“You’re always one decision away from a totally different life.” The truth behind this saying is ironic. Something as simple as choosing to stay home instead of going out or leaving a place just a few minutes earlier could change your whole life. The truth behind that had never rung more true for me than it did on the night of August 17, 2014.
It was one of the last nights of summer, although the weather would lead you to believe it was the middle of fall. I was bundled up in my black sweatshirt and jeans riding in the passenger seat of the car of my friend Kelsey 's sister. Kelsey was rarely allowed to drive the 1999 olive green Chevy Lumina so this was a surprise that she was driving. Kelsey and I were headed to a bonfire just over half an hour away from our hometown. The smell of her Black Ice air freshener filled the car. When our journey finally came to an end and we arrived at the bonfire, we hopped out of the car excitedly to go join the fun at the fire. …show more content…
Not knowing what to do, I called 911 to send help. The next call went to my parents to alert them of the situation. As they tried to calm me down and assure me that it was going to okay, I saw the police car approaching with lights blaring like a Christmas tree. Trailing close behind the police was an ambulance also with light flashing. And at the end of parade was the owner of the barn who apparently lived nearby and saw the commotion. I said my goodbyes on the phone to my parents as I knew they would be here soon to pick me up. I had a feeling it was going to be a long night.
The policeman parked beside us and slowly sauntered out. He came to open the rear doors of the police car so we could step in as it was cold out. It wasn’t until then that I noticed the strong wind and goosebumps on my legs. A shiver went down my spine as I sat on the cold, leather seats. The backseat of the police car had an aroma of coffee and
It was one of the last nights of summer, although the weather would lead you to believe it was the middle of fall. I was bundled up in my black sweatshirt and jeans riding in the passenger seat of the car of my friend Kelsey 's sister. Kelsey was rarely allowed to drive the 1999 olive green Chevy Lumina so this was a surprise that she was driving. Kelsey and I were headed to a bonfire just over half an hour away from our hometown. The smell of her Black Ice air freshener filled the car. When our journey finally came to an end and we arrived at the bonfire, we hopped out of the car excitedly to go join the fun at the fire. …show more content…
Not knowing what to do, I called 911 to send help. The next call went to my parents to alert them of the situation. As they tried to calm me down and assure me that it was going to okay, I saw the police car approaching with lights blaring like a Christmas tree. Trailing close behind the police was an ambulance also with light flashing. And at the end of parade was the owner of the barn who apparently lived nearby and saw the commotion. I said my goodbyes on the phone to my parents as I knew they would be here soon to pick me up. I had a feeling it was going to be a long night.
The policeman parked beside us and slowly sauntered out. He came to open the rear doors of the police car so we could step in as it was cold out. It wasn’t until then that I noticed the strong wind and goosebumps on my legs. A shiver went down my spine as I sat on the cold, leather seats. The backseat of the police car had an aroma of coffee and