I am:: 
disorientated
Okay, I'm beginning to become convinced that I may not be the one of the best driver around. Heh heh.
Dang- today was such a whirlwind.
During school, I watched movies, surfed the net, and partied at the Christmas shindig.
The morning hinted that the afternoon would be a blast.
Sure was. A blast of surprises.
You know my agenda on my last 2 entries.
As I expected, some last minute incidents occurred. But they weren't what I expected.
At approximately 2pm, I discovered that Gina was barred from going- because of her stepdad. Her mom already approved, but Gina had called home to remind them of her trip uptown with me- and instead, became trapped. I was stumped. I had to go and pick up Brent at his aunt's house. Originally, our plan was to allow me to pick up Brent, return to our high school, then take off to Seattle.
Unfortunatly, I had been so disorientated this week, and had a bad case of that today. As I drove to Brent's aunt's house- I was hopelessly off track. I'm sure I scared Brent frequently today. *roflmho*
But we were forced to wait until 4:30, until Gina's mom arrived and clear up the confusion. We (Gina, Amber, Brent, me) had no idea what to do, so Gina suggested that we should pray. We gave our confusion and undecided plans to God, for He knew how it would work out.
Time passed.
Gina's parents arrived at 4:45pm. Cleared up things. Finally left.
Stressful drive. Amber was driving behind me, and I was nervous, for I
despise having a person follow me. Also, I haven't seen Amber's driving skills... But I could tell it was a bit.. erratic. Oh, boy. She followed me too closely, and once (no, twice or more) had to slam on brakes to avoid rearending me- I could see the entire car jerk. Didn't exactly reassure me.
Ended up losing her in downtown Seattle during a traffic jam. Thanked the lucky stars that I had given her a copy of my map- but I don't know her map skills. Paged her and informed her to meet me on shoulder of I-5 right before the exit we were supposed to take. Waited. Waited. Uh, oh. Did she pass me or did she not?
Yay! Amber pulled over... in front of me. Oh man! I wanted her
behind me. But noooope.
Pulled back on I-5 after waiting for a long clear distance. Slowed to give Amber the chance to get in front of me. She didn't get the hint. Ended up flashing my high beams and waving to her frantically. She didn't get it. Moved more closer and yelled at her to get in front of me, for cars was lining up behind me (probably honking angrily lol). I was more worried, because I didn't want Amber to miss a turn that was immediately off the exit ramp. But to my surprise, she took it. Phew. Hard part's over. Arrived at Tyler's after a long, long day of too many unmentioned last minute requests and changes, and the trip.
Enjoyed the brief chatter. Ate pizza. Ribbed each other with jokes.
Left for Greenlake Coffeehouse. Sure enough, I was already drained from the long day and long week. Missed some turns and stuff. Argh. lol
Were entertained at the coffeehouse with Christmas songs and performances.
Struggled in getting everyone over to Starbucks, away from the stifling crowd at the church, where the event was held.
Discussed of who was responsible with getting whomever home. I began getting overwhelmed, for I wanted Gina to be home strictly before midnight. Mario and Ethan had joined us, and they informed me that they'll drive her home. I was totally against that, for I did not trust them. They were grumpy about that- but hey, Gina's my responsibility. Back off. =P I was tiring of the whole changes in the plan. STOP!
I even had to drive to downtown Seattle and drop off Brent at his hotel where he was to stay with his family. Aaaagh.
Ended up having Kyle take Christie home, and with Amber following me back to I-5, and me taking Brent and Gina home.
Man, I've never driven in such an intense situation- too many one way streets in the middle of downtown Seattle. Too dark to see street signs and color of cars clearly. I lost my sense of direction right away lol But the Christmas decorations that decked the Seattle city was breathtaking- one huge star that spanned several stories caught my breath.
Made it to the hotel after missing several turns and after shaking our fists at having to adjust to get around one-way streets.
Brent's dad gave me directions. Whimpering, I set off with Gina's help in navigating the ugly system of transportation in Seattle.
Made it!! Saw the I-5 exit ramp! Took it!
But.. That's the highlight of my evening.
I had turned my head and became giddy to Gina about finally being on my way back to the famailar streets of Tacoma. And missed something critical.
A junction was coming up. I looked at the lane I was on and was confused by the direction of the lane- it was taking me away from my beloved I-5.
A sign passed... "I-90 East, Spokane"
NO!!! Dang it! Dang it!!
I ended up driving several miles before I could find an exit that had a bridge over I-90, which I know will help me turn around.
Found my way back again. Got on I-5 again. *exhales*
Dropped off Gina.
Arrived home at 12:15am.
The significance of the day was me being a dangerous and aggressive driver, because I was so disorientated. Brent definitely saw a new side to me. lol The other kids know me- I tend to take on too much responsibility and lose my senses when I get stressed driving. lol
*siiiiigh* Tonight was such an adventure. lol
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