Black Cherry

I've been living under a rock! That rock is named Wal-Mart because that is most of my life currently. Shaken and stirred yet again today though.

I thought D was going to pick Ally up yesterday evening, but that didn't happen. I was working a late shift, 2-10:30 pm, and had to come in at 9 the next day. I was up a little late texting but I got some sleep and felt good when I woke up/got showered. Got Ally up and dressed, poptart in hand, and away we went. I felt like I was making good time and would be able to drop her off, then get to work and speak with a manager(God help with all the little oopsies I make at work!) before starting my workday. I take the exit for Ally's daycare probably going about 55-60 and I notice that traffic entering the boulevard is getting backed up. I think "Wow, glad I'm not in that lane. I need to be in this one anyway." Next thing I know, this jeep comes over in front of me and I realize I'm about to hit them so I slam on my brakes. All I hear is sqealing and crash! I truly felt nor heard anything else. Being in an accident is an odd thing. I swear I tried to swerve and miss the jeep, but I don't recall my car swerving. I know I glanced down as I turned my steering wheel but my car didn't seem to react. The cops were called, claims were filed, everyone was okay and we were all on our way. So I thought... My car wouldn't crank. Called my family and couldn't get anyone with the policeman waiting for me to confirm that I had someone coming to get us, so I called the next person I could think of who was in the vicinity and that was my coworker/friend Marcus who was thankfully willing and able to help me out. He got us to Ally's daycare then got me to work. I felt fine up until a few hours later. The soreness started to set in. Tylenol and continue. I'm a bit of a workaholic now!

Come to find out, the only thing wrong with my car so far other than the obvious jacked up bumper(and passenger door that won't open now thanks to that) was that the impact knocked a battery cable or something loose. That's all! She cranked right up after fixing that. I say "she" because she has a name. I call her... Black Cherry. lol I'm serious! :) My coworkers are often surprised by my cheerful exterior when I have so much going on in my life that could bring anyone down. Honestly, it feels a lot better to be happy and accepting of life's obstacles than to dwell and become depressed over it. I know my attitude may help someone else feel better too through out their day, so I really try.

Now I am feeling super duper exhausted and ready for bed. I work 7-4 pm tomorrow and I am feeling the soreness. Just going to pray that I make it through the next few work days til I get my break on Monday. If not before then, I plan to see my doctor at that point. I'm sure it's just soreness from the impact, so I'm not all that worried about it currently. With my hours for the next few days, I don't have time to wait hours and hours in the ER. Forget that! My poor Black Cherry has been through so much yet she's still kicking lol. Liability isn't going to fix her up either, so she might have to look a little rugged for a while!! ;) Til next time everyone. I'm so sleepy and tired...