We brought Dad's new car in to have them look at the faulty A/C system. Fortunately, it was only a problem with the freon charge. We decided to get the Mini looked at while we were stalled anyway. It needed an oil change before the trip and some silicone to pin down that annoying piece of trim that keeps flapping and hitting the top of the car. The mechanic discovered I needed new brake pads all around and new front rotors. I guess that explains the "Check Brakes" light that's been on the past few weeks. They're about done with both cars, but I'll have to go without fresh brakes for a while. I may stop in one of the dealerships in the towns we're staying at, or I might just have a new friend drive me to a dealership in L.A. I guess we'll just play it by ear.... or I guess by total brake failure. Nothing I'm not used to.
My semester's belongings are in a heap at the base of the stairs. I can't believe I can fit it all in the Mini Cooper! Normally I have two van-loads. It kinda feels good, though, this whole living light thing. Maybe I'd have been better off if my college were too far away for multiple trips.
I'm just biding my time now, listening to the (500) Days of Summer soundtrack and that really awesome Coheed cover of "Under the Milky Way". I really hope they record that; it's beautiful! I'm looking forward to getting on the road. I've got five books on tape, plus the entirety of my iPod. I can't decide which I should start with: Wicked, No Country for Old Men, or The DaVinci Code (yeah, i didn't read it when it was big. I wanted to evade the hype.) That (500) Days soundtrack has me thinking I should definitely pick up a Regina Spektor album on the way, as well.
I guess that does it for the posts from home. My next should be from somewhere between here and LA, provided my hotels have free internet.
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