Traffic Woes
I knew traffic would be bad in Northern Virginia.
We specifically looked for a place to live that was near the Metro train lines.
We wanted to be in proximity to my PwC office too, even though I wouldn't go in every day. It is about 15 miles away.
On Tuesday, I went to the office.
It took me 95 minutes to get there.
Now, granted, I did change course halfway there (I-495N was not moving. Four lanes of traffic. Not. Moving.)
I did have a panic attack. (Remember how there are no fast food restaurants. And no combination convenience store/gas stations? This translates to no public restrooms.)
And, I did have to stop at a convenience store to calm down and get new directions from Mike over the phone. (Many thanks to the 7-11 clerk who let the lost, panic-stricken lady from Indiana use the employees-only restroom. And, of course, to the ever-patient husband and his lightning fast internet skills.)
I spent at least 15 minutes lost in the parking garage too. (I can't even add a comment to this one. Lost. In the parking garage.)
But, now I know what will get me out of bed at 5:30 am. If I leave before 6:30, I'll miss the traffic.
We specifically looked for a place to live that was near the Metro train lines.
We wanted to be in proximity to my PwC office too, even though I wouldn't go in every day. It is about 15 miles away.
On Tuesday, I went to the office.
It took me 95 minutes to get there.
Now, granted, I did change course halfway there (I-495N was not moving. Four lanes of traffic. Not. Moving.)
I did have a panic attack. (Remember how there are no fast food restaurants. And no combination convenience store/gas stations? This translates to no public restrooms.)
And, I did have to stop at a convenience store to calm down and get new directions from Mike over the phone. (Many thanks to the 7-11 clerk who let the lost, panic-stricken lady from Indiana use the employees-only restroom. And, of course, to the ever-patient husband and his lightning fast internet skills.)
I spent at least 15 minutes lost in the parking garage too. (I can't even add a comment to this one. Lost. In the parking garage.)
But, now I know what will get me out of bed at 5:30 am. If I leave before 6:30, I'll miss the traffic.
posted by Tonya at
3:22 PM
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3 Comments:
Hiya babe... dropping by to wish you and your family a very happy christmas in your new home, and I sincerey hope that santa brings you everything you wished for :)
This sounds like quite a different life than in the Boons --
Enjoy your first Christmas away from "home." The schools sound awesome!
What an adventure!! Glad you made it home nice and safe.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!!
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