Some good things

[alee_grrl]

1. I dropped my car off this morning at a shop I trust to have it looked over to find out if: a) car was safe to drive; b) problem might be something minor. They checked it over, did what they could to make sure I was likely to get home safely, tried to break it to me very gently that car is on her absolute last legs, and were visibly relieved when I informed them that I was going to buy a new car this weekend and would be working from home for the next two days. They only charged me $55, despite having probably spent at least an hour doing diagnostics on it and their normal rate for diagnostics is $100/hour. If you need a car shop in the Vienna, VA area, I highly recommend James Madison Shell.

2. I can work from home for the next two days while I get my transportation sorted.

3. I have awesome friends/chosen family who happily listen to me and help me deal with brain weasels surrounding money issues.

4. We may be getting a dog!

Comments

[alee_grrl]

Yeah, I had actually forgotten about the book in all the kerfluffle over the car. But I can easily get it to you next week. I can drop if off after work one evening if you'd like. :)

I was so relieved that the day's experience with the mechanic went well. I'm also really, really glad I made it home.

[jelazakazone]

Dropping off one evening after work sounds great. We can coordinate that later. <3