A few days ago we had a few rounds of thunderstorms sweep through. They caused downed power lines and minor damage due to hail and wind. No tornadoes.
That didn't stop me from contemplating the thrill of driving into the center of the storm. Thinking of this as I watched the doplar, I quickly added another item to my summer bucket list: Chase a storm.
Out the door I ran. Literally, I pounded the driveway...and put a little too much pressure on my right knee. I've had weak knee problems in the past and this time I really nailed it. I tried to ignore the pain as I limped to my car and zoomed down the street. I was on a mission.
Judging by the doppler, I needed to head north, so I traveled around the Lansing airport, hardly able to see due to the thick and heavy raindrops pounding my windshield. As an afterthought I grabbed my iPhone, "Siri, play 'Thunderstruck' by AC-DC."
Up towards the city of DeWitt I traveled, marveling at the wind and lack of visibility. Then I noticed the little red light that only goes off at the last minute. I was running out of gas!
No gas and...in my hurry I'd left the house without my wallet!! Stupid, stupid, STUPID! No gas, no wallet, oh, and let's not forget the knee injury.
With great care not to get lost or accelerate too quickly, I got back home as the anti-climactic mission ended on a sour note. At this point I now had to get ready for work. Long story short, I was too chicken to tell anyone I'd injured myself (I still haven't), and I suffered through six long hours where I felt like a fool.
Lessons learned:
#1. Don't leave the house without money
#2. Check the gas tank before leaving town
#3. Keep physical limits in mind before pushing yourself
That's it! A few days later and my knee is much better, but if I twist it or move it wrong, it still causes me pain. I may have to see a doctor. It still won't stop me from attempting to complete the Summer Bucket List!
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