For now, I'm doing my happy dance and keep taking my car on drives. My god it's so beautiful. Part of me is really happy I switched vehicles, but the sad truth is I'm totally responsible for the truck going down hill. It's so sad, it's been so good to me, and in a critical moment I didn't sense that it was in need of help. Had I taken it to the deal when my instinct told me to I'd still have a truck. Had I immediately stopped when the engine light came on, I would still have a truck. The poor thing and I have been through so much. We got through two bachelors together, was along for the ride for several first things I did, and was with me every day I went to the beach. For a long stretch of time it was just me and the truck going places. Just me and the truck staring out into the ocean, just us cruising through foresty roads where the overhanging trees form a tunnel with the road, and just the two of us singing bad karaoke while stuck in tra
ffic. It was just a short time, but it's been a wonderful 5 years together with it. It breaks my heart to sell it away to a junk yard where it'll get gutted up. Thanks Tacoma, you've been there for me in the best of days, and endured the worst of days. I'll always remember this summer as the halcyon days. Heading to the beach 4 times a week, surfing for hours, and laying on the beach with food being the only thing on my mind. There isn't much that can top it, I can't wait to head back to that life style. Unfortunately, I think my life is taking me elsewhere. For now, there is no person I'd rather be than myself right now =). Tacoma, this is how I will always remember you...Anyhow, on to current times!! I've got a new car that I've fallen in love with. It's my first stick shift. It was a hard choice between this and the scion box car. I almost did go with the scion box car, but the reality was I really liked the original scion box car that a friend has, not that wannabe PT cruiser that the xB is right now. Also, the little zippy car I got has more personality in person, better fuel economy by 5 mpg, and handles like a dream =). I'm finally getting used to the stick shift, I should be zipping around corners in no time. I hope the monthly bill won't be too bad. I'm not looking forward to taxes this year. The university doesn't take taxes out of my check, so this is going to hurt pretty bad. Ah well, I've got a car harrr.
Now, for the immediate reason to celebrate: I've put out my first paper!! I'm sure this one is going to get accepted. It's really well written compared to what we put out before. The theory has matured and the software has actual functionality. I think it's time to celebrate!
Happiness =)
