This happened a few weeks ago. I had meant to write about it sooner but I had forgotten and moved on. But I was scanning my posts and saw a Draft of the Hot Dog story I never posted so here it is:
Mike had called me one night and was telling me of the day he had.
Said he just finished with supper and for him at this time of night it was late. It was about 7:30 going for 8 pm. They always have supper about 5 pm.
So of course I asked him what he had for supper and he said "Hot Dogs."
Now all these thoughts were running through my head: Hot Dogs? Why did it take you so long ot make or eat Hot Dogs? Maybe he was out and didnt get home until late and thats why they just finished with dinner.
Mike continues to tell me that he was to make supper (The Hot Dogs) on the grill (Because that is all he really cooks with is the grill) But that he had some trouble cooking the hot dogs.
?#@!!! What???! How can you have trouble cooking Hot Dogs?
He couldn't get the grill lighted!!! Said he was trying and trying but the damn thing wouldn't stay lit.
*** Ok Now, this is hot dogs we are talking about! Why didn't you just boil them on the stove top?? ***** I mean they were only Hot Dogs!
Weary of the answer I would get --- I asked him how long he tried getting the grill started ----- Of course, it can't be a short and to the point answer -- OH NO, Not From Mike! LOL
It was like 20 minutes worth of babble until he got to the point of telling me that he tried for like an hours and a half before his mom came and got the hot dogs and boiled them on the stove!
Oy Vay! {Smack my forehead with my hand}
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Born To Be Wild........NOT
Last Friday night I went up to Mike's house. It was a nice night so I rode my bike up.
As I get there, Mike tells me he was about to leave to walk down to the store. Now, normally I would go with, but you don't know how he walks!!!
He walks like a bat out of hell!!
We walked once, a while ago, down to the store and it started out fine, but as we kept going I was being left in the dust. Of course we waited until the last minute and were racing against the clock (Closing time 10 pm) but still.
By the time I had reached the end of the road he had reached the stored and made his purchases and was heading back. I should have just turned
around when I lost site of him and started to head back. By the time I made it back to his house he would have caught up with me!
Anywho, this time I decided to stay at the house. It would only take him half hour and I could just chill.
But instead of just heading out he kept looking for someone to stop over to take him. MEN!
In the mean time, I told him if he wasn't to scared I could always take him on the back on my bike (Motorcycle for those of you who don't know I ride one). He, of course, hemmed and hawwed.
Such a Production! Most "Normal" people either say yes or no. Then all they do is grab a helmet, put it on and you are off.
Not Mike! Not in the least!
First it was trying to find a helmet. He went up stairs to see if he could find one of Ray's helmets to use (with Ray's previous permission). Then it was the BIG Fiasco with trying to find his damn backpack.
He needed to get his beer (God forbid). First he was like can't I hold it in front of me.
NOT -- Duh there wont be any room between us!
So we go searching through his house for this backpack. We find everything but the backpack!
Finally, I find something over in a corner that turned out to be a laptop case. It would work!
NOW ARE WE READY????!!!!
Heading out the door. I started the bike and put my helmet on as he is already starting to freak out! He isn't even on the bike yet and he is freaking!
"What are you doing?" he asks.
"Duh, I have to turn the bike around. I didn't think you wanted to be on it while I try to turn it around!"
He is standing there with the helmet in his hands. So I told him to put it on -- LOL --- He didn't even have a clue.
Big Sigh. Come on! You don't even know how to put the helmet on??
So I had to help him put his helmet on.
The Bike is now turned around and ready to go. He has his helmet on and I told him to hop on. But he is freaking. Thinking the worst. I told him just don't squirm around and go along with whatever way I tend to lean.
I thought we were going to die!
He hops on the back and wraps his arms around me.
I'm like "Oh MY God! I Can't Breathe!"
Now the helmet he is wearing is DOT regulated. So it is legal, but it was a dirt bike helmet. On a dirt bike helmet there is a visor that sticks out.
Mike was holding on to me so tight that when he moved his head he kept hitting me with it.
And of course the damn road was all bumpy so each time we hit a bump the visor would hit the back of my head. Felt like a damn woodpecker back there...... Whack, Whack, Whack, Whack!
I couldn't help but laugh. Not only was he pecking at my head but he kept pushing it forward so I couldn't see. So I kept trying to push his head back and yelling at him to keep his head up and stop pushing on my head.
I kept telling him the whole way down that he was ok, stop worrying!
By the time we got to the store we were both laughing so hard my eyes were tearing up.
Of course now, he couldn't get the helmet off his head. So I had to help him with that too!
I turned the bike around while he is in the store and when he comes out I'm still laughing and of course, have to help him put the helmet back on.
Back up the road we go.
whack, whack, whack, WHACK!!!
That wasn't as back as him pushing my head so I couldn't see the road.
"Are you trying to Kill us??? Put your damn head back!!!" I yelled.
Finally get back to his house and as I pull into the driveway I told him "Get the Fuck Off My Bike!"
Oh My God! I've never met anyone who made such a production out of riding on the back on a motorcycle not even a mile down the road to the store and back!
LOL But it was Funny!
As I get there, Mike tells me he was about to leave to walk down to the store. Now, normally I would go with, but you don't know how he walks!!!
He walks like a bat out of hell!!
We walked once, a while ago, down to the store and it started out fine, but as we kept going I was being left in the dust. Of course we waited until the last minute and were racing against the clock (Closing time 10 pm) but still.
By the time I had reached the end of the road he had reached the stored and made his purchases and was heading back. I should have just turned
around when I lost site of him and started to head back. By the time I made it back to his house he would have caught up with me!
Anywho, this time I decided to stay at the house. It would only take him half hour and I could just chill.
But instead of just heading out he kept looking for someone to stop over to take him. MEN!
In the mean time, I told him if he wasn't to scared I could always take him on the back on my bike (Motorcycle for those of you who don't know I ride one). He, of course, hemmed and hawwed.
Such a Production! Most "Normal" people either say yes or no. Then all they do is grab a helmet, put it on and you are off.
Not Mike! Not in the least!
First it was trying to find a helmet. He went up stairs to see if he could find one of Ray's helmets to use (with Ray's previous permission). Then it was the BIG Fiasco with trying to find his damn backpack.
He needed to get his beer (God forbid). First he was like can't I hold it in front of me.
NOT -- Duh there wont be any room between us!
So we go searching through his house for this backpack. We find everything but the backpack!
Finally, I find something over in a corner that turned out to be a laptop case. It would work!
NOW ARE WE READY????!!!!
Heading out the door. I started the bike and put my helmet on as he is already starting to freak out! He isn't even on the bike yet and he is freaking!
"What are you doing?" he asks.
"Duh, I have to turn the bike around. I didn't think you wanted to be on it while I try to turn it around!"
He is standing there with the helmet in his hands. So I told him to put it on -- LOL --- He didn't even have a clue.
Big Sigh. Come on! You don't even know how to put the helmet on??
So I had to help him put his helmet on.
The Bike is now turned around and ready to go. He has his helmet on and I told him to hop on. But he is freaking. Thinking the worst. I told him just don't squirm around and go along with whatever way I tend to lean.
I thought we were going to die!
He hops on the back and wraps his arms around me.
I'm like "Oh MY God! I Can't Breathe!"
Now the helmet he is wearing is DOT regulated. So it is legal, but it was a dirt bike helmet. On a dirt bike helmet there is a visor that sticks out.
Mike was holding on to me so tight that when he moved his head he kept hitting me with it.
And of course the damn road was all bumpy so each time we hit a bump the visor would hit the back of my head. Felt like a damn woodpecker back there...... Whack, Whack, Whack, Whack!
I couldn't help but laugh. Not only was he pecking at my head but he kept pushing it forward so I couldn't see. So I kept trying to push his head back and yelling at him to keep his head up and stop pushing on my head.
I kept telling him the whole way down that he was ok, stop worrying!
By the time we got to the store we were both laughing so hard my eyes were tearing up.
Of course now, he couldn't get the helmet off his head. So I had to help him with that too!
I turned the bike around while he is in the store and when he comes out I'm still laughing and of course, have to help him put the helmet back on.
Back up the road we go.
whack, whack, whack, WHACK!!!
That wasn't as back as him pushing my head so I couldn't see the road.
"Are you trying to Kill us??? Put your damn head back!!!" I yelled.
Finally get back to his house and as I pull into the driveway I told him "Get the Fuck Off My Bike!"
Oh My God! I've never met anyone who made such a production out of riding on the back on a motorcycle not even a mile down the road to the store and back!
LOL But it was Funny!
Monday, August 14, 2006
Double Life
I had a wonderful time with Mike Friday night and all we did was sit on the couch and watch movies.
Lately I just feel like I'm living a double life.
I go up to see him a few time a week. I was going up there just about every night but for one, gas prices kinda put a stop to that. Plus there are just times when I feel that I'm only going to be more unhappy if I go up.
Then I live my life here where I live - going out with my friends and doing things that I want and need to get done. I seem happy but I feel a bit lonely.
Maybe it's just me and I'm not meant to be happy.
I don't know how to fix this and make things better.
Maybe I should just live in the here and now and forget about all the other stuff but it is hard. It's hard for me not to think of how I would love things to be in the future.
I want to find that someone who will sweep me off my feet. I want that feeling of not being able to wait to see and talk to that special someone.
I want to find that person who wants to go and explore the world with me as well as stay home and cuddle on the couch.
I think deep down I do truly know what I want and I know I'm not going to settle but I keep denying it, at least for now.
Believe me, I've learned from all my past relationships. I know the signs now and what to look for.
His need to help others is so much more important than making what is supposedly so important to him work and make him happy. But is that fair??
Sure help someone else figure out how to make their life better, help them get over and move on to someone else who will make them happy, help them find their way. But what happens when everyone has their own life and is happy and he sits there alone with no one to share it with because he didnt want to take control of his own life. Because he doesn't think his own happiness is worth fighting for and having?? What happens when he is all alone and has no one to really share his days with?? What happens when he doesnt have that special someone to wake up with in the mornings? Nothing more to look forward to.
I just don't know what to do. I'm trying to be happy but the more I try it seems like the more I feel like Im drowning in this sea of depression.
Lately I just feel like I'm living a double life.
I go up to see him a few time a week. I was going up there just about every night but for one, gas prices kinda put a stop to that. Plus there are just times when I feel that I'm only going to be more unhappy if I go up.
Then I live my life here where I live - going out with my friends and doing things that I want and need to get done. I seem happy but I feel a bit lonely.
Maybe it's just me and I'm not meant to be happy.
I don't know how to fix this and make things better.
Maybe I should just live in the here and now and forget about all the other stuff but it is hard. It's hard for me not to think of how I would love things to be in the future.
I want to find that someone who will sweep me off my feet. I want that feeling of not being able to wait to see and talk to that special someone.
I want to find that person who wants to go and explore the world with me as well as stay home and cuddle on the couch.
I think deep down I do truly know what I want and I know I'm not going to settle but I keep denying it, at least for now.
Believe me, I've learned from all my past relationships. I know the signs now and what to look for.
His need to help others is so much more important than making what is supposedly so important to him work and make him happy. But is that fair??
Sure help someone else figure out how to make their life better, help them get over and move on to someone else who will make them happy, help them find their way. But what happens when everyone has their own life and is happy and he sits there alone with no one to share it with because he didnt want to take control of his own life. Because he doesn't think his own happiness is worth fighting for and having?? What happens when he is all alone and has no one to really share his days with?? What happens when he doesnt have that special someone to wake up with in the mornings? Nothing more to look forward to.
I just don't know what to do. I'm trying to be happy but the more I try it seems like the more I feel like Im drowning in this sea of depression.
Friday, August 11, 2006
Free Fallin
It's been building up for some time now. Since last July when my life got turned upside down thing have never really settle down.
The past few weeks I've had my highs and lows but for some reason this week I feel like I'm standing on the edge of a cliff and the slightest breeze will send me over.
I've been down, Depressed, happy, Irritable, Acting like a lunatic and it can all happen and change in the course of the few hours.
I've had it and can't take it anymore. I just want to get away - away from everyone and everything. I don't want to think about anything or anyone.
Just some alone "Me" time.
Some how I've lost myself. I'm not happy and I dont know how to get back to being happy.
But If I dont figure it out soon and do something about it I will end up committed!
The past few weeks I've had my highs and lows but for some reason this week I feel like I'm standing on the edge of a cliff and the slightest breeze will send me over.
I've been down, Depressed, happy, Irritable, Acting like a lunatic and it can all happen and change in the course of the few hours.
I've had it and can't take it anymore. I just want to get away - away from everyone and everything. I don't want to think about anything or anyone.
Just some alone "Me" time.
Some how I've lost myself. I'm not happy and I dont know how to get back to being happy.
But If I dont figure it out soon and do something about it I will end up committed!
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
What is Wicca?
What is Wicca?
Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of thinking and Simply put it is oneness with nature. It is a balanced and natural way of life, fostering a oneness with the Earth, the divine, and all that exists.
There are so many misconceptions about Wicca. Wicca is not is Satanism or devil-worship. Wiccans don't believe in an all-evil entity.
Wicca is also a Craft. We practice magic using meditation, chants, visualization and spells to help focus our will on what we want to happen. Wiccans believe that everything we do, good or ill, comes back to us tripled, which is why we don't hex or curse anyone.
The only law is "An it harm none, do as ye will": Enjoy life to the fullest, and remember to help everyone else enjoy it as well. Wiccans don't preach. Everyone has to find his or her own path, and we welcome the diversity this brings.
Different Wiccan Traditions
Alexandrian Tradition- Created by Alexander Sanders during the 1960's, it is based on the Gardnerian Tradition.
Celtic Tradition- This tradition follows the Celtic and Druid Pantheon. They are very respectful of nature, and are knowledgeable of the magickal qualities herbs and plants possess.
British Traditional- A blend of the Gardnerian and Celtic Traditions, following the Farrar teachings. They have co-ed covens, and train using a system of degrees.
Ceremonial Tradition- The adherants of this tradition have complex magickal rituals that show an Egyptian, Masonic or Quabbalistic influence.
Dianic Tradition- Followers blend various traditions, with a focus on the Goddess. Covens are generally all female, with a distinctive feminist slant.
Eclectic Wiccans- These folks do not subscribe to any strict tradition, but study all traditions, and pick and choose what works best for them.
Hereditary Witch- A person who can trace witchcraft through their family tree, and was taught by a living relative.
Kitchen Witch- This is a practical form of Wicca, blending ceremony with everyday life. It is centered around the hearth and home, blending healing and spellwork with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Solitary Witch- A Solitary Witch practices alone, no matter what tradition they follow. They are similar to Eclectic Wiccans, in that they choose from the many different traditions what works best for them.
Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of thinking and Simply put it is oneness with nature. It is a balanced and natural way of life, fostering a oneness with the Earth, the divine, and all that exists.
There are so many misconceptions about Wicca. Wicca is not is Satanism or devil-worship. Wiccans don't believe in an all-evil entity.
Wicca is also a Craft. We practice magic using meditation, chants, visualization and spells to help focus our will on what we want to happen. Wiccans believe that everything we do, good or ill, comes back to us tripled, which is why we don't hex or curse anyone.
The only law is "An it harm none, do as ye will": Enjoy life to the fullest, and remember to help everyone else enjoy it as well. Wiccans don't preach. Everyone has to find his or her own path, and we welcome the diversity this brings.
Different Wiccan Traditions
Alexandrian Tradition- Created by Alexander Sanders during the 1960's, it is based on the Gardnerian Tradition.
Celtic Tradition- This tradition follows the Celtic and Druid Pantheon. They are very respectful of nature, and are knowledgeable of the magickal qualities herbs and plants possess.
British Traditional- A blend of the Gardnerian and Celtic Traditions, following the Farrar teachings. They have co-ed covens, and train using a system of degrees.
Ceremonial Tradition- The adherants of this tradition have complex magickal rituals that show an Egyptian, Masonic or Quabbalistic influence.
Dianic Tradition- Followers blend various traditions, with a focus on the Goddess. Covens are generally all female, with a distinctive feminist slant.
Eclectic Wiccans- These folks do not subscribe to any strict tradition, but study all traditions, and pick and choose what works best for them.
Hereditary Witch- A person who can trace witchcraft through their family tree, and was taught by a living relative.
Kitchen Witch- This is a practical form of Wicca, blending ceremony with everyday life. It is centered around the hearth and home, blending healing and spellwork with everyday tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
Solitary Witch- A Solitary Witch practices alone, no matter what tradition they follow. They are similar to Eclectic Wiccans, in that they choose from the many different traditions what works best for them.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Great Weekend
Well I have to admit that this was a pretty damn good weekend!!!
I had planned to go over to Mikes on Friday. When I text him at first he didn't sound like he wanted me to come up. He was in a foul mood (had nothing to do with me) So I just stayed home and read more of my book.
He called me later on that night and was in a better mood so I finally ended up going to his house. He did make up for it. Kudos again to Miker for going Above and Beyond a job well done!
Saturday was a beautiful day and I didnt want to get stuck in the house cleaning. So I got home about 10am got a few things done: Laundry, bathroom part of the kitchen, took care of the pets and headed to the pool by 1pm.
My dad was working, Mom and brother were in the house sleeping so I had the pool all to myself. I lounged on my spring float exposing a little more skin than usually and just chilled and enjoyed the weather.
I didnt get out of the pool until about 6:30-7:oo pm.
I wasnt badly burned but slightly burned to where it is a bit uncomfortable. My stomach, face and top portion of my boobs! Which in a couple of days will turn all nice and golden brown.
Sunday I did almost the same except I waited to go swimming til later in the after noon so the pool had partial shade.
Things have been going well lately. For a while it looked rocky but such is life. Always ups and downs.
Mike and I were fighting for a while, well maybe more disagreeing. I know he was irritated with me and I was really irritated with him.
I decided I am just tired of fighting. My problem is thinking too far ahead. Just take things one day at a time. Let what happens happen (to a certain point) And if I dont like it......then change it!
He had been trying lately. He actually did a wonderful job cleaning his place up! Which I am extremely proud out!
I didnt get to see mike as much as I would have liked but I didnt talk to him. and it makes seeing him even better when we do see each other.
I had planned to go over to Mikes on Friday. When I text him at first he didn't sound like he wanted me to come up. He was in a foul mood (had nothing to do with me) So I just stayed home and read more of my book.
He called me later on that night and was in a better mood so I finally ended up going to his house. He did make up for it. Kudos again to Miker for going Above and Beyond a job well done!
Saturday was a beautiful day and I didnt want to get stuck in the house cleaning. So I got home about 10am got a few things done: Laundry, bathroom part of the kitchen, took care of the pets and headed to the pool by 1pm.
My dad was working, Mom and brother were in the house sleeping so I had the pool all to myself. I lounged on my spring float exposing a little more skin than usually and just chilled and enjoyed the weather.
I didnt get out of the pool until about 6:30-7:oo pm.
I wasnt badly burned but slightly burned to where it is a bit uncomfortable. My stomach, face and top portion of my boobs! Which in a couple of days will turn all nice and golden brown.
Sunday I did almost the same except I waited to go swimming til later in the after noon so the pool had partial shade.
Things have been going well lately. For a while it looked rocky but such is life. Always ups and downs.
Mike and I were fighting for a while, well maybe more disagreeing. I know he was irritated with me and I was really irritated with him.
I decided I am just tired of fighting. My problem is thinking too far ahead. Just take things one day at a time. Let what happens happen (to a certain point) And if I dont like it......then change it!
He had been trying lately. He actually did a wonderful job cleaning his place up! Which I am extremely proud out!
I didnt get to see mike as much as I would have liked but I didnt talk to him. and it makes seeing him even better when we do see each other.
Saturday, August 05, 2006
I Can't Make You Love Me
Turn down the lights, turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me, tell me no lies
Just hold me close, dont patronize
Cause I cant make you love me if you dont
You cant make your heart feel something it wont
Here in the dark, in these lonely hours
I will lay down my heart and Ill feel the power
But you wont, no you wont
cause I cant make you love me, if you dont
Ill close my eyes, then I wont see
The love you dont feel when youre holding me
Morning will come and Ill do whats right
Just give me till then to give up this fight
And I will give up this fight
Cause I cant make you love me if you dont
You cant make your heart feel something it wont
Here in the dark, in these lonely hours
I will lay down my heart and Ill feel the power
But you wont, no you wont
Cause I cant make you love me, if you dont
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me, tell me no lies
Just hold me close, dont patronize
Cause I cant make you love me if you dont
You cant make your heart feel something it wont
Here in the dark, in these lonely hours
I will lay down my heart and Ill feel the power
But you wont, no you wont
cause I cant make you love me, if you dont
Ill close my eyes, then I wont see
The love you dont feel when youre holding me
Morning will come and Ill do whats right
Just give me till then to give up this fight
And I will give up this fight
Cause I cant make you love me if you dont
You cant make your heart feel something it wont
Here in the dark, in these lonely hours
I will lay down my heart and Ill feel the power
But you wont, no you wont
Cause I cant make you love me, if you dont
Friday, August 04, 2006
Final Destination
I took a day off from work on Thursday and headed down to Albany.
I wanted to hit a few of the Korean stores and maybe even stop at the mall.
We got a bit of a late start, which wasn't a big deal I had to wait for my check to be ready anyways. So by the time I cashed my check, stopped for gas and was on our way it was 12-12:30. Instead of taking the Thruway which we always did I decided to go right down on Route 5. It was a bit slower (having to stop for all the lights) but I haven't been that way in a very long time. Once in Albany we decided to stop to eat something first. So we headed to the "Golden Corral".
I pulled into the parking lot which was already half full of cars so I went around back and parked my car all by itself. Making sure I shut the windows and locked everything up we headed for the entrance.
Going about our own business talking when suddenly a white SUV came tumbling into the driveway entrance of the establishment!!!
It took a second to register what had happened. So we rushed to the vehicle and for the length of time it took all I saw was this white vehicle flipping over and over coming out of no where. No one else seemed to be in sight. As we got closer I saw people running form across the street and from inside the restaurant to the sight of this tragic accident.
We saw a bit of smoke coming from the underside of the wreck. My heart started beating faster. It all seemed like a dream or a movie I was watching.
The vehicle now laid on its side. I saw the other vehicle which I believe was a Pontiac Sunfire. The hood was smashed in and the horn was going off. A young man got out and ran over. He was wearing what looked like police uniform. Not really sure if it was Local cops, Troopers, or maybe even a security uniform.
By this time I heard someone telling the person inside the flipped car to unlock the door. Once that was done they got the door open and was trying to get the female out. She was a larger lady for it took a bit to try and get her out. She was asked if there was anyone else in the vehicle with her and she kept saying her husband - over and over. "My husband is in here, my husband is in here too"
A few people was at the back of the wreckage and managed to get the back door open and helped the guy get out. Which is a scary thing too. But they were both conscious and talking and moving on their own.
Once they were both out and didn't seem to have any serious injured (at least not from sight) we headed into the restaurant. Shortly after I heard the sirens which followed closely with flashing lights from the police and the ambulance.
I still hadn't processed what had happened. It all happened so fast.
So many things running through my head.
Someone could have been standing there or in there vehicle leaving the restaurant and it could have been much worst. The wreckage could have burst out in flames. What then?? What if we couldn't get these people out??!!
If I had waited 5 minutes later it could have been me that got hit and flipped over.
I've had many close calls but always managed to survive and pull through. Just wasn't my time.
Like when My brother, cousin (Matt) and I were at the local carnival. We went on the Spider, my brother at the time was just a small child so we were picking on him telling him some of the noises we heard was the arm going to come off. But wouldn't you now that it actually did!
It was a good thing that the arm was coming down and we were spinning around we heard a "Thunk" and as we twirled around the seat came off and went skidding across the ground. All I remember us saying was "ooohhhhh Shiiiiiiit!"
We were all stunned and in shock. No one hurt. But if we were on our way back up or even going at a faster rate and it came of in mid air we would have landed on our head and been dead!
You just never know what chain of events is going to happen to lead you to some kind of disaster or some lucky event.
We take things for granted. It's these little mishaps that make me bring everything back into perspective. Realizes I don't want to waste my life or my time.
I want to make the most of every day. Not saying I'm going to work myself to death and not enjoy life but there is a happy balance to to both and I am going to find it!
How about you?
I wanted to hit a few of the Korean stores and maybe even stop at the mall.
We got a bit of a late start, which wasn't a big deal I had to wait for my check to be ready anyways. So by the time I cashed my check, stopped for gas and was on our way it was 12-12:30. Instead of taking the Thruway which we always did I decided to go right down on Route 5. It was a bit slower (having to stop for all the lights) but I haven't been that way in a very long time. Once in Albany we decided to stop to eat something first. So we headed to the "Golden Corral".
I pulled into the parking lot which was already half full of cars so I went around back and parked my car all by itself. Making sure I shut the windows and locked everything up we headed for the entrance.
Going about our own business talking when suddenly a white SUV came tumbling into the driveway entrance of the establishment!!!
It took a second to register what had happened. So we rushed to the vehicle and for the length of time it took all I saw was this white vehicle flipping over and over coming out of no where. No one else seemed to be in sight. As we got closer I saw people running form across the street and from inside the restaurant to the sight of this tragic accident.
We saw a bit of smoke coming from the underside of the wreck. My heart started beating faster. It all seemed like a dream or a movie I was watching.
The vehicle now laid on its side. I saw the other vehicle which I believe was a Pontiac Sunfire. The hood was smashed in and the horn was going off. A young man got out and ran over. He was wearing what looked like police uniform. Not really sure if it was Local cops, Troopers, or maybe even a security uniform.
By this time I heard someone telling the person inside the flipped car to unlock the door. Once that was done they got the door open and was trying to get the female out. She was a larger lady for it took a bit to try and get her out. She was asked if there was anyone else in the vehicle with her and she kept saying her husband - over and over. "My husband is in here, my husband is in here too"
A few people was at the back of the wreckage and managed to get the back door open and helped the guy get out. Which is a scary thing too. But they were both conscious and talking and moving on their own.
Once they were both out and didn't seem to have any serious injured (at least not from sight) we headed into the restaurant. Shortly after I heard the sirens which followed closely with flashing lights from the police and the ambulance.
I still hadn't processed what had happened. It all happened so fast.
So many things running through my head.
Someone could have been standing there or in there vehicle leaving the restaurant and it could have been much worst. The wreckage could have burst out in flames. What then?? What if we couldn't get these people out??!!
If I had waited 5 minutes later it could have been me that got hit and flipped over.
I've had many close calls but always managed to survive and pull through. Just wasn't my time.
Like when My brother, cousin (Matt) and I were at the local carnival. We went on the Spider, my brother at the time was just a small child so we were picking on him telling him some of the noises we heard was the arm going to come off. But wouldn't you now that it actually did!
It was a good thing that the arm was coming down and we were spinning around we heard a "Thunk" and as we twirled around the seat came off and went skidding across the ground. All I remember us saying was "ooohhhhh Shiiiiiiit!"
We were all stunned and in shock. No one hurt. But if we were on our way back up or even going at a faster rate and it came of in mid air we would have landed on our head and been dead!
You just never know what chain of events is going to happen to lead you to some kind of disaster or some lucky event.
We take things for granted. It's these little mishaps that make me bring everything back into perspective. Realizes I don't want to waste my life or my time.
I want to make the most of every day. Not saying I'm going to work myself to death and not enjoy life but there is a happy balance to to both and I am going to find it!
How about you?
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