The past couple of weeks have DEFINITELY been trying. If you've ever been to Atlanta, you know that traffic on I-285 is CRAZY. On my way home from work, my Zune died. It was a complete and total travesty.
There I was STUCK on 285 with no music. What's worse, I removed all the cds from my car because everything was on my Zune. That was Monday. The week before, my speakers died while I was teaching class. What else could possibly go wrong?
On Friday, the overdrive protection light in my car starts flashing. I'm not a mechanic, so I have no idea what it means. I call my mechanic who tells me he fears that it may be my transmission. That's not cool. I live in Lawrenceville and work in Marietta which is half way across town. I tow the car to the shop and find out the transmission is shot. Before I have him do any work, I verify that the extended warranty will cover ALL the expenses but they don't reopen until Monday. So what's a girl to do about transportation you ask? You go out and buy another car. Thank GOD, my mother is a trooper because at that point I just wanted to curl up in a ball and cry my eyes out. We got a great deal from CarMax. Shout out to Shirley Southwell at CarMax in Norcross.
I spoke to a rep for the warranty and they tell me that everything is covered. I call my mechanic and tell him to get started on fixing my baby.
no sooner do i get my old car fixed, that my new car is involved in a minor fender bender. let this be a lesson to everyone who drives too darn close on rainy days. i'm at a stop sign when i get rear ended because the (expletive) behind me had faulty brakes. he was very apologetic and the only damage to the car was a nicked bumper. OH THE DRAMA!!!! There is never a dull moment.
The UPSIDE!!!! Every electronic item I own has an extended warranty and it's a good thing. I replaced my Zune with a store issued gift card from Best Buy. The speakers were replaced by SquareTrade and the car repairs were covered by Continental warranty. I have my tunes, speakers and a PHAT ride. LIFE IS GREAT!!!! 
