Dirty Day
I was driving on my way to the gym behind this big truck. I hate being behind, beside or anywhere near trucks because I can’t even count how many times they’ve almost run me over because they never see my car. 
Anyway, this truck makes this rather aggressive lane change, and runs over this big plastic jug that’s used to store oil that was sitting on the road. At least that’s what I think it was for. It flew right in my path, and I tried to dodge it, but FREAK IT ALL TO HELL, I went RIGHT over it, and my car smushed it, and it got stuck right between the top of my tire, and the carriage of my car. My car made the most god-awful sound. I pulled over and this guy waiting at a traffic light yells at me, "TAKE OFF YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE!".
WTF?!! WHO THE F*CK asked you?! LOL! 
Anyway, I get down on my knees and it was pretty obvious where the problem was. I had to wait until I could pull over, and the little bit of driving I did with that jug rubbing against my tire turned the tire, rim, and most of that side of the car a nice RED. It was SO HARD TO GET OUT!!! I had both hands on it, and I was yanking back with all of my strength. And like magic. It loosened, and I fell back SO frigging hard. In a skirt. With an audience.
:P My pride has suffered worse, though. So I dusted myself off, tried to wipe some of the oil off of my hands, arms, and legs. I got back into my car, tried to smear the oil off of my face (how did I even get it on there??!), parked the car, and went into the gym with my head held high. LOL. I had a terrific workout. I pushed out some of personal bests on some leg exercises. I love Fridays!
April 4, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Way to ignore the negatives in the day, keep your focus, and get what you needed to do done. I’m sure there are a some new admirers at the gym who think you are a gear head. Maybe you’ll find a new guy from the NASCAR set. Congrats on not letting this throw you, and for setting up your exercise log. You’ll be hitting the beaches with pride in 2 weeks. Good luck.
April 4, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Sometimes its fun to get dirty, but doesn’t sound like this is one of those times~!
April 4, 2008 at 12:39 pm
LOL!! at the parking brake comment. You tell him. haha
April 4, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Isn’t anyone going to make the obvious joke here?
April 4, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Nothing like the gym to put you in a better mood! It was no magic that the jug loosened though…that was a combination of your hard work with a little anger thrown in (I’m going to try hard not to make you mad…lol). I’m glad you had a great workout!
April 4, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Lmao Girl…that is just one of those ‘dumb luck’ stories!! And how totally hilarious!!
April 4, 2008 at 3:59 pm
You should write a book. Too funny. See that lifting is paying off 6 minths ago you might have had to get some help. With thos guns you yanked it out of there smeared dirt all over yourself and kept kicking behind like always. You are the best JJ
April 4, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Dear Ms. Glass is Half Full,
"In a skirt. With an audience."
Too funny. Glad there appears to be no serious damage to your vehicle… or your pride. AND a great workout as well. Wins all around!
I was driving home several weeks ago and a tire and rim appeared in my lane. Not resting, but bouncing toward me. I didn’t react quickly enough and caught a piece of it in the driver’s side wheel well. The way it was bouncing along, I’m glad that’s all it hit. Nice crack in the front/side fender.
Yes, kudos on your focus. I believe I would have just circled around and drove straight home, counting the oil can as an omen not to lift.
Sincerely,
mister glass is half empty
April 4, 2008 at 4:31 pm
That was a pretty hilarious story to end the week off with. I’ve often found that a solid dose of humilty (humiliation) is the best workout supplement there is…and trust me, I humiliate myself plenty. Many personal bests have been set after events just like yours.
Way to keep the spirits up though. All in all it sounds like you came out reasonable unscatehed. Hope you have a great weekend!
April 4, 2008 at 11:31 pm
LOL… I know those days! The workout kind of makes situations like that worth it… I hope you’re doing well, girly.
April 4, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Be careful around those trucks. A huge rock flew out of one and completely smashed my windshield (right in the center of the drivers side) when I was going 65 on the interstate. I can’t believe I wasn’t hurt. It scared the ****** out of me.
April 4, 2008 at 11:51 pm
WOW! That was a very entertaining story! Not that I get laughs out of somebody elses humility, it’s just that you tell it so well! LOL. I too humiliated myself when attempting to squat with one of those slick running shirts on. The bar started sliding down my back so I just dropped it! The weight hit the rack HARD! Everybody turned and looked at me like I was trying to push more weight than I could handle. I showed them….I took my shirt off…yes, in the gym….and repped out 10! "EAT IT"! That’s what I was thinking.
April 5, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Crazy day! You always have very entertaining blogs. Atleast your adventure spurred you on to have a great gym session.
April 7, 2008 at 10:56 pm
You have the most entertaining blog, you know that? It’s funny that I think it’s overcoming incidents like these that prove just how dedicated to our workouts we are.
April 7, 2008 at 11:44 pm
What a wonderful story! Write a book!
April 8, 2008 at 7:32 pm
LOL at KM… I’ve definitely had worse spills, too!! Glad you got a great workout in, though