I did take my car to a Ford dealership and they said that a clearing and reflashing of the computer won't do the trick, but a $100 induction service very well could clean out my catalytic converters and stop those engine light codes from popping back on. So I agreed. The guy at the dealership said it would be good if I drove for about 150 miles to make sure the codes are cleared. In a fortuitous serious of events, I ended up driving to Rochester and back to pick up my brother's girlfriend at the Airport. It was an uneventful drive, except that we got lost for a little bit and it rained the whole time. I did get to see Jin, of course my brother's girlfriend, and I must say she looks fantastic.

When I got home, the engine light still came on, so I felt pessimistic about the situation until Friday, when I attempted to finish the inspection. Fortune had it! They were able to clear the engine light, drive it around for a bit, and pass the inspection on the car! Woohoo! I do need a tie rod fixed(this Friday) so total cost of repair for my car has been $40 inspection + $150 induction cleaning/computer reflashing + $20 reinspection + $100 tie rod repair = $310. Certainly not as bad as the $1000 for replacement catalytic converters.

In other news, I ended up working Christmas day. Not too bad, as most people weren't the crazy angry kind. Those were reserved for Tuesday, the day after Christmas. Sheesh. At least the paycheck this coming week will be nice and fat.

I got my sister two gift cards- $25 for Michael's, a craft store, and $10 for Bead Creative. She really liked them and I'm sure she'll put them to good use. Also, my nephew is over for a few days. Dunno how long he's staying but I'm sure we'll have a fun time.