Five on Friday

• I took a mental health day today. Yesterday I worked my butt off because I was behind due to the stress of the week. Around 3pm I walked into my manager's office and asked for today off. "I could have called in, but I just don't do that." I don't know if she appreciated it or not, but it makes me feel better to know that I'm not going to get "busted" for falsely calling in sick because I really needed today off. That would have been in the pit of my stomach all day even if it was unrealistic.
  
• Of course, my car clutch decided to bite the dust, so today we're taking it in (when the traffic isn't too bad) so that I can have a first and second gear. Really stinks. My car being the source of the money suck REALLY stinks, but it's the first major repair that has been needed besides maintenance in the eight years since I bought it so I guess it could be worse.
• I was really hoping that Hubby would agree that I just need a new car, even though I don't really lust for new cars. I hate driving, and my car is a vehicle to get me from Point A to Point B. But maybe I hate to drive because I don't have a new car? I know it's not really feasible and I know it's unneeded, but it really upset me that he dismissed it without a thought. We have 4 years left on his car payment so maybe I'll have a twelve year old car when I get a new one. But then his will be six. Sigh.
  
• I finished Swamplandia! Um. Don't bother.
• I have errands to do today, like go to Michael's for stuff to make a birthday gift and the store for a few groceries. I think I'll ride my bike. Do you think eggs will be okay? Maybe I'll drive Hub's car to the grocery.