Successful trip after a previous marginal day
Yesterday I tried to go run errands a few miles away. Got in my car and I felt okay, not great but okay. I got to the first stop light that was out of service so it was a 4 way stop, and 3 out of 4 cars ran the dang light! That sent me in a mini spiral but I decided I would go halfway to my destination and come back (which means just going to the grocery store instead of continuing on a few miles to the shopping center)). I was a bit frazzled, but in my defense I think seeing 3 cars run a red light would upset most drivers!
Today was try #2, I had plans for a target run, charging my car (it's an EV) and going to the car wash.....and I did it! I had two anxious moments; One at the return direction, the light had just changed red on my side so I'd have to wait quite awhile. Instead of waiting I turned right and went through some sides streets. That crisis was averted. I also took my car to the car wash and started having a panic attack. I made a conscious choice to ignore that I was in the car wash and started playing on my phone. It wasn't comfortable but I did it!
Posted Aug 7, 2025, 1:02 AM UTC