A week or so ago, I realized it had been a year since the last time I drove.<\/p>\n
The biggest reason for the lack of driving was because I no longer have a car<\/a>. The other is because of the pandemic at this point.<\/p>\n Even after my car had trouble and decided not to get it fixed, I could at least rent one. Then the pandemic happened. Which meant I wasn’t going to rent a vehicle, get on the metro (commuter train) or bus. Or I would have to walk almost three miles to the closest rental place.<\/p>\n Not having a vehicle means I have walked everywhere<\/a> without getting into a vehicle. \u00a0Okay, I used my bike twice in 2020. Walking everywhere<\/a> has helped with my weight loss<\/a>. When I walk to the grocery store, there is only so much room in my backpack for food. Which means not much room for unhealthy food.<\/p>\n Being able to drive would be nice to be able to at least go for a drive to get out of the house and into the country.<\/p>\n I would drive to somewhere like Shenandoah National Park. Then head back home without getting out of the car except maybe for gas or a quick stretch along the way.<\/p>\n Here’s to getting a vaccination soon and then feeling a bit better renting a car.<\/p>\n During the last year or so, I realized I could do most everything I need to by walking or ordering other things online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A week or so ago, I realized it had been a year since the last time I drove. The biggest reason for the lack of driving was because I no longer have a car. The other is because of the … Continue reading