Murphy's Law Strikes Again

I woke up energized this morning and ready to cross things off my list. I had grand plans of getting a bunch of work done before heading out for a long lunch break at the emissions testing center, followed by a few shopping errands. So, I logged on to DEQ's website to get directions and, low and behold, they are closed on Mondays. Okay, initiate plan two - move DEQ to tomorrow and take care of the shopping today with V. Everything was going swimmingly until we hit the parking lot at Target and discovered that I had a flat tire. Ugh, here I am, ready to leave for two months and I have to deal with all this automotive crap for a car that will just be sitting in my drive way. Go figure.

Anyway, it turned out okay. I bought some fix-a-flat, dropped V at work and took the afternoon off determined to clean up that to do list. I got the tire repaired and they must have sensed the crazed look in my eyes because they didn't charge me. I made all the other stops on my list, got quotes for airport shuttles and, although I haven't found a new laptop bag, I'm confident that I've done enough shopping. I even came home and took a cat nap. Now, let's just hope that stupid car passes emissions tomorrow.

P.S. A little icing on my day - I just got that speeding ticket in the mail and it's 200-fricking-dollars! For 10 miles over the speed limit? That's $20 a mile people- how on earth is that justified? It's not like I was driving through a playground of children!