Window Shopping

We did a little window shopping via Craigslist today, in search of a cheap car that is economical to drive. I plan on getting back to Rocklin soon and much is hinging on affordability and low maintenance. Credit is really no longer an option, so the plan is to buy a small used car that is good on gas, and then start putting money aside for the purpose of paying cash for parts and repairs. I saw a few cars that perked my interest, but I am only half way toward affording something drivable. It is still a good idea to start looking early  so I know what to expect. It is crucial that the car I settle on is the right car, and not another bad investment.

Mixer Sold

Today went well for me. A gentleman reached me through Craigslist who was interested in purchasing my Allen & Heath Mix Wizard channel mixer. It is the first in a long line of items I am putting up for sale so I can get into a cheaper car and pay down some debts. One down and about seven to go. This liquidation thing does clear up some space. I'm really looking around at anything I can sell. Perhaps a garage sale is in order.

More Domesticates

Look. More animals to ooh and ahh over. I think the Latin one has a thing for my wife.

Staring Dog

Phoebe keeps staring at me and I don't know what to do about it. She always gets this way after nine o'clock, when she get antsy and paces. Then she sits and stares at me and whines if my hand stops petting. This has gone too far. Damn her infernal cuteness.

TV Meanies

I just watched Jerseylicious and now it is The Real Housewives of somewhere. I am constantly stricken by the promotion of strife and conflict in these shows. I know you could say, "Just don't watch it" but that is not the point. I don't really care about their disgraceful, back-stabbing behavior, but there are many who do. Hard to believe for me that these people are revered by many and held in high regard.

Back at the Laundromat

So it has been a couple of weeks since I dried our clothes publicly and now I have returned. This time is much different than last since I am at the Northgate location. The crowd here is a stark contrast to those at the Bel Air shopping center on West El Camino, but they are a friendly bunch. An older Mexican woman offered me a stool to sit on when she saw me opening up the net-book to post this blog. This is the best place to do laundry because the wi-fi connection from the American Spirit tavern next door is easily connectable. So this is what I do when the laundry spins. It certainly beats being hypnotized by the endless swirling of towels, pants, and undies.

Here Comes the Rain Again (reprise)

Today it rained in a very heinous fashion. I caught some of it while riding to work on the bike this morning. I avoided a solid soaking, but my hair curled up. Then I saw my friend's cell-cam pic on his Facebook feed showing hail like I haven't seen in years. I managed to get back home without water on my head. The wind is a persistent adversary when biking on the trail, but the new ear buds are allowing me to rock to my phone's mp3 features. Now the trail is very surreal with the tunes in my head and the road to somewhere over there.