Car Troubles Suck

J and I have ventured into the world of... mobile mechanics. We learned that a) being on time isn't a thing, b) communication regarding time isn't a thing, and c) it's best to just continue living your life cuz otherwise you're sitting around waiting for the mechanic who never comes. Ok, that last thing might be a bit melodramatic, but DAMN! Maybe not. Dude NEVER came. Being a car-less American is a NIGHTMARE. That being said, we did do some fun things. We went to Sam's club and also had dinner at the flying fish in Arlington (soooo good seafood). 

Best salmon salad in the WORLD!!

Tempting, but did not buy at Sam's.

I got to hang out with a ginger! Such sweet kitty.

J gave me 3 flannels, today I realized this one is all BOUGIE!!  But the care tag is also on the outside... normal or no? I have no clue!! J says normal cuz guys always should tuck in their flannels. I say ladies don't care. Hehe.

we did try a new Korean place. This is Namoo Korean Bowl. I had the pork, he had the chicken, we both enjoyed the croquettes, mozzarella sticks, and kimchi dumplings. 😁

Soooo yummy!!! 

So it was another stressful weekend, but we have some hopes that my honey will soon be mobile once again. I hate that car troubles have affected both of us this year, but perhaps we are getting some of the crap stuff done before we get hitched. It's a happy thought but I somehow doubt this is all the crap stuff we'll eventually have to deal with. Turns out I'm not the only one of us who has trouble letting the other help out. Hyper independence... in us both... this is gonna be interesting, yes? I think it was A that told me "sometimes you have to let someone be your blessing." I'm glad I could be part of his blessing these last couple weekends. He's certainly been my blessing.

And so we are waiting. Waiting to meet with the priest, waiting to set the date, waiting to make official announcements, waiting to start our lives together for reals. Always waiting... until we aren't. I'm sooooooo not good at the patience. I wanna be coming home to my man and kitty cat already!!!

In other news, I'm taking some time off from the gym. It's been 3 months and while there has been progress, none of it has resulted movement on the scale. So I'm going to focus on my one meal a day, and have some free evenings for a bit, then I'll be out babysitting the cows, sheep, peacocks, cats, and dog for a week, then I'll get back to it. Yes I can work out during the next 2 weeks, but they can be not "mandi has goals" workouts. More like "I gotta get off my butt for a min" kinds of workouts.

Sundays lunch... cuz I'm worth it 😁