I go on call tomorrow. So back in to the upside down.
This is a daily post for “casual” conversation. If you want to post or talk about something non autism related this is where to do it. For example if you want to info dump about your special interest but it doesn’t fall into “autism related” then you can post it here in the comments. All other rules are still active, be respectful to each other
My car’s alternator belt snapped on Sunday. I didn’t know what the problem was, so when both Google and the mechanic I contacted said it sounded like the alternator was bust, I ran out and bought a new alternator. The mechanic showed up, saw the broken belt, and said I needed that instead.
Guy said he’d pick the belt up for me if I fronted him the cash, and be back this morning. An hour after he was supposed to show up, he told me he could be by this afternoon, but that I’d have to get the belt myself.
The fucking gall.
I burned half my afternoon yesterday, and a bunch of money, to get the alternator. I fronted this guy the money – knowing it was a risk, but it’s cheap – because I knew I wouldn’t have the time or energy to be bouncing around town to get it myself today. None of the parts stores around here deliver. Calling a tow truck to bring the car into a shop involves the same bouncing around town that getting the belt would.
I just don’t have any of this in me today.
Even when offering to pay them, people won’t fucking help me. It’s so disheartening.
Oh god I’m upset on your behalf now. What fuckery. This is how most of us become hyper independent.
Yup. And I am hyper independent in many things.
Cars are a notable exception. I hate getting dirty.
