The weekend started off great. Got home Friday and relaxed for work on Saturday. After working Saturday, my mom and I headed to Memphis to get the last of my personal effects and move them to MS. Mom and I decided we were gonna meet Casey and his friend at the movies to see Ratatouille (or however you spell it). Anywho, after dropping my dog off at my apt we headed for the theatre. Unfortunately my car wouldn't really accelerate, so we immediately returned to my complex. As I was entering in the gate code, the f-ing car DIED. Right in front of the gate!! So Mom and I push it forward so other residents can get in. Mary, the security guard, and a rando man helped us move the car to a parking spot. After trying to operate on my poor car using a cell phone for light, we decided Sunday would be a better day to fix it. Luckily my sister lives in Memphis and was able to pick us up at 11. We needed a ride for Sunday in order to get the Uhaul.
SUNDAY. We make our way to the Uhaul facility. It was supposed to only take 15 minutes to sign the papers, pay, inspect the vehicle, and drive off. OH NO! That's not how it works when JC the assistant manager is on duty. We were there for 2 hours!!! One girl was working while he ran around aimlessly. Due to his inefficiency, he loudly exclaimed that he was doing everything he could to speed up the process. And by "everything" I assume he meant let random people skip the line and disappear for 30 minutes at a time. The line in the store was only like 5 people long, so it is RIDICULOUS that it took this long. Someone called in with a question. After putting the lady on hold he LOUDLY exclaimed "I am in Memphis. I am in Memphis....remember 3rd grade reading level." And let's just say the line would have had no problem kicking his ass, so this was a BAD move on his part. Have no fear, my mom get the store manager's card in order to complain.
Finally we made our way to Sears to get a new battery. We put it in and assumed everything was working great. After packing up, we returned the old battery to Sears and headed for the interstate. After 2 miles on the interstate EVERY light on the dashboard lit up. We went back to Sears where they informed us it was probably the alternator and we would not make it back to MS. So my mom and Annabelle went back in the Uhaul and I stayed with my sister. Called my boss to give her the news. And let's just say I cried in her voicemail and when she called back. YIKES!
MONDAY. I headed for the dealership. I missed my turn and went down a mile to the red light to turn around. Unfortunately, my car decided to DIE at the light. I called the dealership crying like a lost child. About 5 seconds later a policeman stopped to help me. After waiting 45 minutes and reading a book (for which I got many strange glances), the tow guy showed up. It cost a whopping $125 to be towed a mile, and he had to stop by an ATM for me to get the cash.***If I had not missed the turn, I would have made it to the shop. BOOOOOO! And for $450 they didn't even vacuum my car. Lame.
TUESDAY. I was supposed to be at work at 2. Well at 1:30 I can't find my keys. I looked everywhere, but no luck. Finally I found them. Where were they? Oh, just in the car with the doors locked. Awesome. Lucky for me there was no spare. A very sweet girl I work with stopped by my mom's office to get my mom's keys. Finally got to work at 3.
Now it is the 4th of July, but I'm too tired to do much. Don't worry though cause I had two strawberry shortcakes!!!
