Nikita

I’ve had a rough October and I’m hoping November will turn around for me. First I threw my back out, then I had the abnormal mammogram and now I have over $2500 in car repairs to get completed.

My car broke down on Friday night and had to be towed. It wouldn’t start. That turned out to be a coolant temperature sensor. Since I had it in the shop they decided to look it over and they found a whole laundry list of items that need to be done. A couple could wait, but a majority were urgent items. It caused me major stress because I wasn’t expecting this. Other than the issue that started recently it seemed to run fine to me.

My SO got into a huge argument over the car because some of the things that needed to be done he could have done, had he been doing what he said he would and help me with my car when I need it. I told him that if he doesn’t want to work on my car that needs to needs to tell me this. I can’t do it myself and stuff needs to get done and if that means I have to take it to a mechanic, oh well. Now he is giving me the silent treatment. It’s pretty silly, but doesn’t surprise me. He has never been a great communicator.

I ended up coming up with the money for the repairs and the mechanic tells me that after they are done I might get another 60k out of it. I’ll probably have to replace the transmission along the way as well. I’m considering getting another car to use as my daily driver. Just a nothing special, automatic, multi-purpose car that is dog and teenager friendly. I don’t want another car payment, but after searching the listings online, I think that is what I will end up with. The less expensive cars will have the issues that my car has so I’d be better off choosing something that has the maintenance included and just make a payment.

Yes, I could use some good luck about now. Here’s hoping for a much better November.

I think one way I can certainly take better of myself is to reduce the stress in my life.

A friend and I talked about taking a yoga class together since we belong to the same gym so I will look into that today. That would also be a good way for me to strengthen my core muscles so hopefully I have less incidents with my lower back.

Another way would be to determine those in my life who are truly supportive and there for me in my times of need and those who are not.

I’ve had a couple of incidents over the last month or so with the SO. Things that make me think maybe he doesn’t really care so much about me and that is really painful. I’m in a spot and not sure what to do. I need some change, but I need nothing short of a financial miracle to accomplish it. Owning a house together really does complicate matters.

Saw my son perform with the school band today. I always enjoy it. Makes me a little sad that this is his last year in high school.

Had lunch after the band thing with a friend and her son. Quite enjoyable.

Zipping around in the a rental car because mine is in the shop.

Dinner with my son at my favorite Chinese restaurant. I’ve been eating here since I was a child. It’s nice that they are still around.