November 27, 2007 | Road Rage
Is it just me? Or does it seem like lately people are just doing whatever the heck they want when they drive? Like making a u-turn in the middle of the road, without any regard to how it might affect those driving around them. Or cutting across 3 lanes of traffic so they don't miss their exit.
Or, for example, someone in the lane next to the left turn lane who realizes they ACTUALLY want to be in the left turn lane, and decides to remedy this by angling their car towards the left lane. So they're HOPING the person who is actually in the left lane will let them make a left turn in front of them when the light changes, but also blocking the lane that they're in. So when the traffic light turns green for the non-left turning cars, they're still blocking an ENTIRE LANE. No, no, don't go straight and make a u-turn up at the next light because you missed that left turn. Cause a potential CAR ACCIDENT as people are trying to get around you and your lane-blocking ass. SERIOUSLY.
Why no, I didn't have a crappy day*. WHY DO YOU ASK?
* I'm feeling much better after a little reverse retail therapy (I returned a bunch of stuff). A $40 cashmere sweater helped too. Thanks Old Navy!
it's not just you. it snowed today and everyone lost their mind.
It's the latter, dear -- not you. (ie. My precious Honda got rear-ended two weeks ago by a driver who admittedly wasn't paying attention)
I'm glad you're feeling much better. Old Navy has that effect on me, too =).
I had to order the jeans online because they never have the short length in the stores! I finally gave in and ordered a pair of the "flirt" style, and they actually fit well. They're not perfect, but a good replacement for my favorite ON jeans that totally ripped in the thigh area a couple weeks ago. Also, I think the sweaters are on sale online too.
Hmm, jeans that fit *and* $40 cashmere from ON? I think I need to pay a visit and give them another chance...
My driving pet peeve is the strange occurrence when people forget how to drive when there's a slight drizzle. Seriously. I live in New England, not the Sahara - you're supposed to be prepared to drive through a tidal wave of molasses if the situation arises. Gah!
The "holiday season" seems to make people go a bit crazy, I guess.
I saw someone blithely turn left IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. As far as I could tell they just got tired of waiting their turn. They certainly didn't have the right of way.
I swear, two minutes into my commute this morning I was almost hit twice. Something's in the air.
this photo is stunning...
hope your retail therapy helped-