Random Thoughts On A Sunday Morning

The weather in "America's Costliest City" has been stealthily unpleasant lately. It's always sunny and about 80 degrees midday where I'm at, but in the morning and evening hours the humidity is higher than Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson sharing a Bic EZ Reach lighter. I've shortened my indoor bike rides out of fear I'll choke on the heavy air if I pedal beyond the 20 minute mark, and I can't wait for the humidity to drop.

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I drove Yukino to my best friend's house yesterday and experienced all three MINI driving modes. I usually drive in the default Mid Mode, but in Green Mode I'm certain Yukino eclipsed the 30 mpg mark on the freeway. She's feisty in Sport Mode, which brought a smile to my lips and made me forget that the price of premium gas currently hovers at around $5.50 a gallon.

Perhaps this Yukino is also The Ice Cold Princess?

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This week will bring changes to my life. Some are good while others are... to be determined.

My sister will visit tomorrow, and she'll notice Yukino parked outside. She's the lone contrarian voice regarding my desire to own a second vehicle, but I'm prepared to either educate her on how Yukino was a smart buy or tell her to stuff it where the sun doesn't shine. 

I get to pick up Miku at the dealership soon but I dread adding her to the MINI app, which notifies me what services need to be performed. Considering what happened with her suspension, I hope whatever happens in 8k miles is only routine maintenance plus about $2k for replacement motor mounts.

My brother should be released from the rehab center and I'm not sure what to think about that. I'm tasked to drive him to doctor's appointments, the grocery store and the laundromat, and also help with his medications. I don't mind helping out short term, but I refuse to be shackled by family members. If my brother requires long term care, then hire a caregiver. If it costs too much, well it's not my damn fault they ignored my pleas to consult a financial advisor about money matters.

I have a novel to edit, a life to live, and a desire to do something about that gnawing feeling that I don't want to die alone.