Since 2015, I have wanted to learn how to drive. Now, ten years later, I still haven’t done it. Life happened, priorities shifted, and somehow, the goal of getting behind the wheel kept getting pushed aside. But deep down, I know it’s something I need to do—not just for convenience, but for independence.
One of the biggest reasons I never learned is fear. The idea of maneuvering a car, especially in busy intersections, terrifies me. I panic easily, and the thought of making a mistake in the middle of a crossing makes me freeze. My husband has always been supportive, but he worries about my alertness on the road. He’s afraid that if I drive alone, I won’t react fast enough in unexpected situations. And honestly, I understand his concern.
Then, there’s time—or rather, the lack of it. Between work and other responsibilities, I always found a reason to delay. There was always something more urgent, something that felt like a higher priority. But the truth is, if I had really made it a priority, I would have found a way. Because as the saying goes, if there’s a will, there’s a way.
Now, things are different. We have a baby, and suddenly, learning to drive has become more than just a personal goal—it’s a necessity. Being able to drop her off and pick her up from Kita without depending on my husband would make life so much easier. I don’t want to keep putting this off year after year, only to look back and regret not taking action sooner.
We’ve started discussing the next steps: getting my driver’s license and choosing an automatic car to make things a little easier. Hopefully, this year will be the year I finally do it. Otherwise, it will just keep sitting on my list of goals, waiting for another year to pass.
It’s time to stop making excuses. It’s time to face my fears. And most importantly, it’s time to make this goal a reality. 😜
