Look mom I did it! It only took me 5 months, but I finally drove to Costco without using Apple or Google Maps. I don't know the names of the streets, YET, but I will get there.
Getting to know our area has taken me a while. I was nervous to drive the first month or so and thought I could learn my way by being an observant passenger. NOPE! There were too many distractions. I thought I would be able to get my bearings based on landmarks. NOPE! Its flat here, there are no natural landmarks just lots and lots and lots of trees. The vegetation covers many road signs or signs of commercial life. I finally forced myself to get behind the wheel and drive.
I hung a quote in my classroom that I love for many reasons on the Power of YET!
YET!
"I don't get it!"
"I can't do this!"
Take a deep breath. Go for a short stroll.
Then add a "YET"
To the end of your sentence:
As in,
"I don't get it . . . YET!"
"I can't do this . . . YET!"
"This doesn't work . . . YET!"
Little by little I have become familiar with our new town and how to get to the places I need regularly. I'm not completely familiar with our community or the surrounding ones, YET. I'll get there.
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