I was headed to a scholarship dinner (thankfully only in nice jeans and the event t-shirt) and then it happened.
Car 1 didn't put on their turn signal and made a hard left turn. Car 2 slammed on his brakes and then I slammed on my brakes, only to hit Car 2. Or Truck 2.
It scared me so bad. I was shaking.
I've had my license for 2 years and I've never even been pulled over, let alone been in an accident of any type. It could have been alot worse, but I only hit the back of his truck, his trailer hitch to be exact.
It made a nice, loud dent in my bumper. It could have been my hood or hit something like my radiator, but this was the damage done. I'm so thankful.
I hit an older man who was honestly the best possible person I could have hit.
I got out and we both looked at the damage together. He was totally understanding and reassuring. He asked if I was ok. He said he wouldn't press charges or call the police, because there was no damage done to his truck.
Legally he said it would have been my fault even though I was barely moving and far enough behind me. I'm very blessed that there was no damage done to his truck.
I called my dad, who happened to be on his 25th anniversary trip in Cali. Of course that would happen to me, while my parents are thousands of miles away. Honestly, my dad was super cool about it and we're going to talk when he gets home. O_o
I got the nice man's information and we were both on our way.
I arrived at the scholarship dinner and happened to see Addie, and I had literally just texted her about what happened. And no, I wasn't texting and driving!
I was a hot mess. Sometimes, all you need is a giant hug and a friend to be there for you. Seriously.
Yesterday was quite the day. I hope I don't have a post like this for a good, long while. Fender Benders are no good :(
Here's to the weekend and working lots of doubles to fix it!
Happy Friday!
Emily
PS: I talked to my Pop-Pop today and he said some people are just stupid a$$ drivers. I'm glad you're ok and make sure you pray to the highway gods tonight and thank them! hahahah I love him!
