Totally Bummed...

My car decided to have a pretty major breakdown last week. Luckily I was able to drive it home without it falling apart. Mike said it was amazing that the drive shaft didn't fall out on the freeway.

So we decided that it is time to buy a new car. My car is only "39" years old. But it is starting to have some major issues. So I have finally resigned myself to a new one.

We went looking on Saturday and the first car we looked at was a 2006 Mustang, it was a beautiful blue, had a spoiler, everything that I am lusting for in a car!!! But the interior is terrible. It is not comfortable and the backseat is a joke, it is good for nothing, no one could possibly ride back there, your head would be touching the back window glass, if you were able to get in there in the first place. So I very sadly had to stop even considering a new Mustang to replace my 1967 one. I was depressed all weekend about this.

So now we have to find a car that fits all our critia. Comfort and gas mileage are high on the list. We will probably end up with a Toyota Camry or a Honda Accord. I just have to get used to the idea of not driving a {cool} car. Maybe if I get a spoiler on the back it won't be such a grandma car to me! LOL Don't mean to offend anyone, but after having driven a Mustang for so long now, all sedans are grandma cars to me!

Well, I guess I can at least be happy knowing we will keep my car, so I can drive a cool car whenever I want! I plan on enjoying the next few months driving it while we are looking for a new one.

Scrapbook Blues

I was looking forward to scrapbooking tonight. I had planned on doing the FNC from SH101, but I just couldn't get motivated. I looked at pictures for about an hour and couldn't find any that I wanted to scrap! I am in another slump. Maybe if I get my room organized so I can find something that will help.

I have seen some debate about how it seems a lot of layouts are only featuring one picture and I didn't realize but I have somehow gotten into that trend also, so I think that may be the reason I had a hard time with the FNC. I just couldn't seem to find multiple pictures to create a 2 page layout.

I think I need to go back to basics, and quit trying to keep up with the trends, I think I am putting too much pressure on myself.

I gotta keep reminding myself, I am doing this for me and my family!

New Year - New Fitness Plan

I have rejoined the local gym. It has been 2 years since I have been, but that was due to my problems with arthritis. My doctor gave me the go ahead to start working out, with restrictions. I am not allowed to do the stairstepper, eliptical or treadmill. I can only use the recumbent bike. And I am not supposed to do any weightlifting that uses my legs, since my knees are where I have the most trouble. I can swim all that I want though.

So last night was my first night. I went with a friend, we hope to be able to cheer each other on. I was able to ride the recumbent bike for 15 minutes, then we did weightlifting on machines for about 45 minutes. All we did was upper body, on the days she does legs, I will still just do my upper body. And afterwards we stretched for about 10 minutes. It felt good, but boy am I sore today.