I managed to avoid most of the 9/11 stuff this weekend. I remembered in my own way, mentally writing a post about it while in the shower, crying, and then deciding that the crying-inducing stuff was covered already, so I didn't post. I did have a moment when they announced a moment of silence over the PA while I was in Fred Meyers, though ( Read more... )

* So, remember my stress from yesterday? Yeah, still didn't get my check from the credit union. *bites nails*

* But there was the season finale of Suits last night: ( Cut for spoilers )

* My car is not yet paid for! I'm having anxiety issues right now involving the loan-to-dealership triangulations, since apparently my credit union can only mail me the check directly for me to endorse it over to the dealership, then I mail it to the dealership, and all of this is supposed to be done by tomorrow--and I haven't gotten the check yet ( Read more... )

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( CAR! )

OMFG I JUST BOUGHT A CAR!

More later when I've eaten and am not on the verge of hyperventilating.

Originally posted at Dreamwidth. There are currently
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* I am still without a new car. Currently, I'm trying to find a manual base model in a color in my price range. I'll take almost any color at this point, but everything seems to be grey, white, or black, and/or an automatic.

Has anyone worked with a car broker before? Experiences? Cost? Thoughts?

* I've been taking
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Firstly, I went test driving on Saturday. That was kind of fun, and definitely an exercise in contrasts. ( Cut for all the ins and outs of that )

Saturday:
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So, my beloved 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix, which I have been driving since 1997, and which has not only made the move with me to the other side of the country, but several trips to and from Escapade, and many points in between, is on its last legs. It was my dad's company car, which means he put serious mileage on it even before I got it, but I think ( Read more... )