Shake-ups=Growth

It's interesting (in a frustrating and ironic way) how "the universe" likes to challenge me often right about the time when I think I can relax and be comfortable. I think I understand me a bit better and am making sense out of life and then everything is shaken up vigorously. Not that I'm in despair, mind you. I tend to take these shake-ups much better than I used to. But it's hard, nonetheless. Especially since I still haven't learned to reach out for support and keep my turmoil mostly to myself. BUT, shake-ups are what make us grow. Man, have I had a lot of "growth" the last two years!!! I look forward to the day when this kind of growth won't be quite as neccessary.

Ok, enough with the suspense...

I BOUGHT A NEW CAR!!!!! Yep...finally. After driving the same car for 13 years (the same car I was taught how to drive with back in high school), I bought a brand new 2007, redfire pearl Hyundai Elantra GLS with the preferred package. Which means I get a power sunroof along with all the other cool options. AND, I got them to throw in a spoiler for free, which they will install soon. Pictures of my actual car coming soon.


What made me decide to finally get that new car? The loud noise my car made whilst driving? No. The bad breaks? No. The rust spots turning into holes along the side of my car? Nope. It was the 6 feet of muffler pipe dragging underneath my car after driving through some deep snow. I finally got to some road with no snow on it and CLANKITY CLANK CLANK CLANK. Not a good sign. Anyone want to buy a 1991 Geo Prizm?

Guess what I did this weekend??

I'll give you all a hint....

It's something I've needed/wanted to do for awhile.

Don't worry if you get the wrong answer. I give points for creativity. And no fair answering if you already know the answer (this means you, Terralyn). I'll answer the question in my next post.

A blizzard....in Indiana????

Yeah, a little weird, huh? They were actually calling the snow situation in the Carmel area (just north of Indianapolis) a blizzard. Apparently they got about 11 inches of snow. I, being just north of downtown Indianapolis, only got about 9 inches, I think. We had two snow-days from work, which was cool....but not being able to leave my house wasn't so cool. I tried leaving yesterday and it didn't work very well. I got about 10 feet and got stuck. Couldn't go forward or backward. Fortunately, I had some strong men come push me back right into my garage. Until they clear the secondary streets, there's no way my car will be able to get through this stuff. So, I had a co-worker drive me to work today and I most likely won't venture out on my own for another day or two. The pictures are of my neighborhood and front walk. It took me an hour to clear all the walks because there is a nice layer of ice one has to crack through before being able to move the snow. LOVELY! It was a good workout!

The Colts Rock the Hizzouse!!

The Colts dominated in the Superbowl!!!! YAY for the COLTS! I'm so incredibly excited we won!! WHOOOO HOOOO!

Pictured here is the setup for our "tailgate" party at work. They took a picture of one of my co-worker's truck, printed it out and pasted it up on the wall. We all brought in food and chowed down. It was fun....Colts gear, games and heartburn. What else can you ask for??