1.12.2009

Time to move on, girls

So, I was getting gas yeterday, and when it was done pumping I went in to get some sandwiches. I then remembered that I had not hung the nozzle back up, and I couldn't run my debit card inside till I did that. So I run outside to do so, but on my way out the door the bitch in front of me swings it back at me full force. It seemed pretty intentional, but I'm on cold meds, so I figured, 'huh, what a bitch, whatever.' Now, I get to my car, which she's parked right next to, and she's talking to her friends through the window, seemingly about me. I figure, cold meds = paranoid, and go about my business. I go back in, I pay, I come out and get in my car. This whole time they're watching me, and I'm trying to ignore them. It's definitly not paranoia anymore.
I get in my car,and they're right next to me, window rolled down, waiting for me to look. So I figure, what the hell, I'll see what this is about. They start going on about 'hey, Amber pointed you out, fancy seeing you here, have an AWEFUL night' and then speed off as I'm yelling, "I don't know who you are."

Today, I figured it out. Almost 24 hours later, as I was driving by the same gas station.
THEY'RE MY EX-BOYFRIEND'S SKANKY FRIENDS.
Ex-boyfriend from, I'm not kidding, 3 1/2 years ago.
I only met the "Amber" one once, and was left with the impression that she was as dumb as a rock, and the leader one that actually managed to talk to me was just filed away in my brain under "one of many local bleach-blonde, over make-uped skanks," So I didn't recognize them at first. And to the girl in the back seat who didn't have the guts to roll down the window? Coward.

And incidents like this, ladies and gentlemen, are one of many reasons I am reluctant to date right now. 3+ yrs later, and their friends still try to assault you.

1.10.2009

winter driving

Just a little something anyone who's driven in the snow before really ought to know: If your car/van/truck/whatever is on an ice patch, and you can't get it to go, TURN THE WHEEL. Especially if you're on a hill.

I've listened to no less than 3 separate vehicles try to just drive straight out of iced-up, on-street parking, up hill. IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN. Sorry.
The last one? A cop was parked directly across from them for 5 minutes, and didn't even offer some advice. Douchebag. I went down after 10 minutes of spinning tire noise to tell them that if they just turned the wheel they'd get right out. THE GUY TRIED TO ARGUE WITH ME. At my insistence he tried it anyway. Slid right out.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some locally made soda to drink, purchased from a locally owned candy shop, along with locally made chocolates and maple sugar candies.