Wednesday, December 28, 2011

So this is what being an adult is all about...

Well Christmas has come and gone, just like it does every year. Such a build up for a fabulous (or not so fabulous) time with family and friends, just to wake up the next day and realize every radio station has stopped playing Christmas music, you look around the neighborhood to see a few pine trees at the curbs of your neighbors homes, ornaments are packed away, Christmas cards are stored away for the season... this is the time of year that just makes me so thankful for all the fabulous people I have in my life... gosh I couldn't be more lucky!

I got everything I wanted for Christmas and more! The best part of the Holiday this year is the super cute guy I have had my eye on for well over a year got to be a part of the festivities :) I guess this is his official hood shout out... xo.

Well not only did I get everything I wanted, I also had an unwelcome present this year... A COLD. I have not been sick in about a year. And the last time I was sick, I was really sick. Bronchitis... it took a month to recover. I have always been a super trooper when it comes to handling a cold, but this one has really taken me down. I have never been a bigger baby until this moment!

Well apparently when you're all grown up, you only have you to take care of.. well, you. And I have been doing a grand job! Not without complaining to everyone in my path though. Picked up all sorts of cold and cough medicine, cough drops, tea, and ingredients to make the most delicious chicken noodle soup ever. It warmed me right to my soul. So, now I am on the road to recovery! I can just feel it! However next time I am asking for a little help from that handsome stud boyfriend of mine ;)

Good night... it's time for some rest! I need to recover in time for the next big festivities - NYE!

Saturday, December 3, 2011

RIP Black Lightning

There comes a time in every relationship that you know it's over. It can be a tough realization or a long time coming, but for the most part, it really isn't a pleasant time in anyones life. Our time came on Tuesday, November 29th. I was on my way to work, about 7:30 AM. I was on the corner of Oakland and North when things turned ugly. I was afraid there was going to be an explosion, but luckily, it was contained until I was in a safe place. My car - which I have, for many years, lovingly referred to as Black Lightning - finally had enough. It was time to call it quits with one of the best cars of my life so far.

I met my baby in December of 2006. I had just returned home from an extended vacation in San Francisco, CA, and was in dire need of a vehicle. I returned to my favorite West Bend car dealership at the time, Kearns Motor Cars (for future reference, don't go there...). I did not have any vehicles in mind, but knew my type - sporty 2 door coupe. I asked my dad to go with me for 2 reasons. One, he is one big, intimidating mo fo, and two, I needed a way to get to the dealership. My dad is the best, he agreed to take me. I talked to Kevin, aka my guy, and he suggests a few in the price range I was looking for. We head out onto the lot, and the first car we look at is not a good pick... it is a beige on beige 4 door Toyota from the late 90's. I took one look and, shaking my head in disgust and threatening to leave, ask to see the next car immediately. Kevin knew me better than that! As we are on our way over to the next pick, a distraction pops up... gunmetal Scion tC. Unfortunately, this is well out of my price range at $23,000. I keep walking, my head held just a tad lower.  

Out of nowhere, I see it. Black 2 door Saturn Ion. This was the second car on Kevin's sad list of three, but I must say Kevin did good... this car impressed! I decided to take it out for a spin with my pops. One thing I notice right away are the suicide doors. It wouldn't be totally impossible to haul my friends around with me - I have alot of friends, so this was a plus. What I notice next as I slide into the drivers seat is the dash is slightly off to the right, not directly in front of you like you would see in any other vehicle. I start to panic slightly as I try to understand how the hell I will be able to keep track of my speed limit if I have to cock my head slightly to the right... then as I flip the key in the ignition to start this kitten up, I calm down. This car fit, it fit like a glove. I was ready to commit.

We finish all the appropriate paperwork, I give my dad a kiss on the cheek for taking me to meet the car of my dreams, hop into my new ride and peel out of that parking lot faster than Kevin can say "thanks for the commission!"

We had a good run, I really enjoyed all the time I spent with Black Lightning. She took me places I may not have gone if I didn't have her... well, probably not. It was time for something new for both of us. I will miss her noisy growl every day, she will never be replaced in my heart, but I know we will both be happier. RIP baby, RIP.

Autosave?

Today was a sad day for me in my very infantile blogging career. When you publish a blog and it doesn't save for a number of reasons, you cannot press the back button to "return to your blog and try again". Well, you can but your blog will not be there. Boo to that!

My novel will have to wait until tomorrow.