Dear Black Cadillac Escalade,
That parking space was mine.
I waited, patiently for that person to pull out of that stall. I followed all of the protocol: drove around the parking lot, found someone leaving, put on my blinker, smiled as she strapped her two kids into the car. That space was mine.
Then, you come charging into the lot, like a blonde bat out of hell, and try to steal it from me. You were even going the wrong way! They teach you how to follow the direction of an arrow in first grade- maybe you should go back. They also teach you how to play nicely with others.
I am still in shock at you rolling down your window and wagging your finger at me while shouting, “I don’t think so! You are NOT getting this space!”
“This is my space,” I said. “I’ve been waiting here patiently.”
I edged my front wheel into the stall, and to my astonishment- you did the same!
Our bumpers were a hair apart.
Then you screamed (and I mean sca-reamed), ” What are you gonna do? Hit my car? Go ahead! I dare you. I dare you to hit my car!” And you actually started edging your car forward.
Your head was shaking to and fro and your hair was a fury of angry highlights. I was quite taken aback, and caught a quick glimpse of your little girl in the back seat. I looked at my son in the rear view mirror, and thought for a split second: This is not appropriate behavior for two mothers in a playground parking lot.
I thought this for only a second because then you stepped on your gas, and I realized you were trying to hit my car! That you were going to smash your way into that parking stall.
Then my face got hot.
“ARE YOU KIDDING ME?” I yelled. I put my car in park, because at that moment, I think I thought (maybe) I was going to get out of the car. I don’t know if I really would have. I am the least confrontational person I know. But at that second, I forgot I had a kid in the backseat. I was all shaky, my cheeks were on fire, I felt accosted for no reason, and yes- I wanted to do something about it.
And my friend who was with me lightly put her hand on my arm and said, “It’s not worth it. It’s really not worth it. Just back up.”
And I listened to her.
I exhaled.
I put my car in reverse, and I backed all the way out.
Then my lovely friend (whom I adore for this), shouted to you, Escalade lady, “You know, I feel real sorry for your child!”
You then, decided to feel all victorious, slam on your gas pedal, and jump the curb to get into your “prize” parking spot- tires squealing and everything.
A man who had witnessed the whole thing, actually saved a spot that had just been vacated, and waved me over to it. I thanked him and he said, “Dang that woman’s crazy.”
Yes, Mrs. Black Cadillac Escalade, you are crazy.
Even though you came to me minutes later, with tears in your eyes and apologized.
“I’m so sorry. I’ve had a horrible day. That was so uncalled for. I’m sorry.”
I told you I appreciated your apology, because I did. It takes guts to admit your wrong.
But that was all I could muster to say as I walked away with my friend and my son to have a good time.
Because I don’t forgive you.
You were insane.
You were wrong.
But most of all, you brought me very close to becoming like you. And I don’t like that.
Because I’m not.
I’m even tempered.
I’m patient.
I’m a class act.
I need to take lessons from you! I would have gone "Towanda" on her psycho bitch ass! (Fried Green Tomatoes reference). Good for you for not lowering yourself to a 2nd grade level. (Giving you a 'high five')
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why did you brush out the license plate? come on!! :p
Good job on being the 'better woman' – I'd be all up in her grill
OMG! I can't believe that I read your blog and fight you for parking spots. Just kidding!
People are so stupid.
Love the photo.
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Oh you best be kidding… or … I don't know… um…
You! Me! By the bike racks, after school!
I would’ve just hit the b*tch’s car. Seriously… Good for you. Taking the high road!
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Wow! I got angry just reading that. I once had a woman give me the finger when her son was in the backseat. It was all I could do not to follow and tell her how sorry I felt for her child. People are stupid. Glad that you took the high road. You are a better person. I hope that she also apologized to her poor daughter that had to witness her mom’s insanity!
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Wow. I can't believe that she actually came over and apologized. She sounded crazy for sure! And her kid was in the car? Get the heck out of the city…
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You are a better mom than I am because I would have got out of my car!
That's too crazy. I would've given up the spot also but after giving her an earful on how wrong she was (without bad words obviously… though it would be hard to restrain myself).
I think I would have had to go all menopausal on her A$$! I could not have been the better person in that moment! Kudos for doing the right thing!
i just want to add that i had a confrontation with a woman in a parking lot and she was aggravated that i put a shopping cart *next to her shiny honda* and she got out and moved it. i lost it and told her she needed to find God (don’t know where that came from, i just blurted it out) to which i proceeded to call her the devil. LOL…My ego is the devil….and it got the best of me that day. happens to the best of us but kudos to you for actually stopping at that moment and using your better judgment. that is all.
fyi
one of my best girls just got an escalade. well, her husband did. she drives he bus, i mean, minivan. she drove it tonight. and was SO embarrassed to drive it. i told her she needs a pimp hat and gold toof.
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Apparently, she also needs to be a crazy ass bitch too.
so while i was reading this, i was picturing the woodlands mall's parking lot, the first row of the lot behind p.f. chang's and barnes & noble booksellers. i can't tell you how many times people turn into that row, against the arrows and continue to drive down the narrow lane, even when there are lines of cars coming in the opposite direction, so everybody has to move over slightly just so the idiot can go by. and half the population of the woodlands drives escalades and hummers and other oversized suv's loaded with all sorts of bling. and they've this grand sense of self-entitlement because they live in THE WOODLANDS, which is in the top five of texas' most exclusive communities. these people make me want to claw their faces with my paper thin, razor sharp nails. but i restrain myself. barely.
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Wow. This is crazy! Makes me think of Madea Goes to Jail, when the lady cuts her off. Madea gets a forklift and picks up her car. The lady yells and demands for Madea to put her car down. Madea drops it. Hilarious! However, it’s not as funny when you are confronted with a nutcase!
You were a great role model in a difficult situation. Your child is blessed…
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