Blargh. :)
...stupid car...stupid horoscope...stupid zombies...
Today's Horoscope:
There. That's better, isn't it? You're feeling like your old self again, just as fiery and feisty as you ever did. It's a good thing, too, because you're going to have to take charge of a tough situation.
So for the past couple days I was hit by a wave of severe anxiety, making me feel absolutely terrible in more ways than I can count. Today, however, I've been in a great mood, full of energy and optimism. That fulfills part 1. As I read it, I thought "Tough situation? Nothing like that has happened today." ...but as usual, I spoke too soon. Gwargh!
Dad decided, since our new car (replacement for the one I trashed two weeks ago) was having a few issues, I should bring it to the dealership and get them to look at it. Before I left, I stuck my wallet (with driver's licence and shit) into my pocket. A little voice said: "Shouldn't you take your bag?" (which, incidently, has my house key in it). I replied: "Nah, don't need it."
So I drove to the dealership and got the car in for service, no issues. As I was leaving, the little voice spake and said: "You should check the car one last time for anything you might need." To which I did a mental check (wallet...what else did I bring?) and replied: "Nah, I got everything."
Then I get driven home, regaled all the way by a nice old englishman who told me stories of his grandfather, who fought in wars, framed people who pissed him off (he was a police officer), and travelled to Australia, gambled his money away, then stowed away on a passenger ship for a while, until he was starving and instead decided to pass himself off as a barber.
...besides that, after the nice old englishman drives away, and I realize: "SHIT! I don't have my housekeys OR the garage door opener!" I sneak around back and realize the back door is also locked. Obligatory swearing ensued while I considered breaking the glass. A few kicks told me that such a feat would be exceedingly too much effort for one of my physical prowess. Besides, I don't think my parents would appreciate it.
Yet, I remained in a very positive, energetic mood, so I hurried around front and went to a neighbour's house, asking to use their phone because I had (by some stroke of foreward thinking) taken a business card from the dealership. So I called, explained the situation ("I feel like an idiot but I'm locked out of my house. Could you send someone up here with my garage door opener?"). They said they'd send someone as soon as possible.
Thanking the neighbour profusely, I went to sit out on my front step - when my neighbor then offered me a bottle of water 'cause it's so bloody fucking hot outside. So I sat in the shade drinking my water for an hour and a half until they arrived with my means of ingress. Despite becoming increasingly bored, I actually rather enjoyed sitting in the shade with the cool breeze.
Funny enough, had this happened yesterday when I was filled with anxiety, I'd probably have screamed and cried and set about smashing the back window in, and not have even considered using a phone. Thus, part 2 of today's horoscope was fulfilled.
And despite all of that, I'm actually still feeling quite pleasant and at ease. Go figure. :D
Now if only my good luck will continue and the car is ready before noon tomorrow like I asked...
Today's Horoscope:
There. That's better, isn't it? You're feeling like your old self again, just as fiery and feisty as you ever did. It's a good thing, too, because you're going to have to take charge of a tough situation.
So for the past couple days I was hit by a wave of severe anxiety, making me feel absolutely terrible in more ways than I can count. Today, however, I've been in a great mood, full of energy and optimism. That fulfills part 1. As I read it, I thought "Tough situation? Nothing like that has happened today." ...but as usual, I spoke too soon. Gwargh!
Dad decided, since our new car (replacement for the one I trashed two weeks ago) was having a few issues, I should bring it to the dealership and get them to look at it. Before I left, I stuck my wallet (with driver's licence and shit) into my pocket. A little voice said: "Shouldn't you take your bag?" (which, incidently, has my house key in it). I replied: "Nah, don't need it."
So I drove to the dealership and got the car in for service, no issues. As I was leaving, the little voice spake and said: "You should check the car one last time for anything you might need." To which I did a mental check (wallet...what else did I bring?) and replied: "Nah, I got everything."
Then I get driven home, regaled all the way by a nice old englishman who told me stories of his grandfather, who fought in wars, framed people who pissed him off (he was a police officer), and travelled to Australia, gambled his money away, then stowed away on a passenger ship for a while, until he was starving and instead decided to pass himself off as a barber.
...besides that, after the nice old englishman drives away, and I realize: "SHIT! I don't have my housekeys OR the garage door opener!" I sneak around back and realize the back door is also locked. Obligatory swearing ensued while I considered breaking the glass. A few kicks told me that such a feat would be exceedingly too much effort for one of my physical prowess. Besides, I don't think my parents would appreciate it.
Yet, I remained in a very positive, energetic mood, so I hurried around front and went to a neighbour's house, asking to use their phone because I had (by some stroke of foreward thinking) taken a business card from the dealership. So I called, explained the situation ("I feel like an idiot but I'm locked out of my house. Could you send someone up here with my garage door opener?"). They said they'd send someone as soon as possible.
Thanking the neighbour profusely, I went to sit out on my front step - when my neighbor then offered me a bottle of water 'cause it's so bloody fucking hot outside. So I sat in the shade drinking my water for an hour and a half until they arrived with my means of ingress. Despite becoming increasingly bored, I actually rather enjoyed sitting in the shade with the cool breeze.
Funny enough, had this happened yesterday when I was filled with anxiety, I'd probably have screamed and cried and set about smashing the back window in, and not have even considered using a phone. Thus, part 2 of today's horoscope was fulfilled.
And despite all of that, I'm actually still feeling quite pleasant and at ease. Go figure. :D
Now if only my good luck will continue and the car is ready before noon tomorrow like I asked...