Okay, this week, this month, this year, my life sucks
 

Clearly, I've gone around the karma wheel this week and it's my year, so far, to be mired in crap. I went over my $$ situation given the car thing and upcoming rent, bills, etc. and I realize, I cannot even squeeze out any mad money for LA next week and am going to have to shelve my DL trip. This bums me out more than I can say, at least I will see the Lashes when they are in SF in April.

On the drive home last night, because the car is not yet repaired (they tapped me out last week) part way home, on the freeway by the airport, the engine started with it's not happy sputtering. I, of course, freaked, moved to the slow lane in case I had to bail. I got home, but realized, I cannot really drive the car, and should not. So, I went over those finances and looked at what needs to be done on the car, I've got to come up with $2500 to $3000 to get everything done (which is preferable, really, get it all done and I'm good for the next year or so). So this is just for the car.

Why am I worried about this? Well, I'm not totally tapped or maxed on credit, but I am trying to keep something in the hopper, just in case. You see, my roomie is not working, has not been working since she returned and that leaves me sole breadwinner, my bills, the household bills, the groceries and the rent. Rent is due next week and, le sigh, I'll be consuming rice & beans whilst I budget to afford the car repairs, etc.

So, right now, I suck, no wampum, no fun for snowflake until I get all this done. Thank goodness I have a backlog of DVDs I have not yet watched (like the 8 or so Disney Treasures tins I've picked up slowly over the last few months).

Sorry, I needed to whine, I'm done now.

Ugh, Snowflake. Is there a possibilityl the car repair place trade you answering the phones or typing or mopping the floors or whatever for repairs?

I think we need a consolation dinner soon.

OK, the LoT Commune needs a money tree. We need to stop having these "financial issues."

Because mine drive me nuts. So sorry Snowflake, for yours..

Money can't buy happiness...but lack of it sure can make one un-happy;)

Don't worry Snowflake. The Roller Coaster of Life sometimes has to make an E-stop;)

Hey, thanks all for your support.

The upside is, at least I can catch up on reading while I commute by train to the office (at least I have this option) and I exercise my fast pass in SF (not to mention some exercise for me too in walking more).

I know all will work out in the end, just need to be patient.

Money does not bring happiness, but it sure helps to have it around in case of emergencies! :D

Have you gotten a second, third opinion? Can you (or a friend) do any of the work yourself? I know less about cars than I do about Cosplay (what the hell is that all about anyway....) and even I could change the oil, replace an alternator, etc... Perhaps you can find a mechanic that moonlights.

As for your roommate, friends are good but you need to live too. Perhaps it's time to explore some "options" (<-cue ominous music). If not rent then perhaps barter for other things that take up your time/money.

But we want an E-ticket. That's it, maybe I should buy a Autopia road vehicle, not fast, but.....

That works!

Hope it all works out. I hate when everything all hits at once.