car trouble

I’m driving home from work when I’m on the 610-45 interchange. I hear a popping sound, and suddenly my accelerator pedal feels strange. It feels really far back and pressing it doesn’t make the car go much faster. I manage to get down 45 and exit. While I’m sitting at a traffic light somewhat near my apartment, I look down at the pedal; it’s back against the floor board and at a 45º angle. I’m pretty sure this is not right, so I lightly press my foot against the side of the pedal in an attempt to straighten it. The pedal then starting swinging like a pendulum and simply fell off onto the floorboard. I’m certain this is bad. I manage to idle into a parking lot and, accelerator pedal in hand, call a tow truck. Twenty four hours and $150 later, it was reattached and seems to be fully functional.

In other news, why is the Registrar’s office posting grades on a weekend? They’re in serious danger of doing work. I’d like to give a slow clap to Steneiner for almost getting his multiple choice test graded within the one month barrier.