The date was May 21, 1998 around noon… I was just returning from my lunch break, in my green ‘93 Mazda Protege. I recall there was a dump truck up ahead of me moving slowly (like most trucks do). I decided to pass him, but when I made the lane change I realized he was in the process of making a wide right turn (he was covering both lanes). I had a split decision to make, brake super hard and skid into him, or swerve. I had trees to the right of me, and a center (turning lane) in the middle… I decided to go for the centre lane…. BAD CHOICE !!! it changed my life forever… When I first heard Kanye West’s “Throught the Wire” – his song about his near fatal car accident, I could completely relate, the way he expressed himself through that song (he continues to be my favourite rapper because of his expressiveness) – is a big part of why I love to create videos to tell a story.
The 10 year mark (end of my accident claim) is coming up and how appropriate, I’m going to a Kanye West concert on May 21st – perfect close to that chapter of my life.
I can’t believe it’s 10 years already. Glad you made it through dawg. Wouldn’t be the same without you.
What a coincidence with the date of the Kanye concert too. Enjoy … I know that you will.