While I have mostly given up on getting a new vehicle for now, last night I browsed to the financial institution that I would use if I was getting a loan. They are advertising interest rates as low as 1.94% and that really makes it tempting to apply just to see what I’d qualify for. My FICO score is at an all time high and there is only good on my credit report with no inquiries (since it’s frozen). I think I my chances are high to qualify for the rate. The problem comes with what is on a dealers lot and how far I want to drive. I’ve done some scouring and learned that you can’t always trust (today) what you see on a dealers website. I mean that car I was looking at last week that sold a while ago is still on their page. I’ve also watched more YouTube videos. Yeah I really want to get something new. I think the time is right – the interest rates are right and I think I would come out ahead in the end with more for my trade and a lower overall payment. The only thing that prevents me from putting the wheels in motion is knowing what is actually in stock. I know if I go physically look like a kid in a candy store I will manage to find something that I want, even if I don’t need it. Automobiles are one of my weaknesses, they never used to be but since I’ve aged I have come to appreciate them more much like a good looking guy. Waiting costs me nothing but the possibility of an opportunity, depending upon how long I can manage to hold out. I hate to whine but just needed to get this out. I realize I can always change my mind.
In other news today is my dental visit for a routine cleaning. I think I am due for x-rays but not totally sure. I don’t expect any surprises just the usual good report. I had some dental issues earlier in the year but everything right now is and has been fine for a while. I think what I had before was attributable to COVID and the sinus issues that came with it.
The next episode of The Real World NOLO Reunion is on Paramount Plus and I look forward to watching that tonight with Gator as my on-call will wind to an end and I can enjoy two days off.
The weather forecast indicates rain on Friday so that might be my lazy day. Tomorrow I have plans to get breakfast (here or out), hit up Sam’s Club and get my haircut. Perhaps buy a new office chair or at the very least go look at them. Then later in the day venture off to see the doctor and get a date with a needle. I’d sooner kiss a goat. I would also like to see the new Top Gun movie while I am off on Thursday or Friday. I want the IMAX experience it’s been a very long while since I have not only been to the movies but seen a movie in IMAX.
I really poured in the effort last night for my shoulder/neck. I used two ice packs at different times. Used the massager and by the time I was ready for bed I was feeling a little bit better but it was sore to touch. Took some OTC pain relivers and this morning when I was half awake the pain was killer. I figured I would be taking the day off but when I finally woke up I didn’t feel all that bad.
It was pouring rain and Gator was in a daze, I said hello to her and that caused her to snap to. I got her some breakfast but she didn’t like my selection this morning. She sat on the floor and kept meowing at me. Eventually she followed me to my room, which she used to do every day without fail when she was younger. She climbed into her bed and just looked sad. I figured out that if I got her another can of food that would probably make her happy. I was right, she climbed out of bed and started eating it up. Then when she was done it was back to bed. I don’t know that she feels the best today or it could have been the weather. She has been doing pretty well but always needy for attention and demanding to be hand fed. I created a bit of monster there but one day it will be gone and I will be glad that I took the time to give her some pleasure, regardless of the mess she leaves for me to clean up. I still worry about her especially in her advanced age. I was kind of wishing that her sister was still here, I think that if one of her siblings was alive to keep her company that her health and over all attitude would be different but that is something I can only suppose and will never truly know.
I am watching the clock so I can gobble a little bit to eat down before I go off to the dentist. I won’t really get lunch today and need to make sure that I eat so my sugar doesn’t drop. There is a horrible meeting that I have to attend when I am back. I’d sooner stay at the dentist or kiss a goat. However, I will get it over with. At least I get to work from the comfort of my home so its not all bad.
Gas prices here are creeping up on that dreaded $5 mark and I don’t think it will be long before that becomes the new normal for a bit. I expect they will be high for the summer and then drop come fall. That might put quite a damper on peoples travel plans. It won’t affect me since I plan to stay local for the foreseeable future.
Happy hump day – the week is almost over. I do hope all is well and that your able to enjoy the day regardless of what your doing. Take care, bye for now.
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