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[ladysprite]

So I've been debating back and forth over this for three days, and can't make up my mind (yes, I know it's silly to be dithering so extensively over something so small and ridiculous, but this is what happens when I have spare time and mental energy), so... I put it to y'all to make up my mind for me:

Should I buy myself the black wrap dress I found at the secondhand store this weekend?

Pro: it fits
Con: it's a lot shorter than I first thought it was when I saw it on the rack

Pro: it's on sale at the secondhand store for next to nothing
Con: did I mention it's *really* short? Like, when I'm standing with my arms relaxed, my fingers come further down than the hem.

Pro: I don't have a lot of short-sleeved dresses in my wardrobe
Con: I do have a lot of black dresses already

Pro: it's versatile
Con: I'll probably never actually wear it.

Pro: just buy the damn thing already!
Con: WAAH I'm afraid!

So.... cast the deciding vote and alleviate me of any responsibility?

Edited to add: That answers that question. Took the car in for a $30 oil change and just got a call from the dealer saying that it needs over $600 of emergency services to be able to drive it home. I'm not going to be able to buy myself groceries for the next month, let alone dresses I don't need.

Damnit.

Comments

[ladysprite.livejournal.com]

Does that $600 also include repairing your AC?

Nope - that's a different car, and an estimate of close to $1000 on its own. No, these are minimal repairs necessary to keep the car drivable and safe, apparently. We can't afford anything except the bare minimum right now.

[pixel.livejournal.com]

If you haven't authorized the repairs pick the car up and get a copy of their estimate. Once you two have the estimate one of you call me and I'll review it for you over the phone and let you know if it sounds at all reasonable.
I may also be able to do some/all the work for you for a hell of a lot less than the dealer.

[pixel.livejournal.com]

To add, if a car seems safely drivable and isn't making any ominous noises the odds that it needs that much repair to be able to safely drive home is very small.