Half tank of gas

My gas gauge after 'filling up!'

It took 45 minutes, but I got some gas today.  The Getty station on Plandome Road this morning was my saving grace.  They imposed a $40 limit but that was JUST what I needed.  I was a new person when I left the station.  

This whole experience has been truly eye-opening. Not having gas is crippling.  All your decisions are based on whether or not they are worth using up precious gas.  Is school worth it?  Of course.  Is Korean school worth is?  Yes.  Going out to eat?  Depends.  Where?  What about to the supermarket?  Not if you have enough of the basics to last a few more days.  I haven't even considered going to 'luxurious' places like specialty gourmet supermarkets or apparel stores.  They are definitely not worth the gas consumption.

Media outlets are reporting gas availability will return back to normal by week's end but after seeing endless gas lines and people waiting at stations with their red gas containers, I'm a skeptic.  This time, I hope I am wrong.