Just because I'm Here...

[shankyknitter]

I'm 22 years old and do not have a license nor do I see myself getting one in the future. Just felt the need to throw that out there.

As for the 'Do you believe in God' little bit of suckage. "yes. However I do not presume to know him because I've read one unauthorized biography."

[telecom_goddess]

As for the 'Do you believe in God' little bit of suckage. "yes. However I do not presume to know him because I've read one unauthorized biography."

OK I'm no reader of the Bible or anything but I LIKE that......an unauthorized biography......hmmmm.

[iradney]

I would love to be able to walk to work - unfortunately, it's about 20kms away so that's out. Can't bike coz the drivers here would kill me within 5 kms of cycling *sigh*. ONE DAY, I will be able to walk to work!!!!

And that nurse was an asshat. Seriously, she must've skipped school when they covered bedside manner.

[MadMike]

I didn't have a car when I was in college, so I walked everywhere. I even walked to the mall on weekends, even though it was about 3 miles away or so. I think it took me about 45 minutes.

My wife didn't start driving until she was 29. She lived in the city, and could get everywhere she needed to go by walking or taking the bus. But once she moved in with me, she had to learn to drive because bus service in this area sucks.

I'm 53, and I've never learned how to drive, and at this point I'm never going to learn.

One of my coworkers is about your age, and he doesn't drive either. I don't know if he's never driven, but he's been with the company for about 20 years (I've been there about a year longer), and he hasn't driven that whole time. He lives in an apartment complex that's just a short walk to our job.

[XCashier]

I would want to move to new york for stuff like the Dakota and central park but that's just me

I'd want to move to New York for their wonderful theater and museums. And their excellent bagels and pizza!

[Becks]

As for the 'Do you believe in God' little bit of suckage. "yes. However I do not presume to know him because I've read one unauthorized biography."

May I steal permanently borrow this for a facebook status?

[telecom_goddess]

Quoth shankyknitter View Post
As for the 'Do you believe in God' little bit of suckage. "yes. However I do not presume to know him because I've read one unauthorized biography."

May I steal permanently borrow this for a facebook status?

I like that idea....I might want to to please

[shankyknitter]

Feel free to steal it anyone who wants it. It's kind of my comeback for "What? you're not a christian?! Don't you know you're going to (insert place) for (insert sin)?!" If you do steal it kindly attribute it please.

[Becks]

I'll give you the credit.

[Seshat]

I'm 53, and I've never learned how to drive, and at this point I'm never going to learn.

Unless you have a disability that specifically bars you from driving, there's no reason you can't. My father was a driving instructor, and has taught many, many older people how to drive. And I'm talking 70s, 80s, 90s. 53 is no problem at all.

When they got a driving school, they eventually modified one car so that it could be used by the physically disabled. If you didn't have both hands and both feet, no problem - there was probably a configuration of that car that would work for you. And while you were learning, the occupational therapist and the car-modifier who made the mods for our car could collaborate on making your own car just right for you.

Anyway... my point is just that you can if you want to. Age is not a barrier.

(Disability can be. I don't drive, and won't except in a sufficiently dire emergency. My own disabilities make me unsafe.)

[NateTheChops]

Unless you have a disability that specifically bars you from driving, there's no reason you can't.

For me it's more of a crippling fear than a disability. (I know you were responding to another poster, but I'm just saying)

I figure some people have a fear of flying. Flying is not a necessary function of life unless you're planning to go overseas or you can't get through Canada to get to Alaska. Driving is the same thing in my eyes.

I've walked fourteen miles round trip after working on my feet for eight hours and it didn't kill me. I'll probably walk to my own funeral.

[telecom_goddess]

There are many reason why I don't drive. Fear is a big one.....it scares the crap outta me. Cost is another, it's just way to expensive. I'm so used to just riding with others and zoning out ...like on a bus or train or whatever that it works for me.

[Kristev]

I don't drive for a very good reason. I lack depth perception. Six inches or six yards, it's the same to me.

[MoonCat]

I never learned to drive either, and I won't bother at this point. I'm jumpy enough as a passenger; as a driver...bad idea. Besides, my eyes aren't that great even with glasses.

[Little Retail Rabbit]

How odd, a pyschiatric nurse referring to someone choosing not to drive a car or get a licence as "insanity".

In the UK this is not as unusual- public transport is much more widely used, and the cost of running a car is more expensive here too. It boggled my mind to discover suburban parts of the US that actually have no pavements/sidewalks. In my fiance's hometown, there is only one bus service. In mine, I don't even know how many there are, there are just that many!

Nate, I don't know what mental health issues you may have/had, but in fact, chances are, your walking everywhere has probably been more beneficial to your wellbeing. Not only are you getting exercise, but exercise releases endorphins naturally into the system and can be very beneficial for problems such as depression Someone has obviously not told your nurse. ^^;;