I am here

I had a big day today. As some of you know- driving in Malaysia is not easy. First, we do drive on the "other" side of the car and road...but that is the easy part. Second, there are no laws...well there are laws but they are not enforced...and when they are enforced all you have to do is slip some cash to the officer and well....off you go. So drivers speed, park wherever they choose, cut, tailgate, crash, crash and crash. Scooters whiz by on both sides of the car in lanes they have created for themselves....well heck- cars do that too if they can fit by. I have even seen people drive the wrong way down a one way...on purpose because they have gone by an exit....no foolin. So when I first got here- I drove and a scooter hit the back of my car....huge trauma for me....so I did continue driving but only in our little neighborhood. The last month or so- I have been venturing farther from home. My friend, Kate who is a fabulous and bold driver- usually drives us around. But lately I have been driving but having her in the car- for moral support. In case we crash...or I miss a turn and get lost. But today- all by my 40+ year old self.....I drove to pick up Nevi and Hannah from school. The school is a good 20 minutes away on freeways and toll roads and everything. I have driven there with Kate a few times...but today SOLO! I never thought I would feel so feeble and AWESOME all at once. To many it is feeble that it has taken me so long...but seriously if you came here you would understand....and AWESOME because it makes me feel like...well I LIVE here. I am not a feeble white housewife...oh no......I am a white housewife who DRIVES! Pat on the back for me from me today.