CyclingChick

September 26, 2004

Diva in Distress!

Ok…y’all know I hate Mondays more than the average bear, right?

Well, today was a HELLISH FUCKING MONDAY stewed to perfection.

While stopped at a red light on my way to work, a car slams into the side panel of my truck. I of course freaked the fuck out because I have some serious wreck trauma issues. While driving to Louisiana for Christmas, my Mom lost control in the monsoon rain and we ended up in massive ditch. My great grandmother ended up passing away a few days later from an aneurism rupture caused by the impact stress. I was 10 and the incident still causes me to be extremely tense in cars…24/7.

Back to today’s crash course, the driver at fault had a seizure and lost control of the car. He hit 3 cars before finally slamming into my truck and coming to a complete stop. Say what you will about the safety of trucks, but my precious F-150 kept me safe today. Out of the 5 vehicles involved, I was the only one able to drive my car away from the scene.

After the guy hit my car, his airbag opened and I saw him slumped over his steering wheel having convulsions. He slammed on the gas and his tires began spinning and causing major smoke, so I pulled myself together and moved away from the crash. Several dozen cars inched past the entire scene until one nice lady finally stopped and offered assistance. What the fuck? I know that everyone is in a hurry to get to work on time, but do a good deed for once, geez. Anyway, the lady saw everything, called 911, and stayed on the scene to give her witness contact info. While the 4 of us that were hit walked away from the accident, the seizure guy was taken away in an abulance…still unconscious.

I was hysterical when I called my Mom…which couldn’t have been great for her blood pressure issue. She told me she’s going to start wearing her BP meds around her neck like those old school candy necklaces…just chew on it when stressed.

So…I decided to go into work (despite objections from Mom). I ended up leaving at 3:00 because my wonderful doctor worked me in today. I don’t have any pain..just lower back stiffness. I’m not sure if that’s an injury from the actual impact or tension from seeing this awful crash materialize in my rearview mirror and not being able to stop it. I basically prayed and braced myself for the hit. Ugh…I still have a bad case of nerves.

Dr. P gave me some Flexeril and advised me to monitor the pain for the rest of the week and bring the workouts down to the light/moderate classification. Chesty and I did a slow walk at the track tonight just to keep my body moving.

That was the major drama for the day. The other crap was work chaos. WHY would the techies roll out a new operating system on a friggin’ Monday…the busiest day of the week. Are you kidding me?

Hope your day was better than mine…

-C

Holy freaking cow! I can’t believe you went to work, but I guess there wasn’t much you could have done at home (although I probably would have slept for a while to try to calm down). I hope your week seriously improves!

HOLY SHIT DIVA! I’m glad you’re okay! I can’t believe you went into work either. What a trooper you are. A Hooker would have taken her fat ass home. I hope the guy that hit you is okay too. ::hugs::

Mz Odd

September 28, 2004

Don’t let it become an eating issue. My gawd, you day was worse than mine. Remember we both want to stay in the onederworld. right???

Yikes! I’m glad you are in one piece, but what a horrible thing to go through.

Oh, jeez…I’m glad you’re OK. What a horrible way to start the week. Hmmm…this does mean that the week can only get BETTER, right? I hope so! Hugs,

Baseballgirl

{{{HUGS}}} I wish I had a truck.

Berrea

I’m extremely happy to hear you are okay. Very smart of you to keep moving on the track…as soon as you stop, the stiffness and pain usually set in.

Atrevida

Oh my Lord girl, I am soooo glad you are okay. Sorry you had to experience that, and I sure do hope that the guy that hit you is okay too. Stay safe and take it easy on your body like the doctor recommended. (((HUGS)))

Holy cow. Just know that someone is watching over you – thank God you were not seriously injured.

Jadalove

Well, Praise God you made it out okay! I’m happy to hear you are okay!

fatcat

Wowza, what a load to deal with, I am so sorry! I’m glad you were able to not only drtive away from the scene, but WALK away too, thanks be to God! ((((( hugs )))))

Serilen

Oh my goodness… I’m SO glad you’re all right! Wow… I can’t believe you went to work. That would have been all the excuse I needed to stay home and feel jittery all by myself. You’re amazing.–

"mrs cantina"

Oh I am so sorry! That sounds so terrible, and I know it’s a horrible way to start your week. At least you know it can only get better from here, right?

Cuddly Snow Kitten

I’m so glad that you’re safe and are doing okay… thank the good Lord. You take care of yourself- take it easy, hot baths and showers, good books for a few evenings… help you reduce the stress, right? I hope when you wake up tomorrow morning you don’t feel like you’ve been hit by a mac truck. *hugs*

You poor thing, what a rotten thing to happen! I’m sure tomorrow will be better, even if it’s just because you can wrap yourself in warm thoughts from your (online and non-virtual) friends. cheers LBTEPA (Melbourne Australia)

capnsweets

Thjank God you are okay!

..Jenn..

September 29, 2004

HOLY SHIT 🙁 🙁 You poor thing 🙁 🙁 🙁 I hope that you are ok and I hope that guy’s insurance pays for all the damage with no deductible to you!!! I’m glad you were able to walk away from it! I’ve gotten rear ended twice. The first time I DIDN’T see it coming and I was ok until 2 days later, when the stress of dealing with the aftermath and work gave me tension aches so bad I thought (contd)

I would die…. the 2nd one I SAW coming so it was worse because I was tense at the time of impact. Luckily, since I saw it coming, I was able to get out of the way and the impact was less, but I was still in pain again from the stress. Car accidents SUCK. Good luck with everything, Diva!

Linette

I’m so sorry about your accident. I have been absent from OD for awhile due to another accident in which our beloved horse was killed (July 23). I have not had the heart to write anything since. Thank goodness you are fine! Linette

gemidevi

September 30, 2004

mondays do suck. hope the week got better for you! 🙂

duh my first note didnt save?! anyways glad to hear u r okay!! 🙂

TheLassThatSews

October 2, 2004

RYN: i feel like some spaz with my camera out every ten seconds…lol…i’m trying really hard to remember that this is an opportunity that may never come around again no matter what job i have. ooo, btw, i have your gifts. 🙂 what are you doing online at 2am??

You were the first one I thought of when I saw that I broke the 4’s. I was so happy C! I know that I will NEVER weigh 400 pounds again. It can only get better from here. I’m so sorry you’re having a bad week! Maybe a Hooker should kick down with another trip to The Church for some serious worship. Call me if you need to talk! 858-278-6164. I love ya C, thanks for your friendship.

Her Oddliness

October 3, 2004

what is up

LightButHearty

October 10, 2004

What an awful day…sorry to hear about the accident. Car accidents are dreadfully violent…the noise, the impact. No doubt you will be in shock for a bit.