Pothole hell - Day 15, Week 3
Monday, April 21, 2008
Today started off bad, bad, bad. I finally had to admit that I needed to replace my front tires and I needed them today. This winter has been really bad for potholes, so bad in fact that I’ve had to buy 3 new front tires for my car. I first got a flat hitting a really bad pothole in Evanston. So I replaced the 2 front tires. Then I got another flat on one of the new front tires. I took it back to the shop where I got the tires in the first place but they couldn’t fix it and they said it wasn’t covered under warranty. They owner basically said that it was my driving that was bad not the tires. I was pissed but what ever. I spent another $180 on a 3rd new tire. Then about 2 weeks ago I noticed a bubble on the passenger’s side front tire. Again I took it back to the shop and the owner said that it was because of all the pot holes and he wouldn’t replace it for free. W and the owner got into an argument at his shop over the tires. W and I left because I didn’t want to stand there arguing with a wall and I also didn’t want the argument to get heated. There was no way I was going to pay him another $180 on shitty tires that seem to last only a couple of months. I had already spent $540 at this place and they would not do anything to help me. I will never go back to this place and I probably won’t ever go to a mom and pop shop again. I won’t name the place but it’s in Elk Grove Village off of Nerge.
Anyway a few days a go I noticed that the other tire on the passenger’s side now also had a bubble on it. I was so mad. Now I would have to replace both front tires that were basically new. So this morning as I was leaving for work I noticed that the bubble on the driver’s side tire had gotten even bigger and looked ready to burst at any minute.
I called Sear’s automotive since its at Woodfield mall which is right by my work and got a quote of $350 to replace both tires. I went over there around 10:30 to get the tires replaced and was shocked when they said that the quote was wrong since they had quoted me on 16” tires. Apparently my car has special tires on it because of the fancy 17” sporty rims (that by the way I never wanted). The cheapest tires they had for my car were $210 a piece. With labor and the tire rotation I ended up spending $497, ouch! I didn’t have the full amount and had to borrow $240 from my mom. I was feeling really anxious and nervous about spending all that money and having to owe my Mom.
They told me that it would take an hour and a half to two hours to replace them and I thought I would wait at the mall. I walked around the mall for a bit but was bummed since I had no money to buy anything. It wasn’t even 11 yet when I wandered into the McDonald’s and ordered food. I did what I always do when stress and anxiety are too much, I turned to food. I was in a public place so I couldn’t binge and the food did make me feel better almost instantly but then I felt guilty for eating it.
After eating at Mcd’s I didn’t feel like wandering the mall anymore so I decided to walk back to work. It’s about a 20 minute walk which wasn’t bad. It was just a pain to cross Woodfield rd with all the traffic. Plus it was pretty warm outside so by the time I got back to work I was sweaty and gross and my feet were killing me. I was wearing cute black ballet slipper type shoes that were not made for walking.
I was glad that I decided to go back to work since they didn’t call me until around 2 which was close to 3 hours later. I’m pretty sure my boss would have been pissed had I been gone for 3 hours.
I trudged over there again when it was time to pick up my car and was grateful that it was slightly overcast so it wasn’t as warm as before. I paid for the tires and drove back to work. I could instantly notice the difference with the new tires. My car just seemed much smoother.
So because I ate lunch so damn early I was starving y 4:30 and decided to eat the lunch that I brought. My eating was all messed up and I was thinking about throwing in the towel for today and just eating whatever. I also seriously considered missing our first Softball game. All I wanted to do was go home and eat and sleep. I decided I couldn’t miss since I had to take the jerseys to the game.
I went home and took a ½ hour nap before I headed to the game. I hoped that I wouldn’t be starving after the game because I didn’t want to over eat.
The game put me in a much better mood. It was good to be out in the fresh air and sunshine and just to be part of something. I felt like I was going to throw up every time I went up to bat but was encouraged by my team’s cheers and encouragement. I actually hit it the first time but got out and I got to walk the second time because the pitcher was really horrible. I got all the way to third and actually thought I might get to home but then we got struck out. We lost 6-4 but it was still fun. That hour of softball really lifted my spirits and gave me a burst of energy.
When I went home L & I went for a walk and then we chatted for awhile. By the time I realized it, it was close 10:30. I couldn’t really tell if I was hungry or not but decided to eat a small bowl of cereal so I wouldn’t be starving in the morning.
Breakfast (8:30 AM): Peanut butter and Jelly sandwich, ½ container strawberry cheesecake WW yogurt.
Lunch: (10:45 PM): McD’s grilled chicken sandwich, medium fries, diet coke (yuck coke!)
Afternoon Snack (2:30 pm): Orange and granola bar
Dinner (4:30 pm): 2 cups Amy’s organic mac and cheese with tuna and peas and diet Pepsi Max.
Late Snack (10:30pm): 1 cup Kellogg Smart Start cereal and ½ cup milk.
Total Calories Recommended: 1888
Total Calories Consumed Today: 2008
Difference in total Calories: -120
Exercise: 1 hour of softball, 20 minute walk
Thought for the day: I need to learn to handle stress better and not always turn to food. I am still proud of myself for not binging. I haven’t binged in 2 weeks and feel great!
Today started off bad, bad, bad. I finally had to admit that I needed to replace my front tires and I needed them today. This winter has been really bad for potholes, so bad in fact that I’ve had to buy 3 new front tires for my car. I first got a flat hitting a really bad pothole in Evanston. So I replaced the 2 front tires. Then I got another flat on one of the new front tires. I took it back to the shop where I got the tires in the first place but they couldn’t fix it and they said it wasn’t covered under warranty. They owner basically said that it was my driving that was bad not the tires. I was pissed but what ever. I spent another $180 on a 3rd new tire. Then about 2 weeks ago I noticed a bubble on the passenger’s side front tire. Again I took it back to the shop and the owner said that it was because of all the pot holes and he wouldn’t replace it for free. W and the owner got into an argument at his shop over the tires. W and I left because I didn’t want to stand there arguing with a wall and I also didn’t want the argument to get heated. There was no way I was going to pay him another $180 on shitty tires that seem to last only a couple of months. I had already spent $540 at this place and they would not do anything to help me. I will never go back to this place and I probably won’t ever go to a mom and pop shop again. I won’t name the place but it’s in Elk Grove Village off of Nerge.
Anyway a few days a go I noticed that the other tire on the passenger’s side now also had a bubble on it. I was so mad. Now I would have to replace both front tires that were basically new. So this morning as I was leaving for work I noticed that the bubble on the driver’s side tire had gotten even bigger and looked ready to burst at any minute.
I called Sear’s automotive since its at Woodfield mall which is right by my work and got a quote of $350 to replace both tires. I went over there around 10:30 to get the tires replaced and was shocked when they said that the quote was wrong since they had quoted me on 16” tires. Apparently my car has special tires on it because of the fancy 17” sporty rims (that by the way I never wanted). The cheapest tires they had for my car were $210 a piece. With labor and the tire rotation I ended up spending $497, ouch! I didn’t have the full amount and had to borrow $240 from my mom. I was feeling really anxious and nervous about spending all that money and having to owe my Mom.
They told me that it would take an hour and a half to two hours to replace them and I thought I would wait at the mall. I walked around the mall for a bit but was bummed since I had no money to buy anything. It wasn’t even 11 yet when I wandered into the McDonald’s and ordered food. I did what I always do when stress and anxiety are too much, I turned to food. I was in a public place so I couldn’t binge and the food did make me feel better almost instantly but then I felt guilty for eating it.
After eating at Mcd’s I didn’t feel like wandering the mall anymore so I decided to walk back to work. It’s about a 20 minute walk which wasn’t bad. It was just a pain to cross Woodfield rd with all the traffic. Plus it was pretty warm outside so by the time I got back to work I was sweaty and gross and my feet were killing me. I was wearing cute black ballet slipper type shoes that were not made for walking.
I was glad that I decided to go back to work since they didn’t call me until around 2 which was close to 3 hours later. I’m pretty sure my boss would have been pissed had I been gone for 3 hours.
I trudged over there again when it was time to pick up my car and was grateful that it was slightly overcast so it wasn’t as warm as before. I paid for the tires and drove back to work. I could instantly notice the difference with the new tires. My car just seemed much smoother.
So because I ate lunch so damn early I was starving y 4:30 and decided to eat the lunch that I brought. My eating was all messed up and I was thinking about throwing in the towel for today and just eating whatever. I also seriously considered missing our first Softball game. All I wanted to do was go home and eat and sleep. I decided I couldn’t miss since I had to take the jerseys to the game.
I went home and took a ½ hour nap before I headed to the game. I hoped that I wouldn’t be starving after the game because I didn’t want to over eat.
The game put me in a much better mood. It was good to be out in the fresh air and sunshine and just to be part of something. I felt like I was going to throw up every time I went up to bat but was encouraged by my team’s cheers and encouragement. I actually hit it the first time but got out and I got to walk the second time because the pitcher was really horrible. I got all the way to third and actually thought I might get to home but then we got struck out. We lost 6-4 but it was still fun. That hour of softball really lifted my spirits and gave me a burst of energy.
When I went home L & I went for a walk and then we chatted for awhile. By the time I realized it, it was close 10:30. I couldn’t really tell if I was hungry or not but decided to eat a small bowl of cereal so I wouldn’t be starving in the morning.
Breakfast (8:30 AM): Peanut butter and Jelly sandwich, ½ container strawberry cheesecake WW yogurt.
Lunch: (10:45 PM): McD’s grilled chicken sandwich, medium fries, diet coke (yuck coke!)
Afternoon Snack (2:30 pm): Orange and granola bar
Dinner (4:30 pm): 2 cups Amy’s organic mac and cheese with tuna and peas and diet Pepsi Max.
Late Snack (10:30pm): 1 cup Kellogg Smart Start cereal and ½ cup milk.
Total Calories Recommended: 1888
Total Calories Consumed Today: 2008
Difference in total Calories: -120
Exercise: 1 hour of softball, 20 minute walk
Thought for the day: I need to learn to handle stress better and not always turn to food. I am still proud of myself for not binging. I haven’t binged in 2 weeks and feel great!
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