You sound much better already. A holiday sounds like it would be in good order for tomorrow. A car crash, whether you are hurt or not is a tough thing. Traumatic even. I know that for myself I feel naked without my car. As a matter of fact, my car is the only real safe place that I have had in the past 7 years. A bike is much more 'exposed'. Funny that you would speak about this because my car is being sold when I leave (in two days), and I will be driving my SO's. We have been talking the last two days about riding a bike - I just don't know how I will do. Perhaps you and I can pull out our kilts and see the sights - but through it all we can 'have each other's back'.I can calm down before I get there.
Your idea of heading out and having dinner sounds fantastic. Good for you for looking out for your health first and foremost. Re-centering is an amazing idea and I hope your day is allowing you to do just that.