If you know me, you’re familiar with my inability to drive somewhere without getting lost. I’d like to blame that on the brain tumor but not sure if I can.
I had a brief window prior to my latest surgery where I was able to drive. I ventured out to Greenville, the nearest relatively big city near me.
It took a lot of coffee. And I timed the trip during what I thought would be a low traffic time of day. I thought if I get out and get confused, I’ll be less of a burden on other drivers if it’s during a low traffic time of day.
And I’m a fan of right hand turns, always have been. Why plunge yourself into the stress of making a left hand turn on top of the stress of possibly getting lost. And looking left and right and other cars possibly going where they shouldn’t go!?! Too many variables! And I had no problems with risking being lost before the surgery. The trick is to always turn on to a bigger road. You’re guaranteed to end up in a city. And once you’re in a city, you’ll see signs to help you get to your town. I ended up in Spartanburg a lot.
Oh and yes I have maps on my smartphone but if you like driving, it’s not a hassle to end up somewhere else.
Anyway, on this particular day, I thought I’d drive by a house I lived in for a few weeks. Seven weeks. I couldn’t find it the first trip out. I tried again a few weeks later and found it. Then got lost coming home. Haha! Amusing but not a new experience by any stretch of the imagination.
It’s occurred to me that getting lost could be related to the tumor. Only because I seem to get confused or anxious and sometimes take the exact opposite of the right turn.
That doesn’t really matter right now but when I get back out and about, it’s something that I can keep in the back of my mind. Or maybe I should put it in the front of my mind!
The adventures of life continue! Still so thankful to be in the game.
Remember today that a lot of your problems might be a symptom of your blessings!
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