Luck & a New Car

After a tough week at work, on Friday, January 13, 2012, I got into a car accident. This happened at 7 am as I was driving to work. I was just coming out of an ally way and went to take a left. It was difficult to see oncoming traffic since there was a row of cars parked alongside the curb. I looked left, right, left, and right and went for it. Out of the corner of my left eye, I see a car coming closer and closer. I thought it was going to hit me and slammed on the brakes, but it was too late for my 2007 Toyota Corolla. The oncoming car and my car hit each other. Luckily no one was hurt.

My car didn't end up making it and was totalled. I was completely bummed and was renting a car that I wasn't too fond of. I had to find a new car fast, no excuses. With the help of my mom, dad, and the insurance company, I received a pretty good check to pay for another car. After a long day of car shopping, I decided on a 2011 Toyota Corolla S. Although it is the same model, it had modern updated features and I felt so comfortable and safe driving it. That is exactly what I wanted.

The price was good for a brand new car and had some nice rebates with that. I drove off the lot on January 24 with my brand new car. I used my all of my check, but I still owed almost $3,000 out of my own pocket. I knew I had the money but I had other plans! I'm trying to save up for my own place, go out to eat, and wanted to travel a little. It's hard for me to spend $3,000!

Well, I had to sacrifice. I didn't eat out as much, was careful what I was spending, and had to fore go a free 2 night stay in Denver because I didn't want to pay for airfare. I wanted to make sure I saved every penny to pay this car off quickly.

Due to my rebate, I had to finance the car. I wasn't going to wait to pay my car off while gaining interest. I was determined and able to pay off the car in less than two months due to the money I had saved.

Not only am I very proud of myself for paying it off, but lucky to be alive and survive the accident. If I didn't see the car out of the corner of my eye and hit the brakes hard; something more serious would've happened. God has a plan for me and saved me. This accident taught me lessons and even made me become a stronger and person. I'm still figuring out exactly what God's plan is for me, but I believe things happen for a reason. And I am still standing here for a reason.

Please be careful on the road friends!