I am 16 again...

So since living in Germany I have been learning to drive a stick shift.  My husband and I purchased a 2000 VW Passat when we first got here and for the last five months I have just been driving around the base.  Well, today I actually drove off base!  I did chose Sunday because the stores are closed and there is less traffic, but it was still intense.  We decided that we would just drive in Zuffenhausen,which is a town near our base, but somehow we ended up on an Autobahn.  It was a great drive with a great picturesque view.  I even challenged myself to pull off the Autobahn and then try to accelerate quickly.  I was successful.  I had hills, yields, a little traffic, and red lights!  I did stall a couple of times, but only killed the motor once!  Can you tell that I am very proud of myself and my new driving skills?  Next Sunday, we are doing it again!  Woo-hoo!