If given the choice, I'd rather be in the driver's seat than let someone else have it.  It's not because I think I'm a better driver (though I do think that).  And it's not because I'm a man so I can't let a woman drive.  It's entirely because I never feel comfortable leaving my personal well-being in the hands of another person, especially in a moving vehicle, where there's a non-zero chance of dying at any moment.  The thing is, driving is actually an extremely complicated thing that requires instant decision-making and absolute awareness of every aspect of our surroundings.  Sitting in the driver's seat, I know what I can and can't see, and I know that the actions I take are as a direct result of the inputs I'm currently receiving.  But sitting in the passenger's seat, I don't know what the driver knows.  I can't see what he sees.  Therefore, every decision he makes and every action he takes feels off to me.  It's not quite right.  And this makes my heart beat faster and my feet press harder on the floor, while I casually say, "Just let me know if you want me to drive," which translates into, "Pull this damn car over and let me drive; may you never get behind the wheel of a moving vehicle again."  So usually I try to occupy myself with a book or a crossword so I don't pay attention.  What I don't know can't hurt me. #travel

It's funny how human beings will eat whatever is in front of them, whether or not they're hungry and whether or not they like it, simply because it's there.  I personally take advantage of this tendency to force people to eat healthy.  I know people will eat whatever sits in the bowl in the middle of the table, so instead of chips or cookies, I go for carrots or cucumbers.  Case in point was this past Tuesday's Bible study.  At first, everyone complained about the lack of ranch dip.  The discussion went on and on about how great ranch is and how it would totally make these vegetables perfect.  But within the hour, all the vegetables were gone.  Imagine that.  Sometimes people eat simply because it's convenient. #food