Just so you know
I was going North on Columbus and about to make a left turn on Bay when I decided 'Nah, I'm gonna make a right on Bay instead.' Immediately it turned out to be the right decision because a doorman flagged and whistled me over to the Hilton. A lady got in. She was from Dallas, and even as late as the year 2009, she had the stereotypical big hair. I liked her subtle Texan accent.
She worked for Nokia and needed to go to 650 Townsend, where the Nokia office is.
"I used to work in that building," I said.
"Oh?"
"Yeah, Macromedia used to be in there."
"Oh."
After a beat:
"I have to ask: How did you go from working for Macromedia to being a cab driver?"
"Well, about three years ago I quit my job at Macromedia because I was tired of sitting in an office full-time. My intention was to become a counselor, but then I decided that I didn't want to do that full-time either. So I also started driving a cab, and three years later, I am still doing it, two days a week."
In the rear view mirror I saw that she was smiling.
"And I am going to keep driving until my taxi stories have been published as a book. I write taxi stories."
"Oh, cool."
"Yes. I am going to keep collecting taxi stories until the book is out."
I was glad that I had decided to drive along the Embarcardero instead of through the Financial District because she seemed to enjoy the sunny and sparkly view of the bay.
4 Comments:
Hey Vera! I'm really enjoying your blog! So many funny, poignant stories. The book will be incredible - keep at it. I'm considering driving a cab here in SF, too. Any tips for another woman on the road?
PS - we've met. I'm Amber's girlfriend. Bree's my blogging name.
can't wait for that book to come out. i am secretly waiting for mine as well. i'm sure you know of melissa plaut. well, she was my inspiration to start blogging about my taxi career.
Just found your blog today. Good luck with the book! I'm subscribing to the RSS feed.
metro airport cabs waiting for taxi stories based book dear i must can say it will be really affective and informative
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