Any last minute messages that I “must” send are sent prior to me getting into my car. I also put my phone on vibrate or silent so that I do not risk the temptation of reaching over and digging through my bag to find the phone and answer it. Whatever it is, it can wait. Now that I think about it, it is crazy how impulsive it was for me to constantly be on my phone while I was driving. I must say, I considered myself to be quite talented because I would type the fastest messages without looking down at the phone sometimes. I think that is another reason why it was so hard of a habit to kick, because I would think that technically I did not have to even be looking at the phone. However, I told myself that that was beside the point. My mind would be elsewhere; I should be focused because I am operating a vehicle that needs my full attention—not only for my safety, but for others as well. We just think we are so invincible when we are younger, and it is definitely not true. I am very thankful that nothing too terrible happened the day of my accident and that I did not hurt anyone. I would of never been able to forgive myself. It was a mistake that turned into a life lesson indeed, and I hope that I can set a better example for my younger brother and
Any last minute messages that I “must” send are sent prior to me getting into my car. I also put my phone on vibrate or silent so that I do not risk the temptation of reaching over and digging through my bag to find the phone and answer it. Whatever it is, it can wait. Now that I think about it, it is crazy how impulsive it was for me to constantly be on my phone while I was driving. I must say, I considered myself to be quite talented because I would type the fastest messages without looking down at the phone sometimes. I think that is another reason why it was so hard of a habit to kick, because I would think that technically I did not have to even be looking at the phone. However, I told myself that that was beside the point. My mind would be elsewhere; I should be focused because I am operating a vehicle that needs my full attention—not only for my safety, but for others as well. We just think we are so invincible when we are younger, and it is definitely not true. I am very thankful that nothing too terrible happened the day of my accident and that I did not hurt anyone. I would of never been able to forgive myself. It was a mistake that turned into a life lesson indeed, and I hope that I can set a better example for my younger brother and