The first of a few little updates.

So, On my way to work this week, My car's transmission ate itself up. I barely made it to work, and spent the day getting my ducks in order to have my little kiwi taken to the car doctor. I had help from a friend that was home, which made it all easier. They looked up information for me so all I had to do was place a couple calls. I am still amazed at how long it all took.
So, I had the car towed to the Ford dealership, in case it was still under warranty. However, I did not get my hopes up. Lets face it, my luck with cars has been mediocre at best. I was able to get it towed to a dealership that had rentals, and not only did AAA cover the little extra distance on the tow (because I was a first time user), but I am comfortably driving a 2009 Ford Focus, so it is familiar in layout and handling.

The entire break down could have been so much worse. I made it to work. I could have been stuck between Vernonia and hwy 26, with miles to hike in the dark to get help. It could have been raining. I could have had to pay for the tow. So, when I went to the dealership, they all commented on how well I was taking this. My reply? "Could have been so much worse, and I can't do anything about it anyways, so I'm not going to worry about it."

This, dear readers, is my wonderful anti-anxiety medication talking. If I was not on it, I would have had a meltdown that would have lasted weeks. Honest.

Well, I received a call the next morning from Ford that I was NOT expecting. I had an extended warranty on my transmission, and so 5 days of my rental car will be free, and they will replace the entire transmission. Yeah! As much as I SAID I wasn't going to worry, I still was worried a bit. I feel so much better now, and am chatting with the mechanic about getting any other maintenance done that might need it while the car is pulled apart. Might as well save myself a trip down the road and labor costs.

SO, that is my first update. The next will be more picture filled and shorter. Off to edit some photos I took while during my Emily visit.