Alright y'all, so I'm gonna start a series on here entitled "Things I've Learned While Living in DC". Living in the city is SO much different than living in the suburbs, so I figured I'd share my knowledge with you. Here goes part one.
Parallel Parking.
Yes, I learned how to parallel park when I was 15 and had my learners permit. However, in the suburbs, you never have to parallel park. You literally pull into a little parking spot and wall right into Target, or the grocery store, or the bank. So for the past four years that I've had my license, not once have I had to parallel park. Living in DC, pretty much anywhere you want to go means you have to parallel park. Needless to say, I was terrified the first time I was in rush hour traffic and found an open spot, only to realize that I had to parallel park in it. Somehow (and quite awfully, I must add), I managed to park my car, put money in the meter, and walk into a restaurant with some smug satisfaction. You better believe I was looking at everyone with a look that said "yes, I'm a grown up and can parallel park all by myself". Quite a bit of practice later and I now consider myself a professional parallel parker.
I know most of you are probably thinking "This girl seriously couldn't parallel park until she was 20? What an idiot...", but it's something I'm quite proud of.
xoxo,
MWSS
I still can't really parallel park and I'm 40! I've always lived in suburbs. Back in the day, when I went to DC,I always took the metro...unless it was late at night, then I would have to do it, but my friends would get out of the car and direct me. Ha!
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