*I don't think my sibling is a jerk (well, maybe a little)- just the people who cut my friends and me off.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
The Other Side
I have a sibling who hates minivans as much as I do. They have decided to take pictures of minivans they have cut off. I said it was brilliant and that I would share! We get to see what it's like from the jerk* perspective. Thanks a lot!
*I don't think my sibling is a jerk (well, maybe a little)- just the people who cut my friends and me off.
*I don't think my sibling is a jerk (well, maybe a little)- just the people who cut my friends and me off.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
I was so worried...
I start work again in a week (teacher jobs are seriously the only way to go- who else gets 3 months off during the summer, 2 weeks at Christmas and 1 at Spring Break? Best. Job. Ever.)- but anyway, I commute. I was driving out to "The School" yesterday to pick up something from my classroom (which I totally forgot and drove home without...so dumb.) I was worried that people wouldn't cut me off on the commute. It's a straight road, not a ton of people travel it, and I leave really early, and come home before traffic times.
Honestly, most days, I'm sure I won't get cut off, but today...TODAY!!! I got cut off. It was so ridiculous, too. Here's what happened- the speed limit is 55mph- so naturally, I'm going 65mph. We were about .5 miles from where it becomes a safety zone and you have to slow to 50mph. I'm in the right lane, doing my thing. I end up trying to still push it and go 55-60 through the zone- but I keep my eye out of those sneaky coppers! This car goes and CUTS ME OFF and is driving like FORTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR! I had to seriously SLAM on my brakes so I wouldn't slam him. Best part? There was NO ONE behind me, barely anyone in front of me, and NO ONE behind him, OR in front of him. It was RIDICULOUS!
I laughed, got my safe distance behind him, and took the picture. Jerk.
(*Just for clarification, everyone will be a HIM unless I specifically see that it is a SHE. It's just easier that way...and chances are, it is a dude.)
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Honestly, most days, I'm sure I won't get cut off, but today...TODAY!!! I got cut off. It was so ridiculous, too. Here's what happened- the speed limit is 55mph- so naturally, I'm going 65mph. We were about .5 miles from where it becomes a safety zone and you have to slow to 50mph. I'm in the right lane, doing my thing. I end up trying to still push it and go 55-60 through the zone- but I keep my eye out of those sneaky coppers! This car goes and CUTS ME OFF and is driving like FORTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR! I had to seriously SLAM on my brakes so I wouldn't slam him. Best part? There was NO ONE behind me, barely anyone in front of me, and NO ONE behind him, OR in front of him. It was RIDICULOUS!
I laughed, got my safe distance behind him, and took the picture. Jerk.
(*Just for clarification, everyone will be a HIM unless I specifically see that it is a SHE. It's just easier that way...and chances are, it is a dude.)
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So Cool
Want to know something awesome? I got a text from a friend a couple days ago showing me a driver who cut them off! I was so excited! IT'S NOT JUST ME, you guys! I know this person isn't a slowpoke, either. They can keep up with the rest of us crazy fast drivers. It's just the presence of that minivan "aura" that compels people to cut us off.
This said person even swore at the cutter-offer- and that is something they never do! So you know it was pretty awful.
This is their rear end:
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This said person even swore at the cutter-offer- and that is something they never do! So you know it was pretty awful.
This is their rear end:
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Hey, cut me off, I like it!
-You can obviously see when I normally get out- it's not like there's a lot of commuting traffic, nor a ton of cars, period. It's just the mentality that minivan drivers SUCK to be behind!
The Rules
Like I said in my last post, I like to go fast. Having a minivan has not detracted me from going fast by any means. I'm the fastest minivan out there. Maybe a little unsafe, but seriously, I live in Oregon, everyone is so flippin slow, you could go 55MPH and STILL be passing everyone! (On a 55MPH highway even).
So for some unknown reason (I kind of know why...it's cause EVERYONE hates minivan drivers....including myself.) I still get cut off. A LOT. Daily. Often 2-3 times daily. Or more!
A few weeks ago, I was joking around saying I was going to start taking pictures of people who cut me off. It reminded me of the Happy Bunny magnet I have on my fridge (or used to...not sure if I still have it)- that says, "Let's Keep Notes on Who Pisses Us Off." Then after this said even took place a few different times, I decided I was going to do it.
My camera has the ability to load before my phone has been activated into any other screen- when this update happened, I realized I didn't know what I had done without it for many, many years! It has been amazing!
OK, so anyway, there are rules to my game, so that I can be fair and consistent. I don't ALWAYS get a picture of some drivers- I do try my best to keep my family and myself safe from any harm. Sometimes I'm on the phone (Bluetooth enabled car, which is also a perk), and sometimes I forget. However, I do get as many as I can.
The Rules
#1. I have to be going AT LEAST the speed limit, it not over- I understand that if I'm not going the speed limit, people have every right to cut me off.
#2. The person has to either squeeze their car in front of me, or at least come close enough that I feel unsafe.
#3. Said person has to use 1 or less blinker signals to alert me they are coming over. If they give me 2 or more, I figure that's fair warning.
#4. When there is ample room behind me to get over and they very obviously speed up to get in front of me rather than just going behind when in a merging-ish situation.
Fair enough, right?
So this next post is going to have some pictures for you finally :)
So for some unknown reason (I kind of know why...it's cause EVERYONE hates minivan drivers....including myself.) I still get cut off. A LOT. Daily. Often 2-3 times daily. Or more!
A few weeks ago, I was joking around saying I was going to start taking pictures of people who cut me off. It reminded me of the Happy Bunny magnet I have on my fridge (or used to...not sure if I still have it)- that says, "Let's Keep Notes on Who Pisses Us Off." Then after this said even took place a few different times, I decided I was going to do it.
My camera has the ability to load before my phone has been activated into any other screen- when this update happened, I realized I didn't know what I had done without it for many, many years! It has been amazing!
OK, so anyway, there are rules to my game, so that I can be fair and consistent. I don't ALWAYS get a picture of some drivers- I do try my best to keep my family and myself safe from any harm. Sometimes I'm on the phone (Bluetooth enabled car, which is also a perk), and sometimes I forget. However, I do get as many as I can.
The Rules
#1. I have to be going AT LEAST the speed limit, it not over- I understand that if I'm not going the speed limit, people have every right to cut me off.
#2. The person has to either squeeze their car in front of me, or at least come close enough that I feel unsafe.
#3. Said person has to use 1 or less blinker signals to alert me they are coming over. If they give me 2 or more, I figure that's fair warning.
#4. When there is ample room behind me to get over and they very obviously speed up to get in front of me rather than just going behind when in a merging-ish situation.
Fair enough, right?
So this next post is going to have some pictures for you finally :)
The Background Story
Let me give you a little background information.
I am a female in my early 30's. I have 2 children under the age of 3.5 currently. I have self esteem issues that directly correlate to what kind of car I'm driving. We traded in my 2010 Black Toyota Rav4 for a 2012 Black Toyota Sienna (a minivan). Granted it IS the 'Swagger Wagon' however, I was talked into it.
There are some logical reasons why a minivan is practical for this time in my life:
1. I can get kids in and out of the car in smaller parking spots because I don't have to swing the door open wide enough to get a carseat out.
2. An adult can *comfortably* sit between the said 2 children and take care of their needs on long trips.
3. It has a backup camera so I can see what I'm running over.
4. It has auto everything- this has been quite superb, to be totally honest.
5. There is a 3rd row that we can put up incase people want to drive with us.
6. TONS of trunk space- it's a Lowe's run dream. (We used to cram heaven knows what into our tiny little Dodge Neon back in the day- we were amazing at cramming).
However, with all the great logistics of having a minivan, it doesn't fit my personality. I realized one morning when I was bustin' out the awesome new songs on my speakers, that I would have been completely embarrassed to roll down my windows. What kind of mother is awesome like that, with a MINIVAN!? The answer is: No one.
Having a minivan automatically puts me in the class of losers that care more about stability and life insurance than about having fun, being loud, and going fast. In a sense, I am a ferarri in a minivan body. If it isn't fast, I don't want it.
My husband and I have an agreement that once our youngest is ~2-3 years old, the minivan will be traded in, and I can get at least a sedan, or a mini SUV again- depending on what's cool in 2-3 years. ;) So, I'm doing my duty. I'm being a responsible parent. I'm fitting "this" role for now.
I am a female in my early 30's. I have 2 children under the age of 3.5 currently. I have self esteem issues that directly correlate to what kind of car I'm driving. We traded in my 2010 Black Toyota Rav4 for a 2012 Black Toyota Sienna (a minivan). Granted it IS the 'Swagger Wagon' however, I was talked into it.
There are some logical reasons why a minivan is practical for this time in my life:
1. I can get kids in and out of the car in smaller parking spots because I don't have to swing the door open wide enough to get a carseat out.
2. An adult can *comfortably* sit between the said 2 children and take care of their needs on long trips.
3. It has a backup camera so I can see what I'm running over.
4. It has auto everything- this has been quite superb, to be totally honest.
5. There is a 3rd row that we can put up incase people want to drive with us.
6. TONS of trunk space- it's a Lowe's run dream. (We used to cram heaven knows what into our tiny little Dodge Neon back in the day- we were amazing at cramming).
However, with all the great logistics of having a minivan, it doesn't fit my personality. I realized one morning when I was bustin' out the awesome new songs on my speakers, that I would have been completely embarrassed to roll down my windows. What kind of mother is awesome like that, with a MINIVAN!? The answer is: No one.
Having a minivan automatically puts me in the class of losers that care more about stability and life insurance than about having fun, being loud, and going fast. In a sense, I am a ferarri in a minivan body. If it isn't fast, I don't want it.
My husband and I have an agreement that once our youngest is ~2-3 years old, the minivan will be traded in, and I can get at least a sedan, or a mini SUV again- depending on what's cool in 2-3 years. ;) So, I'm doing my duty. I'm being a responsible parent. I'm fitting "this" role for now.
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