There are advantages and disadvantages in a long distance relationship. I had a few in the past and I'm having a happy one going on at the present time. Intensity is one of the bigger advantages, in case you're wondering what am I talking about. When you see each other again after being separated for a while, it's 4th of July firework-time any time of the year.
This is exactly how I felt this afternoon when I got my car back from the body shop. How beautiful she was! How nice! How... kissable. Well, I did not really kiss her but Moki did, dutifully licking one of the arm rests on the back door. I suspect it was just because one of the workers spilled some tasty burrito tiny bites there but it still looked cute.
So now my experiment is over and the results are as follows:
1) Yes, you can survive Los Angeles without private transportation but
2) Your life quality will hardly improve unless
3) You can deal with:
a) being slowed down
b) being very zen and patient
c) depend on others, particularly when you still want to go out at night, the dreadful time when public transportation becomes a true challenge.
Patience is hardly one of my virtues, and a slow pace just kills me. I am also addicted to independence and I like to act on the spur of the moment. Actually, did I mention how much I hate planning in advance even small moves like a ride to Griffith Park?
So, yes, I am happy that my car is back.
I never realized how much I love her and miss her until I had to go without. Life is just soooo much better when you have wheels.
I thought me competition was a male, I thought my competition was a female, I thought my competition was a dog...But a car...Dammmmmm !
Posted by: Lonely | November 06, 2005 at 07:52 AM