1 post tagged “dreamgirls”

Chrismas was quiet.  Well dispite the fact that some idiots were driving up my street, one carload shooting at another carload. Thank God there wasn't anyone else on the block at the time.  Folks were in their houses and so was their company.  My father's brand new Ford Colorado Pick-Up took a hit though.  A rear tire went flat thanks to a bullet, but no worries, he put on a spare the next day and is looking to get a new tire this week.

There isn't really anything else to say about the holiday, except that my cousin Andre received his first "real" drumset. We're not talking about the Playskool stuff here.  It's the real deal.  As much as I encourage his musical talent for percussion, I'm thankful the set is stationed at my grandmother's. Apparently he had gotten up on Christmas morning at 5'o clock.  The next door neighbor heard him that early, but she didn't complain.  She knew what was up.

No one really exchanged gifts this year.  It was mainly about Andre and as for me and "Toddles" (My mother's new petname for my unborn baby) everyone is really waiting until it gets here before making any major purchases. My mother did give me this nice cashmere scarf that matches perfectly with a coat I have, but really everyone seemed to not really care this year about Christmas. I don't know what was behind such a mood, but we were content all the same...like being around each other to see another year was enough.

Yesterday, I managed to take my tired and slightly catching a cold behind to the Honda dealership to have the car serviced.  I got the tune up it desperately needed along with a couple other things (replace a leaking heating hose, and something about the engine carriage since the engine was about to drop from the car???).  I still have to go back to get the light fixture replaced that was bruised during the accident I had with Mr. BMW two weeks ago. (no biggie) I also have to go back to get the timing belt looked at.  It's a 92 Accord with 89,000 miles. Even though the mileage on a car that old is a bit low and it runs well, as the technician was explaining to me.. oil was leaking onto the belt system and something was causing something to lock and the belt was wearing thin and..... basically I'm gonna need a new belt soon. 

Can I get a second opinion before I spend the money on that?

Oh something that urked me and made me laugh at the same time yesterday.  While waiting for my car to be serviced, I noticed how the salesmen purposely roamed the customer waiting lounge to "badger" or "pester" the customers about trading in their old car for a new.  Thank goodness I had a book with me and was heavily (or at least looked like I was) in the book. Desperate salesmen are creepy, especially with women.  They lay on the flattery hard and thick.  It's all BS to make a sale.

Yeah, I'm really gonna gush and cream my undies because you are standing there telling me how pretty I look and that it's unfortunate that you aren't my man, because you would really take care of me and my needs.  Then slide in a compliment on how good I would look in a pimped out cherry red sports Accord.

What's important is me getting the tune up and making sure it is workable for my venture to the mountains this weekend.  Yes, my family and I are heading back to our timeshare, but I'll be there only for the weekend and returning on Monday.  Of course I have to be back for work and my doctor's appointment on the 3rd.

Speaking of the mountains, it's a possiblity that a few of my cousins maybe joining us for the weekend as well, including my cousin "T" who is currently living in Brooklyn while attending F.I.T.  It would be nice if they could join us.  Speaking of my cousins, these are the same ones my mother went to see Dreamgirls with yesterday while I was stuck at the Honda place.

(in my lil kid voice) I wanted to go too..........

Unfortunately, I didn't make it back home in time.  (Oh Poo!)