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Easter & Eating Out

March 23rd, 2008 at 07:08 pm

Today marks the end of a whole week of NOT eating out! I was going to go get breakfast this morning, with a sweet tea from McDonalds (my fave), but then I decided that I wanted to complete a whole week of my goal.

So I ate oatmeal for breakfast, and decided to make myself lunch, even if it was just me and the pets. I ended up with a concoction of chicken breast cut into chunks, a chopped up red apple (skin still on), small pieces of spaghetti, and a little vegetable oil & curry powder. I wasn't sure how it was gonna turn out, but it was actually pretty decent! Plus, I had everything already in the fridge to make it, so I didn't have to buy anything.

There was enough left for me to take to work tomorrow, now I just have to find something to go with it...

Now if I can just finish cleaning and doing laundry, I will feel pretty good about starting a new week.

I have to go in early tomorrow, which means I don't have to close. I like the early shift better, except when the alarm goes off at 6 AM! My only fear is that my car won't start again. The first time it happened was about 2 weeks ago, it wouldn't even try to start for about 10 minutes, and then finally it tried, I slammed on the gas, and it started. I ended up being about 25 minutes late for work (but I had called to let them know). I thought it might be dirty fuel injectors again, because the only time I've ever had a problem with it not starting was when the "check engine" light would come on and I'd have to put fuel injector cleaner in with the gas, and then it was fine. But now the engine light isn't on, so I don't know.

Anyway, I went that day before work and filled up with gas, and then put the injector cleaner in there. It started fine the rest of the day, and hasn't faltered since, until yesterday. Once again, I went out to go to work and it didn't even try to start the first few times. It's like the battery is dead or something, but I just got a new one about six months ago, and it's not even really cold here now?

Normally I wouldn't worry about it so much, but because I'm two states away from my family & boyfriend, and 40 minutes away from my work, I honestly don't know what I'd do if it just quit on me. It's a '99 model Toyota, and has always been very dependable, so I REALLY hope it's not going to be a downhill spiral from here. I really can't afford a car payment right now! Here's hoping the problem will be solved...

4 Responses to “Easter & Eating Out”

  1. frugaltexan75 Says:
    1206301169

    Could it be your starter? My car was doing that to me about six months or so ago, and it ended up being the starter. If it is that, be sure to check into getting one that is rebuilt - much cheaper than a new one. I'd also call around for estimates - maybe even have a male friend do the actual calling. -- Just make sure you get it taken care of before it completely dies on you - then you'll be left with only one option - whatever is closest to be towed to.

  2. reflectionite Says:
    1206314435

    i like early shifts too. i am a cake decorator, so i start at 5.30am and finish at 2pm. i feel like i have a whole day ahead of me after i finish work. it is much better than when i used to start at 10am and finish at 6pm!

  3. homebody Says:
    1206319019

    I made a similar sandwich filling using leftover turkey, an apple, and walnuts and I think some celery. Very tasty. Congrats on the food thing.
    And good luck with the car.

    I have a 99 Toyota Camry I bought in August. I know nothing about cars so I am no help there. What about a good mechanic's advice?? Ask around for a recommendation.

  4. luxlivingfrugalis Says:
    1206361986

    Okay - I'm no car mechanic - but look under the hood at the battery cables. Are they kinda crusty looking? If so, get a wire brush and scrub off the gook.

    Cables - They might be loose.

    It could be your alternator or starter.

    Around here we have an autoparts store that will run a little machine out to your car and tell you if it's your battery, cables, starter, whatever that's causing the problem all at no charge.

    Also have you ever used Walmart's auto-repair shop? They might be able to give you a guesstimate w/o charging you.

    Your Easter lunch sounds yummy!

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