I’m normally a super positive person, and can roll with pretty much any punch that’s thrown my way. But yesterday was bad…
Friday started out great, it was gorgeous outside, I only had to work 4 hours. After work I was going to take the kids to my sister-in-law’s pool. I left my office, walked to my car, got in, and pulled out of the space. I thought I looked to see if there was a car behind me, but as soon as I pulled out, another car coming down the street smashed into my car!
I was so shocked by the whole thing! I wasn’t hurt, but my car was, the new tire I just bought a few weeks ago was completely off the wheel and flattened. My front bumper was on the ground….UGH!!!
Now a few weeks ago, a friend of mine at work was selling a car he didn’t want anymore, and I ended up buying it. We only had the one car (which I just wrecked) and even though my husband and I both work within walking distance to our jobs, I thought it is nice to have 2 cars to fall back on…
So, had I not jumped on the chance to buy my friends car, I wouldn’t have a car right now, so that’s a good thing, right?
So, we didn’t go to the pool. I had to call my insurance company, call for a tow truck, and figure out what to do. After that, the kids and I were straightening up, I had just finished vacuuming when guess what? The power went out in my house! I was like “what now?” I ran down to the fuse box, none of the fuses were out. My son ran next door and the whole block was down. Com-Ed said it would be up in about 3-4 hours!!
So, instead of ordering pizza in, we went out for pizza and by the time we got home, all was good!
So today when I woke up, I decided I was going to ride my bike for exercise. I had some books to return to the library, I used my daughters backpack, and rode for about 50 minutes around my neighborhood, and ended up at a place that would make me happy…The Farmer’s Market!!. It was super busy, but I loved walking around and seeing everything..
Some pictures of that:
Pretty flowers
Beautiful heirloom tomatoes
Gorgeous carrots
I love the color of these onions!
As I was riding my bike home with some great stuff I got at the farmer’s market, I noticed a sign on a storefront that said “Chicken and Waffles…Coming Fall 2009”
What? I’ve seen that combo on Diners, Drive in and Dives on the Food TV, but never thought there would be a restaurant like this in my neighborhood. I may just have to do a restaurant review when it opens!!
So, my car is totaled, the repairs are more than the car is worth, so we’re back to one car. So, I thought to myself, I think I’ll ride my bike to work!! Today is a new day, right??
I’m so glad you’re OK!
Wow, Jenn…glad you are okay and that you had just gotten the other car to fall back on. Funny how that happens huh?
I’m glad your day is better today. The Farmer’s Market always lifts my spirits, even when I don’t buy anything… And I like the idea of writing your bike to work!
I love the idea of riding to work…or even walking. Glad you’re okay….
I’m sorry about the car, but glad to hear that you are ok! Sometimes ya just gotta wonder why things happen the way they do…and then be grateful that you had an extra car to fall back on.
Love that going to the farmer’s market was a stress-reliever for you!
Sorry to hear about your accident! : (
But you are right … today is a new day, and thank God for farmer’s markets!
The Farmers Market always makes me happy, too. I’m so sorry about your car. If you end up biking to work, though, then maybe that will be a great thing.
Oh no, I’m so glad you’re ok! Yay for the farmer’s market, that would make my day too 🙂
Dang that is so lame! I hope they are footing the bill on all that 😀
That’s so funny about Chicken and waffles- there’s a somewhat famous restaurant in my city called Roscoe’s which is known for that combo….my friends loooove it ha!
What a bummer. But you’ve got the right attitude!
big huge bummer but at least you all are ok…..
Looks like the tide is changing and things are looking up. Great pictures.
Ugh, we all have days like that! I’m glad you weren’t hurt in the car accident though. Even when you walk away unscathed, those things can shake you up.
Oh I’m sorry! That’s a bad feeling…I hope you are feeling more settled today.
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Oh, no! What a terrible day that was. I’m so sorry about your car. I hope today is a better day for you.
aw sorry for the belated response, just read about your bad day. what a stinker! i am glad you are okay…going to the farmers market was a stroke of genius! sometimes doing something relaxing and simple and fun can just magically take away so much stress!