One of the things I like least in life is sitting at a red light. I know, I know... "Why so negative, Stacie?". Well, ok, maybe it's not the worst thing ever, but it's just not my favorite. And those pesky left-hand turns where you don't get an arrow to help a girl along and everyone decided that they needed to drive in the opposite direction at that very moment and before you know it your little green left-hand light is red again, which ultimately renders it useless... wow... sorry, I guess I got a little away from myself for a moment there. *Ahem* So, after all that ranting, I made an observation the other day (imagine that...). :)
I was driving down a road when suddenly I came to... you guessed it... a red light. Now, here I was, at the red light, needing to make a left turn, when I realized that there would be no arrow this time either. This time, however, I was content. Why, you might ask? Because, friends, this time I was sitting at the dead end road of a three-way stop, and I knew that when that light turned green, there would be nothing in my way. I was going to make that left-hand turn totally unobstructed, free as a bird. Oh yes...
So what is the moral of the story? the point even? There isn't really one actually. I just really felt vindicated right there, and decided that if all I can do to deal with my annoyance at the "other" left-hand turn traffic signals is to appreciate the ones that actually let me go somewhere, then that's just what I'll have to do.
Have yourself/ves a fabulous Veterans' Day! :)
Remember, bravery isn't not being scared; it's going anyway. Here's to you vets!
