It's just My Opinion: Check Engine Light Soon, Uggh.

I have never had a brand new vehicle in my lifetime. The first car I ever had a was an 88 red Chevy Beretta and let me tell you it was worthless. I didn’t get it until 99, it had been working hard for years. By the time it came to me it would die if you didn’t keep your foot on the gas at all times. I pushed it out of the road more then once. Did you know you must put a car back in Neutral before it will start? Yea, learned that the hard way a long time ago. Why is it that men are born with the ability to fix these things and we are just not?

This got me thinking yesterday after looking at my “Check Engine Soon” light for the umpteenth time. I’ve told several men in my family about this light and here are some of the answers I got.

The question:

My “Check Engine Soon” light is on, why?

The answer:(If you can call it that.)

- Ignore it. (If I could ignore it we would not be discussing it.)
- Those lights come on all the time maybe it’s a short in the wiring. (Well shouldn’t that be checked? Shorts cause fires, right?!)
- Oh, you can reset that light so it won’t bother you anymore. (But what about the problem inside the car?!)
-Checked the oil and you got plenty of gas so I don't know. (I didn't say the fuel and oil lights were on!!!)
-Well I looked under the hood and I have no clue. (Really? I guess you can go back to walking in rooms and waiting for your missing things to jump out at you, now.)
- I need to take it to the shop I just haven’t had time.(Said while sitting in a recliner holding the remote.)
- I know what it is I just haven’t had time to get to it. (See above.)
- I got to get the parts I need. (So you are saying, Napa is closed on Saturdays at noon then?)

This list could go on and on and on. I’ve heard the above from several men over the course of my life (Mechanics, my brother, dad, husband, and everyone of their male friends.) I often wonder if men refuse to totally fix things. My reasoning, is if they did they would have nothing left to do. What have you heard from the men or women in your life about that infamous Check Engine Soon light? I would love to hear from you all. I could use the laugh. More importantly can someone tell me why my Check Engine Soon light is on and how I can fix it?!

Hey, I need the help and I’m tired of waiting for an answer from the men in my life no offense guys…its, just MY opinion, this shouldn’t be that hard to figure out.





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It's just My Opinion: Week 3

Unless you've been living under a rock you may have heard that The Hills ended last night. What a bumpy ride it has been! After 6 long years we say goodbye to the girls of Laguna and the California Hills. I have to say I'll miss it. I always felt like Lauren was the girl next door and Kristen was the girl that could deliver the drama. I sincerely wish both girls the best in their future and I'm happy to see them posing together. I hoped one day they would grow up Stephen was never worth all that trouble.

I have a few moments for each girl that will stick with me. I thought I would share it.

1. Lauren/LC - She will forever be the girl that watched Jason kiss Jessica at her own charity event (when she was still on Laguna Beach). I'll always admire how she held herself together and was professional for the entire thing at the ripe age of 19. She has always had class and she ultimately brought me to The Hills.

2. Heidi - There really is so much she has done but the most unforgettable for me was when she crashed a party Lauren was working. After that, I never bought her innocent act when it came to Spencer. I'll never forget how she broke her mother's heart for a guy either. I really pray for that family. Celebrities are real people too.

3. Audrina - Accusing Lauren of having a fling with Justin Bobby tops the charts, I mean puhhlease.

4. Lo - My sweet Lo, I'll always remember this loyal friend as the girl that got a brand new car for graduation. I can still see her lip syncing "That Smell" by Lynryd Skynyrd driving to Lauren's house.

5. Stephanie - I'll always have a bad taste in my mouth when it comes to Stephanie but she has grown up a lot. I guess that will stick with me most that she rose above her brother.

I'm not going to touch base on all the guys b/c I don't really see the point. But I do want to say a few things to the top 3 guys on the show.

1. Brody - Will you please follow your heart? You do not have to be cool forever. Loving someone and being loved is really really cool.

2. Justin Bobby - Don't be afraid to get hurt.

3. Spencer - Why don't you have a heart and stay out of the public eye for awhile? Oh and apologize to your sister, your sister-in-law, and your mother-in-law. Referring to the woman that gave birth to your wife as female private parts is beyond tasteless. You need to drop the crystals and try Jesus. And no, not the one Heidi has dreamed up. The real one.

I hope you enjoyed the finale I know I did. I will say the jury is still out for me when it comes to that big ending. The Osbournes already went there so I don't know how original it was. But I get it. I really enjoyed the after show and seeing them all together. I'll miss it, but I remember when they went on vacation all together this season; I thought, "Hmmm when are you too old to go on Spring Break?" So yeah, the time has come. At least I have The City and Kelly Cutrone, who is just too much fun. Hey you don't have to agree with me, it's just My Opinion.






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It's just My Opinion: Week 2

Last week I finally watched the new Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton. Sometimes I don't know what to think about movies Tim puts out but I did believe that if there was a world right up his alley it was Wonderland. Besides Johnny Depp makes it very hard to dislike Tim Burton lol!

I went into this movie as skeptical as always but this time Tim got it. The world is magnificent. Helena Bonham Carter is truly funny as the Red Queen. I really enjoyed how they made her head bigger so funny to watch. The funniest quote from here was, "She killed my jabber-baby-wocky?" I cracked up at her and Crispin Glover aka McFly as Stayne Knave of Hearts.

My big grip has very little to do with Wonderland but Tim's view of Alice's life in the real world. If you haven't watched the movie and would rather not have the story spoiled please skip to the end.

*****Spoiler*****
In the beginning of the movie Alice is set up by her family. Her mother takes her to a very elaborate engagement party; Alice is not privy too. Two of her dimwitted friends spoil the surprise moments after Alice's suitor informs her to meet him at the gazebo in 10 minutes. The entire party looks on as a painter paints Alice and her would be husband's precious moment. But Alice isn't quite ready for this fellow and asks for a moment. We don't see the party goers again until the end of the movie where Alice's turns down her suitor. Which is all fine and good. I would have too b/c she was being pressured into the engagement by her family. The part that I didn't like is that he was purposefully written and acted unattractive. I really didn't appreciate that little tidbit. I felt that if Alice wasn't ready then she wasn't ready and Johnny Depp himself would not have changed her mind. I just didn't enjoy that they made him unattractive on purpose. What happen to the fairytale love we saw in Shrek? Not a Burton film but still, love is much deeper and I would've really liked to see someone Alice was attracted too. So when she made the decision to not accept his proposal she wouldn't have lost so much of her heroine status or came off as superficial. As is, Alice seems to step all over a nice guy who did nothing wrong but wipe his nose when he thought no one was looking and happens to have an overbearing mother. But I suppose if he had been handsome he would've been kissing another woman like her brother-in-law.
*****Spoiler*****

Overall, I loved this movie. Tim Burton may not have the "real world" down but he mastered Wonderland in my opinion! I would preview this entire movie before sharing it with your children. They're are a lot of "iffy" spots for kids. I give it 4 out of 5 stars, this is truly a new classic, but of course it's just My Opinion!



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