We took Gerty (our '93 Tempo that I love like a child) to the mechanic yesterday morning because the brakes were acting funny. Very funny. Indeed, it was actually scary - the pedal was very stiff, stopping time was horrendous and I could *smell* the brake pads rubbing against the rotors ( Read more... )

I love doing this meme, just to see if any of you can get all 10. Remember, you must list full artist and title in your comment to receive credit for your answer. Don't forget, only total losers look up the lyrics on Google ( Read more... )

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Silver asked me to stop by Taco Bell on my way home from work tonight ( Read more... )

I got home from work at 3pm Sunday. I then laid down for a nap at 5pm. I woke up from this nap at 830am on Monday. Work has been hell lately.

Was supposed to work second shift last night from 1400 - 2200. It was hell. The younger boys were completely terrible, and I spent the entire night "chasing cats" as we like to call it ( Read more... )

As of today, I am a Red Cross certified Professional Rescuer/AED Technician. I had been thinking about doing this for a while, but then work offered to take care of it for me and couldn't pass it up. I've had my basic CPR and First Aid cert. for quite a while now, so this is just the next logical progression.

It's a small thing, but I'm proud.

Recently the program manager of our Transitional Living program was transferred to the Sexually Maladaptive Youth program (my former work-home). As I was already familiar with the people there, as well as the program itself, he asked me if I would give him a hand with his first schedule for the direct care staff their. Being the kind, caring soul ( Read more... )

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Getting my car towed to the mechanic: 60 dollars ( Read more... )