Oil Change

My aging Nissan® Frontier truck was taken in to the dealership for its annual oil change ($35 with coupon). That's right, the oil is changed only once per year. Sadly, with only 20,000 miles on the odometer, there are a couple of major issues to be dealt with: fluid leakage from the power steering pump and the rear differential.

Rather than wait for over an hour at the dealership, I opted to ride the bus to town. Big mistake. The bus ride took me through the entirety of picturesque Kalihi. Lots of Filipinos and Micronesians. Lots of obesity. Lots of poverty. The bus was completely full all the way to town.

Typical Air-Conditioned Hotties

I purchased a nice greasy breakfast (with a $1 off coupon) at the fast food joint in town. Very delicious. I loitered there for a while before walkng to the gym. The heatwave has continued unabated since I last mentioned it. And, the gym has been hot and stuffy. There appears to be a problem with the air conditioning system. Needless to say, cardio workouts have been very taxing.

The ride back to the dealership on the bus was exactly the same as the earlier trip ... crowded with Filipinos and Micronesians. Kalihi is basically a third-world city. Once I retrieved my truck, I drove back to Slob Manor (read: rental housing). I stopped off at the 7-Eleven® store in Niu Valley for a refreshing Slurpee®. Another day, another dollar ... short.

Ol' Lavahead Mini-Update®
I rarely speak anymore, so I have discovered that I am "losing my voice." My vocal chords only emit squeaky, raspy noises now. I really don't care anyway. Talk is cheap. Very cheap.