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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Cubicle Life, The 15 yr Old · January 28, 2010

So My Car Stalled On the Freeway & I Was On the News


Very long story, I will shorten it because I am sure you all don’t want to read a whole book. Basically on Tuesday morning, I woke up to take my son to school. We went through our usual routine and route. As I turned onto the Page Extension, a busy thoroughfare here in St. Louis, my car just went kaput. No power at all. My car stopped on the busy highway. No lights. No heat. Nothing. It just stopped. I couldn’t turn on my hazard lights so everyone was honking their horns at me, it was crazy.

And it wasn’t bad enough that I was in the middle of rush hour traffic, but it was snowing as well.

Finally, a man seeing us in peril helped my son push my Jeep Grand Cherokee out of the way onto the shoulder so that we were out of the way. It took another thirty minutes for the tow truck to come and eventually I got back home and my son got to school.

It ended up being the serpentine belt and something else. I am not good with cars so I can’t remember all of the particulars. Total bill? $340.00.

I got my car back later that day.

After being without my Blackberry, which died a sudden death on Monday, a friend of mine went to my Facebook account and saw that I had gotten stuck on the freeway. He then tells me: “You were the car they were talking about on Fox 2 Morning News…!”

Of course I was embarrassed. LOL.

But whatevs. I got my car back which is the most important thing and the repairs wasn’t as bad as they could’ve been.

Another one of those interesting stories to add to my life’s tales. I am glad this one had a happy ending!


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Comments

  1. Notorious Spinks says

    January 28, 2010 at 9:06 pm

    I am glad you all were okay too. I know it was a scare. Still LOL! @ you on the news.

    Reply
  2. Coistycat says

    January 29, 2010 at 12:53 am

    Wow your first your phone now this it sure aint your week. At least you got a mention on the news that has to be something right LOL. I can just imagine how red you went when you heard it got a mention, i know i would have been mortified LOL

    All that matters is that you are here to tell us about it & to be able to laugh at making the news xx

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      January 29, 2010 at 1:22 am

      It was so embarrassing having everyone honk at me and whatnot but all is well now, thank God! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    January 29, 2010 at 2:36 am

    For a car that had no power, nothing a $340 bill isn't too bad! I'm glad it wasn't worse than that!

    Reply
  4. RobynsWorld says

    January 29, 2010 at 12:16 am

    You are not having a lucky week! I hope Wednesday and today have been better 🙂

    Reply
    • Dannigyrl says

      January 29, 2010 at 1:21 am

      Yes, Wed. and Thurs. have been great! I am hoping there are no more unfortunate incidents. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Susan @grumpy1970 says

    January 29, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    Glad they were able to push it out of the way and you were ok! I wonder if my brother saw you on the highway….he lives in St. Louis! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jennifer B says

    January 30, 2010 at 12:06 am

    oh no! I would have been so embarrased! So glad you're ok! I hope you have a better week next week!

    Reply
  7. letsgolakers086 says

    January 31, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    lol I would be so embarrassed! Glad to hear you and your son are okay though. Car repair bills are always a bummer =

    -SB

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When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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