Staticfree Blog 19 07 2004

Staticfree Blog

Current Status of my World

I have been asleep for 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 59 seconds. Before that, I was at home.

Mon, 19 Jul 2004

I finally got my driver's license. It's been awhile since I got my first permit (about ${23-17} years ago), but I finally finished up the driver's ed courses (for knowledge and insurance discounts) and got around to practicing some. I've even driven on a semi-real trip outside of Newton/Watertown. I'm now a fairly decent beginner driver and intend to drive more often to gain more experience. So, for those who know me, the eventual has now happened.

I'm somewhat apathetic when it comes to this, however. I realize the practical value of having the license (to aid friends in road trips, to become less dependent on others, and drive if needed), but I still dislike the entire auto industry and things relating to it. I suppose it's like my opinion of US-grown meat: I don't really like it (for social and health reasons), but I won't entirely make myself incapable of using/consuming it. What I really need in both situations is moderation.

Thankfully, I will have a car over the winter to get around Rochester in the snow. I'm going to try and continue doing my carpooling, but perhaps with myself being a driver. I'm sure my housemates will be thrilled.

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