The Quarter Life Chronicles

Did I ever mention that I have been having to get up at 4:30am for work?  Well, I have.  Thankfully though, today was the last day I would have to get up so bloody early-at least on a regular basis.  I don't think I have to point out that waking up at 4:30am is not a good thing by any stretch of the imagination.  On good days, I would leave work feeling completely wiped out.  On bad?  Well, lets just say that it's a miracle I've made it home at all. 

Today wasn't a bad day, but it was a busy day.  I have recently started a new position and unlike my last position which was pretty simple and straight forward, this one is a lot more complicated.  In addition, I'm also receiving training for taking a Road Test for a CDL license, and the training requires 100% of my attention/concentration.  By the time I left the site I could barely think, but I still had the lengthy drive back home.

I wasn't even a mile down the road when I missed a turn.  Not a big deal, I just drove down the road a bit until I came across a housing development where I could turn around.  I turned around and after stopping to get some lunch I found my way to the highway. 

I've traveled this particular highway so many times since I've moved to NY that I usually never run into problems.  I'm usually very attuned to the signs and have never had a problem getting off at the correct exit.  Today however, I found myself driving past my exit...and heading for the bridge that spans across the Hudson River.

Thankfully I did eventually make it home, and in one peace.  In my travels I discovered that I'm actually pretty good with finding my way around unfamiliar areas and I located the train station that would take me straight into the city...a very easy drive.  I think though from now on, I will be paying much more attention to the exit signs and get off at the right one.

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