So I know it's not socially acceptable, and even dangerous, to text and drive. I try really hard not to do it. I mean, I have enough distractions in my car at any given time. I really don't need to try to compose a witty tweet, scream at and possibly pinch my kids, turn on the DVD player, and apply my makeup while I change lanes without my blinker at a speed probably at least 10 miles over the speed limit.
I'll let you decide if I'm exaggerating.
You know I love my podcasts. I wish I would have cashed in on this whole podcast thing when it was just getting started. What better medium is there for an NPR junkie who lives in her car? Or the anti-social employee (or former employee- more on that later) who doesn't want to be bothered while entering mind-numbing data or formatting a dry technical report? Or the disgruntled housewife who hates laundry but can be found with her phone blasting in her back pocket while traipsing around the house solving the murder of Hae Min Li? Podcasts! I can't get enough.
The other day I dropped John at school and waited in the line of traffic to exit the middle school parking lot. The traffic flow is slow and cycles with the light at the exit of the lot. While creeping along I used my phone to turn on my podcast and answer a quick text from Kitty asking for hot chocolate. As I put my phone back and looked up at the line of cars I noticed the woman in front of me elaborately reprimanding me for what I can only assume was "texting while driving". I mean, she was shaking her index finger into the rear-view mirror. Shame on me.
I, in turn, raised both arms in the universal "what's your problem lady?" sign. She continued with her finger and started shaking her head. I felt the road rage boiling up from my feet. Why do some people feel like it is their duty to police everyone they come into contact with? I did not put anyone in danger while my foot was on the brake and my finger was on my phone. There is a drop-off zone so it's not like the parking lot was busy with people running around. But I think what bothered me most was the nerve of that lady. The nerve!
