So, I bought the car...

...and I've driven it all weekend. I'm thrilled spitless with the vehicle. I got a great deal, and it's more car than I thought I'd be able to afford.

It's only just sunk in that it's mine. I'm responsible for payments, maintenance, insurance. This is the real thing. I have to put the fear and nerves out of my mind. I can do this.

I'll post more here in the next few days. This is an exciting time. Pics pending.

All Request Saturday!

All right, my dearies, the music player is in need of a few new songs. Send me your requests. I'd love to get my ears on some new tunes, and get to know you all a bit better, through your selections. Channel your inner D.J.

Cars, Used-Up "Punk Bands", and Oklahoma Style Controversy! Oh, My!

So I've finally found a used car that's worth paying on for the next 5 years of my life, and I'm driving an hour out of my way to see it, this afternoon. I truly hope this is the one I wind up with, because the search is entirely too exhausting. First you have to take the mileage into account, both what the odometer reads and what you'll be getting out of a trip to the gas station. Then you have to overlook certain things like sun damage, nicks and dings, and a laundry list of other things, because you are buying a used car, after all. Then you have to decide if you can live with that color, because boy are you stuck with it. I'll tell you what, if I get the car, I'll post some pics.

In the meantime, here are a few little gems for you to enjoy:

This article, from Best Week Ever, made me laugh so hard, I nearly peed. I've often said that I appreciated the American Idiot t-shirts from Green Day's last tour, because it made it easier for me to immediately know who to avoid in a room full of people. Oh, the irony!

The Flaming Lips made local news here in Oklahoma, when "Do You Realize??" was named as the official State Rock Song. The song was voted on by 21,000 Oklahoman's (myself included), and was shrouded in quite a bit of controversy. Bassist Michael Ivins, apparently wore a t-shirt with a hammer and sickle on it to the state capital and a handful of real "stick in the mud" politicians caused a big stink over it, and tried to overturn the vote. Thank God Governor Brad Henry stepped in and put an end to the nonsense. You can read the article here, but I encourage you to watch the video and listen to the lyrics, as well. I can accept the fact that these guys aren't for everyone, they are wild and weird, which is a huge part of why I like them so much, but seriously...If these old coots had bothered to listen to what the song was about, I doubt they'd have wasted their precious alloted time being offended by someone's clothing.

Speaking of precious allotted time, I've got to get myself in the shower so I can meet a friend for lunch. Enjoy your long weekend, everyone! Get out and enjoy it:)