Don't Look Down, You Might Miss Something

For instance, you might miss out on the fact that the car in front of you is stopped.

That's right, folks. I got in the first car accident of my 21 years of life yesterday. And yes, it was my fault. I looked down for one second in stop and go traffic. What a stupid thing. My little '91 Toyota Corrolla apparently doesn't stand up well to the back of an SUV with a Trailer Hitch.

It was bad enough that I had just caused an accident. But get this: We both pulled off the road to "assess the situation" and trade info, you know, all that fun stuff. I got out of my car walked over to talk to him, then went back to my car to get my information out. And guess what I had done... I had locked my keys and everything else in my car! Boy, did I feel like a total idiot.

I was so lucky though, the guy I ran into was really kind to me. We called a tow truck, who also tried to open my door, but didn't have luck. So they towed it back to the school for me and called AAA to open it. Then the tow truck guy and his son drove me to the HUB on campus to get cash to pay him, then drove me to a friends house where my boyfriend was also visiting.

It was so great to just relax after that and have a home cooked meal. We even went and got frozen yogurt! It was delicious. I'm so thankful for my amazing boyfriend and other friends.

Everyone was so kind to me throughout the whole situation: the guy I ran into, the tow truck driver and his son, my dad, my boyfriend, and all my other friends. I was so overwhelmed with what had happened and how amazingly kind and concerned everyone was that I just bawled my eyes out later that evening.

My car's not fixed yet and I'm sore from some whiplash, but I am incredibly thankful for what amazing people I have in my life. I just hope that never happens again. Once is enough. I think I've learned that lesson well and good.

~Connie Jo