When It Rains... It Hayles!

Holy cow! So much has happened since last Monday. Sorry, but it's gonna be a long one! The week seemed pretty typical, work all day, made plans with friends, caught up on my shows, cleaned on Thursday, then BAM... Literally! Remember that road I just loooove driving on? Well, this time on my way home from cleaning, my passenger side tire went off the road (lacking a shoulder)and I lost control. I swerved a few time and as this was happening, I remember telling myself to "turn into it" like they told us in drivers ed. What the HELL does that mean?
Obviously, by the looks of my car, you'll notice that I still am unsure. I swerved, hitting the country ditch, which is as tall as me, my tail end continued going forward, eventually tipping my poor little Cavalier onto the passenger side. Yes I was wearing my seat-belt, and yes, I am fine. Not a scratch on me! Who knew Teresa Kientz singing the "Seat-belt Song" on the way to CCD on Wednesday's would stick with me so long? Once the car settled, I grabbed my pursed and climbed out of my driver's side window, which was already down, because you guessed it... I was rocking out to the Wicked soundtrack, having a great ol' time! Both airbags deployed and I specifically remember covering my face before hand.
This happened in front of someone's house and they came out, talked to me a bit and called the cops. All was fine once Jennifer got there to take me home. Have I mentioned that I have great friends?! Example 1,476!

2 funny things that I can laugh about: First, the cop came over and said, "Sorry, but I'm gonna have to write you a ticket." He said it was for Failure to Stay on the road, and literally laughed in his face and gave him the arm nudge that says, "you CAN"T be serious?" Well people...he wasn't joking. Not only did I total my car, I have a ticket for "Failure to stay in the right half of the roadway when of sufficient width resulting in a crash." What a crock!
Then second, and by far my favorite... Since I get to take home the expired foods from the house I clean, guess what flew about my car as we were flipping...EGGS! That's right, I had egg on my windows, seats, floor and door. They were actually cooking when I went to clean out my stuff the next day. Cool huh?!

Friday morning, I had my boss come pick me up and take me to our closing. The one house that I swear is cursed because Tyler (buyer and friend) wrecked in March. So, what is important is that it's closed and everyone is happy! Since I had a wedding in DeSoto this past weekend and didn't have a way there, Jody (my boss) lent me her car for the weekend. I never would have asked that from anyone, and I didn't have to because she offered. That is, by far, the nicest thing anyone has done for me in a long time. She rules and I can't thank her enough. Farmington and DeSoto were great! Joey makes me happier than Country Fried Steak day in the HS cafeteria! And those of you who know me, know that's a lot :) The wedding was perfect and I'm so happy for Brandon and Aron. I'm more happy for Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell, who finally get the house to themselves. What a great family they are!

Thanks to Nikki, I got set up with a rental car today and already got a parking ticket (FML.) Mom is bringing me an extra car from KC on Wednesday but my online car search started today. I'm open to suggestions, but I'm not sure what stage of my life I want this car to represent, (24 yr old free spirit or 35 yr old working mom to be,) so it's going to be a tough decision. Still waiting to hear from insurance before I determine the doom I will unleash on my savings account I have grown so proud of.

Let's hope this week goes better than last, and has a similarly awesome ending with a money filled Friday and a fabulous weekend!

Cheers!