The Quarter Life Chronicles

 

To say it was a bad morning would be an understatement.  To say I nearly caused a domestic World War III would be a much better assessment.  And the worst part?  It was totally out of my control.  But I feel pretty badly about it.

It started out with my friend's brother (who recently moved back home, much to the frustrations of my friend), not setting the security alarm properly.  He did not disarm the motion detector-which of course went off as soon as I tried to walk through the house (though, why it didn't go off sooner is beyond me).  Of course the alarm scared the living bejesus out of me, woke up both my friend and her brother and probably cost the cats a life or two.  But the alarm was quickly turned off and things went back to normal...or so I thought.

I finished getting ready for work and went outside to start up my car so it would be defrosted and nice and toasty when I had to leave.  I did not notice anything wrong with it and I returned inside to play on the computer until it was time to leave. 

As soon as I got in my car, I had the distinct feeling that something wasn't quite right.  I couldn't put my finger on it though, so I proceeded to pull out of the drive way and up the road.  I had only been driving for a minute or two when a feeling of deja vu hit me.  My car was acting the same way as it did a few weeks back when I had to take it to a mechanic to get a coil replaced.  I turned straight around and went back home.  I attempted to borrow my friend's car but she suggested that I take the car her dad normally uses as he's not at home (he's on vacation).  Her brother had been using it, so we had to wake him up to get the keys...which of course started the huge argument between brother and sister after I drove away.  I didn't know about the fight until I got home from work...and yeah, I feel really guilty now.  And completely fed up with my car to the point that I'm already considering replacing it not even a year after I purchased it.

But in good news...my youngest sister "The Diva" might be making the trek up north to visit me over Christmas!

 


Comments

quilly

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:36:03

I remember how hapy you were to get that car and what a great deal you thought you'd gotten. I am sorry it's acting out.

As the the brother and the sister -- it sounds like they're the type who would have found something else to fight about if not for you. Don't sweat it.

 

cathy

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:21:40

I don't think you should feel guilty at all, none of it was your fault. Brothers and sisters have been fighting since the beginning of time and I imagine they will continue to do so.

As for home alarms my brother that live sin Fla,. have their home secured like they were sure an invasion was coming. I have insomnia and do not sleep well but last year when we were there I can't tell you how many times I set off the darn thing. Finally he stopped setting it until we left. I am sorry I just dont go to bed and stay there for 8 hrs. straight every night of the week. It sounds great but it doesn't happen.

 

rambler

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:32:27

sorry to hear about your car..but its should feel nice to see your sister again right

 

Ys

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:17:51

Cars are just plain evil. They just want to suck you dry of all your money. Can you tell I have a car that repeatedly breaks down? ;)

I shouldn't worry about the argument. I have two sisters and we still argue over the silliest of things. It's just the law.

 

peppylady

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:28:14

Oh don't you hate it when one start to worry about things are out of there control and I was doing that last night.
Well as for car they seem to be moody things even if there a put together with nuts and bolts.
Glad to hear your sister is coming to visit.

Coffee is on.

 

Linda

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:51:13

Sounds like it wasn't fixed properly to begin with. Cars can be such a royal pain in the backend but they're necessary evils if we hope to be able to get around and don't live somewhere with good public transportation.

Don't worry about the argument - that's what siblings do! And glad to hear that your sibling might be coming up for Christmas!

 

Barbara

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:51:22

Wow. Sounds like a crap day. I hope the rest of the week is better!

 

The Gal Herself

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:14:25

Good morning! Sounds like a completely AWFUL way to start the day. But I don't see what you could have done differently. I'd say "let it go," but that's easier said than done, isn't it?

 

Autumn

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:04:12

Wow. Makes the little issues I have with my husband seem like a piece of cake. I certainly hope tomorrow morning is much better for you!

 



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