I'm Frustrated

Let me take a deep breath.

Inhale in.
Exhale out.
Slowly now.
Let's try it again.

Good.

My car is having a few minor maintenance issues.
The problem is that these "minor" little issues cost $1200 to fix. (according to the first bid that we received) Oh! $998 because "business is slow, they need work"... and did I mention - we just gave them $1200 two months ago to fix Lance's car?

Okay. Bit of a problem here. We don't have $1000!!!

I'm a little stressed.
So, when I call to ask for help, on what I should do, and I have to answer the phone for 10 million customers in 1 hour - while trying to do that, PLEASE do not roll your eyes at me on the other end, because I CAN see it over the phone!

And if you want me to do it - then great!
1. Throw my shoulders back!
2. Begin to ask the family that I hold dear, 45 hours per week, for help.
a. Who do you recommend?
b. What do you think of this bid?
c. Who do you think we should call?
3. Start the calls!

Yes! Found a great one. Sounds nice, intelligent, has traveled the globe, and YES he loves Switzerland! I have found our man!

I call my manager, and friend. He's excited for us! Drop the car on Sunday and he will bring it back into work (35 miles away) when it is ready! Awesome!

I call Lance (by this time it is 3pm mind you, because I have been "kicking ass and taking names" at work today). He says,"I'd feel more comfortable just taking it to Midas 5 miles away. (Real laid back)

OH MY LIVING GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Oh. Okay." (shaking head side to side "like duh")