car and dateboy.
So, the latest on my car sitch: I have sent over what oil change receipts I have (which were few because I'm lame and didn't keep any receipts) along with a letter and some other transaction details, etc... to prove that I take care of my car. They are looking into a gelled oil settlement case- basically, it seems that the Toyota Highlander is known to have this needs-a-new-engine problem... or something, I'm somewhat unclear on the details, but point being that I will hopefully be able to get some help on getting it fixed. The super awesome lady at Toyota's 1800 number said she would do everything she can- I just hope (and worry) that I will have enough documentation to suit their needs. Otherwise, color me screwed.
In the meantime, in case I DO need to get a new car, I keep hearing Honda. It will have to be über used and cheap, but hopefully, if this is even the case, I can find something that's still in good enough shape to last more than 2 years. MOST HOPEFULY, I CAN GET MY CAR FIXED FOR FREE!
So, the date went well- we saw Slumdog Millionaire (which is awesome!) and went to Barnes and Noble before the movie for tea lattes and walked around the bookstore. Bookstores make for interesting conversation- I recommended a book to him that I have, "Wreck This Journal", that he seems to be enjoying. In fact, after this I will probably find my daily entry and do it. I need to blow some steam off.
Anyhoo, after the movie we went to PF Chang's for dinner. We are still doing a lot of the "what's your story" small talk getting to know each other, so I think it'll be a couple episodes before we are both less awkward enough to break loose and have fun, but he's asked for a second date- so he seems interested enough to venture forth!
Ironically, I didn't win the contest (did I tell you about the contest? it's fun and silly, but it's win a date with jerry.) and so on Valentine's Day he will be double dating with someone else, but that's actually pretty cool. I am not sure I would be ecstatic about having a 2nd date on V-day with someone I might actually be interested in from winning a contest. So, next weekend we're planning to have dinner with the same aforementioned double date couple, aka his best friends. :)
My neck is killing me, which reminds me I need to make an appt with the chiropractor my dr wants me to go to... and with my acupuncturist. Lots going on, but hopefully all the back-bladder-kidney-pain stuff will be fix-ed.
Oh, and I have lost 8.6 pounds in the past month on Weight Watchers. I like that it is going slowish, it's not shocking and I'm not depriving myself of anything. :) As long as I can be back to 2 piece comfort by this summer. ;)
I'm going to go wreck my journal.
In the meantime, in case I DO need to get a new car, I keep hearing Honda. It will have to be über used and cheap, but hopefully, if this is even the case, I can find something that's still in good enough shape to last more than 2 years. MOST HOPEFULY, I CAN GET MY CAR FIXED FOR FREE!
So, the date went well- we saw Slumdog Millionaire (which is awesome!) and went to Barnes and Noble before the movie for tea lattes and walked around the bookstore. Bookstores make for interesting conversation- I recommended a book to him that I have, "Wreck This Journal", that he seems to be enjoying. In fact, after this I will probably find my daily entry and do it. I need to blow some steam off.
Anyhoo, after the movie we went to PF Chang's for dinner. We are still doing a lot of the "what's your story" small talk getting to know each other, so I think it'll be a couple episodes before we are both less awkward enough to break loose and have fun, but he's asked for a second date- so he seems interested enough to venture forth!
Ironically, I didn't win the contest (did I tell you about the contest? it's fun and silly, but it's win a date with jerry.) and so on Valentine's Day he will be double dating with someone else, but that's actually pretty cool. I am not sure I would be ecstatic about having a 2nd date on V-day with someone I might actually be interested in from winning a contest. So, next weekend we're planning to have dinner with the same aforementioned double date couple, aka his best friends. :)
My neck is killing me, which reminds me I need to make an appt with the chiropractor my dr wants me to go to... and with my acupuncturist. Lots going on, but hopefully all the back-bladder-kidney-pain stuff will be fix-ed.
Oh, and I have lost 8.6 pounds in the past month on Weight Watchers. I like that it is going slowish, it's not shocking and I'm not depriving myself of anything. :) As long as I can be back to 2 piece comfort by this summer. ;)
I'm going to go wreck my journal.