I have the good fortune of living close to my workplace and this fact allows me to drive leisurely (on most days). Yet having once been the unfortunate commuter; I can immediately spot the morning speeders rushing to get to the gridlocked freeways. I will sometimes get out of the way, drive to meet the frenzied pace, or simply drive the speed limit.
I prefer the later because it allows me to relax, wake up, and prepare myself for the more than likely stressful day at the office. I'm sure a person can picture a time when they have intentionally driven slow or cautious to annoy those obnoxious speeding drivers...
Keep this mental picture in mind for the next paragraph.
I drove into work this morning; the sun had just risen, the cloudless sky was a soft pink hue and Mt. Rainier was presenting its purple majestic shadow. The perfect morning for a drive.
I left early and was enjoying the sights from the red traffic light, when the light turned green I approached my turn and just at the curve a Silver Lexus Coupe decides to turn right from the traffic light across the intersection. I quickly sharpen my turn to arrive in the right lane as "Iceman" speeds through on my left.
My casual drive quickly turned into the Indie 500. I wasn't about to let this jerk pass me when I had the right of way. My inner "Cruella Deville" instantly took over. I unfortunely do not own a fast sports car (Mitsu Mirage) so I was passed shortly after my pedal to the medal move... I was able to calm down enough before arriving at work and enjoy the rest of the drive.
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You should have gone for the sideswipe. Ask your husband...rubbin' is racin'!
Welcome to the wonderful world of "Blog"! You know...the word that sounds like a sound effect for vomiting?
Situations like those make me want to arm my car with a paint remover spaying system.
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