1:32 a.m.

Never in my life to date I have ever tried driving alone late at night.
Well, okay so not entirely true. The least being I had never drove anywhere at night alone other than around my housing area, or at most within 5km from my house. LOL.

I was forced to drive all alone late at night on the past Wednesday.
Reason being I had to go for band practice for this coming Saturday's club's concert.

The place that all of us had to go practice, was hella far!
Let me see... around 70km away from my home, and around 30km from my university I guess?

The time we met to go together, was already 2045; by the time we reach that house, it was like 2130. I was totally relieved when I get to tag along a band mate's car instead of driving and following someone's lead. Even so, I was worried the journey back home.

By the time all of us finished practices, it was already around 0100. Surprisingly enough, I hadn't caught myself dozing off, at all!

During the journey back to University, I was talking with other 2 band mates in the car. Well, honestly the conversation did kind of freak me out, as they were telling me what's on the news and their personal experiences driving alone late night. Of course, I knew their kind intentions and the last thing they wanted to do was to freak me out for my first time driving back home at such a late hour. I had to thank Ashley for offering if she needed to accompany my way back home. That was so kind of her to offer! Yet of course, I declined as she, too, being a girl driving alone - risky enough already!

By the hour I was driving home, it was already around 0120. To be frank, the second I waved goodbye I was already freaking out. The only two things that were in my head were: (1) fly my way home ASAP; (2) pray to Jesus for reassurance.

Ever since I got 3 summons, I had almost never sped on highways. Yet, on that night, I really don't bother how many tickets that may be coming my way. All I want was to get home the fastest way possible. Hence, I sped 120km/h all the way until I reach my house. LOL.

Whilst driving, I was nonetheless - alone.
The roads were clear, with no traffic in sight.
I turned on the radio slightly louder than usual.

There was that slight moment of serenity, despite the fact that I was nervous.
It had been quite a while I felt true freedom, and I felt that as I sped on the highways.

Although I do not really look forward driving alone again at such a late hour in the future, I was glad that I had a first experience.

If only the world is as peaceful as it looks.

-Jas-