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One for you....
Jan. 6th, 2002 02:25 amI've got quite a bit to be thankful for today.
I'm thanking that I was still in my car when the guy slammed his truck into my car door. He claims I opened the door into his car, but as close as his truck was to me, I think he would have it me anyway. Once I heard the thump, the entire universe stopped for a second.
You see, I have this recurring daymare of getting into an accident. Usually when I'm driving, I imagine plowing into another car, or one plowing into me. There's a split second of panic, that icy certainty that something major has happened, and despire your innoncence or guilt you will have to deal with the consequences in a way your're not equipped to. Then the moment fades, and I'm driving down the road again.
Time starts. I get out the car, and snarl at the man who claims this was my fault. We inspect my car. Miraculously, the only damage is the molding flopping out from the door panel. The passenger gives it a quick rap with his fist, and it pops back into place. They go to pull out, and I give their license plate a a good stare. Then it's off to the card tournament.
I played my Toreador deck "The Aching Target". I was ousted pretty handliy the first game, got 2 victory points in the second and split the table, and was the first out in a grueling final game going up against some tough opponents. I managed to shut down my prey's deck nicely, and sort of keep afloat. But I broke a deal by accident, and wasn't allowed to take the rule back. Tempers were high until after the game. That's the nice things about card games. While I get angry about things, it's not anger as much as frustration. When the source of frustration ends, you immediately start to feel better.
The day would have ended with a bad note: when I try to leave I find my car battery dead. Fortunately the store owner was able to jumpstart my car, and I made it home. I ended the night watching Human Traffic, a GREAT film that mr Zero introduced me too. It really captures certain moments on film that are difficult to capture. Track the film down. View it yourself. You'll know what I mean.
I'm thanking that I was still in my car when the guy slammed his truck into my car door. He claims I opened the door into his car, but as close as his truck was to me, I think he would have it me anyway. Once I heard the thump, the entire universe stopped for a second.
You see, I have this recurring daymare of getting into an accident. Usually when I'm driving, I imagine plowing into another car, or one plowing into me. There's a split second of panic, that icy certainty that something major has happened, and despire your innoncence or guilt you will have to deal with the consequences in a way your're not equipped to. Then the moment fades, and I'm driving down the road again.
Time starts. I get out the car, and snarl at the man who claims this was my fault. We inspect my car. Miraculously, the only damage is the molding flopping out from the door panel. The passenger gives it a quick rap with his fist, and it pops back into place. They go to pull out, and I give their license plate a a good stare. Then it's off to the card tournament.
I played my Toreador deck "The Aching Target". I was ousted pretty handliy the first game, got 2 victory points in the second and split the table, and was the first out in a grueling final game going up against some tough opponents. I managed to shut down my prey's deck nicely, and sort of keep afloat. But I broke a deal by accident, and wasn't allowed to take the rule back. Tempers were high until after the game. That's the nice things about card games. While I get angry about things, it's not anger as much as frustration. When the source of frustration ends, you immediately start to feel better.
The day would have ended with a bad note: when I try to leave I find my car battery dead. Fortunately the store owner was able to jumpstart my car, and I made it home. I ended the night watching Human Traffic, a GREAT film that mr Zero introduced me too. It really captures certain moments on film that are difficult to capture. Track the film down. View it yourself. You'll know what I mean.
