This time around we have to replace the entire power steering pump. It's been an issue for awhile but now it's unsafe to drive. Prayers we'd get the parts soon (they've been ordered) and that my husband and his dad would be able to work on it and get it done quickly and smoothly.

Pulled over mid (highly scientific) date due to a minor car mechanical failure. Specifically, the engine attempting to turn itself into a blast furnace. Not exactly ideal, but overheating is a basic thermodynamics issue—Especially for my car model—I know it’s shit, but it’s functional.

Conveniently, we stopped near a materials shop (also known as a modern miracle of supply chains) and Acquired coolant appropriate for the engine. Lab partner was present but functionally useless in this scenario. They had zero automotive knowledge, so, they were just sitting there observing like a primate.

Possession? A shapeshifted cybernetic alien? Fine German engineering?

it took me so long

to get this car fixed.

She has a lot of issues.

She goes through tires

like I go through caffeine.

Since we got her up and running

a few months ago-

she's gone through three tires

and one donut.

Two of them needed to be done

as they were worn and old.

One was new and my wheel barring

was faulty-

tore it up.

The donut had seen more miles

then it probably should have.

We had just left the gas station.

We were on the road

heading to work.

When I stopped at a red light,

a car in the turn lane next to me stopped

and the driver rolled down his window.

He pointed to my front driver's side tire

(the one we replaced twice now)

and told me it was flat.

I was confused at first, then processed

what he had said and thanked him.

I got in the turn lane and drove back

to the gas station to use the air pump.

That was very kind of him.

It took just a moment of his time.

It wasn't his problem.

He could have ignored it and went home.

Instead, he saw it

and decided to say something.

I appreciate that kindness and thoughtfulness.

I hope he is having a wonderful day.

Written by AprilFool 🐸