can't tell you this irl so i'l tell you here haha, remember how I used to talk about being afraid to drive on the highway ever since that dude rear-ended my rental car on a highway a few years ago? well i drove on the highway twice today. our 'new' car (a used 2018 suv) makes me feel safe enough to be able to. I consider it a victory that I was able to make myself try it this morning. Well, of course I knew I could just get off at the next exit if I didn't like it, but it turned out being more than fine. I really like driving this vehicle a lot. I am planning a solo writing weekend away very soon. If I go close enough to home, i can leave on thursday after work and spend 2 nights. Yes!