Journey to Adulthood
Yesterday I completed one of my New Year's resolutions. I vowed to myself that I would get a G1 license this year. At first I was so stressed out over the studying for it because I felt as though I wasn't ready. I didn't like having to pay $125.00 for the written test, road test, and five year license. Mostly I was intimidated by the odds of me passing the test. I couldn't get more than eight incorrect answers on the test if I intend to get my G1. That's pretty difficult considering that there are so many rules and signs to remember. When I figured that I would never pass the test and considered postponing it for another year, I got into a fight with my mom and older sister. That fight made me realize that I can't stay in this house for much longer because the atmosphere in here is so toxic, negative, and filled with so much drama and anger. That motivated me to study more and to take the test. So I studied and studied until I took two of the online practice tests and passed. Then I went into the driving test centre yesterday afternoon with my two pieces of i.d. and money in hand. I waited forty five minutes until I could begin the vision test. It wasn't so bad but it did trip me up just a little bit. The lady who was conducting the vision test (very nice lady) didn't warn me ahead of time of the flashing lights on my side. When that was over, I went to the test room, grabbed a test, took a desk, and started writing. At first I was so nervous because I haven't taken a multiple choice in ages. Thank goodness it was multiple choice. I used to slay M. choice formats back in my university days. There was this one question on the test that tripped me up. It was about turning left on a one-way street and which position should you be in when you want to make a left turn. Essentially, one of the keys to passing the G1 is using common sense and studying a bit beforehand. When I finished the test, I sat in the waiting area and waited. The wait was excruciating. I prayed and begged God to let me pass the test. Then the nice lady behind the desk called my name and asked me for my last name. Once I told her my last name, she told me that I passed and that my name was awesome! I breathed a huge sigh of relief at that moment. She gave me my temporary license and my application and told me to wait for my card in the mail within the next four weeks. I left the centre with the biggest smile on my face. I told my boyfriend the news and he was so happy for me. I got home and told my younger sister and she was happy for me. She was inspired to take her G1 test the next day. So that's my tale of how I became a G1 license holder.
I have to wait a year until I can take my road test and get my G2. I have a year to get over my tiny agitation for cars. It's not that I don't like them. I just don't see my tiny self operating a huge machine that has wheels, pedals, and cables. At least not right now. I'm sure I'll change my mind later this year.
There's step one in establishing my independence. Step two is getting a job that pays well and is long term so I can save up some money for a couple of months rent. Step three is moving out of my mom's house and leave behind the torment of living with childish manipulative bullies. And I want to do all of this by the end of 2011. I want to be a happy adult and share a strong happy relationship with my boyfriend. If I stay here then I'm just slowly digging my grave and ruining the best relationship ever.
Let's make 2011 the year of the independent woman who's doing things for herself.
Update: My younger sister just texted me and told me that she failed her G1 test. I'll go with her to another driving test centre so she can take the test again. She's crushed but she's determined to get her G1. I'm proud of her for that.
I have to wait a year until I can take my road test and get my G2. I have a year to get over my tiny agitation for cars. It's not that I don't like them. I just don't see my tiny self operating a huge machine that has wheels, pedals, and cables. At least not right now. I'm sure I'll change my mind later this year.
There's step one in establishing my independence. Step two is getting a job that pays well and is long term so I can save up some money for a couple of months rent. Step three is moving out of my mom's house and leave behind the torment of living with childish manipulative bullies. And I want to do all of this by the end of 2011. I want to be a happy adult and share a strong happy relationship with my boyfriend. If I stay here then I'm just slowly digging my grave and ruining the best relationship ever.
Let's make 2011 the year of the independent woman who's doing things for herself.
Update: My younger sister just texted me and told me that she failed her G1 test. I'll go with her to another driving test centre so she can take the test again. She's crushed but she's determined to get her G1. I'm proud of her for that.