A short story.
People in Maine are incapable of merging onto highways. The End...
I wish.
The other day I was driving back to my apartment in Bangor, it was dark and rainy, not the ideal driving conditions, but not impossible by any stretch of the imagination. I got off at my exit, 182A from I-95S, to head West on 395. There appeared to be two vehicles stopped at the end of the on-ramp to 395. Why they were stopped, I have no clue, for the right lane was completely clear. So I stop behind the two cars, waiting for them to merge. The lane appears clear once again, we start, then stop. The driver two cars ahead is very timid of oncoming traffic. A few cars pass by...they attempt to go again, but alas, we stop without moving a foot. It's finally clear, not a car coming in the right lane, perfect time to merge. We appear to be moving, nothing should stop us now, I look to my left to check to make sure I can merge in, no cars. All of a sudden, BAM! I hid the truck in front of me. The car he was behind had stopped once again. Too late for me to catch his idiotic and unnecessary move.
Long story shorter- I totaled my car, and it's unclear when it will be replaced. Most likely within a month. Has it stopped me from maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle by having no private means of transportation? No.
So many people would use this as an excuse to not exercise. They would probably say it's too hard and inconvenient to make it to the gym or get to a wellness class of some kind. This is where dedication comes in.
I'm currently having to rely on friends and public transportation for the remained of this semester. I get up very early to catch the Bat Bus on it's first or second route to make sure I have ample amount of time to workout.
Never let troublesome situations get you down or impede on your highway to health.
C'est la vie.
Upward and Onward,
K
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Hahaha. Im sorry that you totaled you car! But I can totally see this happening to just about anyone. People are such idiots. Its BANGOR not Boston, you should be able to merge on the highway. If you cant, you shouldnt be driving, enough said.
ReplyDeleteI was having a hard time where you were going with this at first and how it was going to relate to fitness. haha It is a very good point, if nothing else there are exercises one can do at home. Oh, and they were probably texting and driving like Ed tells us not to.
ReplyDeletethat sucks man, i know how stupid people on the road can ruin your week. ive been hit by idiots before, and im not a road rage type of person, but i have definatly used my horn before to convey displeasure. way to keep exercising though
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