Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Awkward:

• Had to take the car in again for repairs. The joys of owning an older car.
• Tai's been sick lately. Some sort of cold/ear infection grossness.
• I couldn't get into Possession and had to bail on the read along. Sad face.

Awesome:

• I made prime rib at home twice. So yummy. I want to make it all the time.

• We have plans with friends this weekend. I'm hoping for dinner and game night.

• Naturebox's Dark Cocoa Almonds. I'm glad 2 bags come in each box. That way Tai and I each get a bag. 

• Seahawks game this weekend! Go Hawks!!

What's been awesome and awkward for you this week?

Vintage Volvos

I love vintage cars especially vintage Volvos. My first car was a Volvo station wagon like this one:Image found here. I drove it til I wrecked it. It was a sad day. I have many a happy memory riding around with my folks in that car.
My best friend in high school had a Volvo similar to this one:Image here. Again more happy memories driving around with her in her car. I loved that there was a cup holder in the glove compartment. Along with a mirror. Came in handy.
I just loved looking at these old cars. They don't make cars like this anymore. I wish they did. I used to love the way the Volvo slammed shut. It was so heavy. Also they creaked. My doors just don't make the same sounds. I wish I could afford one. The maintenance can get so expensive. If I had unlimited resources I would buy one and maintain it myself.

2 Car Family

Yes, Tai finally got another car. We'd been a one car family for over 2 years. It had been ok when Tai was working cause he could take the bus very easily. But now he might not be able to take the bus anymore. Plus he was tired of bumming rides from me. So he purchased this preowned beauty:It runs very well. There were only minor things with it. But the best part (for me) is:She's a stick shift! I never learned how to drive a stick shift! My dad tried to teach me back when I was learning how to drive. But I failed and stuck to automatics. Tai wants to teach me so I can drive the Toyota. So look me for me stalling this lovely car in a local parking lot!