arline jernigan

I have not had my car now for one day shy of two weeks. Thats right,if you recall, on a wednesday, smoke came up from under my hood. It took a couple of days to even get here into the shop, and once there, still a few more days of waiting, and that was just to find out what was wrong. Finally almost a week later, the diagnosis came, and it turned out to be a blown head gasket. Can we just say “a PRETTY penny”.

It is not ready yet! And as of now, I won’t be able to get it until friday, URGH! As you could imagine, I am not at all pleased.

I have been on my bike (and loving it) for this time, with the exception of the days that Steve so generously let me use one of his work truck. Fortunately, the weather has been wonderful, a bit crisp, but perfect for riding. So yes, it is a good thing that I love my bike. I am grateful to have it, and to have some layers to bundle up in, and because of this, I plan to ride more, even though it is colder, although it will be through choice… I hope I do anyway. The temp seems to be declining and I loathe to be cold. It has probably been a good thing to be on my bike, in terms of acclimating to the chill, but I am a bit put out right now. I think it is because I keep hearing, “maybe tomorrow it will be ready”. I have been hearing this for a week now, and I am over it!!!!!!! ! I expect my car to purr like a kitten and run beautifully when I get do finally get her back.

It is not just about be having to be on my bike, that obviously has been fine, it is for my private yoga classes that I have had to reschedule due to not having a car. I don’t like to do this, but some of my students live pretty far away from me. Luckily I have very loving and understanding students, and they have been super flexible. I really am grateful, but that does not mean I am not annoyed beyond belief. There are probably a few control issues that I am dealing with here as well, but that is the extent of my reflection on that one. I just want my bloody car back.

Urgh, I gotta get outta here, so on my bike I go, bundled up in my layers, to the coffee shop, which doubles as an office space, to attempt some work and phone calls. More on this later, I am sure.

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