That Escalated Quickly

This was supposed to have been published 10/29/15 but didn't go through. 

What's that saying?  Things happen in threes. I feel like I've had a series of losses recently. Having to say goodbye to Winston earlier this summer after 14 years together. My laptop of 7 years getting the virus that can't be repaired and now this.

On my way to a summer BBQ, I was at a red light and got rear ended by someone. It was a gentle tap and I didn't think much of it at the moment. Only later to discover it did some apparent "cosmetic" damage. I call the insurance to report it but held off getting it repaired for a few months. I finally dropped it off last week to get it fixed only to get a bunch of messages this week that my insurance is writing my car off as a total loss. I just went from something I thought was a minor repair to catastrophic end of my car. I'm floored. Man, that escalated quickly. I am now carless and have been given a deadline to come by and pick up my belongings before the ship my car to a salvage lot. 

I've had the car for about 6 years and although not as close a relationship as Winston, I'm still attached and totally caught unawares. I love my car. I love driving it, it's so comfortable and I jus melt into the seats. And we were meant to have a nice long relationship. I bought the best year (2006) and the mileage is ridiculous - just hit 45,000. It was a real upgrade to the luxury world - Infiniti G35 is so classic. 

And now I'm suddenly left alone and carless with a million unanswered questions. It's like someone going into the doctors with a cold and giving a diagnosis of a week to live. WTF?!

I'm still absorbing it all. Not quite ready to say goodbye. I love my cars. I love driving. And the memories from all our trips together. 

Not quite sure what I'm doing next. Not quite ready to pick out a new partner for the road. And luckily my lifestyle is not car dependent so I have the luxury of taking my time. And of course am thankful to both family and friends who have offered up the loan of their vehicles in this sudden turn of events. 

Hopefully this is the end, for now, of saying good bye for me. I could really use a break. Goodbye dear Infiniti.  Your end is too early.  You were the best car ever and will be missed.