11.05.04
Flat Day
Today I decided to head to visit Half Price Books on the way to Rice. So I took the more direct local route on Beechnut. While the street was under construction traffic was light. I spent 30min-1hr looking around at Half Price Books then went to Jason’s Deli to grab lunch. When I got back, I started leaving when I noticed by car was a bit wobly. So I stopped and checked the damage. I had a flat. I started to search the trunk compartment for equpiment when two mexicans stopped and asked if i wanted help. They started discussing their price in spanish ($10). I told them I didn’t need help and started trying to figure everything out. I called my dad who was going to come by and patch and fill up the tire, but in the end, we decided that it would be easier to just change the tire. After about 45min figuring out how things work, i changed the tire. The spare was a bit flat, but I still got back ok. About 5-6wks ago, I helped my dad rotate the tires on my mom’s truck. So this experience was a good test. I learned a good bit and was able to apply the knowledge I learned 5-6wks ago. I think its good to be physical and get something real done. Most of the time I stare at the computer all day. The book I got costed more than i expected….. Sucks to have a flat tire. However, the experience is A++.