My last blog talked about how freedom was different than what I had expected, and over the weekend I had a life changing experience that definitely crushed my freedom.. and my car. I’ve only had my car for about three weeks, and even though I wasn’t the one driving my car, I take full responsibility for all that happened.
As all of you know, I work at Burger King, and the boredom that comes with working there leads to a lot of bets on food. My co worker had owed me some Alibertos, my favorite fast food here in Holbrook. I decided since I would be giving my co-worker a ride home, why not go get the food he owes me, this decision lead to the worst night of senior year by far.
As we sat waiting in the Alibertos drive thru for our food, the man that works there started asking me questions about my car.
“What year is your car?” “Is that a z24 Cavalier?” “How fast have you tried going in your car?” The ultimate question that lead to utter failure. My co-worker then asked me,
“Can I drive your car?” I sat there pondering on whether or not I should let him, but I figured since my friends and boyfriend let me drive without my license in their car why shouldn’t he. I decided to drive to my house and let him drive back, avoiding all possible Holbrook police or traffic, since I don’t live too far out on McLaws I figured it was no big deal.
We had stopped and turned around near my house and switched seats. I admit I knew we were going to speed, that was the whole point of my co-worker wanting to drive my car in the first place. After over correcting and slamming the breaks, we ended up flipping three times front first and slid in a field. My car is totaled, I have whiplash and bruises, but I am more than thankful to be alive and safe, along with my friend. There were two lessons learned here and that was 1. Don’t let other people drive your car 2. Don’t listen to the drive thru Alibertos guy when he tells you to see how fast your car can go.
I am glad you are okay and I’m sorry you had to experience that. I heard something happened, but I didn’t know the full details. Accidents in general are scary, but when you actually know the person, it’s even scarier. My cousin has been in two minor accidents in the past month or so. Major or minor, accidents give you reality check on life and it teaches you to be grateful. Life can throw some crazy things at you sometimes. Again, even though I barely know or talk to you, I’m glad you are safe and I believe that no one should have to experience that.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I'm sorry to hear about your car but I'm glad you're okay. I have to agree with Chanda, accidents are really scary especially when you know the person. Little or big, accidents do make you contemplate your life choices. I've been in a huge accident before, and it was absolutely horrible. I feel for you, it's scary. It wasn't my fault, heck, I was only 8 years old. But when I woke up and I was in an ambulance, you better believe I contemplated every toy I took from my brothers or extra Oreos I had eaten without asking. Traumatic events make you realise what's really going on in your life, good or bad.
ReplyDeleteDang Shay, that sucks. I really feel for you. Sometimes we just make crappy decisions. I know I have. Some nights we get lucky and get away with a lot more than we should have. Others, we are lucky that we got away with our life. In hindsight, most of the things we do seem stupid and irresponsible, but I guess that is why they call it growing up. That was an exciting post to read. Thanks!
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