Living In My Car

The first week of school, one of my classmates made the joke that I was living in my car. It was funny at the time because I had my laundry bag in the back, a box of cereal and a cooler full of food. I think one guy actually thought that I was living in my car. It would be possible, but thanks to my cousin, I have a great place to stay while at school.

As the weeks continue, I realize how much time I really do spend in my car. It’s sort of becoming an extension to where ever I am living at that moment. I use it to store things, relax in, eat my lunch, work in, and of course, move me to where I need to be. Here’s an example of life in my car:
Tuesday morning I was really tired for my early morning drive. I arrived to school at 7:15. 45 minutes to spare to that gave me time to relax and get organized before school. However, I decided to recline my seat and have a little nap. Not a good idea. It’s amazing how comfortable a car seat can become when you are really tired. I fell sound asleep. Lucky for me I woke up minutes before class. Next time I’ll have to set my alarm!

Each week I bring a cooler back and forth with my food. It’s actually really handy and I can come out at break to have some cold water or fresh fruit. I fell a bit like a construction worker, but hey, they are on to something because it’s a great idea! I keep my bag in the car for the Y, too, so after my swim, I lay out the towel to dry in the back.

I think you’re getting the picture. If people didn’t know the real story, it’d be totally believable to think that I was living in my car.

Last weekend I was in a hurry to get home and get at my homework when I met up with a funeral procession. The car in front of me had pulled over, out of respect, and I did the same. We waited for a few minutes as the long procession slowly moved along the street. At their sad time, it is a valuable reminder for the rest of us to stop and show our respect but to also remember that life is too short and we need to savour every moment that we have been given. Do they do this in the big cities? I can’t imagine people pulling over, but maybe they do.
Life is busy as we move from here to there. Let’s make sure we enjoy the ride.