Nope, I literally got stuck in the mud last night.
Thankfully, it was my car and not my body, but then again it may have been easier to pull myself out than it was my poor little Honda Civic. But before we dive into the events that transpired, let me give you just a bit of back story.
For those of you that don't follow me on Twitter/Instagram, or maybe even for those that do and haven't noticed, I've had my share of car trouble over the past few weeks. It all started when my car was "over the H" or "running hot" as normal people might call it. I don't consider myself very car-literate, but I was pretty observant to notice this on the way to work one morning. By the time I finished the 8 mile drive to work, my car was smoking and I was basically having a panic attack. Long story short, I had to replace my radiator.
The next week, my 'check engine' light came on. I got kind of nervous so I took it to be checked out. Two hours later, I had an estimate of $1800, way more than my car is even worth. Nick and I met up to pick it up and sat at Sonic, eating burgers and sharing fries, and we decided that it may be time to get a new car.
A few weeks have passed and since the repairs weren't immediate, we've put them off to look for a new car instead. But magically, my 'check engine' light decided to turn off last week. A good sign, right?
Well, over the past couple of days, we've had some rainy weather in Houston. I went down to the University of Houston for a sorority function and parked in my usual dirt lot. Until I got out (and ruined my boots...) I didn't notice that it had turned into a mud lot instead....
Fast forward an hour. I try to leave and it's just not happening. Thankfully, two really great guys helped me out. I hope they didn't see the point where I was sobbing... no, really. An almost 24 year old crying because I didn't know what to do.
Basically, I was crying because I felt totally helpless. I was also pretty mad that I hadn't yet bought that SUV that my eyes are set on. (Whine, whine, whine, right?)
(why yes, Toyota. I would be glad to review this car for you.)
There was really no point in me telling you this story except for hoping for a bit of pity and maybe to give you a laugh.
So I ended my night with a Frosty from Wendy's and reminded myself that I'm going to Blissdom in March! (I know, sounds weird, but I just found out today!)
Have you ever had to rely on the helpfulness of strangers?
13 comments:
Aww you poor thing!! But new cars are always exciting! :)
And I HIGHLY recommend the Toyota, no question about it! I have a 4Runner and it's the best car I've ever owned. I've heard great things about the Highlander, too, and my mom owns a Sequoyah that's amaaaaazing. Good luck in the new car search!
We have recently both replaced our cars and we got jeeps. I love jeeps!
At a certain point when the car is to much trouble you just have to give it up!
Good luck getting a new car. Its stressful
As someone who has flung mud ALLLLLLLLL over the place trying to get out of a rut, that sucks!!
I was even in my 4WD SUV- there was just nothing to grip :/ I had to be tow-winched out by a nice guy, after the first guy I asked for help told me I was stupid for having parked there... BEFORE the rain started. I felt completely ridiculous.
I'm glad you got out- and here's to a new car! (Love the caption!!)
Car trouble always does one of two things to me 1) sends me into a total meltdown or 2) makes me feel totally empowered because I can do something simple like put air in my own tires.
My dad always put a large bag of sand in our trunks - it's great for getting your car out of things it's "stuck" in - snow, ice, mud, steep grassy embankments because it adds traction to the ground. You just pour it under the tires in the direction you're headed and -vroom- a little extra oomph!
Car trouble is the WORST - glad someone was there to help. Good luck car shopping - bring snacks and LOTS of patience =) It has always taken me all day for every car I have purchased.
While I have not had anything that epic happen to me, I def am in the 'need new car' phase. Yikes!
totally feelin you on every word of this post!
i'm driving the same car i've had since high school and that's our ONLY car here in charlotte! sitting at a stoplight last week, i thought my car was going to quit running in the middle of the road -- cue the panic attack!
since then, we've been looking at jeep grand cherokees :)
ps. my parents had a highlander and it's an awesome car! we all drove toyotas for the longest time - such reliable cars!
totally feelin you on every word of this post!
i'm driving the same car i've had since high school and that's our ONLY car here in charlotte! sitting at a stoplight last week, i thought my car was going to quit running in the middle of the road -- cue the panic attack!
since then, we've been looking at jeep grand cherokees :)
ps. my parents had a highlander and it's an awesome car! we all drove toyotas for the longest time - such reliable cars!
totally feelin you on every word of this post!
i'm driving the same car i've had since high school and that's our ONLY car here in charlotte! sitting at a stoplight last week, i thought my car was going to quit running in the middle of the road -- cue the panic attack!
since then, we've been looking at jeep grand cherokees :)
ps. my parents had a highlander and it's an awesome car! we all drove toyotas for the longest time - such reliable cars!
Boo for being stuck in the mud.
Hooray for Blissdom! :)
I have a love hate relationship with stupid cars. UGH
I AM SO SORRY YOU GOT STUCK... ok I kinda laughed... but then I felt bad :)
Poor baby! I've gotten my car stuck before and pretty much had a panic attack. That was when I drove a Ford Taurus! I haven't gotten stuck in my Mazda yet (and hopefully won't!) but I'm glad I'm in an SUV now! Hope you get your new car soon! Just do it!
I should have warned you about that mud lot across from the house! Don't ever park there if it is raining or you think it might rain (but you know that now)! Park in the gravel lot next to the house or the cement lot down the street! So sorry you got stuck! You should have called me to come help!!!!
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