Wow! So much has happened since I last updated this web journal thingy.

I did end up buying the big yellow truck. I couldn't help it. My mind was set, I was just going to find a job in the office and stay home. I was done with OTR driving. Lenny wasn't having none of that! I got the truck for a very decent price, pretty damn cheap if you ask me. So far, it's been..... strange. *lol*

My first week out I blew a tire. That tire must have hit the one next to it in a rough way because the other one had a buldge in it. So I ended up replacing both tires. The very next day I had to replace an air line - it had a nick in it and was leaking. Talk about getting nervous! In two days I spent roughly $600 in repairs. But, I calmed down and realized these things happen. I don't blow tires everyday so I'm not going to be spending a ton of money on them. And even though the truck still has a few things that need fixed on her, like king pins and such, I'm still not going to freak out over it.

I am learning to be little Miss Fix It, and I'm proud of it! I replaced a hose on the air compressor a couple of weeks ago. And today I learned how to replace some of the lights that had burned out. Yeah, I know... easy stuff. For me it was something new. All these years I've been out here I had a mechanic to turn in a report to. They fixed or repaired what was wrong. Now it's all mine! And to be honest, it's kinda cool knowing the guys at the truck stops are watching me and wondering. I mean, they're always saying I'm too short to drive this truck, I need to pull a van, other things like that. I guess I just like being the odd woman.

I do need to get a few more stories put up on the web page. Then again, I also need a swift kick in the ass and you don't see me rushing to get that done either. So, *pffffffbbbbbbbblttt*!!

I got the internet through my cell phone provider. I guess I shouldn't really complain, but I am a woman *sighs* and it's something I just gotta do. The connection I got is slower than dial up! I thought it was going to be faster. At least that's what I heard from other drivers. I learned that there are two ways I can connect. I can pay, in which case I'll have a higher cell bill and a faster connection. Or, I can keep using the free method I got, where it only uses minutes to be connected and no fee and stick with the slow connection. Just call me Miss Snail.

I've been putting off the removal of LMT from the bunk doors on the truck. I dunno why, I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Lenny did so much for me to help me out, and to get this truck. I mean, hell, LMT is where I got the truck from. Those letters SHOULD remain there. So, I decided I'm going to put 'LMT's Misplaced Brat' on the truck, just under the driver's door, and I'll have Gypsy Rose Trucking put on the door, and move Mid Seven to the bunk door.

I like that name...Gypsy Rose Trucking.

Ok, enough about the truck. *lol* I talk too much about it....

My b/f, who is a whiner (don't hurt me hun!) read my site and commented on the lack of my mentioning him. So, HERE YA GO SWEETIE! It's all about joooo! I think you're one of the rare breed of men in this world - you can put up with me. *lol* Really folks, I don't know how he does it. I'm a tomboy... don't mind getting dirty, breaking a nail, fixing a taillight, I cuss (really bad when I'm angry), I'm sooo many things a lady isn't supposed to be. Yet, for some reason he still hangs around me. I know he doesn't think he's that great of a person, but to me, he's wonderful. And, sorry to say it, but I'm wondering how long it'll take him to wake up and smell the coffee and wonder just wtf he's doing with a goof ball like me. *L*

*ugh*

After spending a month in the hospital, mom finally got home. She's got loads of help now though. A cleaning lady, someone who helps her with her personal things, friends that go shopping for her and check on her all the time. Three weeks later, she's back in the hospital. She caught the flu. Poor woman. I hate not being able to do anything for her, to be there with her. Those of you who know me, know just how well mom and I get along when we're together, so we'll not venture down that street again. *lol* BUT, I do wish there was more I could do for her. She's been through so much, and it's only going to get worse for her.

I need magic fairy dust......sprinkle the ugliness away.

Alrighty, time for me to stop babbling and do what I do best. Pretend to be a trucker! You all take care and have a safe week.