I don't regret for one second coming out to Utah to be with my sweetheart, but the time here has been nothing less than stressful on occasion. Basically anytime I get in my car. This thing... it was so good to me about 4 years ago when I first got it, but for the last 2 years it just gives me grief!
I swear this car has a mind of its own and its punishing me for bringing it out into the cold. Its newest trick: it will rev on its own when its in park and the engine is still running!
I just say the car has a lot of personality. Here are some other things that make it really interesting to drive:
The child locks are broken for the back doors so they can only be opened from the outside
The automatic seat adjustment broke... on David's setting... so right now i'm currently driving with a pillow behind my back so I can reach the pedals
The wiper fluid doesn't work so I always carry a water bottle just in case. I have to open up the sunroof and poor water on the windshield then use the wipers to clean.
Pop the trunk doesn't work
I can predict when the heat will come on by the thermostat for the engine
The passenger side door squeaks like its going to fall off
There is no hydraulics or prop for the hood of the car so I carry around a wooden stick to hold it up
The gas light likes to come on and off a lot so I never know exactly when i'm going to run out of gas
I think that's pretty much it. Who thinks I need a new car??
I don't have money for one right now. I'm currently in a part time job which is really a blessing. Its paying for my bills (rent, school loans, car insurance, etc) and it allows me time to plan the wedding and work out (gotta stay hot for the wedding, right?). Plus it ends after tax season in April so I have May wide open to concentrate on the wedding and being married without having to worry about taking work off.
So here is where I need the help. David is really busy with basketball just about all year, but that counts as a blessing because his scholarship will cover our rent. However, we still have the bills that carry over from me (I didn't get a full ride-- school loans) and we will have to pay for car insurance, health insurance, food, etc. I need a job with benefits! I won't be available until about June 1st which is a bummer to try to look for jobs right now, but the stress is starting to build. I applied to 3 jobs today, each of which I would be ecstatic if I got.
Send us your good vibes, your prayers, any recommendations you have or ideas. I need to keep this big man fed, happy, strong, and motivated because he could very well put us in a more comfortable situation in the future, but right now the lot falls on me.
I want to be a good supportive wife when the marriage starts!
Any help would be so very much appreciated!
4 comments:
Oh do I feel you on so many levels. My car died a few months before Brian and I got married so I drove his for like 3 or 4 months leaving him without a car all day. And I don't have a job now, either. As far as looking for jobs there, I would say keep your options open as to what you are willing to do and you will likely find more options. There could be a rich fam in SLC that needs a cute nanny:) Try Craigslist or ksl.com
Oh my! My fist thought when you said you need to keep your man fed was, "WOW! I bet it costs a fortune to keep him full!!"
Sending prayers!
Love you!
I didn't know you had a blog! I'm so glad I found it :)
Keep applying to jobs cuz. Even jobs at restaurants, hotels, stores, etc. because they can serve as "IN-BETWEEN" jobs until you find a better one. I work at Macaronni Grill, and it helps to pay the bills...it's just a job to help me get from point A to point B...plus, in this economy, i'm lucky to have a job. good luck and just apply everywhere. Be willing to do whatever it takes to get a full time job...love you!!!
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