Baby, Maybe, Someday

Okay, so I took my car into the dealership today 'cause it's been acting strangely. Mostly, when I make a right turn, it makes a dragging noise and then a light comes on that says "slip" and it stalls for a second or two before accelerating. Well, this is both worrisome and bothersome. So I took it in, feeling in my heart that this was not going to turn out well.

If you know me at all, you know that I am kind of a spoiled brat. My iPhone was bought for me by my dad because he pays my phone bill, essentially because he pays a couple of other people's and he gets a discount. But he also pays for other stuff, like when I need car repairs and such, because I have no money. But he's never happy about it. I'm not like Paris Hilton or something, I can't just go up to him with my hand out and ask for it. It's pretty much an ordeal. So I was really, really worried that whatever was wrong with my car (Stella is her name, btw, she's a 2005 Nissan Maxima) would total in the thousands. Also: I drive into curbs sometimes. It's a problem. But Stella is so ridiculously huge and I have trouble parking her and I get myself into trouble this way.

Well, the dealership guy just called and it turns out, well, my wheel was about to just fall off and they were glad I came in because it was probably going to happen while I was driving Stella. This would not have been good, I'm guessing. But the good news is, SOMEHOW it is covered under the warranty. They're fixing it now. I'll pick it up tomorrow. Meanwhile I'm renting a Nissan Murano and being thankful that my dad is not going to murder me and hide my body.

So, that was a long story. But I've been worried about it for the past couple of days and now it's a load off my mind. Phewww.

In other news, while I find my phone to be somewhat more than I would ever need to have, I also like it a lot. The best app ever is Shazam, obviously. And it really helps with work, too, because when I come across a song I don't know, I can hold it up to my headphones and it finds the song for me! I demonstrated this for my co-workers today and it blew their minds. So very helpful. I also discovered the Pai Gow Poker app, which is sure to entertain me for many hours at a time.

One thing I do want is something like a word document. Like, not just the notes. But if I'm at the dealership or just somewhere that I don't have access to a computer and inspiration hits me and I need to write, I would like to use an app where I can write something and then email it to myself later. Does anyone know of an app like this? I have searched high and low, but maybe my searching skills are failing me.

I haven't really started on my smutathon fic. I am somewhat scared of it, because it's going to be just a tad slashy (Nick/Greg) and I've never written such things before. I am giving it a try tonight, it should be interesting.

In Josh is adorable news, the other day he made me come outside to see a stray cat in the backyard. He's a dog person, but he was so fascinated by this kitty cat in the backyard. He picked it up and talked to it and it was completely adorable, even if I am allergic to cats and don't care for them nearly as much as dogs.

I want to see He's Just Not That Into You. Very badly.

Also: Hi, new friends! *waves*

I just saw a squirrel run upstairs and then run UP a wall. Do squirrels do that? Did I just witness a miracle before my very eyes? Nature is fascinating.

In other news, OMG you guys. My cramps are so bad today that I only lasted 2 and a half hours at work before I went crying to my boss, "WAHHH MY TUMMY HURTS I GOTTA GO BYE!" I feel okay about that; we are dead slow at work and he would have struggled to find me something else to do anyway. But the point is...my cramps have NEVER been so bad to send me packing like that.

Do any of you have suggestions as to making myself feel better? This is day 3 of Cramp Hell. I've taken Pamprin and have chocolate peanut butter ice cream on hand. Other than that, I just want to crawl into my bed and cry.

Which I will do...right now.

For some reason today, I have become enamored with the idea of getting a tattoo this weekend. I've wanted one forever, but I think I really want to get one NOWNOWNOW. This is what I'm thinking of getting, and before you all announce how lame it is, I will tell you why:



It's the symbol for "love." I know, Chinese symbols are laammeee if you don't speak the language and such. But okay, here's my thinking with this one, and trust me when I say I know I might be going off the deep end here.

The new GN'R album is obviously called Chinese Democracy. On the booklet that comes with it, that symbol is on the page for the song This I Love, which I do, in fact, love. Plus, you know, my all-encompassing ridiculous love/lust/fascination for Axl that I've had for longer than half my life. So I have reasons for it, but are they ridiculous reasons? For the record, I think I'd get it on my foot or ankle.

Please tell me if this is the lamest thing to ever lame. My BFF co-worker said it usually is lame but my reasons for it seem okay. I don't know. I'm such a dork.

I should work now.

Two questions that are somewhat time sensitive. Please feel free to give me the answers ASAP, or otherwise feel free to tell me to shove it.

A. I am writing a Ghost Whisperer-CSI crossover. I know, I know. But my problem is that I can't think of a name. What does my F-List think of the name The Distance of The Dead? Too morbid? It comes from an Emily Dickinson quote, so at least there's that.

B. Should I document my reunion tomorrow for adayinmylife, or should I just enjoy my day and take pictures at my leisure?

Thank you, and have a lovely weekend.

Okay, if you can answer this question for me, I will seriously give you, like, $10.

I have obtained a new laptop. How in God's name do I transfer my iTunes from my old computer to my new computer? It's seriously breaking my brain and I have no idea how to move on with my life.

A few months ago, I had all my crap backed up before I sent it off to be fixed, so I have most of my songs on CD. But I can't figure out how to transfer all the songs to iTunes because nearly every song is in a different folder, and I don't see how I can transfer a billion folders to iTunes.

Please help me, as I would love to experience listening to my iPod like a normal person again.

Thank you! Really! Help me!!!