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Last year, my husband joined the wait list for the Tesla Model 3. Last week, his current car (the one he would sell before purchasing the Tesla) started acting up. My current car is super tiny and I have been feeling unsafe in it since the spring of 2016. In case my husband's car didn't make it, we devised the plan to sell my husband's car as is, purchase a used SUV with the money, and have him drive my car until the Tesla was ready and we could sell my car. 

So, our search for the SUV began today. We started by narrowing down by make and model. We drove SUVs from Honda, Mazda, Chevy, and Kia. I thought I would fall in love with the Honda CRV but actually, I am now leaning towards a Kia Sportage. I hate driving but it was fun to try out new cars, even if two of the three salesmen were duds. 

While we were out and about, my husband took me to my favorite restaurant for my favorite dish. Unfortunately, the cooks were off their game today and it didn't taste the same... Huge bummer. 

Here is what I ate today:

Breakfast: Cold cut sandwich
Lunch: Noodle bowl with shrimp, chicken, and beef
Dinner: Party food*

*Soda, lemon bars, macarons, chocolate covered strawberries, cheese ball with crackers, hummus with toast chips, and strawberry shortcake shooter.

Daily Goals:

Vitamins: No
Creativity: 
Reading: 
Self-Care: 
Sweets: All the sweets...

Today's Overview:

I didn't get to take a nap today, which set me back a little bit. I also stayed late at the party so tomorrow might be rough. I ate so much junk that my stomach is killing me. So is my back, because we were doing so many odd things today. I am emotionally upset because the vet convinced us to spend $430 on the cats this morning which I feel is twice what we normally spend. I am also upset because I am tired and sick to my stomach. 

Over and out, 
The Girl with IBS

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