The Back Seat
They say you can’t unlearn how to ride a bike or drive a car. I am not so sure any more, not after I fell off that bike two years ago. When I first drove a car, my leg shook on the clutch. The instructor said this was normal. Soon after that, he tried to grab my leg. Then he said I had no talent for driving. That’s how I learnt talent is necessary. Taxi is my favourite means of transport. I stare out the window and daydream. I never tell you how to drive. I will not argue with you about the route you chose, or the price. I always pay whatever I owe, no questions asked.
GloPoWriMo 2020 Day 1 - self-portrait as an action metaphor
GloPoWriMo 2020 Day 1 - self-portrait as an action metaphor
In a sense, I think I can relate. I fancy myself a competent driver, except for when Wifey is my passenger. There's something about her that saps me of my confidence. I suspect it's because she'd rather be in control at all times, and I can sense her 2nd guessing, even when she's on her best behavior.
ReplyDeletewhen she and I are in the car together, I'd happily relinquish control and let her drive... it's less nerve-wracking that way. :)
Thank you for visiting. Yes, there is such power struggle over driving in particular. Sometimes it is easier to take the back seat.
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