the shit hit the fan
Filed under: Random, Rants, Work at 1:22 pm
So, as many of you know, I’ve had serious car problems for the last, oh, two or so years. I’ve really been trying to keep ahold of the car I have now, because well, I don’t make enough money to buy a new one (or even a decent used). Well, my car is, pretty much, dead. They can’t figure out what’s wrong with it. The past two months I’ve had my car maybe two weeks. It’s been in the shop the rest of the time. I get it back, it works fine for a few days, it breaks again. Same thing. They’ve tried everything they can think of and they just can’t figure out whats wrong with it. Luckily, Ed hasn’t charged me for any labor, only parts. But at this point, I’m really stuck in a bind, because this means I don’t have any choice, I HAVE to buy a new car. Which means I have to get another job, or find a better paying one. Which honestly, I really don’t want to do. I like my job, I love the people I work with. So yeah, my stupid car has pushed me into a position I really, really don’t want to be in.
Because, leaving my current job would mean I have to get a full time 9-5 job with benefits, which means I can’t go back to school as long as I have a car payment. Which means I’ll be living at home until I’m like 27. -sigh- Life sucks. My Mom and Stan were looking at cars last night for me though. Of course, they were looking at every kind of car I don’t want to drive. And I’m stubborn and refuse to invest $10,000 in something that I don’t like. Which means, everything but a sports car. Yes, I don’t want another sedan, and yes, I refuse to buy an american made car. I really want an eclipse, but I’ve been hard pressed to find one for under $15,000. But! I did some searching last night and I found two. Both with 50,000 miles (give or take a few) on them, and under $10,000. Not to mention both are manual and have a sunroof. (Two of my requirements for a new car.)
First Choice:
Price: $9,980
Body Style: Hatchback
Mileage: 50,558
Exterior Color: Sterling Silver Metallic
Interior Color: Midnight
Engine: 4 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Power Door Locks; Power Windows; Alloy Wheels; Tachometer; Air Conditioning; Tilt Steering Wheel; Day-Night Lever; Cloth Upholstery; CD Player; AM-FM Stereo Radio; Power Outside Mirrors; Dual Air Bags
Second Choice:
Price: $9,450
Body Style: Hatchback
Mileage: 50,346
Exterior Color: Torreador Red
Engine: 4 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual
Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, Cruise Control, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Dual Airbags, Alloy Wheels, Sliding Sunroof
Anyway, now I gotta go get a loan, find another job, and get my ass straightened out. I gotta talk to Amy today when I go in, I don’t want her to read this first.
Born as Ashley on October 8th, 1986 making her 22. Born and raised in Baltimore but now living in the country. Spends most of her time with her boyfriend Mike doing random, crazy, silly things. Loves music, going to concerts, and spinning in circles when she thinks no one is looking. Is currently in college studying for Nursing, but is thinking about changing her major to graphic design. 
