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| jburt1 (profile) wrote, on 8-25-2003 at 1:50pm | |
| My heart is beating hard, I am taking in shorter, more rapid breaths, and I have the same feeling in chest as last night. Only this time, I know why: I got in a car accident. I am disappointed to know that I deserved such a huge wake up call to make me realize that speeding on wet roads isn't wise. I was going down Laketon, hoping to make my way to subway to meet some people for lunch when I saw the car in front of mine's break lights. I slammed on my breaks, but could not stop. Next thing I know, I am starring at an airbag, hearing my horn blasting off, and breathing in this horrific smoke. Immediately I get out of my car. I look around as I hold my face. The impact into the airbag was rough; my face felt as if someone punched it, but I was not bleeding. As soon as I realize where I am, I go over to the car I hit only to see my classmate, Brian O'keefe at the wheel. He appears okay, so I go back to the bystanders who are asking me if I'm okay. "I think, I dunno" is my reply. Again I go over to Brian's car and ask him if he's okay, which he confirms. Both my airbags went off, my review mirror detached, my horn died out, and I'm sure there were many smaller damages. Brian's right rear end was crushed in and his car wouldn't start; who knows what other damanges. In the end, I got a ticket for "basic speeding" which included damaging property. Mrs. O'Keefe was nice enought to ensure that I was alright and to follow me home while I drove my car, holding the airbag in. I'm still a little shaken up. I can tell that my dad is disappointed that I damaged the car and that he'll have to dish out $500-1000 for repairs. I told him that that was a lot better than having to pay $5,000-10,000 for a funeral or settlement money to any victims. Now I'm just sitting here, holding ice up to my lip (Brian didn't tell me of any injures; I only sustained minor ones such as this droopy lip that makes my usually calm, emotionless face look worried and this rash-like thing on my hand that burns like crazy.) What a crappy start to the school year! | |
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Harris26 | 08-25-03 7:19pm At least yur both ok! |
auntjemima112 | look on the bright side..., 08-28-03 1:07pm at least your car isn't sitting worthless in the middle of your driveway for all of your little sister's friends to come and look at. |
unbleachedblond | Re: look on the bright side..., 08-28-03 11:45pm haha...oyea - weezer really likes our "new lawn ornament"...she told me to tell u that |
| auntjemima112 | Re: Re: look on the bright side..., 08-29-03 1:43am lovely. |