The LUCKY Muffin Spoke to Me - Halloween at WDW & Summer 2011 at DLR - 01/09/11

[DisneyFirefly]

I'm sorry about your friend's dad That's never easy. I'm glad he's not in pain anymore, though

Yay for doing the QSDP! I also totally understand just appreciating having something awesome to look forward to, since it sounds like you're just nine kinds of stressed right now.

 

[onelilspark]

If it helps, I did the QSDP on two trips last year, both short, but you can see how it worked for us! They're the August and October Dining Reviews in my signature. Let me know if you have any questions

 

[HeatherBelle614]

I was hoping to come back tonight to reply to everyone, but it's been ANOTHER one of those days!

I was on my way to work this AM, and got hit pretty bad by a big box/work truck (with one of those big grates attached to the back.) The two guys came over in to my lane and right in to me. I slammed on my brakes and laid on the horn, but the guy kept going. (It's raining on top of it, so that didn't help besides him not paying attention.)

The accident was right outside the police station, so I called 911 and they came out immediately. Thankfully, two people that saw what happened stopped as witnesses and another guy that was further back stopped to help.

My car is definitely a mess and I'm still shaken up, but I took away two really important reminders.

1.) There are still some great, caring people out there. I was shaking when they opened my door to pull me out to check on me, and one lady GAVE me her rain coat. I kept trying to give it back, and she refused. Plus, the other lady and man that stopped were GREAT. I feel very blessed that anyone even stopped.

2.) Even after the cruddy few weeks we've had, my personal beliefs are still so very strong. The wrecker said that I was the calmest person that he'd ever seen involved in a wreck and he'd been doing that job "a LONG time." It made me feel great that even though it seems like everything else is going wrong, I still have my strong center!

So now, I'm in a rental car until the insurance adjusters start working on what to do about getting my car fixed and the police report gets typed up (which could take another 3 days.) I don't plan on getting my car back any time soon. I'm hoping now that it's just going to be body damage, so if you pray, think good thoughts, or send pixie dust, please include me in any of that!

And, the thing that made my mom laugh (a few hours later, of course) even after getting a call that I was at the police station because someone hit me? The fact that I got to my parent's house after my dad picked me up from the police station and we picked up the rental, the first thing out of my mouth was...

"GUESS WHAT! My ugly little rental is from FLORIDA!"

 

[Simba22]

OMG I'm soooo glad you're OK!! I've been in like 7 car accidents (and sadly, that is NOT an exaggeration!) so I know how it feels! Even though you know you're OK, you just can't stop shaking! And you're right, there are still some really great people out there! How nice of that lady to give you her raincoat!

And I would have said the same thing about the rental! That's God smiling at ya, girl!

 

[arbolita]

Woah! I'm really glad that you're alright! Definitely sending minimal-repair work vibes for your car, and I hope that you don't start to feel too much delayed soreness over the next few days.

 

[HeatherBelle614]

OMG I'm soooo glad you're OK!! I've been in like 7 car accidents (and sadly, that is NOT an exaggeration!) so I know how it feels! Even though you know you're OK, you just can't stop shaking! And you're right, there are still some really great people out there! How nice of that lady to give you her raincoat!

And I would have said the same thing about the rental! That's God smiling at ya, girl!

Eeep! Seven? That's awful! I'm sorry you've been through that!

I'm just now calming down; DH is subbing today, so he doesn't know what's going on. If he doesn't call home before he gets back, he's going to be really confused about the piece-of-junk in our driveway. But hey, again, at least it's from Florida!

Woah! I'm really glad that you're alright! Definitely sending minimal-repair work vibes for your car, and I hope that you don't start to feel too much delayed soreness over the next few days.

Thank you!!!

 

[Simba22]

Eeep! Seven? That's awful! I'm sorry you've been through that!

I'm just now calming down; DH is subbing today, so he doesn't know what's going on. If he doesn't call home before he gets back, he's going to be really confused about the piece-of-junk in our driveway. But hey, again, at least it's from Florida!

Yeah, for a while there...I really sucked at driving! Actually only two of them were my fault so it's not as bad as it sounds!

Tell him that you're so excited to go to WDW that you decided to pick up the rental car early and DRIVE there!

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Yeah, for a while there...I really sucked at driving! Actually only two of them were my fault so it's not as bad as it sounds!

Tell him that you're so excited to go to WDW that you decided to pick up the rental car early and DRIVE there!

I thought your advice was great and tried it, but it didn't go over well.

Stupid LSAT being in the way!!

Thanks for the laugh, though!

 

[therussells08]

I just posted on your Facebook, but I wanted to post on here as well. I am so glad that God was watching over you today! I can't imagine how scary that must have been! I am sending hugs, prayers, pixie dust, and every good vibe in my body your way!

 

[Nermel9]

Ugh I'm so sorry that had to happen to you! I'm glad that you are ok, and your car can hopefully be fixed! I know how scary it is to get in an accident, I got in a pretty bad one a few years ago, luckily I didn't get hurt, but my car was smushed. I kept going over and over it in my head, just thinking if I could have done something different, it's awful!

I'm sending you prayers and pixie dust, it's time things started getting better for you!

 

[PopArtGal]

I'm glad you are okay sweetie.

And about the good people that helped you, it just makes me believe in Karma even more. Every little things we do add up and get returned at certain times.

 

[klacey1]

Ack-- the important thing is that you're okay! I got in my first accident in February and it was terrifying. I was out of state and the policeman was incredibly rude to me (even though it wasn't my 100%-- insurance deemed it 50/50)-- I sobbed when I had to get back in my car (for about an hour). I only had minor cosmetic damage, but STILL! Scary!
I'm so glad that you're alright and that wonderful people came to your aid.

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Oh my goodness! That is so terrible! Thankfully you're ok, even if your poor car isn't. I'm hoping things start looking up for you soon!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

I'm so glad you're okay! I hope everything goes smoothly with the insurance company, but wow, you're not having a good few weeks! I don't pray, but you'll be in my thoughts!

 

[cassidyh]

Oh my word, that is so crazy about the accident! I definitely would not have been able to stay calm! So glad you are safe

Too funny about what you said about the rental car. I just love how DISers can turn sad stories upside down because of how it relates to WDW

I was also noticing your ticker....can you believe you are already a month and a half away???

 

[HeatherBelle614]

Just wanted to stop by on a quick study break to thank you all for the well wishes!

I finally heard from the agent for the other insurance company yesterday, and thus far, I could not be any more thankful! He was BEYOND nice about the whole situation, and seemed very understanding. I even got to go upgrade my rental today! (The Enterprise workers were in awe; they said most of the time, the insurance parties are screaming "Get the cheapest!" and this company gave me the complete option to upgrade. I honestly didn't feel safe in the small, compact car that I originally rented after what happened on Tuesday, but I'm still shocked they OK'd the exchange!)

Now, I have to wait for the inspectors to check out my car and get the estimate done; from what I've been told, it'll be another 3-5 days for that, so at the quickest, I think the only thing that will happen next week is I find out if it's totaled or if they're going to fix it. If they'll fix it, I think the only thing that'll happen is that Ford starts to order parts. I'm not expecting any work to be done on it for at least another week.

I'm still pretty shaken up when I've been driving all week, but other than that, things are going well. I was a bit behind with studying after the funeral and everything last weekend, but I actually made the time up on Tuesday when I stayed home from work after the wreck.

I even gave myself some time that night to break out the new MacBook. And, OH MY GOSH, I'm in love!!! I put it back in its box, and then back in to the closet, though. There were so many photo and video programs that I wanted to play with that I knew if I kept it out, I'd start playing around on it instead of studying.

Less than a month to go for my test!! A big part of my application process is done, too! All of my letters of recommendation have been mailed in and my transcript has been mailed in/turned in to the law school application format. Now, it's just focusing on my test and then completing the applications after the test for early admission deadlines! I'm stressed beyond belief, but very excited!

Thanks again for hanging in here with me! Once this is all over, I'll be able to catch back up with everyone's PTRs! (And, TR's by then, for some of you!)

 

[DisneyFirefly]

Yay for the insurance company letting you upgrade! I really hope everything works out okay (one way or another) with the car, and that the test goes well when you take it next month! I'm glad the new Macbook is awesome, too! I've never had a Mac, but I love getting new electronic toys and playing with them

 

[therussells08]

That's awesome that you got to upgrade! I'm so glad they were willing to work with you.

I can only imagine how stressful is must have been to have to drive after the accident. I'm glad you are doing okay! You are one tough cookie!

Yay for playing with the new MacBook! I can't wait until your test is finished so I can live vicariously through you as you:

A. Play with your new MacBook and tell me about all the cool stuff on it!

and

B. Go to DisneyWorld (And hopefully text me the entire time! )

I'm sending hugs, pixie dust, and prayers your way!

 

[Simba22]

That's awesome about the upgrade! The last accident I was in, I wasn't 25 yet so I couldn't get a rental so my mom had to get the rental and let me driver her car while my car was getting fixed.

Good luck with all of your studying!

Our trips are almost here!

 

[cassidyh]

Yay so glad to hear that you got to upgrade...but is it from FLORIDA???

Your month is going to go by SO fast because you'll be busy busy busy studying for the LSAT, and then before you know it, you'll be packing up and heading off to WDW!