Never a dull moment, that's how I feel about life right now. In fact, today was like a chapter out of The Fast and the Furious-- that's the Hollywood take on my day.
I had the day off work to attend to an exam at school. The exam was with my favorite professor of all time, Gary McCarron. If I haven't spoken with you about Gary before, he's witty, engaging and informative-- I leave his lectures energized about communications. This particular course was on Rhetoric and Persuasion. You know how when you thoroughly enjoy a class, learning comes naturally? I normally come home from school so energized that I tell Dan everything I learned-- repetition is good for memory retention. For this reason, I was well-prepared for the exam and actually looking forward to showing off my knowledge in written form.
Being so well-prepared, I wanted to go up to campus early, sell back some textbooks to the bookstore, and go to the distance education department to pick up some materials for Amy (my sister). I left home 2 hours before the exam and got ready for a relaxing drive to campus.
Traffic wasn't heavy, weather was clear. The drive was pleasant and I was enjoying listening to some soft rock (I know, I know-- 103.5 QMFM isn't the coolest radio station to listen to, but I enjoy the oldies!). So there I was, cruising along. I made it past the Port Mann bridge, going with the flow of traffic, both hands on the steering wheel, focusing on the road, in the fast lane...
I heard a car honk and I glanced to the source of the sound. I saw a blue Pontiac cutting in front of another car-- almost caused an accident in fact, but then it swerved out of the slow lane and rammed right into me!
I can't remember everything that was going through my head. She hit me pretty hard and as a result my car lost control, zipping to the right lane then swinging back to the fast lane before doing a 180 and slamming into the cement meridian (twice!). I remember thinking, "I'm going to die. Brace yourself Anna, you're going to die". But I made it through without too much physical damage. I am okay-- post-traumatic shock, shaking, waterworks, bruised/swollen knee, whiplash, neck and lower back pain-- but I'm alive! Praise God for that-- I really felt His hand of protection on me today. My lovely Mazda 3 is not so fortunate. The Sexy Beast's (our nickname for the Mazda, SB for short) hood was completely smashed, the passenger side punched in and the trunk sustained some damage.
About 5 people pulled over and said they'd be witnesses in my favour. I suspect most of these people were cut off my the erratic driver in the Blue Pontiac. All my witnesses were great!
The girl who hit me exchanged driver's information but that's the only thing I can say to her credit. She was wearing these dark sunglasses and seemed pretty shaken up. But after she gave me her information apologized she drove her car off-- did not wait for the RCMP to arrive which will result in a ticket for her. In hindsight, maybe she wasn't experiencing shock but was high on something (or drunk). I guess she didn't want to get busted by the cops. Before she left, she ran to and from her car across a couple lanes of traffic-- almost got hit because she wasn't watching what she was doing-- we'll see what becomes of this.
The first Emergency Responders were the fireman, then the tow truck (I was completely blocking off the HOV lane), then the police, then the paramedics. I was loaded onto a stretcher and taken to the Royal Columbian hospital to be inspected. Dan came-- my hero-- and he was with me while the doctor inspected me (let it just be on record that those skimpy hospital gowns are NOT flattering), prescribed some medication and then discharged me.
It was a long day. Tomorrow I have an appointment with an adjuster at ICBC. I'll let you know how that goes. I've also emailed Gary to see about being excused from the final. Knowing how awesome Gary is, I'm sure he'll accommodate.
A timely pun for your amusement-- What do Exams and Cars Have in Common?
Both Can be Written Off!
In short, today was both a bad day/good day. Bad because I had to part with SB on not-so-great terms, and Good day because not only am I okay but (as Dan says) now I have lots of material for my blog! Ha!
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4 comments:
I am just so glad you are okay hon! One sexy beast may be down, but I am glad the other one came home...
Wow!!
What a day Anna! I too am so glad you are OK. A bit shaken but overall OK. We seem to take our health and well being for granted yet we come to realize it truely is a Gift. We heard your accident report on 730 am radio. Thats the station I listen to when driving, always wanting to know what is up- ahead. I often hear of incidents and wonder who in our family may be driving along the affected stretch. This time it didnt dawn on me to think it may be You that was involved. I assumed you were at work, where now that I think about it, I didnt see you when I came to make the withdrawl from the interac. I didnt drop in to say hi because I didnt want the staff to think that the bank was our meeting place. You will be able to recouperate in Hawaii. Hopefully recover from your post tramatic stress.
I think the other driver took off to escape being found high, where her insurance would have been void.
Glad you are doing well.
Love you lots
(You too Dan) Dad T.
A.
Glory to God you are alive. I will pray that you experience a full recovery. I know something of the emotional cost you are experiencing. It will take time. Let me know if I can do anything.
peace to you and Dan
R
It's good to hear you are still alive and kickin'!
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