this isn't a 'you shouldn't have your car'! thing, this is a 'i have great culture shock at having to consider automobiles as part of my life here and i haven't quite fully gotten over it'. it just hasn't been a part of my life the way it is for many.
i am much happier being able to rely on trains and buses all day (yes i know the bay area has trains, trust me i have all their sweatshirts) as an *everyday* thing i don't have to think about.
i also just really want to live in brooklyn, and maybe nowhere else. ;/