On Accidents
So, I write songs about traffic, right?
Today, I got traumatized.
Ever since renting a bike to purchase a secondhand, I've been into 3 accidents:
The first one was:
I was waiting for the traffic light to turn green and I headed to the left. I was in the right position to make left. But then, this lady in cream-colored Honda Vision opted to go straight. As soon as it said go, I bumped into the lady's motorbike. My knee got scraped because I was wearing a skirt at that time.
Lesson learned:
- never wear skirts when driving
- and also go for the right lane before making any turns. otherwise let other people go first and make way.
The second was:
An ex-friend (ex because he is no longer in my life. I purchased a motorbike from him, only to find out that it's broken) invited me to go on a party with him even though it's raining.
You know I hate rain, let alone driving in rain. But I still go anyway because I thought I would gain something for many different reasons (establishing more social connections, building friendships, food, etc.)
I had a bad gut feeling and he convinced me that it might be helpful if i try the bike out in the rain. my rational self would agree, but my gut did not. and so, I still hop on. It turned out that fate did not want me to go there so he created an accident onto me.
I was driving in Tay Ho when this fucking road crack greeted me with hello. I unfortunately lost balance in the heavy rain, I let myself fall but I was ok. I was glad a Viet lady helped me. And I told my ex friend that I'm going home, this trip isn't worth it.
Lesson Learned:
- always trust your gut
- don't go when you feel like not going.
- don't drive in heavy rain
- and avoid cracks
Yesterday 9/12:
I was minding my business when this stupid ass road holes, seeing me again after avoiding him multiple times, making my keys fall off from where it was and i got distracted. thank god for not losing my keys again.
Then, this asshole driver in front of me stopped for no reason. The events went so fast that I didn't get the chance to hit my brakes. I fell off my bike and then another driver bumped onto me as well, he flew right off me. I'm glad he was ok.
Then some Vietnamese guy helped me back up and this guy who bumped into me demanded money. i said no, I'm a student. and why would i give you money? he told me that he made me fall. and I'm like no, it wasn't my fault.
after a couple of google translates, I decided to give him money for 500k ($21) and went off my way. This time, i got no scratches because I'm wearing a suit, but i have to replace my helmet, otherwise I'd be off dead in a minute.
Lesson learned: - Fuck you, cracks. Avoid them like a fucking plague. Then I thought, how about reconcile my relationship with them? but some cracks are dangerous.
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As I've said, I love driving. I could blab about driving on any day. But these accidents pushed me to my limit to the point where I feel like it's no longer worth it to drive here.
I value my life even though it gets depressing sometimes but I don't think it's rational to go into a war when I can simply avoid that through paying comfort.
It's all love and hate.
I have to contemplate whether to give up or not.