For the last couple of weeks I've been having problems with my brakes. There has been a lot of high pitched squeaks and horrible grinding noises. There have been times where I've applied the brakes so hard that I felt like Fred Flintstone. 
I was fearful for my life and I expressed my concern to Scott. So, we took the car in for a diagnostic test to make sure it was the brakes. It was, and the damage was so bad that the brakes were totally gone, and the brake pads had worn down to the "rotary girder" ( I don't know if that's the term, but it reminded me of Tommy Boy) So simply, they were as bad as brakes, or no brakes, can get. So obviously for my anniversary gift, I got new brakes. No worries ladies, this is exactly what I wanted. For my safety, peace of mind, and due to the fact that we can't go without a vehicle. Scott was planning on repairing and replacing the brakes and "rotary girder" himself, but after calculating we realized that it would take him 10 hrs to complete the job, vs. 2 hrs it would take the car shop. So, goodbye house remodel money, hello brake repair money. Geez, it was expensive!
As Monica from "Friends" once said, "Welcome to being an adult, it SUCKS, but you'll love it!
So, for our anniversary we ate out at our favorite restaurant (the Thai Chili Gardens) and went and caught a late night movie. We enjoyed each other's company, had a great time laughing and reflected on all the things we've been through, and the great memories we've created, plus all the safety we received while using our new brakes!
"I was just checking the specs on the endline for the...rotary...girder...I'm retarded."
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I think that is a WONDERFUL gift. It means he doesn't want you to get hurt, and he wants you to be able to take a "brake" whenever you want.
Happy anniversary you guys.
Sounds like you guys had a good anniversary. We're doing low-key this year, too. But that's ok, the important thing is being together. (Although I wouldn't complain about a cruise.) :)
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