It only took 5 years and some change, but I once again rear-ended during a commute. The last time was in Carpenteria across from the polo fields while heading to class at UCSB (and a fellow UCSB student was driving the car that hit me). That guy was probably overjoyed that I never even called my insurance about it. I had plans to, as there was damage, although minimal, but my truck was soon stolen and thus needed more than just a new bumper.

This morning I was  rear-ended by someone driving a CR-V one year newer than my own, across from Boondocks (put-put golf), one my way to work in Denver. The guy that hit me was very nice and apologetic. We have the same insurance company so that should move things along nicely. In fact, he has already left me a voice mail with a claim number. Convenient. The fact that I was rear-ended by a Honda also ends my long streak of only being in accidents that involve Fords (this includes anytime I was in car that was involved in an accident, not necessarily driving).

I am a little sore, but nothing major. I saw the accident coming and semi-prepared my body for it (or at least attempted to). I am very thankful, and praised God many times already, that Logan was not in the car when the accident occurred. It was during traffic, and the guy behind me couldn’t have been going more than 20 mph, but still. Very glad that Logan was happily playing at daycare instead.

Noah has yet to look at the damage but so far I can tell I will need: a new bumper, new mudflaps, a new muffler and a new tire cover.

Thursday I’ll take my car into Boulder for the repair estimate and find out what all will need done. To be continued…