My first embarrassing memorable driving experience was here in Japan six years ago. During that time, I really hated myself for the embarrassment I had and for bringing a terrible fear to my child. I was a bad mom... Here's my story!!
A close friend of mine invited me to come over to attend the weekly bible study. I was pregnant then and I really wanted to go. I was too excited and I didn't realize that I'm approaching the wrong side of the road.( sana pala hindi na lang ako nag short cut, nag marunong kasi ako) Anyway! I made a left turn somewhere here in our city, I didn't realize that it is a one way road, suddenly out of nowhere came the gasp of air brakes. I slammed on the brakes and came bumper to bumper traffic. I was lucky then that I didn't hit those teenage students riding on their bikes... I look up at the exasperated, reddening face of the driver in front of me who shot me a withering look. That moment I felt like the earth would eat me na.
I was so worried then and asked myself what might my future bring after this? Are they going to sue me for the left turn I had? Or are they going to punch me in my eye lol? I was so confused, scared and distracted. The only thing I remember was, I opened my car window and told each one of them how sorry I am. I was lucky then that an old lady was there and she gave her permission to use that space to park my car. She was so kind to me. She told me that I can use that space for a U turn. I got home safe but I felt so bad that I didn't keep my promise to a friend. I promised my husband that I will not and never-ever get into the same trouble again. NEVER!!
What happens if you bump into someone's car accidentally? What comes first in your mind?
But Months later!! I had my second and last worst driving accident ever. I thought that I would not have the same trouble again in a million years. But I was wrong! I did it again.( Oh life)..
I was seven months pregnant at that time ( bad year ata for me lol!) . When I bumped into a small white car in that parking lot. I accidentally hit her car while searching for a vacant lot to park my car. How does it happen bad? Well,
I woke up that morning feeling so bored. So I decided to take my daughter for a date, not just a date but a fun date for both of us . From our place, it only takes 15 to 20 minutes by foot to reach that zoo park. But instead of walking, I preferred to use my car because it's more convenient and hindi ka pa pagod ka lalakad lol. I was super excited... I brought our picnic blankets and some of my daughter's stuff too because for sure we will spend the whole afternoon at the zoo. I prepared a tuna sandwich, fruits and juice. But I didn't expect that something worse would happen. I just bumped into someone's car lang naman, Omg I am so scared but I was lucky then that she and her kid are safe. As I'm trying so hard to get back on my feet and calm myself. I suddenly noticed she took her phone right after I bumped her car. Of course I was so scared and praying for a miracle to happen. As I saw her walking- approaching me. I felt so scared. I thought she would pull my throat out!!!. But I was wrong, I was surprised that she's nice to me, she started to ask me how I feel and how my tummy etc...I cried and felt sorry for the mess I've done.. After 5 minutes her father was there na. He is also polite and nice to me after all the trouble I've done.
Then I started to call my husband to confess the trouble I had, then a few minutes later, I passed my phone to her father to talk and settle the damage I've done! Lucky then that they had a nice conversation and from there back to normal na !! Buti na lang at may car insurance!!!
After all the experience I had all I can say is I can call myself a pro already. I had my license with me. I never get involved in any accident na thank God! Next year I'm hoping that my license will turn into gold.. Naku I want talaga!!
8 comments:
omg you're still lucky pa rin.. mabait yung driver ng second accident mo.. my mom's experience was different, girl din kasi nakabangga nya pero ay naku. Good thing talaga yung mga insurance company dito ay responsible, unlike most companies sa atin, mga kuripot..
Grabe ako rin takot mag drive. Pero siguro experiencing lang talaga kelangan, no? Lahat ng kinwento mo dito yun kinatatakutan ko kaya minsan commute na lang ako. hehe
We all have our driving moments. and you're very lucky and blessed lahat ng naka-encounter mo were very understanding.
I am glad that neither accident was serious, especially since you were pregnant and also the one with your daughter! My only two fender benders happened both during the same year, too! I was 16 and had just gotten my license so I blame that, haha, but they were still embarrassing - both happened by me backing out of my driveway: once into our basketball pole and the other into my stepdad's company car. Just like you, though, I learned from them and so hopefully those will be all!
You look cool driving sis.
The good thing about committing mistakes is that you've learned from them. By the way, I have a fun tag for you.
Lahat ng mga car drivers have different experiences,buti na lang at at ok ka at understanding naman ang nakabangga mo.Big help talaga ang merong car insurances!
Dropping by before leaving for a vacation sa Pinas,Mommy Jac.
Get well soon dearie!!^_^Hugs!
To err is human sis.. and lady drivers are more often than not, easier forgiven, even if sexist ang dating. Practice ka lang. :) I enjoyed your post a lot :)
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