Oil Change

I left work early today to get oil change, new front brake pad, and tires rotated for the car. I had gotten lost going to this mechanic before, so I reminded myself to be careful. When exiting, I picked the south ramp and was happy that I took the right path. I kept driving and driving, not seeing the street where I was supposed to make a right turn. Then I knew I went the wrong way again! The road just didn't seem to end, or have a traffic light, or a crossing street anywhere. I finally got out of the road and made the necessary moves to return to the right direction. I was way off. How could I think I was on the right track when I was again wrong from the start?

The wait at the shop was long. There was already a line before I got there. Inside the customer lounge everyone looked anxious. Today LA was hot, stuffy, and very dry, and not having the AC on definitely did not make anyone feel any calmer. Finally my car was pulled in and got its service. Of course they didn't check the cling cling sound I asked them to look at, and I was charged additional $8.00 for "brake checking" - Times are indeed tough these days! In the end, they said my front tires should be replaced, no need to rotate, and the front brake pad still had 35% , so I could wait 'til next time. I felt they were rushing everyone. It was almost 4:30 and I supposed it was understandable. Still, I left feeling neglected because I waited almost an hour, and I didn't get what I came here for. Not exactly anyway.

The good thing is I didn't spend a fortune today. That day will come soon though.