Top 3 of the Week: Why I Hate Driving

1) Maintenance
Maybe I'm bitter since I just dropped $200 on fixing a part, but if youre like me, we assume our car is supposed to do it's job--no questions asked. When it doesn't is when we realize how grateful we are to have something that can get us from point A to point B. Regardless, the constant maintenance makes me think it's easier to just take a bus or train. (or maybe not...)

2) Having Control
Sometimes the beauty of travelling is being forced to sit and do nothing (for those always-active folks like myself). So when I'm forced to keep my eyes on the road, be behind the wheel in bumper to bumper traffic, or deal with those daily Sunday drivers, it's not as enjoyable as reading a magazine, listening to my iPod and dozing off. Sure it can be relaxing sometimes, but only when you're the only car on the road!

3) Having No Control
Its actually a scary thought that no matter how good of a driver you are, you're still sharing the road with those who are not, including those aforementioned Sunday drivers, those who just took their road test, those who haven't taken one in 50 years and those who will even admit they miraculously passed. (hey, even though I'm not a huge fan, I'm still a good driver). We've all heard tragic stories, but the real tragedy of the day is the loss of my converter which was attached to my muffler and was apparently cut off and stolen! Talk about having no control of a situation! Argh..damn you cars!!