2 years ago...

2 years ago I graduated from Baylor. I've been thinking about that graduation a lot in the last week, after going to my cousin's graduation and in the process driving through Waco twice (I haven't been in Waco since the fall for Homecoming)

But what I really want to talk about is my car... 2 years ago I also was gifted with a brand new 2008 Mazda Tribute...

Yesterday said new car hit 50,000 miles (which is a bit ridiculous)...

... and is getting a very expensive birthday present since sometime this week I have to replace the Transmission Cooler. Last week my car started driving a little weird (and by a little I mean that occasionally I would be stopped, would put my foot on the gas and my car would not go for a minute and then lunge forward). I was trying to hold off on taking it in until next week because Mama Reed will be off work that week so it would be easier to get in and out. On Sunday I was back in town going to pick up the Allie Monster and I stopped at a red light and my car completely stalled. I had to turn it off and back on to get it to go...I decided it couldn't wait...

So I came home Sunday Night and looked through all of my warranty info (we got an extended warranty, so it was still good even though I drive an insane number of miles). Got up early yesterday to take it in... after 2 hours of waiting the verdict was in. My car is leaking transmission fluid (which just in case you're wondering, isn't good...) and that specific part of my transmission is (surprise surprise) not covered by the warranty...

Sigh--Happy Birthday Mazda Tribute!