After work yesterday I spent a couple frustrating hours getting my car diagnosed. It looks like I'm facing about $200 in repairs.

After that, I went to a bar called chasers and got a bowl of baked french onion soup and a couple of beers. The soup was very garlicy, and very good. I started From A Buick 8, Stephen King's latest book. I also bought a recent hardcover by Michael Connely, City Of Bones.

My waitress was a young woman with beautiful black skin and a dazzling smile. I gave her a big tip, because her smile really made my day. It was a ray of sunshine when I needed one badly.

Besides that, I think these books are just the thing to cheer me up.

I've been telling everybody that I'm going to dress up as Elvis for a Halloween party this Saturday, but I may not have the time or money to pull it off. My fingers are crossed. I'd hate to disappoint somebody again this week.

My journal has changed recently, both in tone and content. I wonder if I've changed, too.
1:40 PM - Bottle Rocket Fire Alarm