Compact Cars

So it has become evident that I am not as good of a driver as I had originally thought. Going to work a little later today, my usual spot was taken and I was drawn into a particular lot for "compact cars" only. Living in a world where Civics are considered compact and since the lot was mostly empty, I figured I'd give it a try. I went into the lot and parked successfully, but stayed in the car to determine my situation. Yes, its fine RIGHT NOW, but what happens when the lot is full...hmmmm...these thoughts concerned me, so after about three minutes of wavering, I decided to get out of the lot and look for a parking space a little bit safer for my car and me. Well...this turned out to be not an easy task. As the parking lot is similar to how many fish can you fit into a sardine can, I struggled for about 15 minutes trying to get out of the little pathway that led to freedom. I shifted one way and hit the curb, I reversed and almost hit a car, I shifted back and decided to gun the curb to only get stuck. After several minutes of feeble attempts, whether I could get out or not seemed to have created a diversion for others to go to work. One girl in the car was motioning me for help, while others looked on...perplexed. Finally I saw a co-worker who apparently couldn't bare to see someone struggle so much and came to my rescue. After much encouragement and specific driving directions, I learned, one could only get out of this lot if their wheels were 180 degrees in line with the curb. She graciously helped me out of my problem and I left the compact parking lot making a mental note to never return there again. On a side note, I've learned there are now more descriptions for cars than simply compact and full size vehicles. Apparently there is mid-sized and a variety in between that my car fits into. Now noted.