The Start of the Adventure

It's been a number of years since the last time I blogged, so please forgive any format errors and such!

I recently had to switch some medications, and one of the precautions the doctor strongly suggested I take was to not drive during this medication switch.  With living in Los Angeles, a city where everyone drives and the drive to work being over 20 miles, my first thought was to despair.  But then through a study we were doing at church, I came to the realization that my despair would negatively impact the ones I love.  So, I am determined to look at this as a challenge and an opportunity to step outside my comfort zone of using my car to get everywhere.

It's been almost a week so far (I know I am behind in starting this blog).  It's been pretty good so far.  I am blessed by having a gracious co-worker who is willing to change her schedule to take me to and from work.  And when she has plans, I am also blessed by the fact that the Los Angeles public transportation works very well for me.  With knowing I would be having a period of not driving, I did a bit of research and got a bus pass before I switched the medications. Even though my place and my work are more than twenty miles apart, I am able to catch just two commuter express buses to get to work.  The other amazing thing is I can walk about a mile and get to the subway system which will get me to church.  I also know I am extremely fortunate to have friends who are willing to make sacrifices and take me to the other places I can't walk to.

I plan to use this blog to express thoughts and experiences on my adventure in not driving for a period of time.  I thank you for reading and following me on this journey.