I have just over two months to complete my birthday list and, as usual, I seem to be letting things get down to the wire. So this past Easter weekend, in between celebrating, I checked two more things off my list.
1) I changed a tire! (Last year I learned to check the oil.)
Now, to be fair, I didn’t put the spare on – I just practiced taking off the current tire and putting it back on. That proved to be the hardest part, though, lining up the tire so I could reattach it.
BNF and my brother were coaching me along the whole way (with BNF also taking the photos), and then my parents came out to add their two cents as well. An audience of four isn’t quite the same as having to do this on the side of a busy highway, but it’s a start. And it’s more than I knew how to do before.
It’s safe to say that I was pretty proud of myself.
BNF told me to look tough. I tried, then couldn't help but laugh, resulting in the odd face in the photo.
2) I made empanadas!
When I try them again, there are a few things I’ll do differently, starting with finding (or making) a different dough. Due to lack of options I used Pillsbury, and it just wasn’t the same.
But once I got the baking time right, they were delicious!
Still not quite like my future mother-in-law’s, but I have plenty of time to practice.
I’m sure BNF won’t mind taste testing.
I once had to change a tire. In a driving Texas summer thunder storm. With an audience (we were trying to get home from a club). After about 10 seconds I decided it just wasn’t worth trying to hurry, cause I was soaked already. Give it to my friends, they waited outside in the rain until I was done.
Congrats, it’s a good skill to have. Even better to have a Triple A card.
I think my insurance has some sort of emergency assistance. But you’re right – now that I know how to do this, I’m kind of hoping I’ll never have to.
I am super impressed. I have NEVER changed a tire. I know I’m going to NEED that life skill at some point and I will be SCREWED.
I know four excellent teachers if you ever want to learn. Apparently I was the only one in my family who didn’t know how to do this.
Ahem…we wouldn’t mind taste testing either…
Nom nom.
i technically DO know how to change a tire (although it’s been a LONG time since I have)… although i learned, the last time i had a flat, that even more important than knowing how to change a tire is having a JACK in your car. i do not. thanks, geico roadside support!