It's really slow in here today. Or maybe, I'm just really unproductive at work today.
I've been looking for cars for the last week. Hoping to find something decent for around $1200 that fits my "personality." This leads to me liking manual cars and I'm not so good at driving stick. I could totally get one, but I'd be worried with driving in the snow and the hills in my area. I don't want to buy a cheapo car and then blow out the clutch. Ugh.
I'm really hoping I can find something because I'm sure I don't qualify to get a loan for a car on my own. I'm worried that I won't be able to find something. Ugh.
Post by futurepivko on Aug 6, 2012 14:39:49 GMT -5
I'm excited my 2 year aunt nephew can say Aunt and Uncle to me and my H....when he talks to me on the phone he will ask me where Uncle is. It's so cute
I'm excited my 2 year aunt nephew can say Aunt and Uncle to me and my H....when he talks to me on the phone he will ask me where Uncle is. It's so cute
What cars are you looking at?
Just anything below $1200 that has decent mileage and won't require any repairs for 3 months or more. I just need to something to last me a year or so.
I feel like a teenager searching for her first crap car. I usually just finance a car but 1) I don't think I can 2) I don't want a car payment. So I'm trying to find a reliable "beast" of a car. LOL.
I'm annoyed that my friend hasn't texted me back yet.
She and her husband have both been super flaky since their wedding in June. On Friday, she suggested that we grab dinner tonight, and I was happy because it's been difficult to garner her attention lately. I said that it would be perfect and to let me know after the weekend if it still worked for her. I texted her at 9am asking if we were still on for tonight, and so far nothing in return.
I have errands and other crap to do tonight if I don't have dinner plans, so I'm getting antsy and annoyed.
Bliss--for $1,200, just get whatever is in the most reliable condition and then use the fact that you don't love your car as major motivation to quickly save for a better one.
My random is also in my post below. I am shocked that my grandpa just found out my dying grandma has $36,000 in credit card debt that he knew nothing about. It's making me paranoid and I am going to insist that DH and I both pull our reports tonight (I trust him, but I think it's just financially responsible to do that on a regular basis).
I'm annoyed with how long my Panera order took this afternoon. Most times it's ready by the time I mosy down to the pickup area. Why did I have to wait 10 minutes for a tuna sandwich today?
Bliss--for $1,200, just get whatever is in the most reliable condition and then use the fact that you don't love your car as major motivation to quickly save for a better one.
My random is also in my post below. I am shocked that my grandpa just found out my dying grandma has $36,000 in credit card debt that he knew nothing about. It's making me paranoid and I am going to insist that DH and I both pull our reports tonight (I trust him, but I think it's just financially responsible to do that on a regular basis).
Exactly. Do you know anyone who may be selling something?
Bliss--for $1,200, just get whatever is in the most reliable condition and then use the fact that you don't love your car as major motivation to quickly save for a better one.
My random is also in my post below. I am shocked that my grandpa just found out my dying grandma has $36,000 in credit card debt that he knew nothing about. It's making me paranoid and I am going to insist that DH and I both pull our reports tonight (I trust him, but I think it's just financially responsible to do that on a regular basis).
Exactly. Do you know anyone who may be selling something?
No. I've been posting in Facebook/Twitter so hopefully someone in my network will know someone. LOL. I have a contact for someone at a dealership that deals with cheapo cars. I'm having them look for me as well.
The biggest issue I've found so far is finding an automatic in that price range. Like I mentioned, I keep finding great cars that are manual. I don't feel secure enough in my manual driving skills to purchase a used car only to burn through the clutch in a matter of weeks.
One of the hinges on the rear window of my Escape broke this weekend. The screw just snapped in half. The hood also won't open unless you stick a screwdriver in and move it around. I've disliked the car since a month after I bought it used six years ago and the window hinge breaking is the last straw (due for brakes and tires soon too). Now I have to find a place to get it fixed as the garage I go to and trust doesn't do windows. I feel like just cleaning it up and taking it to be trade in and be done with it. DH even agreed but it is paid off and runs fine.
I hate going to Seas0ns 52. I just paid $15 for a meal and I'm still hungry, AND all my CWs crow about how full they are afterwards. 475 calories and under my ass.
I hate going to Seas0ns 52. I just paid $15 for a meal and I'm still hungry, AND all my CWs crow about how full they are afterwards. 475 calories and under my ass.
#teamfatass
Completely agree. I usually end up eating a second lunch a few hours later, which defeats the low calorie lunch idea.
My co-workers and I found out today that we've been accepted to present at a conference in January....in HAWAII. So excited!
Awesome!!
As of last night, my kids were clean, my house was clean, the laundry was done, my paperwork was all organized, my lunches were made for the week. Today is our wedding anniversary and the kids are still recovering from a busy weekend out-of-town, so I'm hoping that once we get home I can get them fed and in bed in lightning speed so that H and I can have some nice alone time.
I changed jobs just over a year ago, and I'm really noticing how much my quality of life has improved. If I were still at my old job, I would be hating life right now, but instead I'm feeling pretty good.
We took my dog camping for the first time this weekend. She LOVED it. She also has not moved from her bed for the last 24 hours. My cute little exhausted puppy
I am annoyed Fed Ex is not here with DH's anniversary gift. It's on the truck--don't they get it that our anniversary is today and I need it delivered ASAP???
Eta--Happy Anniversary CallingallAngels! It's a good day!
I tried level 2 of 30 day shred today, I will be at level 1 a while longer. I am also crunch impaired. No matter how many times I am shown the correct way to do it, I still do something wrong and end up with pain in my neck and lower back. I will skip crunches and work my abs another way.
I hate going to Seas0ns 52. I just paid $15 for a meal and I'm still hungry, AND all my CWs crow about how full they are afterwards. 475 calories and under my ass.
#teamfatass
I just had a friend tell me how much they love it. I haven't been yet.
I hate going to Seas0ns 52. I just paid $15 for a meal and I'm still hungry, AND all my CWs crow about how full they are afterwards. 475 calories and under my ass.
#teamfatass
I have a breakfast conference there later this week. :-(
I applied for an internal transfer today. My boss is supportive, but I'm still 80% sure my manager will block me from it because that's just how they do things here. Lock people down because they don't want to lose them until the employee gets fed up and quits the company all together and they completely lose the talent. I'm nervous about it because while I've done the job before, never for this company and it's insane standards/stress/pressure.
One of the hinges on the rear window of my Escape broke this weekend. The screw just snapped in half. The hood also won't open unless you stick a screwdriver in and move it around. I've disliked the car since a month after I bought it used six years ago and the window hinge breaking is the last straw (due for brakes and tires soon too). Now I have to find a place to get it fixed as the garage I go to and trust doesn't do windows. I feel like just cleaning it up and taking it to be trade in and be done with it. DH even agreed but it is paid off and runs fine.
Is the rear window hinge under recall? I know they recalled a lot of the Explorers' back windows, not sure about the Escapes.
I hate going to Seas0ns 52. I just paid $15 for a meal and I'm still hungry, AND all my CWs crow about how full they are afterwards. 475 calories and under my ass.
#teamfatass
I have a breakfast conference there later this week.
I have never heard of this place!
I wore a necklace today that I really like and it got caught on a drawer pull and broke into 6 pieces. I'm really sad about it.
DH told me this weekend he likes it when I wear matching bra/undies, but I tend towards nude/black bras because they are the most versatile. Who wants to see a bright green bra strap sticking out? I told him he can fund my new underwear wardrobe when I get to my goal weight (18lbs to go!).
I hate going to Seas0ns 52. I just paid $15 for a meal and I'm still hungry, AND all my CWs crow about how full they are afterwards. 475 calories and under my ass.
#teamfatass
I just had a friend tell me how much they love it. I haven't been yet.
I mean, the food is decent, and I like the tiny desserts. And it's nice to not go out and have a massive trough of food in front of you. I am just annoyed because I'm basically a garbage disposal for food right now and yeah, low-cal dining is not going to cut it.
Plus, it irritates me that they need to mention "475 calories or less!" at every turn. If you want to make healthy food, fine, but I do not want to spend my lunch discussing the calorie count of what I'm eating. And given my CWs, it turns into the hunger martyr games: "oh my gosh, I'm so stuffed, I can't believe that was JUST 475 CALORIES!"
Post by ondaflipside on Aug 6, 2012 15:10:42 GMT -5
I suck at dog parenting. Our large, 4yo dog is generally aggressive towards strangers, and a visit to the vet for his comprehensive exam = just a bad day for him overall yesterday.
The vet suggested to sedate him. While we were waiting for the medicine to take effect, he was lying down on the floor, but still kept trying to keep his head up. The sight of that, with his tounge sticking out, losing water from his saliva/mouth, farting because of a bad reaction from the medicine - - I could not help but feel depressed. I felt bad for my dog and embarassed for me and DH for not doing a better job in making him be sociable or timid.
The a/c in the house quit working this weekend while we weren't around and the houses was 89 degrees yesterday when we got home about 11 pm. It's supposed to be 100+ all week! Luckily the a/c guy is coming out first thing tomorrow morning and we are spending the night at my parents' house.