Started my driving classes two days ago. It's been good so far. Got to move a vehicle for an hour straight without stopping (for the first time). Now I feel I can drive on the highway.
Okay, that would be me overstepping. I can barely go 20km/hour. Hopefully, by the end of my driving class (which is in 7 days), I should be able to move around comfortably.
About the driving lessons, I don't think I am getting my money's worth. The first day was quite insightful, I got to do a lot of driving. Yesterday I spent barely 30mins behind the wheel. I wasn't satisfied. There is no way I am spending 20,000 naira just to drive around for 30 minutes.
After today's listen I will make up my mind on whether I want to continue or not. Fortunately (and unfortunately) we live in a lawless country, so getting a learner's permit isn't necessary. However, I want to make sure I am not endangering anyone by being on the road.
So, if I am to discontinue (continue), I will always have an expert with me in the car anytime I am driving for the next 2-3months; find a safe space to practise in my neighbourhood.
Most people say driving isn't difficult, nevertheless, I don't want to be one of those silly drivers on the road that endanger other motorists. So I will learn all I can, on and offline.
No one told me owning a vehicle will be this difficult. I am already stressed out by the plethora of things I need to do/fix.
First, I needed to change the radiator from a single cell to a double cell so it can better manage the car's temperature. Afterwards, I had to do some bodywork.
Yesterday, we discovered that one of the legs of the car has issues, mainly because the road here is horrible with many potholes. So I will have to fix that.
I can't wait for all my documents to be ready so I can leave here. Since I came to Lagos I have been stressed by one thing or another. I don't like it here at all.
I miss my very predictable and supposedly boring life. Am I becoming rigid? They say things like this come with age. I am still young (I suppose) but these days I resist change.
Speaking of change. A lot is happening here on hive lately and I can't pay attention to most of it because I am occupied with offline activities. That's another source of headache for me.
Just one more week and it will be over. I can't wait.
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