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Car now officially totaled... although it took State Farm plenty long enough to make that decision. It's amazing how high the repair bill was going to be, but I suppose I don't know much about cars.
I mean... it looks bad, but I always thought the more expensive parts of the car were in the front, and this was only rear end damage. But the frame did crush forward... My car really didn't stand a chance against a pickup truck, I suppose.
Tomorrow I'm signing over the title and getting a check that I can use to put down on the only other hatchback Yaris my dealership had. I considered looking at other cars, but overall I think I'd be much more comfortable with the same model. Only difference is that it's a 2010 instead of a 2009 and it's... bright bright enamel red. I never considered myself a red car kind of gal, but the idea is growing on me. Definitely prefer red to white, at least.
It's been about two weeks I've been unemployed, and I'm trying to make the most of it in the meantime. The wreck definitely set me back, though. I've been seeing the chiropractor which has helped a lot with the pain, but I'm still so stiff in my back and neck and it's causing me a lot of headaches. :( Luckily things aren't worse, though... I didn't bust my head or lose a limb! But I have found myself get a bit nervous while driving, especially while approaching stop lights. Logically I know it's silly, but every time I see a yellow light my heart starts racing and I check to make sure nobody is behind me.
But as far as enjoying my time off goes, I have plenty of plans for September and October to keep me busy. After that I'll start applying for more jobs. I'm not sure if I want another career-oriented job right away or if I want to give myself flexibility to start grad school. I'm also keeping myself open to moving possibilities, which is scary and fun at the same time.
Despite my recent... run in with bad luck (though last year had a lot of hard hits as well... lol getting robbed) I've been keeping my mood up. At least I have a good support system of family and friends :) but I'm also not middle aged with a spouse and kids and a mortgage and and and. So that makes recovering much less stressful. Still, a month ago if somebody told me I'd lose my job and car within a week... lol I probably wouldn't have believed them. It's strange how quickly things can fall apart, no warning at all. I know the economy is bad and a lot of people are in the same position as me, but I have a (probably somewhat naive) hope that things will still work out. Maybe getting a masters degree would be the way to ride it out and open up more options for me.
Also, somebody tell the yen to calm the fuck down. It's really spiked recently and I can't say I'm a fan.
I mean... it looks bad, but I always thought the more expensive parts of the car were in the front, and this was only rear end damage. But the frame did crush forward... My car really didn't stand a chance against a pickup truck, I suppose.
Tomorrow I'm signing over the title and getting a check that I can use to put down on the only other hatchback Yaris my dealership had. I considered looking at other cars, but overall I think I'd be much more comfortable with the same model. Only difference is that it's a 2010 instead of a 2009 and it's... bright bright enamel red. I never considered myself a red car kind of gal, but the idea is growing on me. Definitely prefer red to white, at least.
It's been about two weeks I've been unemployed, and I'm trying to make the most of it in the meantime. The wreck definitely set me back, though. I've been seeing the chiropractor which has helped a lot with the pain, but I'm still so stiff in my back and neck and it's causing me a lot of headaches. :( Luckily things aren't worse, though... I didn't bust my head or lose a limb! But I have found myself get a bit nervous while driving, especially while approaching stop lights. Logically I know it's silly, but every time I see a yellow light my heart starts racing and I check to make sure nobody is behind me.
But as far as enjoying my time off goes, I have plenty of plans for September and October to keep me busy. After that I'll start applying for more jobs. I'm not sure if I want another career-oriented job right away or if I want to give myself flexibility to start grad school. I'm also keeping myself open to moving possibilities, which is scary and fun at the same time.
Despite my recent... run in with bad luck (though last year had a lot of hard hits as well... lol getting robbed) I've been keeping my mood up. At least I have a good support system of family and friends :) but I'm also not middle aged with a spouse and kids and a mortgage and and and. So that makes recovering much less stressful. Still, a month ago if somebody told me I'd lose my job and car within a week... lol I probably wouldn't have believed them. It's strange how quickly things can fall apart, no warning at all. I know the economy is bad and a lot of people are in the same position as me, but I have a (probably somewhat naive) hope that things will still work out. Maybe getting a masters degree would be the way to ride it out and open up more options for me.
Also, somebody tell the yen to calm the fuck down. It's really spiked recently and I can't say I'm a fan.