RANT

My poor car--Saturn, 1997--now has 201,000 miles. She has treated me well, but bit by bit she is falling apart. I was out running around yesterday and decided I would get gas. I had a little less than 1/4 of a tank, but knew I wouldn't have time to do it later in the week. So I get out, open up the gas tank and it won't budge. I twist and twist and finally the stupid thing breaks off. The entire plastic part, but NOT the metal part. I tried everything to get it off and realize I am looking like an idiot. So I call my friend Jen's husband. He says bring it over and let me look at it. He tries pliers, a screwdriver, and some other tools. NOTHING works. I'm pissed now and realize that each mile I drive I have less and less gas.

SO this morning, I call the Saturn dealership and make an appointment. I have to take an early lunch and sit there for over an hour while they replace the gas cap. In the end, it is $75.00. I said, "WHAT?!...that is a bit high for a gas cap, isn't it?" I was inconvenienced, late for work, and now I have $75 less in my bank account.

On the way back to work my dad calls complaining about the credit collectors that keep calling us. Yes, I'm behind on my loans-what else is new, right?

FINALLY, I grab McDonald's on the way back to work and ask for lots of ketchup. Apparently, lots = 3 packets.

Idiots.

Cold

Think about a time when you were cold....think about the coldest you've ever been in your life. I guarantee you you've never been as cold as I was today.

I'm talking about the wind stinging your face; your hands BURNING (isn't it ironic?) and shaking so hard that you can't even scrape your windshield off; where your feet are completely numb; and when your whole insides involuntarily shiver and your muscles start to spasm. Welcome to the Great White North.

It was only down to 5 degrees, with a wind chill of -15. I used to be able to handle these temperatures. It seems my time in TN has turned me warm-blooded. I'm still loving the snow, but it only needs to be 32 degrees for flakes, right? So why then is it so damn cold?!

By the way, I was listening to the Wreckers CD today and I'd just like to say "I can guarantee, things are sweeter in Tennessee."

Let's Talk Politics!

Don't worry....it's not your typical politic talk. Many of you may know that I'm not a huge fan of voting. I do it every four years for the President and that is plenty for me. Well, you may also remember that I helped Senator Ed Bryant last year on his campaign. At the time, I also worked for CeCe-Ms. Politics herself-so I was pressured to vote that time around. I did it---not that I liked taking off work or standing in a ridiculously long line to guess on which circle I should punch. I must admit however, I did feel proud....that MAYBE I had done something to help our little county of Davidson.

NOW, today I receive a letter in the mail. I skim through once and think, "Oh No...I did something wrong in my voting"....I read it a second time, and have no clue what they are saying. I finally really read it a third time (I told you I don't understand politics)....it seems that someone may have stolen my identity. The building where the voter registration cards are kept was broken into. You're kidding, right? No, someone really may have all my info including my S.S. #.

The moral of this story: Don't vote. It's not worth it.
By the way, before I get multiple reply's...yes, I do plan on voting for the President....and that is ALL! :)