General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe notion of an accident
So I drive into our yard - the same as always, swear I've put the car in reverse to park in the same place I've parked for decades until I hit a concrete wall. I've never ever come close to that wall. Looks like I was still in drive and pressed the gas thinking I was reversing. HTF did that happen - don't ask me. Physics rules so I now need a new front bumper, a brand new left light and to remove a small dent above the left wheel.
I've been really busy helping one of my dearest friends organize her husband's funeral and really didn't think I was stressed out. Today I did an airport trip, got involved in a few meetings and picked up some stuff down town - all on time.
I have a no claim bonus -this is a first but I am still trying to find out how I did this. Everyone is saying better in the yard than on the road.
I think I'll have a glass of wine and laugh at myself. I now understand the meaning of shit happens.
onecaliberal
(33,014 posts)malaise
(269,331 posts)enough
(13,270 posts)in, even when we've been there for decades. I learned that the hard way when I backed into a friend's beautiful new truck in my own driveway while pulling out to go visit my mother in the hospital and my father in the dementia unit.
The worst stress is the stress we're not aware of.
That wine and that laugh sounds like just what the doctor ordered.
malaise
(269,331 posts)I've decided to laugh it off - but you're right - the stress we're not aware we're facing is the worst stress.
catnhatnh
(8,976 posts)to less deserving people. You are one of the good ones and it was just a mistake.
malaise
(269,331 posts)elias49
(4,259 posts)last fall. Could Not Believe It! Then I thought - damn. Scratched the paint up there! Until I got to my daughter's house and she came out to greet me with: "Holy crap, Dad. What happened to the car?"
It just all seemed impossible. I consider myself a good driver...but - shit happened.
A notion indeed.
malaise
(269,331 posts)just a scratch and then.... When metal meets concrete - physics takes over. I can't imagine the damage if I was going at 10mph.
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)got distracted on morning as she was backing out of the garage. She forgot to open the garage. Oops!
malaise
(269,331 posts)We're only human after all - Oops is right
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)malaise
(269,331 posts)It will work out fine
Adrahil
(13,340 posts)Besides, my 13-year-old daughter is in a phase where she calls everyone, even her mom "man." It's rubbing off.... argh!
LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)Obviously, you are not a born clutz, or you would be used to these sorts of mishaps by now.
WTF just happened? happens to all of us at least once in our lives, because we are human and not infallible.
malaise
(269,331 posts)That's the good news and yes we're just human beings.
Uncle Joe
(58,564 posts)Thanks for the thread, malaise.
malaise
(269,331 posts)after he literally dropped dead - so maybe I should park the car.
Uncle Joe
(58,564 posts)with your subconcious mind and you have concentrate harder on remaining in the here and now.
My condolences to you and your friend, may her husband rest in peace.
I have to be very careful until we all calm down a bit.
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)malaise
(269,331 posts)anytime my siblings had an accident.
jberryhill
(62,444 posts)Whatever it is that is bothering you the most will only be replaced by something else.