Happy 22nd Day to me

I read a horoscope stating that the 2oth and 21st of this month would be difficult for me. They weren't, but that is not like me to truly believe in such predictions. I do, however, have a favorite lucky number: 22. ( and no Dani, you can't steal it back! )

Yes, it is quite a number for me. Not sure why. My first bus in primary school was number 22, and my fortunes have been tied around such a number remains mysterious. But it seems to follow me. Even living in Minneapolis, I have always lived a couple blocks from 22nd Street. I am fortunate to live near bus #22, and even when staying in Chicago, the #22 went along where I was staying on Clark.

Today is the 22nd of July, and I just won a pair of Adidas shoes just after 22:00 using my 22nd bottle cap of Mt. Dew. ( and I don't even drink the sugar-laden stuff ) To prove it, I will upload the photos. So happy 22 day to me, hopefully it's been good to you! :P

HourCar Year 1

For those reading this who now dreading their addiction to oil at $4 a gallon and rising, why not go car-lite before going completely carfree? I am not completely carfree, though I haven't owned a car since 2003. There are moments when I need one, or others need a ride. In such cases I use HourCar, the non-profit version of ZipCar, which is only available in the Twin Cities.

My total cost for my first year of service is $396.34. The months I was charged only $11.32 were months I never used the vehicle, and is my service fee. I probably didn't spend this much, as I was compensated for rides that I provided for others. Not bad for $40 a month.

I don't purchase unlimited transit passes, because I don't use transit often enough. I can walk to nearly every place I need, and with the stroller attachment on my bike, Siah can come along easily.

HourCar also is convenient if you are able to share a car with someone, and use this service to fill in moments when your needs overlap ( perfect for families!).

So have I kicked the oil addiction? Nope. But my "need" has been reduced drastically, without adversely affecting my quality of life. Just like how my coffee habit has helpful antioxidants, yet I don't go over the 2 cups a day limit. :P