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That is where my best friend got married last week. We boarded the Carnival Cruise ship just as the tropical storm touched down in Galveston. The wedding went on without a hitch though. The bride and groom made it to Cozumel and back for their honeymoon (it is hurricane season so we weren't sure that they would make it).

What did I learn this past week?

• I am pre-approved for my car loan. My Honda fit is on order.
• I made a wise choice not to go on the cruise. Trying to find a decent vegetarian lunch was difficult in the all you can eat buffet. It was also good that I hadn't planned on extending my stay in Galveston. The beach really wasn't an option on Friday.
  
• The gift of food is always appreciated. When I am stressed, I cook. If you are lucky, you end up with the free gift of dinner from me.
• Megan's new cat is crazy.

• Sewing: I dropped off some clothes and picked up a few items to repair.
• Soul Cleansing: I went out dancing on Friday and Saturday night.
  

So this week's entry is a wee bit late. My best friend got married on Thursday.

What did I learn this past week?

• Last week I learned what it takes to be a NELAC Assessor. Essentially I was auditing the class, but if I did well on the test... well that's one more thing to add to my resume.
• I finally got to test drive the Honda Fit. I like it. I have a silver sport on order now. I should have it in the next few weeks. Now I am working on selling my corolla. Hopefully I can get back the $2000 I spent on it this year and then some.
• I spent some time getting Meg ready to go for the wedding cruise. I assigned myself to take care of anything related to the dress (safety pins, double stick tape, underware).

• Sewing: I finished up the second batch of pants for the massage therapist. I finished my dress so I could wear it to the wedding.
• Baking: I was stressed so I decided to cook. I made a gigantic batch of ziti. I am trying to get rid of all the white pasta (I am not supposed to eat it so I am giving it away).
  

What did I learn this past week?

• Car hunting still sucks. It will take atleast 3 weeks to get a Honda Fit. I've pondered going to a dealership in Dallas. I am also freaking out about having a car payment. I've never had a car payment before.
  
• I went to the Austin Museum of Art last weekend. The Barton Springs Exhibit was worth checking out.
• The Habitat Re-store will accept used toilets.

• Sewing: I made a few adjustments to Meg's wedding dress. I am currently working on a dress for myself (which I will probably wear to Meg's wedding).

What did I learn this past week?

• Car hunting sucks. I don't want a car payment but it appears that any used car with decent gas mileage costs as much as the new models.
  
• I've been helping out a friend and her family with home repairs. My friend's dad was diagnosed with cancer and they will have to sell the house.
  
• Shoe hunting is worse than car shopping.
• The mold count is out of control. I am ready to claw out my eyes, they itch so much.
  

• Sewing: Pants for the massage therapist are done.
• Soul Cleansing: I think I need to go on vacation.