It’s 2:40 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, and I have just about had enough of my job today.  Not that it’s been a bad day or anything.  I’m just tired of being here.  I’m tired of doing account reconcilations and all the little clean-up jobs that one gets to do in accounting.  I want to do something exciting, something that will capture my mind from the time I get here until it’s time to leave at 5:30.  But that, alas, is not the world of accounting.  So I’m sitting here counting down the time until I can leave.  Only 2 hours and 40 minutes to go.  So I’ll work on my blog while I’m counting.

We had a brown bag luncheon today at work and got to listen to our local credit union and their car-buying service.  I am in the market for a new car because the lease on my Murano expires at the end of the year.  I didn’t really learn anything new at this luncheon except that it might be to my benefit to use one of the approved dealerships with which the credit union does business.  That and the fact that the credit union is offering some pretty decent rates on car loans.  I’ve been all over the board trying to decide what kind of car to buy.  Last summer when gas was $4 a gallon, I was definitely going to go small or maybe with a hybrid.  But now that I’m driving on I10 every day with a multitude of 18-wheelers, I’m not inclined to go small.  So that throws the Mini Cooper out of the window.  Nissan is pushing hard for me to purchase or lease another Nissan, but there’s not really another Nissan that captures my heart (not that the Murano did that, actually).  I’ve test-driven the Exterra before, but it doesn’t excite me too much.  The Altima Coupe could be a possibility but I really need to see one up close. 

I definitely don’t want just a plain sedan, but I also don’t want to throw all gas mileage out the window by going with a large SUV.  So where does that put me?  I have no idea.  I guess currently on my radar is the Ford Escape – I’ve always like Ford, and I did like the Explorer Sport I owned once.  I would definitely buy that model again, but they don’t make it anymore. L   The Escape has decent gas mileage and yet is still a pretty good size.

I guess I need to investigate other small SUV’s, although I already know I don’t care for the Honda CR-V or the Toyota RAV-4.  I’m just so indecisive – definitely one of my character flaws.

Hey, it’s 3:10.  I’ve already wasted 30 minutes!  Well, I did stop and do a little work.

The Mega-Million lottery is up to $340 million (or something close).  Cash value on that would be $204 million.  That is just a ridiculous sum of money.  Really, what would you do with that much cash?  I’ll probably buy a ticket, but I really would rather win a smaller sum of money.  Like a couple of million.  That would still allow me to quit my job and pursue my own goals, yet still be a fairly regular person.

Some of my co-workers are going to get a psychic reading next week and asked me if I wanted to join them.  No way, Jose.  The last thing I need to know is that there are dark forces in my life or that there is major trial and tribulation in my future.  Oh, I know those supposed psychics are only supposed to give positive readings, but I’m just afraid the psychic would take one look at me and get a look of fear on her face.  I have no idea why I think this way, maybe because I’m a pessimist.

I’m going to see “Inglourious Basterds” this weekend (and yes, it is spelled that way).  A new friend of mine has very graciously offered me an evening of fun and entertainment, although I’m not supposed to spread the word about how sweet he is being because it might ruin his reputation.  Whatever.  Mary and I actually met this guy at speed dating earlier this year, and he and Mary became friends.  And now I guess he’s becoming my friend too which is great because more friends are always good.  Especially ones that don’t lie to you and tell you that they are wealthy and single and wanting to sweep you off to their cabin in the hills of Tennessee.    So I’ll report next week on the movie and the food at Alamo Draft House and how much I enjoyed my evening of fun and entertainment.

Also, Sunday is my fantasy football draft, and I have not done one lick of research.  So I better work on that tonight.  Any tips would be appreciated. 

Look, it’s 3:25 pm, and I have wasted a considerable amount of time.  Still 2 hours left, but I guess I’ll survive.