Drive Slower
June 10-15, 2008 Make up blog — No sense to gas prices and no sense in rushing anywhere.
I’m so caught up in studying every moment for the Bar at then end of July. I blogged the other day in my head, but never made up enough time studying to get to the computer. (For all those in email land, I’LL BE BACK in August!)
Anyways the blog was rolling through my head, when I was temporarily away from the studying and away from home. I don’t want to complain about the gas prices (in Europe it’s 2X as much), but what I do want to complain about are those drivers who still insist on riding my tail for going too slow!
I thought by now everyone understood how much gas you could save when you’re not pushing on the gas pedal constantly!!! I’m not saying I like the prices where they are at, I don’t. There is no way for us to catch up to the fuel prices. We can’t give or receive pay raises fast enough. But, I’m not one to focus on the things I can’t control. Instead I prefer to do things that give me the illusion of control, and since we’re all in this gas crisis together, I thought it might be a nice group experiment.
So, what’s my big illusion…simple, JUST DRIVE SLOWER. I don’t crawl through town at dangerously slow speeds. I just go the speed limit, even on these country roads. I know, it sounds funny to all those individuals who actually drive the speed limit, but for those of us who have always lived in the “5 to 9 mph over is safe” — the speed limit is a big deal.
So this blog struck me when I was tailed on my way to and from Curves (my new workout spot). I know that I’m not rushing to work or doctor’s appointments. The truth is that I’m going from studying to workout and back to studying — of course I’m driving slow!!!
But indulge me for a second!
What’s the best way to get a driver’s attention? You’re right…a bumper sticker. And if you could make them laugh then you really have a shot at getting what you want. There are tons of great bumper messages out there but the very best and longest lasting have something to do driving.
I don’t make bumper stickers, and I’m not working for Curves either. But I just thought it would be great if someone would make me a bumper sticker that said: “GET OFF MY *SS — I’M SAVING GAS!”
I think there can be an entire movement behind the idea. When you’re late to work next week just say to your boss: “I wanted you to know that I’m 5 minutes late because I’m trying to drive slower and save money so that you (BOSS) don’t have to pay me more to cover the increase in the cost of living.”
Maybe you’re boss will say THANK YOU! But I suggest you leave five minutes earlier starting on Day 2, and end up in work on time by the end of the week!
And what about those drivers that are in a hurry all the time. How could we make them happier? How about a slight change to the bumper message: “GET OFF MY *SS — I’M SAVING U GAS!”
Again, I’m NOT giving up my career and passions to make bumper stickers, but it’s where my thoughts went while I was out. And believe me that it’s better for me to share these thoughts rather than the ones that I’m forcing in there about contracts, evidence, torts, and more…
Last thought: In case you’re worried…I’m really not losing it. Just trying to lighten up and have a little fun. Also, if you are a bumper sticker maker or have the follow through to make these then good luck — I hope this one sticks! It might even save lives and gas and jobs! 