How to get past the memories

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my car crash, in which after stopping at a stop sign (in a cornfield) I went through an intersection that didn't require cross traffic to stop. The result was a 360 degree spin that came after a big swerve to the left that caused our cars to meet at the front corners, but swung me around hard and also caused our backsides to meet. No one was hurt, but with my pulse way up I declined medical attention after the ambulance guys gave me a quick check. My friend who I was going to visit before heading down to Evansville, IN for a fraternity meeting came to pick me up from the scene after my car got towed away. The night was filled with panic and anger, and the worst pizza ever and "Into the Woods." Though the car drove home the next day, insurance declared it a total loss.

I planned to commemorate the occasion by staying home and not driving - why risk a second accident on the same day? Unfortunately that was not possible to do, because banks and cleaners won't wait for me until Sunday. Driving safety was on my mind all day, but I made it home with everyone and everything in one piece. I haven't thought about the accident in as much depth in many months, but it still seems very clear and very real. It's not something I look forward to having happen again.