Got My Driver's License!!

[batgirl]

This past Monday I went for my driver's test and I passed with flying colours! First try!! I was so stoked!! Only problem was, I got so excited that I ended up being majorly stressed out. Positive stress really gets to me too. But I feel better now, and was ready to share about it finally. It's a major accomplishment for me as I was so phobic about driving; I hadn't driven since I was 17, and I am 24 now. I understand now what everyone was saying about it being total freedom and independence!! It totally is that!

Since I got my license on Monday, I have gone out driving on my own every day except today (the roads were icy, not really safe as we live in the country). I rode 3 hours there and back on the highway on Travis' birthday, when going to his party at the air base. Kind of ironic considering the last time I drove, I was driving out of a military base to run away from my family. So when I drove through the gates, it was an odd feeling, but a good feeling too! Kind of like I had conquered whatever it was that had me running from the base in the first place.

I've driven into town twice to pick up groceries for Mum. I also drove into town yesterday just for fun, and decided to have coffee at a little coffee shop, all by myself. I brought a book to read. It's been really great going into town and shopping, that is something I haven't done on my own for several months. I am still quite nervous about it but so far I have had good experiences. Rick and Angela just had baby boys almost 2 weeks ago, and I even thought I could drive out to see them one day! I am so glad I got my license.

[Awakening]

OK, so it took me three tries to get my license - smarty pants!!!

Well done and safe driving.

[Marlene]

OK...this question HAS to be asked. Did you name your car the Batmobile?????

I have visions of you driving down the road with the music from Batman playing in the background. Yeah...I'm weird. Like that's news. LOL

Congrats and a really big 'You go, girl!' for ya, Evie. You have fought and won over so many fears to get to this moment. I'm totally stoked for you, too.

Lisa

[anthony]

Kick arse.... miss independent.

[hodge]

Woo hoo for you!!!!

[veiled]

Truly awesome!

[Nicolette]

Fabulous Evie!

[batgirl]

OK...this question HAS to be asked. Did you name your car the Batmobile?????


OMG lol no... but that is a really good idea!! Though my car is blue not black. Maybe I should name it Robin! I love the idea of naming cars. When I was a little girl we had an old bright yellow station wagon named "Big Bird" because it was a huge yellow boat car! ;)

Thanks all for the congratulations. I am really enjoying driving so much!

[hodge]

Hahaha, I do like the Batmobile idea, Lisa. Very clever!!

[nie]

Good going Evie!

[becvan]

Very well done Evie! I hope you and Robin get along famously! Isn't it great to just be able to go for a drive? ;) I got my license when I was in my late 20's. It was a great feeling! My Betsy and I will be thinking of you! ;)

bec

[Jim]

Betsy and Robin, sounds like a couple to me. Reckon they should go on a date sometime. ;-)

Well done Evie. Never doubted you for a second. You take after my side of the family when it comes to driving! ;-)

Dad.

[hollyberry]

wow another laugh, thanks guys. Holly

[Kathy]

You take after my side of the family when it comes to driving! ;-)


Oh my. Please no more digs about my driving! :rolleyes:

[batgirl]

Mum you may not be the greatest driver, but you've never been in an accident, ever!

[Jim]

That's because everyone sees her coming and gets out of the way! ;-)

Jim.

[Kathy]

Seamus, are you trying to tell me I need a break from cooking and cleaning up after you? Because that can certainly be arranged if it's what you desire! :rolleyes:

[Nicolette]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Awakening]

Seamus, are you trying to tell me I need a break from cooking and cleaning up after you? Because that can certainly be arranged if it's what you desire! :rolleyes:

:naughty::clap::crazy::doh:

[txmomof3]

Congratulations Evie! The freedom a driver's license brings is wonderful.

[batgirl]

Thanks txmom. Yesterday I drove my dad's new truck for the first time and although it was hard reaching the pedals it was really fun, and I felt so proud of myself for being able to drive such a huge beast! I can see now why people like trucks. :)

[Claire]

I need a booster cushion to drive my van but dont tell anyone Evie! :wink:

[batgirl]

Haha well I need more than a booster cushion, being only 5 feet tall. Dad's truck is huge! But it was pretty fun nonetheless. :)

[Jim]

Couldn't resist, must take this opportunity to brag on my daughter (batgirl) once more. Just heard from the wife, she drove my vehcile to the airport to collect her grandparents - alone! And - on a different continent than the one in which she learned driving. This is a girl who, a year ago, never left home alone, let alone drive. Just proves the sort of things that can be accomplished when one sets their mind to it.

Jim.

[kers]

Awww, good on Evie! I am amazed at how she has grown.