Timid walker

I have no deep and introspective reflection to share today, simply an observation about life in Louisville. I noticed that I've become a timid walker. In fact, I don't walk nearly as much as I should now. Back in Vancouver, I used to walk everywhere, to the bank, Safeway (grocery store), the shops on 10th Ave., the beach, sometimes even to school (UBC). And I loved taking walks in the forest near my house. And yes, pedestrians have the complete right of way! Sidewalks are incomparable, too! Vancouver is perhaps pedestrians' paradise.

Alas! Being in Louisville, I now drive everywhere. I drive to the bank, the mall (which is completely ridiculous, it's not even a 2-minute drive), school, grocery stores, everywhere. And I don't take walks anymore. For one, I can't find a forest with walking trails here in the 'Ville. And more importantly, there's barely any sidewalks!! What's the deal with that? I tried taking a walk the other day, I either almost got hit by cars because I was walking on the street, or I almost stepped doggie's brownie because I had to walk on grass. Oh yes, people here may ask, "Right of way for pedestrians? What's that?" One thing I learned quickly after moving here is that never just step out on the street if I want to cross the street alive. I've become a very timid walker.