Got the bug again

That's all on that subject. 

Seattle was rainy as hell today. Though scholars struggle to determine why, rain tends to increase demand for Uber rides. So tonight was relatively busy, up to and including around 11:15. I received a request to pick up a rider on 6th ave, and proceeded to the location. Aside from an initial concern that there would be too many riders, things continued to operate smoothly until the rider entered my car. A member of her group was yelling something indistinct, but with enough concern that it warranted stopping and rolling the window down to exchange some info. 

"Sir! you have a flat tire!" 

...Fuck. Most of you are aware of the fact that I'm not in the best place financially at the moment, and issues with my car scare the hell out of me because my car directly relates to my ability to have an income. 

In a panic I informed the rider that I was not comfortable driving her while a rather important aspect of my vehicle in such a dire state. This was all fine and dandy except for the minor issue that I had began the trip (in the Uber partner app) when she entered the vehicle, and had to end the ride immediately. With my mind almost entirely on my tire and therefore my ability to earn money, I was a bit flustered in my explanation that she will be charged $4.35 for the "ride," but that a refund will take place in a day or two. It was clear she didn't put a lot of stock into my words, and I'm fairly certain the ordeal resulted in a 1 star rating from the rider. 

At this point after roughly 1000 rides, I maintain a 4.84* driver rating. A "top driver" for Uber has a 4.83, while average is considered a 4.7. So this far into the game a 1 star rating here and there doesn't hurt me much. Still it'd be nice if people listened to those who may be slightly more educated on the subject than them. 

*When I initially told my mother about the rating system and my rating, she asked, in complete seriousness, if that rating was out of 10. Yes, she believed that there was a chance I averaged a 4.8 out of 10. So... that was a confidence booster. 

After travelling about 2 miles to a 76, I added some air to the tire and now am sitting at home with fingers crossed that it either magically holds air, or will be an easy/inexpensive fix. The tires are about two months old now so it's far too soon for this type of shit to be happening. 

Switching gears entirely, I'm single now. It's a very strange feeling coming out of a relationship which spanned over five years. I'd rather not dwell on it too much, and I'm more focused on what comes next.

I'm fairly certain that if you were to mix (the real life equivalent of) these two 

with these two, that you'd essentially have produced the most perfect relationship possible.

 (yes shut up I'm up to date on HOC but I've decided my point stands).

You'd get the absolutely ruthless pursuit of power combined with adorable/hilarious puppy love.

Plus I'd love to experience the product of mixing Aubrey Plaza and Robin Wright. 

I am absolutely aware of the fact that I'm basing a made up future relationship off of two fictional couples from entirely different worlds. Maybe that sort of behavior is a contributing factor to my current relationship status.

I'll leave you with a picture of my cat cuddling with my hand.