Tumble Dry

It seems that no matter the probability of something, if it is something that occurs a lot, the odds have to hit eventually.  The more times you roll that dice, eventually what you want or don't want has to come up somewhere some time.  My first car accident in which I myself was fully responsible for damaging my car finally happened.  And as small of the chances as accidents really are, being in a car 7 days a week multiple times a day makes one believe that it had to happen eventually right.  But this wasn't a bump and bruise for my car, but may end up being the end of it.  Nothing crazy, just probably too much to fix the cosmetic damage of a car that is not worth it. 

But it is not that it was my time to be in an accident that I care about, but the accident itself was kind of scary.  The mountains of PA are not all forgiving if you make a mistake on the road.  Trees surrounding every bend and mile you will drive, a mistake can be costly even at the slightest of incidents.  Not only are there tons of trees, but coming up or down a mountain means potential drops.  A wooden rail all that there is to protect you.  As I came down the mountain, my breaks failed to help me on a slippery trail.  the sound of screeching tires and the sight of a what seems to be a never ending drop were staring me straight in my eyes and piercing my soul.  The crash, the HOLY SHIT, and the look on my sisters face was enough to remind me to not let my guard down all too much on the road, as the unexpected is always there to slap you in the face.  Once you think your invincible, there is something that will ALWAYS tell you otherwise and keep your ass in check. 

Is what I wrote a bit of an exaggeration, yes.... do I lock the reader in and grab their attention... this time I think so.  But do I replay that moment in my mind and am thankful of the out come and that what could of been did not happen (tumbling down the hill as if I were in my dryer).... HELLS YES!  Thankfully I don't hold on to any of these things, because it allows me to get right back on the horse and keep on doing what I got to do in life.  Its a reality check, and it seems to be in my life everything happens for a reason, the good and the bad align themselves and orient themselves to allow me to strive in life and help me reach a better, more mature place.  I will take the experience with open arms, and see where this leads me.  Hopefully the short term effects don't cost me as my finals are hitting.  I will need a car for the next two weeks with out a doubt, after that, it will not be so bad.