Next time, I'm calling in sick

I get to my car this morning and it was frozen. The door latch was stuck in the open position, so the door would just bounce against the car side and stay ajar. I hope everyone understands what I mean when I say this.

I couldn't get the door to CLOSE!

If I held onto the door tightly, I could lock it. The door light stayed on, but it was shut. The only reason why I didn't take off right there was I was a little nervous that the door would fly open while I was on the highway, or unstick in the parking lot (and I would never see the car again).

SO, I called Dad. He said get out the WD40, and spray spray spray. It leaked over my fingers and just made the latch colder and soggy. He also said to get a hair dryer and heat the latch, but I didn't have the time to grab all the tools I needed to pull that off. So I just pumped the heat on inside the car, hoping for the same effect.

While waiting, I called people for help. Grandma was the first to pick up. I was near tears, so she was on the road right away to get me to work. It was 9:10 and I was supposed to be there at 9. Once she arrived, she informed me that she no longer takes LEFT TURNS and avoids the HIGHWAY whenever she can. It was a litte awkward.

Then, of course I had a dentist appointment today and I was just getting frustrated with Mom. I called her on my break and she didn't understand that I wouldn't be able to turn a 20 minute drive into 10 minutes. Here's why:

Reason #1: I didn't have a car
Reason #2: If I got a ride, I still wouldn't be the one driving. . . or fast enough
Reason #3: I wasn't 100% sure I remembered how to get there
Reason #4: I wouldn't be able to get to the parking lot before 4:05- I've timed it
Reason #5: The appointment was at 4:10
Reason #6: Staff was low today, meaning lots of big projects to finish before leaving

Mom sort of just said, (paraphrasing, of course) "make it happen or cancel the appointment." I had a shortend break due to arriving late, so I had no time to call the stupid dentist. Which choice do you think I chose?

Good news: The Dentist said I inspire him to brush. . . after I found out I have to have three wisdom teeth pulled soon, (paying with insurance I don't have) was sprayed in the face with gritty tooth polish, and knocking over four bottles of Listerine.