My day started off with a bang.
No, make that a crunch.
That would be the sound the recycle can made as I squashed it with the front of my car when I plowed it up the driveway.
In my determination to make it up the driveway despite the snow, I put the car in 2nd and gave that bad boy some serious gas. Awesome!! I did it!!
But how weird that when I got out of the car, I see that the recycles are all over the driveway. Cans, bottles, completely scattered. I'm confused and look around for the can, which had been at the bottom of the driveway at the curb for Friday pick-up.
Makes me think of the man in "Caps for Sale"
I look to the right of me. No can.
I look to the left of me. No can.
I look in back of the car. No can.
I look in front of the car. No can.
Then I look UNDER the car.
Yup, there's the can.
Sometimes, I even stun myself.
How did I not see the can?
Really, there's no logical answer for that.
So, I put the car in reverse and back down the driveway. No luck. That can is wedged in so tight, it's become a part of the car. I'm not taking this well, and now I hit the gas and go flying backwards down the driveway. Success!!! The mangled can is no longer attached to the car.
When I go back in the house, Sara looks at me, and says, "Mommy,
you killed the recycle can"
"Yes", I tell her, "yes I did"
Silence.
"On the bright side", she says, "it's not under your
car anymore"
True that.
Bring on the weekend!!!!
Usman Ali just couldn't be better, and 21 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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♥ Dr Vogelmeisje 29 months ago | reply
Haha, this made me laugh out loud. You're fantastic! And so is she!
©Party of 5ive 29 months ago | reply
Amazing focus and texture on this shot! And.. that's funny...:-)
:Elizabeth: 29 months ago | reply
Tell the truth...it felt just a tiny bit good didn't it. : )
Awesome movement and the texture is SO SO right. You've really captured a great combination of raw energy and release (and yes, still in that exceptional balance of strength and feminine beauty that you do so well!)
And OMG - how wonderful is Sara's perspective. You have to love those perfect statements!
K Jurgens 29 months ago | reply
Well, the now infamous Debbie runs over the garbage can incident has given me a great chuckle to start the weekend! Love the selfie, you look like you could take on a 55 gal. trash bin next.
Alex of Gothenburg 29 months ago | reply
Awesome texture and focus, really nice!
serendipityfoto 29 months ago | reply
love it!
I hope you made yourself a good strong drink after all of that.... :)
Happy Weekend, indeed!
KimmyLee. 29 months ago | reply
That is such a funny story. :) I don't want to mess with you girl!! :)
sidemtess | linda 29 months ago | reply
you are a riot!!!! i love the shot!!!
Techy Girl 29 months ago | reply
LOL you're hilarious! Brilliant shot and love the story! Really like the texture you used in this shot too.
{o-f-f} 29 months ago | reply
The colors are so dreamy
~ cynthiak ~ 29 months ago | reply
Oh no!! That stinks about the can! You told the story perfectly. I really could imagine how you were feeling. Right down to the part about finally being free of the can. Way to look on the bright side! Love your use of DOF in this and love the texture you chose and how your fist pops through. Hope it's been a good weekend so far!
Navicore 29 months ago | reply
this is great
hms_chic (cleaning house) 29 months ago | reply
LMAO at your description. Perfect for taking on the weekend with this awesome fighting stance! Beautiful use of texture and selective focus, Debbie!
tumbleweed.in.eden 29 months ago | reply
i just read this story to my man to give him a laugh too; love it.
AJR / Anthony 29 months ago | reply
I'd fav this 10 more times if you could do that.
mocachip 29 months ago | reply
Girl, this awesome. Bravo!!
Lucem~Ferre 29 months ago | reply
really awesome, great texture play and awesome dof.
MamaOwlPhoto 29 months ago | reply
I love this Debbie, the texture just makes it pop!! Love!
Hope the rest of your weekend went well!!! <3
• suzanne 29 months ago | reply
awesome texture- awesome dof. love the attitude here
AJR / Anthony 29 months ago | reply
Nearly every time I visit your photostream I stop and look at this. And its not just that I grew up in the gym, part of a boxing family. Its that the image is pure genius, executed to perfection.