Do You Drive Your Own Car?
By alicia812
@alicia812 (646)
Australia
May 3, 2012 9:11pm CST
When I was in Manila, I used to take the public
transport, take a cab, or have my own driver
at work. I thought I did not have to learn to
drive on my own.
When I got married and came here in Sydney my
life changed. I had to learn how
to drive on my own, be independent, and learn how
to go to different places relying merely on my
driving skills. Now, if I lose my car I will
definitely feel like I lost my independence. It
is funny and embarrassing at the same time, but I
haven't been to any public transport here in Sydney
except cabs. Also, my car is like an extension of
my room or house. It is a sort of comfort zone for
me as well. How about you? Do you depend too much
on your own driving?
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8 responses
@webhaus (2)
•
6 May 12
I would be lost without my car. I drive about 10,000 miles a year to get around, and public transportation wouldn't work very well for me. Most of the places I go don't have direct routes with public transportation, so it would take me a long time to get anywhere. I love the freedome of getting in the car and going wherever I want, whenever I want.
@alicia812 (646)
• Australia
8 May 12
Hi webhaus. I understand exactly how you
feel. Losing your car is like losing your
independence. I have the same sentiment
here, like going to one place would take me
few bus transfers and quite a longer time
(according to my family and friends who have
been to public transport, because I haven't
personally tried it...shame on me....) than
when I have a car of my own. Thanks for your
response.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
4 May 12
I can't drive as of now, and I'm not really having the time and money to start a course on it. Fortunately, I live i the capital of my country, and the public trqansport is quite okay, so anywhere I want to go, I can travel by public transport (bus, tram, train, underground).
@alicia812 (646)
• Australia
8 May 12
Hi doroffee. It's good that public transport
works well for you. I like the idea too of
not driving and be just a passenger. I will
take time soon to use public transport when I
am not with kids and see how I like it. Thanks
for your response.
@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
26 Jul 12
Hi alicia812, I live in place where I can get public transport easily. So after I had saved enough for the down payment for buying a used car by paying in monthly installment. This happened after I had had my first job for half a year after the graduation facing the transport problem.
Other than going to work in weekdays conveniently I could have comfortable ride during weekends as well as holiday to whatever places I wish freely 
I can dump all the stuffs like slippers, umbrella, glasses, hats, scarfs, as well as other essential stuffs which I need at anytime. Really convenient 
I would be handicapped if without my beloved car. I can realize this deeply when it's sent for service or repairing.
Happy posting 
I can dump all the stuffs like slippers, umbrella, glasses, hats, scarfs, as well as other essential stuffs which I need at anytime. Really convenient I would be handicapped if without my beloved car. I can realize this deeply when it's sent for service or repairing.
Happy posting 
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
28 Jul 12
Since I learned to drive and got a car I have been very used to getting myself and family around in our own car. It's been close to 20yrs since I've taken public transportation.
@libysz123 (36)
• China
4 May 12
I donot have a car, and i don't drive.and i am now fighting for my first car and house.
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
7 Jul 12
Yes, I always use my own car, for in the city or out of town. I even prefer the journey than the destination. I chose to drive instead of flying, although the cost is more expensive. My car is available in clothing, toiletries, snacks, fresh drinks and medicine.
@dynzdolina (381)
• Philippines
29 Jun 12
i drive my own car and just like you I thought I would go nuts without it, and I did, but for a while. That was the time when my car was submerged in typhoon floods that I would have to wait for several months to have it fixed. Those days I have to endure taking cabs or jeepneys. It was a blessing in disguise simply because I have to learn the discomfort of it and end up adjusting to it so that when it necessitates to get a PUJ I can now manage conveniently.
