I hate driving.

:: FAIL #1
The last day of August, I was pulling in to do my 1st day of producing the FSU Weather Show. I had already been at the studio setting up graphics and prepping the show. My "tv" clothes were in my car across campus so I walked then planned on driving back to the studio. Pulling into the parking lot, someone decided to do a 3-point turn right in front of me and back into me. Awesome. While my car was in the shop, I obviously had to rent a vehicle. I got the privilege to driving this obnoxious red Chevrolet HHR. Before you rent a vehicle, one must inspect the car for any previous scratches. This particular automobile had two very obvious scratches on the front with red paint. This is where I went wrong. I assumed that since they were painted over, they had already been repaired. However, that wasn't the case. When I returned it, I was charged for the repairs to fix the scratches. What bummed me out the most, is that the scratch and the paint was very obvious. When I inspected the car before I even rented it, the enterprise man [Carl] knew very well the scratches were there. I was just the naive college girl he took advantage of.
Bottom line: Never assume.
Total cost: $454.17

:: FAIL #2
Two weeks later, I was late to class so I figured I would just risk it, and park in a corner in the nearest parking garage. Although I've parked in this very same space before and only got a $20 parking ticket, this time it was declared PARKING IN A FIRE LANE.
Bottom line: Arrive on time.
Total cost: $100.00

:: FAIL #3
It was last Friday night and out in Jacksonville Beach. Parked in the Bank of America lot across from Brix. Didn't want to drink and drive so I left my car there overnight only to return in the morning with the White Knight no where to be found!
Bottom line: Take better note of TOW AWAY ZONE.
Total cost: $186.00

I really hope that trouble only comes in 3's.