So I did my good deed for the decade today. Not only did I not get upset that a woman who was talking on her cell phone rear ended me and damaged my beloved Zoey (my mini) I even sent her off with a hug, and a Merry Christmas. Not that I don't love my car, but it's only a few scratches and she was older and I'm sure didn't need that on her insurance/driving record. I think it's funny though I was calm and collected about it and everyone else is like WTF!! you should have called the cops and got her info and EVERYTHING. But you know what, I'm tired of getting upset because other people ruin what I've worked so hard to get. I love my car, I'm down right obsessive and anal about my car it's spotless all the time, but you know what I have NEVER owned a car not a single car that someone else didn't rear end. NOT ONE. (and I've owned 5 cars) I used to get so upset and cry and be angry and let it eat me inside, but now... this time, its just ok.
I hope she passes on the same kindness to someone else who makes a mistake. But I think, that was my good deed for the decade. Maybe all this cookie baking, holiday stress, work stress, school finals stress, volunteering, child mentoring, 2nd job stress has finally melted my brain... Alas, I am trying to be a good person, it's not easy though I tell you, I had to take a few deep breaths before getting out of my car on the side of the road. Here's to being best person I can be. I hope it doesn't kill me!!
3 comments:
That's awesome. Whenever I see the opportunity for a good deed, I HAVE to do it, or I feel guilty for WEEKS!
I'm so proud of you! I don't know if I coulda done it!! I have managed to have my Mini (PeeWee! lol) for 2 whole years and keep it from being hit or scratched or dinged (Furiously Knocking on wood!!). It's the first brand-new car I've ever owned.
The only thing on it is a tiny rock chip at the front edge of the hood. (Oh and those holes they drilled into the front bumper *cringing* to put the front IL license plate on, at the dealer, when I moved here. We didn't need one in KY before).
I don't know if I could've been so diplomatic and kind. You are amazing!!
Don't feel bad--every car I owned prior to this one -- someone hit it, or a hail storm damaged it 4 days after I bought it, or broke into it 5 times (a custom mustang I had once) dinged it, etc. I had the worst luck!! lol. My cars were constantly "victims" of other people's negligence! (never had an at-fault accident in my life!)
You are a rockstar!!
Pssst-
Merry Christmas...
I'm outta here...
Have a wonderful holiday!
"See Ya" In the new year my friend!
*HUGS*
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