November 22, 2008

I am beginning to understand why some people develop agoraphobia. This morning Michaela and I went out to run errands while Michael and Caleb were collecting food with the boy scouts. We went to the credit union and got some cash to put in the checking account. The checking account is in a different bank so I took the cash there. Then, we were headed to Target to get a gift card for my nephew for his birthday.

We didn't make it to Target. When we were on our way there I got rear ended. I hadn't had my van back for 24 hours yet and now it's all messed up again. A teenage boy who's only been driving a month slammed his Jetta into the back of a Caravan and in turn the Caravan slammed into me. The back quarter panel, the back bumper and the tailgate are all screwed up. The boy's Jetta is totaled. I wouldn't be surprised if the Caravan is not totaled. It's really messed up.

It's all so frustrating to me. But, the good thing is, it appears that no one was badly hurt. The boy's mom says his shoulder is sore from where the seat belt yanked him back. One of the teenagers in the Caravan was a little sore, but her mom felt she'd be ok with Advil. Michaela and I were shaken up but we're ok. Thank goodness no one was badly hurt. I really hope the boy does not let it bother him too much. It's a hard lesson, but I think he's learned it. He seemed to be the type of boy who really works and learning from his mistakes. I feel badly for him because I know he felt bad about it all.

This afternoon I went back out to do the errands I was going to do earlier. I went to Walmart first and saw two cars almost back into each other as they were backing out of their spaces. It scared me more than it should have.

After I left Wal-mart I went to Sam's (it's in the same strip mall) to get Caleb's DS. You have to get a big cardboard card and take it to the cash register and then they get the actual item for you. I waited in line for a long time before it was my turn. Then, the cashier punched something into the cash register to send a message to someone's Palm Pilot. We waited several minutes for him to come over. He in turn punched in something to his Palm and told me they didn't have any black. Wonderful.

Ok, fine, I had to go to Target anyway. So, I go to to Target. I grab a gift card for my nephew and found him a card. Then, went back to where the video game stuff is. Of course, they did not have any black either. Great.

So, I pay for the gift card and card and head back to Wal-mart. It's oh so much fun to go there twice in one day. But, they had black. So, I got one there.

Tonight we went to Texas Roadhouse to eat. I've decided that the cow is one of God's best creations. Yum! I had a filet and it tasted SOOOOOOOO good. Michael and I both thoroughly enjoyed our meals.