So I was going to go out today to spend some extra cash but it was "extreme weather" day in Memphis. When I woke up we had a tornado watch, which means that the conditions are "favorable" to form thunderstorms that can form tornadoes. Translation: better not leave the house just in case. They usually end at a specific hour, so it'd be like" tornado watch until 4pm for the following areas" and then it's ok, but the problem is they extended later until the end of the afternoon and THEN, just when the sky was about to clear, we got a thunderstorm warning, which is more severe than watch and that means that the sky is pretty much falling so you can't leave the house. My dad was all worried but it wasn't that bad, when it gets really bad they have this deafening alarm that can be heard from any place in the city so you can find a save place, which in my case is the laundry room. It's supposed to be a room of the house that has no external walls and where you keep a flashlight and all that stuff. Thankfully we've never had to use it and I hope we never do. Conclusion: pretty much stayed in the house all freaking day.
I talked to my sister in law for a while, my grandma is still being her old complaining self, poor thing she was bad when I lived there but she has gotten worse with age. And Andy (my sister-in-law) is the only one who spends the whole day with her, my grandma is very controlling and Andy is the one that puts up with it. She is the one staying at home because my brother works all day as does my sister who also lives there. And my brother can be a bit of a jerk, he's like really closed up. Did I mention that she also takes care of my one year old niece and she's pregnant again? Yeah, she has the patience of a saint that girl, I really miss her, we have a lot in common and she's always fun to talk to. And well she was hoping to go back to work but she got pregnant again and she's been staying home, I'm sure it's not easy for her. So she told me about that, Isa (my niece) has had a delicate stomach the last couple of days, but she's better now. It was nice talking to her, I can't wait to go down there in May.
I also talked to my sister, but that always makes me sort of sad. I miss her, but whenever we talk we don't really have much to say. We have a good relationship (even with the 11 year difference, and the fact that we're both very stubborn), but we've never been that close. We can talk but we're not in each other's lives much. She is coming in March to visit, hopefully after we've moved to the new house.
Well that was my boring day today, web news and chatting and TV. Federer retired from the tournament he usually plays before the Australian Open, and people are all nervous and stuff. But it's a stomach bug, I'm sure he'll be ready to play next week. Grand Slams are very big deal to him. I just want the season to start, we need some tennis! I really hope he gets well and wins this thing with the new surface and all. I can't wait for Monday.
Oh yeah I was reading about the F2008, the car Ferrari is using for the 2008 season. I'm really excited this year, especially since Kimi managed to win last season. This is going to be more interesting because the rule changes mean that the drivers have to rely more on their skills than in all the tech stuff from the cars (no traction control this year). Also, that gives room for more passes and less races won in the pits! More excitement! At least I hope so. Anyway, here's the info on the F2008
Ferrari F2008 technical specifications – chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
Limited-slip differential
Semiautomatic sequential
electronically controlled gearbox
quick-shift
Number of gears: 7 + Reverse
Ventilated carbon-fibre
disc brakes
Independent suspension,
push-rod activated torsion
springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver): 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13''
Engine
Type: 056
Number of cylinders: 8
Cylinder block in cast
aluminium: V 90°
Number of valves: 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement: 2398 cm3
Piston bore: 98 mm
Weight: <95 kg
Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Magneti Marelli static
electronic ignition
Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 64
Lubricant: Shell SL-1098
Oh yeah, not one word about him. I filled my mind with other things today. That's the way to go.
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