African American

I was talking with my older sister a few weeks ago about the "it could be worse" view, and she said that of course it could always be worse unless you're dead, but she doesn't think it helps solve whatever problem a person is facing. I think it's possible to do both. I try to make the most out of bad situations and work to get myself out of holes.

As far as my driving situation goes, there are 2 things setting me back: a lack of money for driving lessons (lessons cost $130 each) and for buying a car, and my nervousness behind the wheel. A few years ago I had a used Porsche, but it was stolen out of my family's front yard while we were gone. I also had a used Cutlass, but it was totaled when someone drove too fast down a hill and hit our house during a rainy day. I've had to devote money towards school, bills, rent, and groceries the past few years, and haven't been able to save up.