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A Very Close Call... ~Personal~
Posted 9 years agoMonday morning, a little after two, my husband and I were in a car crash.
He has been working six day shifts, and had Sunday off. We were up early, went to breakfast and enjoyed being with each other for more than two hours. We even took a really long nap together, sleeping well into the night. After waking up hungry, I wanted Mexican food, and the closest place was a 24 hour joint downtown.
The other guy came out of nowhere. I was going the speed limit and chatting quietly with my husband, my eyes on the green traffic light we had ahead of us. We were almost in the middle of the intersection when I saw his headlights speeding towards us in my peripheral, and had a split second to hit the brakes. He hit the front drivers side, caving it in and fucking up the tire. He was speeding, going fast enough that after the first impact, we spun 90 degrees and he hit the back drivers side, propelling us forward at a sideways angle and ripping off our bumper. His vehicle ended up wrapped around a pole, the front end caved in and his motor completely ruined.
I remember gripping the steering wheel and closing my eyes for a second before opening them again. I remember the thoughts galloping through my head. My husband, our life together, our cats and rats back at home, would we even make it home...? Then it was all over. Somehow I had managed to get us parked at the side of the road. My pants were wet from a cup that had exploded everywhere on impact. My shoulder was killing me, the pain sharp and quickly spreading. I registered that my husband was gasping for breath, but he had no immediate signs of wounds that I could see. He was alive, I was alive.
It all happened so quickly. I keep seeing his headlights and just the sudden impact. It's so fucking clear and vivid in my mind. Then it finally sunk in early this morning. If I hadn't seen his headlights in that heartbeat before impact, if I hadn't been able to brake when I had, he would have full on t-boned us. I would have been seriously injured. I could have not come home. I could have not lived to see more than the brief month of married life I've had. We were so lucky...
Life changes so suddenly. I truly know that know. I walked away from an accident that came very close to possibly killing me. I walked away with a sore neck and shoulder, and a bump on my head from where I cracked it against the door frame. I've got pain meds and ice for my shoulder. No concussion, no broken bones or torn muscle. We got lucky in such a way that I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around it....
He has been working six day shifts, and had Sunday off. We were up early, went to breakfast and enjoyed being with each other for more than two hours. We even took a really long nap together, sleeping well into the night. After waking up hungry, I wanted Mexican food, and the closest place was a 24 hour joint downtown.
The other guy came out of nowhere. I was going the speed limit and chatting quietly with my husband, my eyes on the green traffic light we had ahead of us. We were almost in the middle of the intersection when I saw his headlights speeding towards us in my peripheral, and had a split second to hit the brakes. He hit the front drivers side, caving it in and fucking up the tire. He was speeding, going fast enough that after the first impact, we spun 90 degrees and he hit the back drivers side, propelling us forward at a sideways angle and ripping off our bumper. His vehicle ended up wrapped around a pole, the front end caved in and his motor completely ruined.
I remember gripping the steering wheel and closing my eyes for a second before opening them again. I remember the thoughts galloping through my head. My husband, our life together, our cats and rats back at home, would we even make it home...? Then it was all over. Somehow I had managed to get us parked at the side of the road. My pants were wet from a cup that had exploded everywhere on impact. My shoulder was killing me, the pain sharp and quickly spreading. I registered that my husband was gasping for breath, but he had no immediate signs of wounds that I could see. He was alive, I was alive.
It all happened so quickly. I keep seeing his headlights and just the sudden impact. It's so fucking clear and vivid in my mind. Then it finally sunk in early this morning. If I hadn't seen his headlights in that heartbeat before impact, if I hadn't been able to brake when I had, he would have full on t-boned us. I would have been seriously injured. I could have not come home. I could have not lived to see more than the brief month of married life I've had. We were so lucky...
Life changes so suddenly. I truly know that know. I walked away from an accident that came very close to possibly killing me. I walked away with a sore neck and shoulder, and a bump on my head from where I cracked it against the door frame. I've got pain meds and ice for my shoulder. No concussion, no broken bones or torn muscle. We got lucky in such a way that I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around it....
What do you look for?
Posted 10 years agoWhen choosing to take the time and energy to read a story, what do you look for? What catches your interest? Storyline? Character depth and development? Blood and gore? Or just some good, old fashioned smut? I would really like to know what you, as a reader, look for in not only my stories, but other writers as well. Life, Marriage, and Kittens. O.o
Posted 10 years agoSo, I've been super-inactive as of, well, forever. At least it feels like it. Sorry to those of you who have watched me and enjoy the little bits that I write.
Right now, my mate and I are planning our wedding! So, my mind keeps drifting back to getting some more of the stories written out, but I just can't focus. I think of the scenarios, the colors, the clothing, aaaand my brain starts taking these thoughts and turning them into "Well, you could incorporate that into your wedding..." -.-
Needless to say, it's frustrating for me. So, as son as we get a few more things planned and set in stone, I WILL be sitting down and catching up on my stories. I promise!
On top of wedding planning, we have kittens that are starting to run around and are ready to start eating kitten food. I've been spending more time with them than I probably should, and I probably need an AA group to get over my addiction to the cuteness. I may post pictures here, just because not sharing the adorable little buggers should be a crime.
Right now, my mate and I are planning our wedding! So, my mind keeps drifting back to getting some more of the stories written out, but I just can't focus. I think of the scenarios, the colors, the clothing, aaaand my brain starts taking these thoughts and turning them into "Well, you could incorporate that into your wedding..." -.-
Needless to say, it's frustrating for me. So, as son as we get a few more things planned and set in stone, I WILL be sitting down and catching up on my stories. I promise!
On top of wedding planning, we have kittens that are starting to run around and are ready to start eating kitten food. I've been spending more time with them than I probably should, and I probably need an AA group to get over my addiction to the cuteness. I may post pictures here, just because not sharing the adorable little buggers should be a crime.
MIA For a While
Posted 10 years agoI know I haven't been posting much of anything for my writings lately, and for that, I am sorry. I know there are a few of you that actually do enjoy and appreciate my stories, but for now, I'm not going to be around very much when it comes to writing. I've got a lot of personal/relationship shit going on right now, and I can't focus on writing very well. I would rather be gone for a period of time versus writing shit pieces. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to note me. When I am able to focus on things, I promise I'll dump a few chapters for one of my stories at once.
IMVU and FA
Posted 10 years agoWell, I'll be honest. I'm not really sure what to think about this whole thing. It's confusing. People claiming things have been said, while Dragoneer is claiming such things have not been said. Well, fuck that. All I know is that I will be waiting to see what changes occur. I have decided that while I am sticking around FA for the time being, I will be getting myself properly set up on Weasyl and SoFurry.
I may not be able to create beautiful pieces of art like so many on this site can, but I have a serious issue with the idea of any of my own creations being used without my permission. That seems to be the general concern for everyone so far. While I understand the chances of having my writings stolen or used without my permission are pretty much non-existent, I would rather not take the chance. My stories are mine, even if unfinished. Only I can give them the life and meaning they are meant to have. Only I know the outcome, the heartbreak, the love, the pain, the trust, the loss... Only I know what will come to be with these stories and my characters. I will sure as fuck not leave it open for someone else to come along and take them just because they now own the site.
That being said, I will admit I am one of those people that are easily paranoid about things. With the life I have had to live, it's just the way I am. I will wait and watch, but the first signs that arise of people having issues with art being stolen, paywalls being put up, or any of the other negative shit that could happen, I will be deleting my account here, and moving on. I came to FA on my mates encouragement. I choose to stay because I have come to love the weird people that take residence on this site, and because of those of you that watch and encourage my writings. Bouncing Back (Personal)
Posted 10 years agoHuzzah! Things are finally starting to look up and possibly starting to work out. Between drama with old roommates, my mate trying to find work, and everything else that could hit us at once, we are finally starting to get our foothold again. Once everything settles down and is back in order, I will be getting back into my writing! I have missed it so much, and am really looking forward to the continuation of my story, as well as the start of another. I already have a rough draft first chapter done, and my mate is drawing something up to go with it. So, in the next month or so (hopefully) expect more posts! ~.~