I realize how strange this sounds, but it was the best idea I could come up with.
Here’s the situation: I’m 26, almost 27, live in Chicago, and I don’t know how to drive, for reasons I’d prefer not to go into. Yes, I know how pathetic this is. I’ve driven around in parking lots and stuff but that’s about it. My poor boyfriend has begged me to learn, and so I promised I would before the summer’s out. Well, I’m running out of time here. I’m going to take the written test to get a permit this weekend.
I’ve considered going to driver’s education joints, but they’re pretty expensive – like, $70-80/hr. I have no idea how long it will take, so the cost could get prohibitive. My boyfriend, my parents, my sisters and my friends have all offered to teach me, but I know them too well – I can easily tell when they’re getting frustrated with my idiocy – so I would rather learn initially from someone more, uh, removed from the situation.
In return for a couple-three of hours of instruction, I will either take you out to dinner to the non-wildly-expensive establishment of your choice, or I will make you (and yours, if it applies) one of my specialties – chicken fried steak that a native Texan says is the best he’s ever had, with gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, marinated tomatoes from my very own garden and homemade, homegrown strawberry-rhubarb cobbler for dessert OR a full Mexican spread – enchiladas, tamales, and tacos, all made by my own little hands, and finishing with tres leches cake. It ain’t healthful, but it’s gooood.
I promise that I am a ready and willing student, but I’m a little nervous. Okay, a lot nervous. But I’m motivated! So, any takers? Pretty please?