Not As Car-ismatic As I Used To Be.

I have been hearing a not-so-good noise in my car for about the past week now, so I decided to take it into the shop to see what it was. I wish I hadn't because when I was done, I was the one that needed fixing. It turns out that both of the front ball barrings in my car need to be changed along with both break pads, which will cost me around $722! If THAT wasn't bad enough, they found a myriad of other things that need to be fixed as well. Things that aren't broken now but will break soon. They gave us an estimate on what it would cost to fix it all at once. The estimate? $1,900! ! ! 

We are only going to focus on what needs to be fixed now, which are the ball barrings. However, there is talk of just getting a new car all together. Who knows. Either way, it sucks! 

I'm super bummed about this for obvious reasons, but also because I've been trying to save up for the apartment. I have no idea how I'm going to save up for the apartment when I have a car that needs 2-grand worth of fixing?! 

Urg. 

Follow Your Dreams

You see all of those inspirational quotes and videos. "Never give up on your dreams," "Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something," "Do it because you love it." I love those things, I think they're great, but they also make me kind of sad. I've never had any of those dreams. I've never had one thing that I want to go after and know that that's what I want to do forever because it makes me happy. I'm going to college now for something I enjoy, something that I can use anywhere, something that will allow me to move to a variety of places, and something that provides a good income; but, will it make me happy? I've been having a lot of doubts about my major lately and other aspects of my life and it's been hard. I have a long list of things I want to try, new things, but no money to try them.

 I don't know if I'm happy with where I'm going. 

Home Sweet Home

Tomorrow my friend and her family arrives home. And let me just tell you . . . I cannot wait. It has been.... and interesting week, and I hope that they enjoyed their vacation; however, I greatly miss the comfort of my bed, the warm and subtle hatred from my cat, watching t.v. without having to worry about breaking anything, and lastly not having to walk out into the cold to make sure a dog goes to the bathroom every night. 

P.S. 
My dad is in Ireland. WHAT?!

6 A.M., A Dog, and A Fire Alarm.

Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted in awhile. This past week I have actually been house-sitting for a friend of mine and taking care of their animals (2 cats, a dog, and a goldfish). Two nights ago we had a brief but powerful storm here that unfortunately, knocked the power out in her house. I've made multiple stops at my house to pick up candles and other power outage supplies after burning through the candles they have here. 

This morning, roughly, 6 A.M. The lights flickered on for a moment, then off, then back on and on they are seeming to stay.

This would be great news if the Fire Alarm didn't turn on with the power. 

Twice, the fire alarm beeped for a short period then stopped. 

Unfortunately for me, My friend is still in Mexico and sound asleep so thus all of my questions and messages go unanswered for now.

Lets just hope the fire alarm stays off, and the lights stay on. 

Lyrical Grammar

I was listening to the radio today and a song came on with the chorus that sang "We can run them red lights"; and, it hit me. Why is it necessary to use incorrect grammar in music? If they had sang "We can run those red lights" It would be grammatically correct with the same amount of syllables. So, why not?