So I parallel parked in one try for the first time the other night! Parallel parking is the bane of my existence. I didn't think I could do it. Times before when I had tried, it had often taken upwards of 3 tries and usually ended with me close to or in tears, or me speeding off to look for a different space embarrassed that I couldn't park my little car in the previous opening. Now the only place I've really had to parallel park before is in San Francisco, mainly because that is the only type of parking there. I hate driving in San Francisco and I hate parking in San Francisco even more. But I accomplished my parallel parking feat in Santa Monica. My sister and I were circling around looking for a parking space in this little shopping area when I look and see an open spot between two cars up on the street. So I remember what my dad taught me... I approached the spot, pulled up alongside the car before in front of the opening, then put my car in reverse and turned the wheel as soon as I passed the trunk of my guide car and it was like magic. I just fit perfectly in the space. One try, and I nailed it. I didn't have to adjust a thing. I was the perfect distance from the curb and the cars on either side. I was really proud of myself! So I added to the list because I needed some more stuff to fill it out and because it is something new that I accomplished. The more stuff I complete, the better.
Also on Easter Sunday, we went out to eat with my Grandparents around 3pm, because that is when old people eat. It was the one day of the week that it was raining. It was also had to be the one time our car battery died and anyone who could come and help us was dependent on that particular ride. It sucked. I called all three roadside assistance services that my Grandma had and we had to wait for 45 minutes for someone to show up and give us a jump. It made me realize that I would have no idea what to do or how to jump my car if it were to die for some reason, so that is why I added "Learn how to jump start a car" to my list so I know what to do in case of an emergency.
