Wednesday, February 01, 2006

What A Gas!

Funny thing happened to me today.
Well, It wasn't actually that funny to me. But, for some reason, I want to share this expereince with you. So, fasten your seat belts, here we go....
Okay, so I had to be at Job Number Two this morning by 7 am. Meaning that I would have to leave my house at about 6:30 in order to make it there in time. Well, things went a little crazy and I had trouble getting out of bed, so I didn't leave till almost 10 to. Crazy. Then, as if that wasn't bad enough, I got in the car to realize that my Dad used up the rest of my gas and didn't fill it up. So, I was really, really low on gas. I couldn't stop because I knew that I would already be late enough as it was. I did make it there okay, thank heavens. I just knew that I would have to get gas before I headed to Job Number One, because I was pretty far below the "E" line. The last thing that I wanted was trouble.....
When I got off work, I just started driving down State Street looking for a gas station, since I wasn't sure where the closest one was. I knew that there had to be one fairly close. Luckily, I was right about that point. Not too far from the mall, there is a 7-11. Not where I usually get gas. I, myself, prefer going to Mavrick. At this point, however, I couldn't really be too picky. How bad could it be? After all, 7-11 has delicious slurpees. That makes everything better.
I start filling up my car. The problem was that I was freezing. So, I left the pump fueling, and I went and sat in my car. Everything was going fine and dandy when I noticed how far the price was on the thing. It was at about $40, which is really strange because I think that my car only has a 15 gallon tank. Suddenly, my spider senses started tingling. I jumped out of the car to check out the problem, and saw a river running underneath my car. Oh no. I ran around to where the gas tank is located.... it was amazing. Like something that you would see at Yellowstone. Old Faithful, maybe. Gasoline was shooting everywhere.
Now, am I mistaken, or does the gas usually stop when the tank is full? I just kind of assumed that was what was going to happen. NEVER ASSUME!
I still had to pay for that gas that went all over the pavement. I smelled like a gas station all day. And worst of all, it burst my happy bubble for the morning! It's strange how something like that can make you so mad. I bet you can't guess what I did to vent my angery feelings...... Looking back at it now, I know that this wasn't the biggest deal ever. It's not life-altering or anything. So, I guess I'm grateful for the trials that I have. There are much worse out there. I just wanted to share this story with you all, so that you can prepare yourselves. Never try for a Gasoline fountain, and maybe even stay away from 7-11. Don't do what I would do. "Oh be wise, what more can I say?".

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a tramatic day!
I am so sorry. You are much braver than I am, I would have cried. But like you said it could have been worse and when you put it in perspective its not so bad. I dont think I will EVER assume ever again. Thanks for the story/advice.

fezzik said...

That's terrible! I'm so sorry. But I do have to say, that I'm glad that you can look back on it now without hard feelings. :) Great advice, too.