The latest on the car saga: The tow truck just left. The shop will squeeze the car in between appointments.
So now I wait to find out what's wrong and how much it will cost. My brain hates this kind of uncertainty.
Gotta appreciate the professionalism of a car repair shop (full disclosure, it's my local dealership, where the car was purchased back in 2013) that calls you to say your car's arrived and how much the "check engine light" investigation will cost, plus they're verifying a note about how your pretty old car is popping out of first gear – which is something you discussed with the mechanic some time ago.
And that they'll call as soon as they have more information.
I continue to be impressed by the culture created, and more importantly, sustained, by the management here. They take a small extra step to deliver excellent customer service.
That return of investment, aka ROI (I hate jargon, but still) is massive.
Whoever is in charge, five big gold stars. This is why I've not sought out a potentially cheaper option elsewhere. And as a marketing cynic who's worked in the field for years, including teaching marketing workshops... this is how it should always be done.
Still praying the repair won't break me. And I still loathe late-stage capitalism.
Cheers to everyone who's stuck with the story so far. Fingers crossed.
Someone please send word to Asgard. I'm at DEFCON 2 over here.
Yeah, I know. What's the Asgardian equivalent to DEFCON 2? I'm there.
Need a big freakin' hammer. Or a God of Hammers. Or Thunder.
A Valkyrie would be good, too.
The latest on the car saga: The tow truck just left. The shop will squeeze the car in between appointments.
So now I wait to find out what's wrong and how much it will cost. My brain hates this kind of uncertainty.
Okay, let's put sprinkles on this very large cupcake: There's a four-footed invader in my ceiling. I can hear it as I write this post.
JFC I need an army. And a hug.
Someone please send word to Asgard. I'm at DEFCON 2 over here.
Yeah, I know. What's the Asgardian equivalent to DEFCON 2? I'm there.
Need a big freakin' hammer. Or a God of Hammers. Or Thunder.
A Valkyrie would be good, too.
Googling "exhaust systems in [make of car]" and wishing I had the luxury of just shrugging and saying, "Oh whatever, they'll take care of it, no big deal."
I hate this timeline so much.
Seriously, people. Always get a prenup. Your whole future could depend on it.
Okay, let's put sprinkles on this very large cupcake: There's a four-footed invader in my ceiling. I can hear it as I write this post.
JFC I need an army. And a hug.
Wow. Final day of burnout-recovery leave and my car suddenly starts sounding like the muffler needs to be replaced. Except the sound seems to be coming from the front of the car and the check engine light is on.
I feel sick.
Googling "exhaust systems in [make of car]" and wishing I had the luxury of just shrugging and saying, "Oh whatever, they'll take care of it, no big deal."
I hate this timeline so much.
Seriously, people. Always get a prenup. Your whole future could depend on it.
Wow. Final day of burnout-recovery leave and my car suddenly starts sounding like the muffler needs to be replaced. Except the sound seems to be coming from the front of the car and the check engine light is on.
I feel sick.
Since I'm in procrastination mode, here's a re- #introduction: I work as a fractional nonprofit executive director in the #arts & culture sector, unconventional marketing strategist, and WordPress website builder/renovator. I also have a #jewellery design business, diploma in graphic design, and BFA in #textiles / art history.
Late-discovered #neurodivergent brain (with the above work description I realize that's surprising), with a slightly ironic sense of humour.
You'll often find me outdoors, hiking, #cycling, #gardening and doing in-the-moment #photography, taking snapshots of the things I see.
Longtime DIYer. Once tore the roof off my house.
Big fan of alt text and #cats. Not a fan of "AI." Working every day on decolonizing my world view.
Nice to see all the new folks here.
Stacey Cornelius 🇨🇦