Today I lost my job. A job that I enjoyed but for whatever reasons they let me go? I came home had dinner and instead of staying home I went out and had a coffee. I didn't want to go home so I went for a beer and after the beer I had a screwdriver. I was probably there a little over an hour. The bar is right around the corner from where I live and I next thing you know I'm getting pulled over. The cop ask if I have been drinking and I lied and said no, but he pulls me out anyway. Takes out a note a pad and asks me more questions while writing notes. He shines a light in my eyes and has me follow it. In between he ask if I have been drinking and admit I have. I told him I had a beer and where / what bar I was leaving from. I told him I lost job and feel depressed. I said I just live right around the corner less than a mile and I just want to get home. I said you can even follow me home. I was just be truthful. He continues to ask me questions from what I had for dinner and when I ate and how much sleep I got the night before and what time it was now. He also asked me the year and make of my truck and also if I knew the street location where I was at. I answered all his questions. He also asked me how long ago I stopped drinking and I said about 30 minutes ago.
So next thing you know I'm doing a field sobriety test. Glazing up with my eyes closed estimating 30 seconds and telling him when I feel I reached 30-seconds, which I just counted off in my head. All the while knowing this will be my worst day in my life. Next on to raising one leg and counting out loud until being told to stop. I think I got to 18 second before I had to put leg down because I lost balance, but raised it again and started counting. Last I walked in a straight line taking 9 steps and then pivot and turn (heel to toe) He sat me on the curb and had me follow his finger again which I did. He then walked away to talk to his partner. He came back and asked me to get up.
He handed me back my drivers license and registration and proof of insurance. He said "he felt I wasn't over the limit, but close and said to drive home and he wasn't going to follow". He said something to the affect that "things will get better and something else will come along" He also said "it's alright to have a drink once and awhile but don't drive" he said "It could have been a lot worse" I shook both their hands
Its nice to know that there are still cops out there that have some compassion. IDK? Maybe he just knew I was being honest with him.
I got in my truck and drove home. That is my last time I will ever do that again!! I'm not a big drinker I was just feeling down. but that still isn't a reason to drink and drive.
So next thing you know I'm doing a field sobriety test. Glazing up with my eyes closed estimating 30 seconds and telling him when I feel I reached 30-seconds, which I just counted off in my head. All the while knowing this will be my worst day in my life. Next on to raising one leg and counting out loud until being told to stop. I think I got to 18 second before I had to put leg down because I lost balance, but raised it again and started counting. Last I walked in a straight line taking 9 steps and then pivot and turn (heel to toe) He sat me on the curb and had me follow his finger again which I did. He then walked away to talk to his partner. He came back and asked me to get up.
He handed me back my drivers license and registration and proof of insurance. He said "he felt I wasn't over the limit, but close and said to drive home and he wasn't going to follow". He said something to the affect that "things will get better and something else will come along" He also said "it's alright to have a drink once and awhile but don't drive" he said "It could have been a lot worse" I shook both their hands
Its nice to know that there are still cops out there that have some compassion. IDK? Maybe he just knew I was being honest with him.
I got in my truck and drove home. That is my last time I will ever do that again!! I'm not a big drinker I was just feeling down. but that still isn't a reason to drink and drive.
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