Today I am very, very happy because I conquered my fear of driving. Yippee. That is every reason to celebrate. Last night, I was able to go home with my car “Champ” alone unscathed and the car unscratched. It was the longest trip of my life, not that I don’t know, but that is how I felt that time. From my Office in C5 Pasig to Monumento, Caloocan it seems that it was a trip to Baguio hehheheh.
For the past months I have been learning to drive, but everytime that I tried it seems that my anxiety level is reaching its peak and has been unbearable for me to handle. When I got my Non-Pro Driving License last May 27, I took the strength to drive but my world almost crumbled. Why? I bumped the car which leaves it to have scratch at the bumper. After that incident, I develop the fear to drive again. Just the look of the bump makes me feel terrified. I want to drive but my fear consumes me.
But thanks to all the encouragement of my husband, family and my officemates, they encourage me to give it a try. I decided to drive on my own although my officemates are more than willing to accommodate me. The experience was really memorable for me. I regained my composure when I stepped on the gas, I told myself “this is it…..If it is not now, it might be never”.
I felt so mentally calm, but I am sweating profusely even though the aircon is at its maximum, my heart is palpitating and my mouth was so dry and thirsty the whole time that I was driving. Must I say that my anxiety that time is the best among the many fat burners.
The entire trip was really unforgettable, I did not even noticed that I am already in front of our house. As soon as I alight from the car, I got the biggest consolation from my hubby and kids, they gave me the sweetest kiss and hug that I can ever got.
Thanks God, I was able to conquer my fear.
Image credits : Fantastic Fiction , Fear of Driving
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Congrats Mommy Cielo!
Wow, congrats sis! I also remember the first time when I was just learning how to drive, my husband was also my main motivator, and he really helped a lot in encouraging me to go for it!
Naks! congrats! I am learning how to drive too, I guess I will feel the same once I get my G2 license and start driving on my own.
Watching traffic in a few Philippine cities, I am not sure I could stay calm enough to drive there. It has been a long time since I have driven a vehicle, and I am grateful for the fine folk that drove me when traveling in your country.
Congratulations!