driving log / 上路手札

在駕照過期數年之後，我又再度回到路上，說實在，我對於速度並不能感到任何快感，其實是有些驚恐，不過想到很多有關將來的考量，還是硬著頭皮上路去。我盯著俐落的儀表板，試著說服自己，駕駛的技術一定能讓我的生活便利性更灑落，但是我的決心在無意間走上單向道、而且幾乎就要擦撞到名貴的賓士時，化成一攤水。

Years after the expiration of my driver's license, I am back on the road again. Well, the truth is, I am not at all excited about speed. On the contrary, "fright" is how I feel about it. Still, I muster up the little courage I have, taking into account many factors, especially those concerning the unknown future. I stare at the neatly designed dashboard, attempting to convince myself that the ability to drive will lead to a better life. However, my determination melts when I find myself on a one-lane road, about to hit an expensive Benz, or in other similar situations.

世界上應該沒有教練能忍受我這種少數根筋的駕駛，但是認命的John發揮他積極樂觀的精神，在我想偷懶的時候，忽視我想逃避的慾望，認真地設計課程、不厭其煩地講解、碎碎唸的時候還被瘋狂的駕駛頂回去，過了而立之年，還有和父親單獨相處的機會，再可貴不過，而且每次都有意料外的小插曲，我們的路上時光就是兩人的冒險故事集。

There wouldn't be any coach who can tolerate such a daydreaming driver like me. Yet, John never fails to look on the bright side. Whenever laziness gets hold of me, John'd always ignore my desire to run away. Instead, he prepares lessons for every weekend, explains traffic rules again and again. When he grumbles, he would be shouted at by the crazy driver. It's actually a rare opportunity to spend time with one's father past the age of thirty. There are always unexpected stories awaiting us on the roads, so our driving log is full of adventures belonging to us two.

可惜的是，我們戴著小丑帽的教練車就在我要大顯身手倒車入庫之際，決定漏油罷工，於是我們在炙熱的豔陽下，空曠的路邊試圖把車修好，最後，深怕同樣的事件發生在高架橋上，我們落寞地留下車，搭計程車離開。原本John對我恐怖的停車技術還無奈地抱怨，不過因為我們共同經歷了戲劇化的情節，回程上我們心有靈犀地保持沉默。

Sadly, while I was about to back our car with two clown hats on the front for parking, it decided to go on a strike by leaking oil. We tried to fix the car under the hot sun at the empty roadside. At last, in case that the same incident might happen on the viaduct, we left in a taxi with our Cefiro there on the spot. One moment ago, John couldn't help sigh and complain about my parking skills. Nonetheless, because of our dramatic experience, we remained silent, glad that we had been there for each other.

不管我有沒有成功，起碼我知道，不會再有人更愛我了。

Whether I make it or not in the end, at least I've been reminded again--no one loves me more than John.