Ice Breaker – Tickets
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Each week on The Stretched Blog, I ask an ice breaker question. The questions are designed to help us get to know each other here in The Stretched Community. I’ll provide my answer to the question here in the post, and then you can leave your response in the comments. While you’re in the comments section, see how others answered the ice breaker question.
As I mentioned earlier this week, my daughter just turned 16 this week. In the state of Pennsylvania where we live, this means she is now eligible to get her driver’s permit. This is a big step for her, and a huge step for Leanne and I her parents. I now have a deeper appreciation for the anxiety I must have provided for my parents when I started learning to drive. This week’s Stretched Ice Breaker is inspired by Hannah’s driving milestone this week.
Question: Why did you get your first ticket or get pulled over for the first time?
My Answer: I definitely had a heavy foot when I first learned to drive. I don’t remember which time was the first, but I know I was pulled over for speeding more than once during the first few years of driving. Once or twice, I got away with it thanks to a generous police officer and a FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) card from a friend of mine. I remember the feeling of fear that came over me as I saw the flashing lights approaching my car. My heart would race, and I would sweat as I tried to figure out how to deal with this. It was typically I feeling of shame as I knew I got caught breaking the rules. I’ve slowed down a bit over the years. And recently, I’ve been especially cautious as I am being watched more closely by my teenagers.
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