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[cleolinda]

So, uh, someone up the street just rang our doorbell and said, "I was coming home and noticed that your car, the one parked on the street, the window's been smashed in and it's raining and all, so... I thought you might want to know about that." Indeed. And it's my car--the one I am theoretically going to be able to drive one day, as soon as I stop having panic attacks at complex intersections.

My mother is LIVID, and if you remember The Sonic Incident, you may understand that this does not bode well. I'm strangely unemotional about it--more curious as to who did it, and whether it was a bizarre accident or a purposeful strike, and if the latter, why? We've got some champion Ding-Dong-Ditch players down the street that my stepfather's going to instruct in the ways of pain if he can ever lay hands on them, and I'm kind of wondering if it was them. But why would they be out in the rain on Christmas Eve? And if it was a drive-by accident, how the hell do you smash in a window, just a window, on accident?

The truth is, I've been in an awesome mood the last day or two, partly because of what I think I'm going to end up doing this semester--I can't talk about it now, but it's both total awesomeness and a big relief. And I hate to say it, but I have to admit: as guilty as I feel about that car sitting there, racking up insurance payments while I'm not driving it (at least it's secondhand, not new), I probably don't feel deep and furious anger because I don't drive it, and I don't depend on it. I feel like it's happened to someone else's property, honestly. I'm more afraid of the discussion and resentment on the You Don't Even Drive It front that's probably going result because of this (even though me driving it would not have magically prevented the window-breaking, and if I didn't have a car at all, it would have happened to my sister's car two feet ahead, and she really does depend on hers). I feel awful in some peripheral way, like I should be apologizing for something.

(No, I don't think I'm being targeted personally. Even if I am, it's as [Real Name], not as Cleolinda Jones, and I can't imagine why anyone would target [Real-Name Me], or even know where I live, anyway.)

So... yeah. Merry Christmas, you guys.


ETA: Aaaaand the police are here. It's becoming increasingly obvious that it was not an accident.

Comments

[fennin.livejournal.com]

Damn. I am so sorry. Hope it gets resolved.

What a Christmas Eve. *sends hugs*

[syvia.livejournal.com]

Woah.

Um... *shrug* Merry Christmas anyway!

[pygmymetal.livejournal.com]

Oh man. Don't let it ruin your Holidays. :(

[leucocrystal]

Oooh, that's a bummer. Something similar (though not that similar) happened to me about a month ago -- I had parked my car to go make a deposit in the bank, and when I came back out, it appeared that someone had backed right the hell into my car, leaving a nice fat cave-in on my rear bumper. Thankfully, it wasn't an SUV (from what I could tell), so my taillight wasn't broken, but still. It's one of those things that just makes you go "DAMMIT."

I hope y'all figure it out, and have a very Merry Christmas! ♥

[bibliotech.livejournal.com]

Well, damn.

[jackieocean.livejournal.com]

Completely off topic, but your icon is hysterically awesome.

[xenocharm.livejournal.com]

I'm terribly sorry. I hope the police find something out.

[lovefromgirl.livejournal.com]

Aiyah. I hope you and yours are safe... *lights a little incense for luck* Best wishes and brightest blessings.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Don't really know if we're safe, which is a scary thought--I'd have to know who did it and why it happened before I could really say. : /

[kvschwartz.livejournal.com]

I feel stupid for asking, but what was the Sonic Incident?

I'm glad you are in an awesome mood. May it last a good, long time! :)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

http://www.livejournal.com/users/cleolinda/tag/appropriate+responses+to+bad+situations

Scroll down to "The Passion of the Limeade."

[theatershadow25.livejournal.com]

That sucks about the car. A similar thing happened to me, but it was a hit and run, and it was around Christmas time too, so I feel your pain.

Here's hoping for a better Christmas tomorrow!

[platinum-cobra.livejournal.com]

Happy Christmas and New Years. I hope you go to the PO soon cuz I sent you a lil somethin'-somethin' and wanna know if it arrived and if u like it. Sunny CA hugs for the holidaze.

[theatershadow25.livejournal.com]

Just to let you know, I luff your icon.

[crantz.livejournal.com]

What jackassery. I disapprove.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

I concur with your disapproval.

[sorchar.livejournal.com]

Obviously they were after your sweet, sweet stereo system.

We used to have some neighbor kids who'd get in our cars to steal spare change, but that was usually only if we were foolish enough to leave the doors unlocked. I'm guessing that whoever did it thought you had something valuable in the car.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Silly criminals, all I had was a Chinese restaurant menu in the backseat. I'm wondering what scared them off, because I don't think anything else was touched--which makes me wonder if it was a thwarted robbery or just pure vandalism. Because I don't know which is scarier--we did have a couple of house robberies street away or so this month, and the idea that any kind of theft is now on our street is scary. But pure malicious vandalism is almost worse, because you can't figure out why they'd want to.

I understand!

[eris-rising.livejournal.com]

They were after your sweet, sweet Chinese takeout menu!

Best thing you can do is try to keep the rest of the family calm, though I know what an impossible task that can be once everyone decides to stay angry.

Good luck with your highly mysterious next semester.

And, of course, despite everything you're going through...Merry Christmas, Cleo. You've made my year brighter just through knowing you.

Re: I understand!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Aww, thanks. Who knows, it may cause everyone to pull together and put a brave face on things, instead of bickering like usual. : )

[cattikins.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. That's horrible! Last night (well, this morning, really, it was about 2.30am) my friend called me to tell me that there were kids shooting BB guns or something at cars on I-635 and Midway, here in Dallas. It made me very happy that I did not have to drive anywhere.

Why do people do shit like that on Christmas Eve? I mean...Really.

[katytowell.livejournal.com]

It's my firm belief that there are some people in this world who deserve to be bludgeoned with a frying pan. I reserve my next bludgeoning appointment for the nasty folks who bashed in the window...especially for doing so on Christmas Eve. Nice.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Heh. I got the book, by the way! I haven't sent out mine yet, as several people will tell you, because I suck. Nonetheless, the book is boss. (I'd already watched the short online a while back, so I knew the awesomeness to expect. : )

[aayesha-r.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry this happened, but I'm glad it's something that can be fixed, at least. Have a Merry Christmas anyway, and don't let it get you down.

[xoxlizzxox.livejournal.com]

Aww, well that sucks, hope you still have a great Christmas... something similer in a not so simaler way happened a few years ago to us, someone stole our frozen Christmas turkey from the freezer in our garage, which was odd, cause they didn't take anything else, bikes old TV... just a turkey....

Hope you figure it out and it's nothing serious, Merry Christmas!

[kvschwartz.livejournal.com]

Sorry. I did it. I just meant to knock to say Hi, but I don't know my own strength.

Hmmm, I guess it doesn't make much sense to knock Hi when you weren't even in the car at the time. Oh well.

No hard feelings I hope.

[reannaremick.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that, but it could be worse/more creepy. We had the back windshield of our car shot out once. But nothing ever came of it, it wasn't a threat or anything. So I'm sure it's similar to yours, no ones trying to get you, someone was just drunk and stupid probably. Still my family was pissed, so I hope yours can try to forget it and enjoy the holiday.

[theatershadow25.livejournal.com]

Oh, just to let you know, Your book was my special christmas request, so i'm uber-excited about getting it tomorrow. Bring on the maniacal laughter during class.... whoot.

You know how coveted those chinese takeout menu's are, especially around the holidays, lol.

Again Happy holidays!

[black-nightess.livejournal.com]

thats so stupid. and on xmas eve 2. hope they catch the bum who did it and make him pay for it

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

Well, if you hear of anyone in the neighborhood crushed by a meteor that seems to be made of pure coal, that's karma kicking in.

Sorry to hear about it, C. Someone must have a bitter little rind of a soul. People suck.

[saadiira.livejournal.com]

That's just horrid, but try not to let it ruin the night. When the police leave, turn up the holiday music, have a cookie, or cocoa, or something, and just consider that hopefully, it was nothing more than a bunch of stupid kids.

As for the driving: I know that that can be rough when you first start, or if something bad's happened to turn you off to it. Just practice when you can, and keep at it. Go slow, and be careful, and after awhile, you'll realize that you can have real faith in yourself.

-Dira-

[theatre-angel.livejournal.com]

Well, that's considerably upsetting. Though I'm interested as to why someone would smash your car window intentionally. The mystery is on.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

See, exactly. Did they know it was mine/my family's car? If they knew, why did they do it? If they didn't know, why did they do it? I just can't come up with a single situation that's plausible, given where I live.

[skyblade.livejournal.com]

I just caught this on the board. My God. I'm really sorry to hear this, even if it's just the Holiday tension/guilt/whatever. Here's to your safety.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks. : )