Every Girl Should Know...

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Yesterday was interesting day to say the least. It was one of those days where things just went a little crazier than usual. My first accident of the day happened when I was leaving the gym and heading to work. I went to grab my phone out of my beautiful Michael Kors tote bag only to stick my hand into a massive puddle of water. Needless to say, my water bottle wasn't closed tight and the entire thing leaked out into my work bag soaking my iPhone, magazine, paperwork and my Kindle Fire. Thankfully, my phone survived, my Kindle was not so lucky. Then this afternoon I stop at the grocery store to pick up a few things before heading home and get back in my car only to find that it won't start...then my phone dies, and by the way, my hubby is not in/near the city. Thankfully, I had just enough battery left in my phone before it died to call my husband as well as a few friends, one of which was sweet enough to come rescue me. A few minutes later, my husbands coworkers are showing up to help too...after my phone died they had been asked to come find me and make sure I got home safe.

We finally figured out the problem, no it didn't need to be jumped, instead it was leaking radiator fluid. But we managed to temporarily fix it and get it home car home and yes, my phone is now charged, and sitting on the charger as we speak, just in case.

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But, now I have to figure out how to get my car to the shop tomorrow. I could drive C's car, but it's a standard. Thankfully, my very first car was a standard so I know how to drive it but it has been 7+ years since I had that car so I'm a little rusty. But I was determined so I got in the car and drove it around the apartment parking lot only to find that I was much rustier than I thought, so that is no longer an option. Instead, I'll be having someone follow me to the dealership first thing tomorrow morning.

Even after all the craziness, days like this really remind me of God's goodness and grace in my life. I am so blessed to:

- Have a husband who pretty much sends out search and rescue when something happens to me
- To have a great church community who is willing to help me at the drop of a hat
- A nicer car than most, thank goodness this doesn't happen more often
- The ability to look at the situation at the end of the day and laugh rather than stress

In the end, I'd like to let you ladies in on a few secrets I also learned today.

The first - if you get your iPhone, Kindle, etc. wet, put it in a ziploc bag of dry rice over night. This should help draw out any moisture in the device. (This isn't a guaranteed cure all, but give it a try before giving up all hope.)

The second, every girl should know how to drive a standard car. It's a daunting and frustrating skill to learn, but once you do it I promise it'll will be so worth it. My dad always said this about driving a standard "at least if something happens you know you'll be able to get home safely no matter whose car it or what type of car you end up driving." Boy was he ever right! I now plan to ask my hubby to take me out for a refresher on driving a standard. Next time I'll be prepared!