Wednesday, November 05, 2003

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so it was a decent day today, except the weather, and the fact that i didn't get any credit on my atl essay because i didn't include the stupid checklist (but she is going to give me credit once she sees the checklist, whew). It was decent this morning, the calc quiz was easy, it rained, the sun came out, boring 30 minute presentation on how to use the library catalog, then realllly boring amer. lit. I was so tired, the weather just slapped me and took away my energetical powers. That isn't even a word, i know. I just finished reading chem, and now i need some sleep. peace.

Monday, November 03, 2003

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Dear God, I saw the most horrific thing today, and it isn't an image that will soon leave my mind. After my chem lecture, i went out the exit i always do, and came to the street crossing, like i always do. There was a van trying to turn right onto south shaw, but as always there were people crossing. For some reason i was just watching. There was a kid on a bike, and he seemed hesitant about crossing, but the driver of the van waved him on, so he did. But the guy couldn't see the other lane, and that's when it happened. The silver sebring convertible met the bike and body with a sickening thud. I was horrified, to say the least. The kid slid off the now shattered windshield, and lay on the ground, screaming in agony. I pulled out my phone and called 911, but hung up when i saw 5 others already calling. The crowd was gathering, the girls that were in the car were sobbing, and traffic was tied up. Buses couldn't get into the station, so they were letting kids off right in front of where everything happened. I still couldn't believe what i saw, i was just shocked. The car seemed to have gotten the worst of it though, with a completely shattered windshield and dented beyond repair fender. The bike seemed to have taken a good hit too. I left the scene for math, just replaying it in my mind, shuddering at the thought of it. I hope he's alright. I won't forget what happened today for a long time.