You know, I think the service departments at dealerships purposely take longer. Today while I was waiting for the truck I was browsing the part department, which has all sorts of accessories for the vehicles. Tow packages, mud flaps, dash mats, seat covers, license plate holders, miniature model cars, clothing, etc.... I know, it's probably my own fault for browsing, but now I'm hooked on getting the truck a tow package so I can put a boat behind it (the next mega-purchase) and getting the bed lined with a spray in liner. :)

I just bought BBMak's album, Sooner or Later. Not bad. Haven't listened to all the tracks yet, but the one's I've heard are good. I really bought the album because of their single "Ghost of You and Me" but I liked their other one "Back Here" too. Here are the videos on Launch.com...

BBMAK
Ghost Of You And Me

BBMAK
Back Here

I took the truck in to be fixed this morning. Got in at about 8am and got it back at around 10am. Apparantly the Upper Arm Assembly on the Driver's Side was loose and needed to be tightened. So now there is no knocking or thuding anymore and it doesn't switch which direction it wants to drift. Now it just drifts left. Yeah, I know, that's not good either. But the people at the Service Department knew they were giving it back to me that way. Cause the apparantly didn't have anyone who could do the alignment on it today. So I'm rescheduled for Monday morning now to get that fixed. Then it will finally be all done at the Service Department....for now... :)

You know, I really should be working instead of blogging. Does it sound like I care, though? :) I should have had my project done about half an hour ago. Oh well. :)

I have the suspicious feeling my comments system isn't working. Hmm....have to look into that tonite.

As soon as I get back home, I'm gonna add a new site to my "Regular Reading..." section. Here's the link for now... Boy-Ashamed

In our continuing saga of the parking space...I come down this morning to head into work. I have to pass right by the space I lost last night to a Camaro. Nice looking car. Even better looking driver. I kinda gazed for a while as I walked on by to my truck at the other end of the lot. When I drove back around heading for the exit, he was still there and he smiled at me. Ooh...some many pleasant thoughts to have today....so little time. :)

Hehe. Forgot to mention. I parked in a visitor parking space when I got home from work earlier this evening. (Someone was in my assigned space again.) Anyway, I went driving between 1am and 2am. Not too many people on the roads, especially with it pouring down rain. Anyway, I get back home and someone actually took the space! I guess you had to be there. You see, NO ONE is out late around here. This area is about as active at night as a paralyzed man in a non-motorized wheelchair.

The brutal truths hit hard, early in the morning. It's been raining hard outside for about 15 minutes. I love the rain. I just like watching it, or driving in it. See where I'm going with this? Seeing it coming down in buckets, I thought, 'hmm, let's see how the truck performs'. So I run down to my truck. (I said I liked WATCHING the rain, not STANDING in it.) She handles beautifully. I go out driving for about an hour or so. I knew at the start that I was running low on gas. In fact, my fuel indicator light was on when I started the car, meaning I had less than an eighth of a tank.

I don't know what made me not want to get gas. Maybe it was the fact that this would be the first time I would be able to tell what my actual mileage was gonna be. I don't know. But anyway I wound up driving around until the needle passed the 'E' on the gauge. No, I didn't run out of fuel. I've driven enough to know that the gauge in most cars and trucks today actually gives you a couple extra gallons beyond the 'E' on the gauge for emergencies. So anyway, I get down driving around and start heading home, and decide to hit the gas station across from my apartment. They usually have the best price on gas in my area anyway. So I pull up ot the pump and start pumping....and pumping...and pumping...and pumping. She's got a HUGE tank on her. Way bigger than my old truck had.

Anyway, I go the receipt and checked the Trip Gauge to see how far I had travelled. To make a long story short, (too late), My gas mileage is 16.06mpg. Ouch, babe. :( I knew that Dodge's Magnum Engines were thirsty critters but DAYUM! Oh well, my baby's worth every penny of it. :)

Have you noticed I can't type, yet? Just take a gander at the previous blogs. Tons of spelling errors. I used to go back and correct ones I found. I don't anymore though. For these reasons: One, I think it makes the blog seem more raw and unedited. After all, this is supposed to be like a diary. Two, That's what I typed and since this is supposed to be about me, might as well show me off, flaws and all. And finally Three, I'm just too damn lazy! :)

The latest album from NSYNC rocks! I know I've done a complete turn-around from my previous blog comments, but what can I say. The sound has grown on me.

So...Episode 2 got named. "Attack of the Clones"...um...kay...(note to George: A little less crack should clear that up.)

Now that I'm back to a normla routine again, let's update you on a few thoughts running through my head. First off, I'm like sooo totally in love with my new truck. It's just sooo schweet! :) I just need to get that Joint fixed in the steering this Saturday and it will be "Kick-Ass!" as Cartman would say! :) Meanwhile back on the home-front, I'm still working my butt-off at work and at home. I can't wait for a break in this crummy schedule so I can take a road trip with the new truck! Now the question is, where should I go? I've only been to Vegas once so I might go there. Especially since the only time I was there was on a business trip and I didn't see much of anything except the convention center. Another possibility is San Diego. I haven't been there in like 3 years and I love the ocean and the sights around there like Sea World and SeaPort Village, not to mention the Harbor Cruises. :)

Okay. I've now come crashing down from my high this past weekend. It's like 12:30am and I'm just getting home and I'm soooo dog tired I don't even know if I'm sending this blog right. Guess we'll know in the morning, won't we?

This weekend ROCKED! I think this is the first weekend I've had since I started this blog that I can actually say, ROCKED! Right now I'm like sooooo bouncing off the walls. That's cause I bought tons of stuff this weekend. So here's an update that wraps a few previous blogs up. First, I bought the latest *NSYNC CD, Celebrity. I know I said I hated the divergence from their original sound, but now I'm forced to take eat my words. I LOVE the new album. Well, maybe that is too strong, but it is certainly up on my list right now. There are some songs I still am not that into, but I love "The Two of Us", "Up Against The Wall", "Selfish", and "Something Like You" that features Stevie Wonder on the harmonica. The photos in the liner notes are neat too. But you ain't gonna get me to scan them. Go buy the album!

Next, is un update on the truck. I got it. I think that's why I'm so hyper. That beautiful green truck is parked in my space down in the lot right now. I kinda feel like that guy in the Lexus (or maybe it was Infinity?) TV ad where he runs down to the garage at like 2am just to open the door and see the car. I feel like doing that right now. I'm just in awe that I finally got my dream car. Of course, not without a little help from my parents who contributed $1500 for a down payment. (Thanks, Mom and Dad!) (And if you're reading this, I guess we have more to discuss than the thank you, huh?)

But here comes the only downer to the weekend. You knew it was coming right? Well, I ain't gonna disapoint you either with a lame one. The brand new truck is already broken. Yes, you heard me B-R-O-K-E-N. It has less than 5000 miles on it and there is something severely wrong with the steering on it. I think it's just a loose joint, but I have to take it in to be sure. We you apply the brakes, it always pulls to the left. At first I thought alignment. But then why, when you accelarate, does it pull to the right, or sometimes to the left, or sometimes not at all?!? It's funny, you hit a bump in the road and you instantly pull the opposite direction. Then also, when backing up into a space, you hear a loud THUD coem from under the driver-side wheel well, when you straighten the wheel after it has been turn to the left. (Specific ain't it?)

Anyway, I already have an appointment to take it back to the dealership first thing in the morning to get it fix. It's still under manufacturer's original warranty so everything should be covered, especially since I just bought the thing!