Author Archives: A Dreamer

1 down, 4 to go

Posted on June 22, 2021 by A Dreamer

And yesterday, not too bad at all for a Monday. With about a half hour to go in the day, I literally ran out of things to do. Everything on my to-do list was sitting with developers. And the regression … Continue reading →

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Another day in which to excel

Posted on June 21, 2021 by A Dreamer

Or some such nonsense. Yes, we’ve found ourselves looking down the maw of yet another Monday. Even with a three day weekend, I am not ready for it. I don’t hate my job (OK, I despise a few very specific … Continue reading →

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Well, we’ve got ourselves a new holiday

Posted on June 18, 2021 by A Dreamer

Happy (Observed) Juneteenth, everyone! On the whole, this is a good thing. Juneteenth is a very important day in the Black community in the United States, and it should be recognized and CRT panic be damned, be taught in schools. … Continue reading →

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Have a Lily

Posted on June 17, 2021 by A Dreamer
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Ohhh…

Posted on June 16, 2021 by A Dreamer

So, I was thinking yesterday that I wanted the pandemic to be over so everything could stop being utterly exhausting. Then I remembered – it’s not so much the pandemic as it is just living under extreme capitalism in America. … Continue reading →

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Got wheels.

Posted on June 14, 2021 by A Dreamer

And I think it will be another 18 years before I do *that* again. Even w/the bank “car buying service” – still a massive, stressful, exhausting hassle. But it’s done, I have a lovely car with 4WD, a sunroof, a … Continue reading →

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Is it 6PM yet?

Posted on June 11, 2021 by A Dreamer

This week has been utterly exhausting. On the car front – I think I have found the exact, EXACT car I want through the bank’s buying service – color and everything* – in stock, very good price – so I’ve … Continue reading →

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I am so tired.

Posted on June 10, 2021 by A Dreamer

I need it to be…let’s say two Friday nights from now at this point. By then the car stuff should be done. Another dealership has entered the mix – and of course, now I’m worried they’ll both be pissed off … Continue reading →

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Oh, car buying, yay…

Posted on June 9, 2021 by A Dreamer

The plan – and mind you, this was a pre-pandemic plan – was to acknowledge that the Jeep would not last forever, open a specific “new car” account and start putting money aside, which I did over a year ago. … Continue reading →

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Pour one out for the Jeep.

Posted on June 9, 2021 by A Dreamer

So, the check engine light came on in my car. Then went off. Then came on again – caught the code, throttle position sensor. Made the appointment to take it to the shop. The light went off again. The shop: … Continue reading →

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