Haven't written in awhile--I'm still here, though. I just didn't have any good net connection over spring break, and although I was technically back yesterday, we spent all day in meetings, so I didn't have time to write.
I really don't have time now, but I feel badly if I don't put SOMETHING down.
In other news, I finally bought the standard I've been wanting. A 2010 Focus, five speed stick. It's beautiful and drives like a dream. Unfortunately, I've only been driving it for about a week, and driving a standard in general for about two weeks... and I drive in rush hour traffic and up the Mississippi River Bridge and all kinds of things like that. I think I'm in that "sink or swim" phase. It was rather ironic today--after nearly getting stuck on top of the MRB twice, I was pulling into my job and what comes on the radio but "19th Nervous Breakdown" by the Rolling Stones. I think if that had played while I was crossing that bridge I would have stalled the car from laughing. It was so ironically appropriate.
Well, I have to go. The break made me lazy, and as a result I have a ton of stuff to do before classes start at 9:00AM. Talk to you later!
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Well, after that experience you may need "Mother's Little Helper." (another Stones song in case you don't know the reference).
ReplyDeleteHope that you enjoy driving a stick shift. I love it as you well know!
I love it now, I finally got (most) of the kinks ironed out. Ironically, I usually roll back on small inclines and stay put on big ones. I think it's another psychology thing.
ReplyDeleteThe Kinks are in your car? Well, it's a good thing that you ironed those bloody Brits! No wonder you roll backwards with all that weight.
ReplyDelete(In case you don't know who they are)
English band formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Inducted into the RnRHOF in 1990. Best known songs - "You Really Got Me" and "Lola." "Come Dancing" is one of Ben's favorites. I like "Destroyer." "...and there's a little green man in my head..." Funny lyrics!