting for me to be the one to drive and not just the mere navigator or organizer of trips. My adventures then were limited to where the bus could take me or where my friends are willing to drive. This time I feel I can make things happen. I still want to explore several places in the Philippines that’s just a drive away. I suddenly feel free just the thought of being able to do that. Then I can take more photos, create more videos and just enjoy the beauty of the Philippines outside of the metro.
I have 8 more lessons to go which I plan to finish by end of March. My first step on the pedal and it’s not as scary as I thought it would be. I look forward to the time when I can say I am one with the car.
What does this have to do now with driving? I’m quite primitive when it comes to driving. Similar to someone who would say I don’t need all those gadgets, I felt I just didn’t need to drive. Well, back in college I wanted to learn how to drive but my mom didn’t approve of it. She was probably worried that if I learned how to drive, I would go to places or maybe mixed drinking and driving.
I survived without knowing how to drive, since there was always an alternative of someone driving for you. and all the more having a good transportation system abroad. It was more practical and even faster to take the public transport even when it’s late a night you would have a safe option.
Not until I moved back to Manila. Reality has constantly been convincing me that driving is a necessity. I’ve had the alternative of taking my “automatic” car, calling for a cab that goes to my doorstep and brings me to work. However, the service was limited since from work it was hard to have that kind of service. All the more when I just want to escape the busy streets of Manila, I can only reach where the buses go. The public transportation has become irritating at most times, especially when they take so long. They normally stop in every corner in the hope of being able to fill in the bus and squeeze in 16 people in a jeepney when it’s only for 14 people.
“Finally!” That’s what all my friends say. They’ve always been waiting for me to be the one to drive and not just the mere navigator or organizer of trips. My adventures then were limited to where the bus could take me or where my friends are willing to drive. This time I feel I can make things happen. I still want to explore several places in the Philippines that’s just a drive away. I suddenly feel free just the thought of being able to do that. Then I can take more photos, create more videos and just enjoy the beauty of the Philippines outside of the metro.
I have 8 more lessons to go which I plan to finish by end of March. My first step on the pedal and it’s not as scary as I thought it would be. I look forward to the time when I can say I am one with the car.
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