Working Woman's Blues

Work is slow (again), so I guess it's time for a riveting blog update!

I was without a car for five days. Well, technically only two I guess, but really five. Turns out it was the fuel pump, which only cost me a $160 as opposed to the $500 or $600 it potentially could have cost. $160 is still a lot of money to someone in my financial situation.

Jon-Michael and I went to Chicago for July 4th. I'd been wanting to go back ever since our first trip, and it worked out that we could both get the 3rd off, so we decided to go then. Having my car break down two days before leaving for Chicago was very fortunate in a way. That meant it didn't matter that I was without a car, but it also meant that I had to be a thrifty spender while in Chicago in order to make sure I had enough money for my repairs when I got back. The trip, of course, was great. I really like Chicago and would love to visit more often. It rained on the 4th, but we got to take a water taxi on Lake Michigan that day, and I think the rain made it more interesting. I'm normally one to complain about getting caught in the rain, but it was really just a light drizzle all day and I was so happy to be in Chicago that I really didn't care. I was unable to chip in on parking and gas for the trip, but thankfully Jon-Michael is damn near loaded so I'm just going to pay him back for my half once I get paid again. I get paid a week from today. I have an expired, almost empty, gallon of milk and barely any gas in my car. I have $2.38 in my checking account. Ain't life grand?

For those of you who actually read this, and who are my real friends, I have some pictures from my Chicago trip up on Facebook. Soon I plan on adding them to my scrapbook from the last Chicago trip. You know, whenever I can afford to buy scrapbooking supplies.