I work at a university that has a contract with one of those rental scooter services. If you’re not familiar, there are electric scooters scattered all over campus that you can unlock via an app on your phone and then ride around for a fee charged by the time.

I had an errand on campus that I had to run on a VERY hot day, so I wanted to spare myself some time in the sun.

This exchange happened via text shortly after I completed my errand.

Me: “So, I decided to try out one of those [Brand] rental scooters to save time.”

Husband: “Oh, yeah? How did that go?”

Me: “Well, I’m currently at the pharmacy buying lidocaine and bandages, so draw your own conclusions.”

Turns out, those things are FAST.