I had big plans today. I got up early and got some ongoing project work out of the way so I could concentrate on an article that has a short deadline. Only I get this call from my child – “Mom, come outside. I’ve had an accident.” Not what you want to hear when your kid’s out with your car. Seems she was stopped waiting to make a left onto our street when someone came flying over the hill behind her, swerved to miss her, went into the center of the road and forced the oncoming car off the road, all while wiping out the side of my car.
No one was hurt, amen. However, after I got the tire changed (rim was bent something awful), it just didn’t look right. Tires shouldn’t lean inward, you know? So I took it up the block to the mechanic. He said, “Park it. That’s not safe to drive.” Something underneath is obviously bent, and I’m out a car. And she works. Time for the rental.
As Robbie Burns once said, “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an ‘menGang aft agley.” Simply put, it doesn’t matter what you think you’re doing – you’re just screwed so don’t bother. (If you want a belly laugh, check out Eddie Izzard’s bit on how that phrase may have come to be created – hysterical).
This puts me behind yet another day. That ticks me off, because I’ve scheduled two different outings this week. I may have to cancel one or both in order to get the car situation sorted out, and that, my friends, is where the sucky part comes in.
So how do you handle the curve ball in your seemingly organized life? I’m headed for the kitchen and some tea. You?
Aw :'(
So sorry, Lori, but I’m thankful your daughter wasn’t injured. That’s what is most important, although having a messed up car and plans is important as well.
How do I handle things like this? Definitely relaxing herbal tea blends! Hope your tea helps you clear your head and catch your “second wind”.
*smiles, hugs, and blessings*
Michele
Thanks, Michele. I agree – everyone’s fine. It’s a minor inconvenience. The best approach is to take it in stride. Can’t change what’s happened, can we?
Well, I say you just have to go with it. My husband broke both of his hands in a car accident a couple of months ago. This was only 2 weeks after I had a c-section with baby number 3 (so not good timing).
I hear that beer is good for breast milk and I may have had 1 or 2 with that in mind 🙂
Harmony
She’s okay, though, right?
When the unexpected happens, you gotta roll with it. Decide if you really have to cancel the outings, or just put in a couple of extra hours on the work every night.
I sit down with a glass of wine and try to lay out Plans B, C, D, and E, just in case more goes awry.
And then, sometimes, I find myself in Plan F or G instead, made up on the spot.
Those who are adaptable survive. Those who aren’t — don’t. I prefer survival.
Life has a way of getting in the way, doesn’t it? I’m just glad to hear that your daughter is all right. I hope you get the transportation situation sorted out. And you have to fill me in on your travel plans!!