I am getting there

I had trouble sleeping last night. It's not from the congestion still in my head and now my chest from the most recent allergy attack. It was not due to the aches and pains caused by three consecutive twelve hour shifts at work.

No.

I was excited about today. And, admittedly, a little nervous.

This morning I rose, oddly well rested, and proceeded to pack my weekend bag (Ok, suitcase, I don't have a weekend bag) and after a shower and a cup of coffee, I headed North on I-84 until it met with I-90. I was planning on getting to Laura's place by 2 in the afternoon. But that did not happen.

Yesterday my sister mentioned to me that my car was making funny noises. I am used to that. The car needs new struts, so it doesn't really bother me to hear proof of that. But this afternoon will driving I noticed new things amiss.

There was another strange clanging coming from the undercarriage. This was new. My gas pedal felt less resistant to pressure but oddly enough this did not result in the car moving faster. And then my brakes went "mushy". That's not my word, it was given to me b the State Policeman who I called for a tow truck. Like I said, I was was on I-90. Some companies do not allow their tow trucks on toll roads. So I was unable to use MY included-in-my-car-insurance-policy Roadside Assistance.

I paid $75 out of pocket for the tow and I was quite nervous about the entire situation. In the past I have had MAJOR difficulty dealing with stressful situations. I can admit that. But I have gotten better at remaining some form of calm. I didn't do too well today. I mean, I was driving the car and the brakes failed. Stressful.

I called Laura. I was roaming and I could not get through to my father and I needed to talk to him. I was scared. How will I get the car out of Massachusetts and back to Danbury without risking my neck?

You may recall that I have had several fixes done on my car already.

*New Emergency Brake Cable
*New Rear Right Brake Shoe

So why then did the brakes on the right rear wheel "explode"? Again, not my word. That was the mechanic who said that.

So now Annie sits at Ted's of Fayville needing another $200 of repairs. My District Manager has offered to drive me back to CT when she drives down to NY. I may end up leaving Annie at Ted's until next week and THEN going back to get her next week. You know, AFTER my paycheck gets directly deposited into my checking account.

I don't really know.

And right now, with Toronto only 18 hours away, I don't really care.