September 26 2007: Speedy Footballer
I received my first speeding ticket today…or should I say, my father received my first speeding ticket. The car’s under his name, so although I was the one driving the car and speeding, the resulting fine was issued in my father’s name, with three demerit points to his name as well.
Needless to say, I’m not currently in the parental good books, though I’ve already paid off the fine.
I can only hope that the $220AUD goes towards a good cause…like improving the road that I was caught on. Why would you put a speed camera on what is essentially a rural dirt road where there’s hardly any cars? That money better go towards paving that road with tarmac!
And in another first for today, I finally saw the love of (one of) my teen years in person.
Whilst at the bank today, cashing a cheque for a measley $19.10 (eBay payment…don’t ask), I found myself staring at the back of the head of the man in front of me in the line. It seemed…strangely familiar.
Then he glanced around casually, and I gawped. Kind of like how I gawped when I met semi-famous retired footballer. Which isn’t surprising really, considering that the aforementioned guy with the familiar head was in fact, another semi-famous retired footballer who I spent one year obsessing and fangirling over when I was fourteen, doodling his name on my journal with love hearts, wedding rings, and condoms. The object of my adolescent love, right there, in front of my eyes, his tight buttocks calling to me, saying “Amanda…get out your whip…I have handcuffs at home”.
Oh Ben Dixon. What I would have done to have had the courage to jump your bones right there in the bank queue. Call me. Please?
Bloody hell, woman, I wish I had your luck with those kinds of guys. *thumbs up*
And ouch for the parking ticket … eeek.
Xuan on September 26 2007 #
I know I shouldn’t be laughing, but that’s funny… not your for your father though.
I’ve never gotten a ticket, but 220 for speeding? How fast were you going?
Ben Dixon is a hottie.
Rafia on September 26 2007 #
Damn, what is it with your luck?
Jordie on September 26 2007 #
Ouch on the speeding ticket. :S
It would be awesome if Ben read this blog and then he did decide to get in contact with you, and then you guys got married and had babies. Now that would be a story.
Kimmie on September 26 2007 #
Ahh, nasty speeding ticket =( And yeah, hopefully all those fines go for a good cause.
And wow, you’re one lucky person. Here there’s no super popular hottie guys to gawp and gasp at.
Chien Yee on September 26 2007 #
Maybe that’s WHY they put the camera there- so they can catch people speeding, and raise money to pave it! It’s like modern version of the old-fashioned bake sale!
Aisling on September 26 2007 #
Oh HELLO Ben. I don’t blame you. :(
Sarai on September 26 2007 #
They put cameras on rural roads to catch people speeding and make more money. It’s the same reason small towns are usually known as speed traps.
Jennifer on September 27 2007 #
He’s an amateur. Bet you he can’t do the splits…
(no neither can I, but I’m still better). I still haven’t got a speeding fine yet (touch wood) - flee the household and you’ll never have to pay the fine.
Paddy on September 27 2007 #
You had some pretty advanced tastes for a 14-year-old. Mm mm mmm.
Leila on September 27 2007 #
Ouch, that speed ticket is quite an amount.
Juice on September 27 2007 #
Does your dad not have to declare that it was in fact you driving the car? That’s how it works here in the UK (so I’m told).
Reply: My parents gave me the choice of covering all the car insurance next year (rather than my usual half) or applying to take the demerits. I chose to cover the insurance - I know that despite this fine, in future I probably won’t not speed on deserted roads with no traffic lights, pedestrians, or other cars.
Ruth on September 27 2007 #
Aren’t you going to fill out that slip that puts the charge and demerits on your licence instead? Or will your father be kind enough to take the bullet for you?
Also, that Ben Dixon is bafflingly handsome. o_o
Tim on September 27 2007 #
You did not just say that about Ben Dixon, Amanda!
Amber on September 27 2007 #
One might say the speeding ticket was bad luck, but seeing him more than made up for it. *is jealous*
Kaylee on September 27 2007 #
ZOMG? You got to see your childhood idol? Aww that’s so lucky. So did you do anything to fulfill your childhood dreams? No? You’re so disappointing.
Rilla on September 27 2007 #
Hearts, wedding rings and condoms? LOL.
He’s hot!
Felisa on October 3 2007 #
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