Today I had to drive to somewhere in Hollywood for an afternoon GATE (gifted and talented education) meeting. My principal asked me to go and I couldn't refuse. When I got there I was told that the meeting was for the GATE coordinators. I had no idea that I was one. No one even asked me. How rude. Anyway this meant that I had to drive to work and then drive to and from the meeting myself. I've been carpooling to work with Erik and haven't driven in almost a year. I also have a tendency to freak out whenever I have to drive to an unfamiliar place in traffic. I realize that I have many irrational fears like this. I almost froze in fear when I woke up this morning. I have gotten into accidents in the past when I had to venture into unfamiliar territory so my nervous just got the better of me. Thankfully no accidents today. Note to self: Don't drink coffee before driving to a new place because it adds to the existing anxiety level.