Tammi's World

Drive with Care

You know, lately I've just been reminded of a few things. Thoughts I've had over my years as a Road Warrior. In the last while, some of those thoughts have been slammed back home.

Let me share:

1) I'm a firm believer at this point that turn signals are optional on most vehicles. Seriously. I'm not gonna freak out if you don't use it when you change lanes every time - even I forget that every once in a while. What kills me are those that are turning left and never turn the damn thing on.

1a) On a side note of that very topic - left turns. Please, for the sake of all that is sacred, do NOT wait to turn the signal on indicating a left turn until you are in the PROCESS of making the turn. A little warning would be nice. Really. I'm thinking that may be part of why they put the damned things in our vehicles in the first place. For cryin' out loud.....

2) Just because you are driving a BMW doesn't mean I won't hit you if you are sitting in the middle of the road because you are trying to FORCE your way into traffic. Oh, I don't WANT to hit you, but I will. Oh yes I will. And that goes for those Mercedes, Lexus and Fords out there too. I'm an equal opportunity hitter if it comes down to it.

3) I talk on the cell phone. All. The. Time. I've got two words for you. HANDS. FREE. Honestly, it works great. You hear them, they hear you and you've got BOTH hands available for drivin', drinkin' and smokin'. Really helps if you are trying to multi task.

4) Speaking of multi-tasking.....Ladies. Please. Do NOT try and use your eyelash curler in the car. I don't care if it's a red light. Red lights usually turn green at some point. And that means you need to kinda focus on where you're goin' and what's goin' on AROUND you. Get up a few minutes earlier and do that shit at home. Or do it when you get to the office. I promise you, I know from experience, your performance review will not be diminished if you haven't curled your eyelashes on a regular basis. Well, unless you're a stripper, but that goes to the whole "Sleezy Hierarchy" and I just don't have time for that today. (plus I can't find the link to it, but trust me, there is one)

Ok - I don't know about you, but I feel a little better now, gettin' that off my chest. Oh, and don't think that's all of 'em. Not by a long shot. But I'm starting to realize I'm soundin' a little "testy" lately, so I'll go easy on you.

As long as I don't see you tryin' to turn left without your signal on, talkin' on the phone and curlin' your eyelashes. Yeah, don't do that and we'll get along just fine......

Posted by Tammi at May 10, 2007 12:30 PM | TrackBack