OPINION

The Road to Getting My First License

Written by CallmeMaddy
Published February 16, 2008
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My main issue is left turns. I hate left turns, so I was pleased to find out there was only one left turn that I didn't have the right of way. Van Nuys is twenty times easier than Glendale. Glendale made me wait 45 minutes. Van Nuys took me early. Glendale was familiar, and I wasn't comfortable in Van Nuys. I was going way too slow. Well, the rule is I could make 15 minor mistakes and pass. I made fourteen, but I passed. It's funny, because the second lady wanted to pass me, but the third guy seemed reluctant to pass me. He did, but she didn't.

I had my license. Where was the first place I wanted to go? Coldstone's? A friend's house? Nope. I went to Rite Aid to buy feminine hygiene products. Glamorous, I know. It felt so cool. I walked into Rite Aid, feeling all excited that I drove by myself. I walked up to the employee (I know the employees very well; I go to Rite Aid at least twice a week) and bragged. She looked at me, confused, "So, you have your license, and you choose to come here?" Yep, that's me.

So, the day before my permit expired, I finally got my license. It was a grueling year. Filled with tears, I can't believe I got through with it. Amanda still doesn't want hers. Whatever. I love my license. As for all my friends, who's the only one with a license who hasn't gotten in an accident? Yeah, that's me. Life is good. I'm so happy to be a licensed driver.

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Maddy is 17 and is a senior year in high school. She is the Preview/Review editor for her school paper and excels in AP classes. She has a twin and loves the Pittsburgh Steelers. She has a radio show (part of the BC Radio Network) on Wednesdays at 5 PM available at BlogTalkRadio.
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The Road to Getting My First License
Published: February 16, 2008
Type: Opinion
Section: Culture
Filed Under: Culture: Society, Culture: Personal History
Writer: CallmeMaddy
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#1 — February 16, 2008 @ 14:03PM — Katelynn Phillips

Wow, way to go, Maddy! You should enjoy your license because you've earned it by not giving up. And now, everytime Amanda wants to go somewhere, you can rub it in her face, well, that's what I do in your position, you could be a nicer sister then I am.

I liked learning about the experience, I want to get my permit in June and I'm so worried about it. Now I have an idea of what it will be like, I think that will help.

Great Article! I can't wait to see your next one.

#2 — February 16, 2008 @ 14:05PM — Jet in Columbus [URL]

I love how people "right of center" have a habit of diverting the conversation away from questions they'd rather not answer, or giving deceptive ones that sound logical, but aren't when examined closely...

#3 — February 16, 2008 @ 14:06PM — Jet in Columbus [URL]

Good grief, everything on the left side of my desk just fell on the floor!?!

#4 — February 16, 2008 @ 14:43PM — Dr Dreadful [URL]

Jet... which thread did you intend to put the above two comments on?

I'm speaking here in my capacity as assistant comments guru, so don't be shy!

#5 — February 17, 2008 @ 11:19AM — Phillip Winn [URL]

Congratulations, Maddy! I expect to hear you teasing Amanda about this quite a lot on your show, yes?

#6 — February 17, 2008 @ 16:30PM — justene

I was tempted to let you give up. You were so miserable toward the end. I am glad we stuck it out. I am very proud of you.

#7 — February 18, 2008 @ 10:34AM — Josh Hathaway [URL]

Well done, Ms. Maddy, and well written.

My story isn't quite as traumatic as yours is (it's also longer ago than I'd ever care to admit at this point in my life), but it was a bit jacked up nonetheless.

Congratulations and be safe out there.

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