Deathly Afraid of Bridges // Drawn To Key West

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We all have irrational fears but in my defense, I think that one of my biggest "irrational" fears is pretty reasonable.

Bridges. Specifically bridges that go over bodies of water. In my professional opinion, I think this stems from my other fear, that of drowning. I feel like that is one of the worst ways to go. I imagine it to be very painful and something you're very aware of while it's all happening. I can't help but think of all the ways the car I'm in (because you'll for sure never catch me driving over the bridge myself) will plunge off the sides, condemning me to that terrible fate. How would I escape the sinking car? What if my seatbelt gets stuck like it always does in the movies? How do I make sure everyone else in the car escapes as well. Once I escape, would I even have enough breath left to make it to the surface?

I guess the irrational part is the fact that I can't stop obsessing over these thoughts every time I find myself in a car on a bridge.

It's an unavoidable part of my life, however. I love on an island, for one thing. And in order to get to one of my favorite places on earth by car, I have to drive over 42 bridges.

The drive to Key West is supposedly very beautiful and scenic but for the most part, I get through this car ride by either sleeping, playing my DS, or listening to music while my parents conquer the drive. It's been a good strategy for me so far. Maybe one day I'll be able to appreciate the ride down.