I realize that I had parked in a no-parking zone. I drove around three times to try to find a legit parking space, but was running out of time. You see, two days ago I miscarried. As I was driving down Vernon to get to work, I finally got a call that my emergency ultrasound was scheduled (which I had been waiting for for days), but I had to get to the hospital in 30 minutes and drink two-to-three litres of water beforehand. I finally decided to park in a no-parking, put my four-ways on and run into the store to get water. I saw you, was nowhere near you when I opened my door, yet you still yelled at me with all the hate and anger you could muster. It left me shook.
Maybe I am a “FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT.” But I don’t think I’ve ever met one person who has followed the rules of the road 100 percent all of the time, including you I’m sure. A little compassion goes a long way—and you made an already stressful situation almost unbearable. And I want you to know that.
To the person who wrote “You are awesome!” and “Have a wonderful day!” in chalk on University Avenue: Thank you. I truly needed to read that today!
—No Parking, No Options
This article appears in Aug 22-28, 2019.
Sorry all the shit happened to you but that screaming person isn’t a mind reader. That said, it’s surprising how many people in this burg expect others to read their freaking thoughts and act accordingly.
If the sreamer isn’t a mind reader, how can they know she’s a fucking piece of shit?
What kind of shit is someone who defends someone randomly screaming that hurtful garbage at a stranger whose mind they can’t read? Unless that commentor IS the screamer
I’m not defending anyone. Merely stating an observation. Spaz out much?
There’s always an excuse for every decision.
I parked in the disabled parking spot because of blah—piece of shit
I parked in front of the fire hydrant because of blah—piece of shit
I parked on the sidewalk because of blah—piece of shit
I parked in the middle of the street because of blah—piece of shit
I am not supporting anyone screaming at anyone but we all have our reasons for doing whatever we want, whenever we want, regardless of the ‘rules’. We need to be prepared for and accept the consequences of those decisions instead of whining about them.