R.I.P.

Senor Guapo passed emissions yesterday. But he failed safety. His brakes need help, the windshield needs help, there are some kind of power arms that need replacing...all in all, with labor, we're talking $840.39. More than Poor Senor Guapo is worth, trust me.

So where does that leave me? That leaves me with some car shopping to do. doesn't that sound exciting? in some ways, yes it does....in others NO!!!

I don't want to grow up and be old enough to have a car payment. It just doesn't sound like any fun at all. In fact, in many ways I am not looking forward to car shopping. My coworker D* said she'd have her husband (a mechanic) take a look and see if he can fix it for cheap, but I'm just not sure I want to put any more money into this car. I'll probably just buy a newer car.

Buying a new car is also not fun because my credit union doesn't want to give me an auto loan (they're being stupid. I have excellent credit.) I know that i'll be able to get one from a dealer, I'd just rather not. although, from what I understand, the economy is such that I'll probably be able to get a really good deal on a newish car. I've never had a car that's younger than me, so it will be fun. I think. maybe. we'll see.....

if you have any suggestions on where to go to get a car in Utah County, or what kind of cars you've had the best experience with...please let me know! Thanks a billion!

final friday

i can't believe the end of june is pretty much here. incredible really....

1. She had a great sense of humor that always made me laugh.

2. swingkid is by my side, always. or almost always....

3. I know this: i pretty much rock. all the time. really.

4. Roommate B is my sister still.

5. These words apply to me: "I can resist anything but temptation." - Oscar Wilde.

6. yesterday, the sun was shining.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a party with my boyfriend, tomorrow my plans include sitting in the sun getting some much needed Vitamin D!!! and Sunday, I want to make some yummy cookies!!

etsy....

lots of people use etsy. I don't always understand etsy, but what I do understand is that my brilliant mother has opened her very own etsy store for her marvelous jewelry. Briarlyhill jewelry is unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade sterling silver jewelry based off of stones my great-grandfather cut himself. It's pretty much incredible and at decent prices too!

So, go check it out! If you don't see something you want in particular, just contact my dear, sweet mother and she'll custom make something for you and your style!!

she's HERE!!!

My little sister (sister B) is now Roommate B! Yay! We got home from the airport kinda late last night, but that was fine since I had slept for hours earlier with the help of Ambien. (thank goodness for Ambien)

let's see...what else is new? oh! SwingKid's sister cut my hair Friday afternoon and I LOVE it. a nice little trim and some evening out/thinning of layers and I feel so so so much better!

oh! i've been reading like crazy. I've read some pretty awesome books lately including parts of the Wicked Lovely series, books by Juliet Marillier (who is my new fav) and the Luxe series. mmm...i love reading. ;)

Question of the Day

Today I have a question for all y'all.....

What motivates you? Where do you find your motivation?

It can be motivation for anything. I just wanna know...what does it for YOU?