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[oyceter]

It's been a very long day today. Work was insanely busy because it was a project due date, and I was looking forward to going home and relaxing and having fun on the weekend.

And then I was in a car accident on the freeway. I'm ok -- my neck and back muscles are still sort of strained and achey, but the doctor says that's normal. But my car is rather crumpled. And I'm still very shaken and scared. And of course this is right before the boy goes to Italy, and having to deal with insurance and getting my car fixed or replaced without him to ferry me around and everything is already causing stress.

Also tired now from spending several hours waiting in the hospital to get looked at.

Very thankful that all the people are ok. But still scared out of my wits and rather shell-shocked.

Comments

[deadsoul820.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you're okay, but, man, that sucks. Went through the same thing about a year ago. I remember the shakes well. I'm not a huggy person, but you deserve a careful one.

[oyceter]

Thanks. I've always been pretty scared to drive, and now I'm even more... I freaked out about two or three times today in the boy's car when it looked like he was going to fast, or a paper bag was in the wya, or something.

Gah. Thanks.

[londonkds.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about the accident, but glad to know you're OK. Too many idiots out there.

[oyceter]

Thanks, and yes. So very grateful on my end.

[rahael.livejournal.com]

Very glad you are okay!!

[oyceter]

Me too! ^_^ Thanks.

[riemannia.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about the accident. Feel better soon.

[oyceter]

Thanks. I'm still pretty sore, but ok.

[ann1962]

I am glad you are ok. Driving so sucks.

[oyceter]

Gah, yes. Driving scares me to death. It's nice and convenient, but being in charge of some giant vehicle that can run people over generally just freaks me out.

[angeyja.livejournal.com]

What a week, hon. Glad you are all right though, and hope the weekend is extra good to make up for it.

[angeyja.livejournal.com]

..or something in the weekend, anything. *hug*

[oyceter]

Heh, yes. Thanks ^_^.

[midnightsjane.livejournal.com]

That really sucks. I'm so glad you weren't hurt. Sounds very scarey, I'm not surprised that you're in shock. Take care of yourself. **hug**

[oyceter]

Thank you, me too! I think I may take the train to work for a bit and stay off of freeways for a little until I stop jumping at everything.

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

As a rule, give yourself three times as long as doctors say to get the aches out. (The exception being docs who have actually been there.)

I hope that used up your bad car karma for a loooong time!

[oyceter]

Good point. Heh, especially given the fact that work is computer intensive and already probably bad for my neck.

Thanks, and me too!

[coffeeandink.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're okay.

[oyceter]

As am I. Thanks.

[1crowdedhour.livejournal.com]

Very glad to hear that everyone is okay. Take care.

Caroline

[oyceter]

Thank you, you too.

[fannishly.livejournal.com]

*hugs you gingerly*

I'm glad you're okay. That must have been so scary.

[oyceter]

*hugs back*

Thanks. Still sort of shaken, but feeling better now that I've gotten to spend more time at home.

[queenofthorns.livejournal.com]

Glad you're all right - of course you're terribly shaken! Take good care of yourself!

[oyceter]

Thank you, and I will ^_^.

[ladystarlightsj.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about this, and very glad you're okay!

[oyceter]

Thanks! Counting my blessings ^_^.

[yhlee.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Glad you and everyone else are all right--well, intact at least. Be kind to yourself. *hug*

[oyceter]

Me too! And I have treated myself to library books ^_^. Mmmm.

[oursin.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear that you are okay: take things easy for a bit. These things take a while to get over, physically and emotionally.

[oyceter]

Yeah... I'm still rather jumpy just sitting in the boy's car on the freeway. Thanks.

[minnow1212.livejournal.com]

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That sounds terribly scary. Glad you're not hurt.

[oyceter]

*hugs back*

Thanks.

[elke-tanzer.livejournal.com]

I'm very glad you're going to be OK. Take care of yourself! *offers virtual chocolate*

[oyceter]

Thank you! *snatches at chocolate* Mmmm.

[rachelmanija.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're all right. Did they X-ray your back and neck at the hospital? If not, you should probably have that done, just in case.

[oyceter]

They didn't, actually... the doctor poked and prodded and asked questions, but no X-rays. I'm thinking of going back and getting some, but not sure.

[livinglaurel.livejournal.com]

Aaagh, so glad to hear you're OK and hope there are no lasting effects.

[oyceter]

Thanks, me too.

[thinkum]

Ouch! I've been there, and I know it's absolutely no fun...but also that this, too, shall pass. I'll be thinking lots of good vibes in your direction as you deal with the resulting insurance headaches. (Thank goodness no one was significantly injured, but do take extra care of yourself for the next few days -- your neck muscles will likely get stiffer before they get better, so give yourself time for lots of steamy showers and aspirin/tylenol/etc.)

[oyceter]

Thanks. The neck muscles (and back) are definitely stiffening up, and I've had a few headaches centered around the back of my head (and my eyes, but I suspect that's mostly residual computer-monitor-staring headache).

[skylee.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I'm sorry to hear about the accident, but so glad that you're ok.

[oyceter]

*hugs back*

Me too! And thanks for your thoughts ^_^.

[kchew.livejournal.com]

Heartfelt agreement on the "glad you're OK" feelings. I'm with those who say hot steamy showers, pleasant smelling baths, and a little kindness with yourself are the way to go. Some might suggest a glass of wine as well (purely for its muscle relaxant effect) before bed, along with nice music, a good book, and a boy.

[oyceter]

Mmm, yes. Alas, no handy wine, but I do have nice music, many good books, and very warm boy to snuggle with.

[onetwomany.livejournal.com]

Eek, an accident! Adding my own "I'm glad you're okay" to the pile ::hugs you:: And, yeah, car accidents are deeply scary, even minor ones.

[oyceter]

*hugs back*

Thanks.

[rysmiel.livejournal.com]

You have my sympathies, and *hugs* if you deem them apt; I am very glad to hear all came out of it so relatively unhurt.

[oyceter]

Thanks ^_^. I am very glad no one was hurt as well.