Be Grateful

Oct. 13, 2006 - The transmission in my reliable Honda Accord died. It was part of recalls so I got it replaced for free.

Oct. 9, 2007 - I left work at normal hour and was plan to go to gym then meet up with a friend. However, my car wouldn't start. The car battery was dead. My coworker jump started my car, so I cancelled all my after work plans and drove straight home.

Oct. 15, 2007 - 1 miles after driving to work, while slowing down to brake for the red light, the power and engine suddenly went off and my reliable Honda Accord was dead, again. Strangely, I was able to restart the car and was able to drive to work just fine. Though I am completely spook and am very afraid it'll happen again, I stupidly drove to work again today.

At first, I really want to gripe. When things go bad, the easiest thing to do is to complain. However, things can be much worst. I've learn that I am very blessed and have so much to be grateful from my travels, but daily annoyance can often make me forget. I should be very grateful.

First of all, the Honda Accord had been running on the same battery for the last SIX years. I should had change it long time ago. Since the battery died at work, it was easy for me to get one of my coworker to jump started the car. I would have a hard time to get my car running again (and may put myself in danger) if the battery went dead much later that night, while the car was in the gym parking lot or on some Santa Monica streets.

Second of all, just imagine the consequence if my car suddenly goes dead in the middle of freeway (during non-traffic hours). I don't want that to happen and was lucky that did not happen. I don't want to push my luck so I am bringing my car into the Honda dealer first thing tomorrow morning.

I am safe, I am healthy, I've great family and friends, I live in a city that I love...I need to count my blessings!