I don’t agree with the assumption that all women are bad driver but this woman definitely is. In the past six months I have managed to treat my poor, sweet, red Jetta worse than Chris Brown treats Rhianna. First, there were the tires. Two in a row, same spot each time. I did it leaving the gym (it’s starting to become a valid excuse to avoid working out) puncturing the tires on the curb of the parking garage exit. Each time, I continued to drive on it until I actually felt something was wrong with the car. I immediately sensed that something was wrong, but I like to live by the mantra “ignorance is bliss” for as long as I can. Both times, that wasn’t very long; the sudden rattling and unsteadiness I felt as I drove on the freeway was something I knew I couldn’t ignore. Luckily, I made it to work in one piece, but the same could not be said for my tire:
I’ve avoided it for as long as I can but finally, I have to face my mistakes. I called my insurance company and filed a claim. I felt like I lost the game – I had gone so long being a terrible driver without ever getting my insurance company involved. But, with a car more beat up than Donald Sterling would be in South Central, it’s time for repair. How to repair my anti-Zoolander issue however, will be much more difficult.
Fantastic read! I can't really comment as I am your male version. Your poor car. How many accidents does your insurance company think it is?
As your Mom, and being on the receiving end of the phone calls to alert me to your newest car incident, my response has always been mixed emotions- humor not being one of them. Gratitude that you and no one else is hurt, and wanting to cry…not again! Thanks for making me laugh out loud. Although driving may not be your greatest strength, your humor and ability to laugh in the face of adversity is!
I’m sorry for all the car troubles that you’ve been facing, Dyana. I can only imagine how frustrating it was to see your damaged car day by day. I hope the damages have been fixed now. Moreover, I do wish you didn’t have any problems with your insurance company. How are you now?
Martha Brady @ Indianapolis Dent Company