$1,290.17

Three great things happened to me today in this order.

#1. I wore a tie to work. Subsequently, it was a day of compliments on my work, a job well done, all coming from co-workers and 30-ish DSS's and Captains. One of them even had some snappy-looking official business cards made up with my name/title on 'em! woo-hoo!

#2. I took my car into FireStone for a NYS Safety Inspection. Subsequently, in the three hours following, I ate a meatball sub and walked to/from my apt. Two whole hours of walking! Woo-hoo!

#3. People have expressed that my brakes are light. Well, apparently that wasn't the only thing potentially going to kill me in the near future. The things that needed replacing on my car were: Tie Rod Ends, Alignment, Alt. Drive (Serpentine) Belt, Brake Pads, Brake Rotors, Two Rear Tires, and they even flushed my brakes and gave me a courtesy check. All I can say is.. eeeeee! My car handles like new, AND I didn't break the bank. The accellerator and brake pedals...a dream. I feel like I've finally found the place that I'll go to for all my car needs, like they're looking out for me. One of them is named 'Sticky'.