I was contemplating on whether to write or not on what happened to me yesterday. But it was a ‘first’ for me. Yes, I’ve been into that situation before, but this time, it was me alone…I was behind the wheel. It was a minor ‘fender-bender’, but it was a big deal for me because it was my car that got hit. Thank God I was not hurt, no scratches or bruises. But my little ‘Alex’ (yes, that’s the name of my car, hehe) now has his first scar… on his rear bumper. No dents of whatsoever, I guess Alex has ‘buns-of-steel’, hehe.
The incident happened yesterday, around 3:15 pm, on my way home. It had stopped raining, and the asphalt were wet. I’m a very careful driver and I know for a fact that the roads are the most slippery when it first rains after several dry weeks…so I was very cautious. Apparently the other driver behind me was not. I guess she was following me closely.. on one of the dangerous intersections in our area. Tsk tsk not following the space-cushion rule!
I was slowing down on the intersection when I first saw the yellow light and stopped when it turned red (of course). Then the dreaded thing happened. The ‘bump’. It was strong enough to shake me but not causing a severe ‘whiplash’.I opened my window, looked to the driver who hit Alex’s rear. She was still holding the steering wheel, looking shocked, and was trying to hide her face. I went to her and said ‘Are you alright?’. She answered with a trembling voice ‘yes I’m fine, thank you…I guess my tires are not good enough.’ I was examining if there was a severe damage on my part. Nope, just scratches (thank God!). I guess I handled the situation calmly. Kit was even surprised when I was talking to him on the phone that I was not in shock or panicking. The girl was fine so that was also a relief for me. We exchanged infos and went our separate ways.
Lessons learned:
- Always be more cautious when driving.
- Things happen which we can not control.
- Your life is more valuable than your car.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
Wow Mins, good thing you’re ok. I’m so proud of you, way to go!
November 12th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
( jezb750 said
“Wow Mins, good thing you’re ok. I’m so proud of you, way to go!” )
Thanks Edc :-) I was gonna tell this to you last night during our chat, kaya lang nakalimutan ko, hehe. Thank God, I’m alright. Kalmado pa rin, but still concerned about Alex’s buns, hehe. Pero ok lang daw sabi ni Kit :-)
November 12th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Nice to know you’re not hurt. Be safe.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I thought you’re talking about a different kind of “buns” that’s why I read your blog right away, heheh…
Anyhoo…thank God you’re not hurt.
Kami naman ni Bespren ko, last Saturday, we (toyota innova) hit a taxi (toyota camry), same situation like yours, late response, only the taxi is the victim. The sad part is: He just took it out from car service center merely 3 hours ago. He got his insurance to fix the right door that was hit on a different incident.
We’re surprised! NGYAAAH! Not a scratch on the taxi. Totally unscathed! Even the taxi driver was surprised, scratched his head, smiled, and let us go free.
But my Bespren’s car, she recieved all the damages: concaved license plate deformed front bumper, deformed hood & left fender, left door’s now noisy on the hinges.
Seems like our car model have shell as soft as tin can.
November 12th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
( jeffaguiman said
“Nice to know you’re not hurt. Be safe.” )
Thanks Jeff :-)
November 12th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
( Carl said
“I thought you’re talking about a different kind of “buns” that’s why I read your blog right away, heheh…
LOL…o d ba naintriga ka? LOL” )
…oo nga, thank God that i was not hurt.
Grabe pala ang nangyari sa car ninyo…Ganun din ang nagyari sa truck namin, rear end collision din, malaki din ang damage…bumper, fender, hood, etc
November 13th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Lucky for Alex,he has “buns of plastic”
November 13th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
wow!!! luck is on your side
at least your A ok :D
November 13th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
( Mina said
“Thanks Edc :-) I was gonna tell this to you last night during our chat, kaya lang nakalimutan ko, hehe. Thank God, I’m alright. Kalmado pa rin, but still concerned about Alex’s buns, hehe. Pero ok lang daw sabi ni Kit :-)” )
Naku ako naman two years ago diba the car I was driving smashed onto a post? Haaay, isa sa mga nightmares ko yun dati. Kaya super safe na ako mag-drive ngayon, ok lang kahit mabagal! Hahahahaha!
November 14th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
( Kit said
“Lucky for Alex,he has “buns of plastic” ” )
HAHAHA yeah!
November 14th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
( Jhoanna said
” wow!!! luck is on your side
at least your A ok :D ” )
Yup, I guess my lucky charms and crystals are still working, hehe :-)
November 14th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
( jezb750 said
“Naku ako naman two years ago diba the car I was driving smashed onto a post? Haaay, isa sa mga nightmares ko yun dati. Kaya super safe na ako mag-drive ngayon, ok lang kahit mabagal! Hahahahaha!” )
Yeah I remember that incident. Ok lang na mabagal Edc, basta makarating ka lang sa destination mo, hehe
November 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
( Mina said
“Yeah I remember that incident. Ok lang na mabagal Edc, basta makarating ka lang sa destination mo, hehe.” )
Pero I must admit, driving for me is soooo liberating. Not to mention how much I enjoy listening to nice music when I drive, kaya punong-puno ang IPOD ko. I-trip talaga!
November 16th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
grabe mins roadster ka na pala…where’s the scooty? whew buti naman buns of steel si alex!..pero sometimes eventhough how cautious we are kung me #$%^ na car drivers out there…..parang nakakainis pa rin…hahahahaha
November 16th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
buti na lang no whiplash mins or else baka ma200 bed capacity ka lol lol lol
November 16th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
( jezb750 said
“Pero I must admit, driving for me is soooo liberating. Not to mention how much I enjoy listening to nice music when I drive, kaya punong-puno ang IPOD ko. I-trip talaga!” )
Yeah, so true..which reminds me I have to change my car stereo :-D
November 16th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
( chieo77 said
“grabe mins roadster ka na pala…where’s the scooty? whew buti naman buns of steel si alex!..pero sometimes eventhough how cautious we are kung me #$%^ na car drivers out there…..parang nakakainis pa rin…hahahahaha” )
Well, the scooty has a mind of its own, hehe. It will only starts if it wants to LOL. And besides, malamig na ngayon Chie, mukhang mahirap ng magscooty-scooty hehe.
Hay sinabi mo pa Chie, as in sobrang ingat naman ako, we really have to watch out for other #$%^ drivers out there.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
( Mina said
“Well, the scooty has a mind of its own, hehe. It will only starts if it wants to LOL. And besides, malamig na ngayon Chie, mukhang mahirap ng magscooty-scooty hehe.
Hay sinabi mo pa Chie, as in sobrang ingat naman ako, we really have to watch out for other #$%^ drivers out there.” )
ay pareho kami ni quinggi temperamental…ahahahahaha….yung title mo nga mins kala ko about working out…..at baka sakaling me makita akong buns of steel jan….lol lol lol
November 16th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
( chieo77 said
“ay pareho kami ni quinggi temperamental…ahahahahaha….yung title mo nga mins kala ko about working out…..at baka sakaling me makita akong buns of steel jan….lol lol lol” )
HAHAHA, kaya nga ang daming sumilip ng blog ko kaagad, kala nila meron silang ‘buns’ na mikikita! LOL…
November 16th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
( Mina said
“HAHAHA, kaya nga ang daming sumilip ng blog ko kaagad, kala nila meron silang ‘buns’ na mikikita! LOL…” )
Akala siguro may hamburger buns! O kaya monay. Monay ni Mins dapat ang susunod mong title ng blog!
November 16th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
( jezb750 said
“Akala siguro may hamburger buns! O kaya monay. Monay ni Mins dapat ang susunod mong title ng blog!” )
LOL, ikaw talaga edc baka lalong dumami ang mga lurkers ko LOL..
November 16th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
( Mina said
“LOL, ikaw talaga edc baka lalong dumami ang mga lurkers ko LOL…” )
Hay naku ang mga walang kwentang lurkers dapat bina-block. I’m pretty sure Richie would agree with me.
November 16th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
( Minasaid
“LOL, ikaw talaga edc baka lalong dumami ang mga lurkers ko LOL…” )
baka pwede rin mins ang next title eh “my goodies by ciara” hahahahaha
November 16th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
( jezb750 said
“Hay naku ang mga walang kwentang lurkers dapat bina-block. I’m pretty sure Richie would agree with me.” )
Agree din ako dyan!
November 16th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
( chieo77 said
“baka pwede rin mins ang next title eh “my goodies by ciara” hahahahaha” )
LOL natawa ako dyan kahit hindi ko nagets LOL
November 16th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
( jezb750 said
“Hay naku ang mga walang kwentang lurkers dapat bina-block. I’m pretty sure Richie would agree with me.” )
ay its so true mins..dapat binoblock din yung mga taong gaya ng gaya ng designs tapos lulurk lang ng creativity juices…..in other words mga rip off…hahahahaha…..i strongly agree……
November 16th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
( chieo77 said
“ay its so true mins..dapat binoblock din yung mga taong gaya ng gaya ng designs tapos lulurk lang ng creativity juices…..in other words mga rip off…hahahahaha…..i strongly agree……” )
HAHAHA mismo! hinihintay ko lang na magreact ka LOL
November 16th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
( Mina said
“HAHAHA mismo! hinihintay ko lang na magreact ka LOL” )
Pero ok lang yun, nakakaflatter din. Pero sana naman magisip man lang ng ibang colors :-P or concept LOL…baka pede ko pa syang tulungan LOL
November 16th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Hahhaha, pwede may hint? Or are you referring here to Ciara Sotto?
November 16th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
( chieo77 said
“ay its so true mins..dapat binoblock din yung mga taong gaya ng gaya ng designs tapos lulurk lang ng creativity juices…..in other words mga rip off…hahahahaha…..i strongly agree……” )
Ako rin, I go for originality. Mabuti pa ang seiko wallet, ang wallet na genuine, o diba? Kaya Mins, pwede ka na ihanay sa Seiko. Paging Tito Robbie!
November 17th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
( jezb750 said
“Hahhaha, pwede may hint? Or are you referring here to Ciara Sotto?” )
jawsko to the tenth power super natawa ako don edc :)) bigyan kaya natin si mins ng cd niya to let her know why lol lol lol
November 17th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
( Mina said
“Pero ok lang yun, nakakaflatter din. Pero sana naman magisip man lang ng ibang colors :-P or concept LOL…baka pede ko pa syang tulungan LOL” )
for us in the creative design world…it’s not flatteriing if someone does a rip off of your work and looks more degrading than your masterpiece…..learn to draw inspiration and make it work in a better way..dibaaaaaa
asan ba si ms cherie gil na me hawak na wineglass…….hahahahaha
November 17th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
( chieo77 said
for us in the creative design world…it’s not flatteriing if someone does a rip off of your work and looks more degrading than your masterpiece…..learn to draw inspiration and make it work in a better way..dibaaaaaa
asan ba si ms cherie gil na me hawak na wineglass…….hahahahaha” )
and also use choices of words which will suit your site..hindi porket maganda sa ibang site na nakita mo it will also work for others..me kinababagayan…..haaay grabe…..boo boo boo to copycats !
November 19th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
( chieo77 said
“and also use choices of words which will suit your site..hindi porket maganda sa ibang site na nakita mo it will also work for others..me kinababagayan…..haaay grabe…..boo boo boo to copycats !” )
Well said Chie! hahahaha