Did I smile or frown more today?

2012:
As much as I hate to say, it has to be more frown. Started my day with attending 'pooja'/services for Geetaben's mom who passed away last week. There, I also learned that her husband, Vinit, had suffered from cancer last year. That alone is enough to put a damper on your mood.

Then, JK started talking about getting a new car for Pooja (or giving mine to Pooja and getting me a new car), which wasn't exactly something to smile about when we're still uncertain about our finances.

Not having any decent furniture in my room really has me going too. This morning, I wanted to pick a white dress from the bag, after 2 attempts of picking out wrong ones after moving everything from top of the bag and in front of the bag.. I just about had it!

2013:
Update: I did end up giving my car to Pooja and buying one for me. I'm glad that I was able to put almost $8000 down payment, but still not happy about having to take out the loan. My goal was to pay it off by end of the year, but obviously, that didn't happen. Thanks to losing $10K to home deposit that didn't work out.

BUT... I definitely smiles more than frowned today. I worked from mom's home. Pinal was leaving for Chicago at 3:30, so I was glad to be able to spend the day with her. We went out for a walk and had a lunch in the backyard. Great memories!

2017:
hate to say, but more frown than smile, at least at home. At least I have a better job now, something definitely to smile about (Tesla). The car mentioned in 2013 got totaled in 2015 (was kind of a lemon anyway - BMW SUV), and leased Toyota Prius. Hoping to buying it off when the lease ends.

Dh has no grasp of finances of home and that frustrates me more than anything. He's been Uber driving, but most of his earnings goes to pay off his own expenses.

had a great time with Pinal, her family and Pooja being home. Definitely all smiles there!

Worked with Shirley Beaudrew today and had good time talking with her. Going to Doug's Christmas party and meeting up with crossfit friends. Sure to have great time there.

2018:
Definitely smiles! At work, I noticed the email from Elon Musk about Full Self Drive Test Program and he was offering free autopilot software and rebate for premium interior totaling $10000 discount. So after talking to Pinal and JK , I decided to go for it!! I had planned to surprise Neil and Avni by just taking them to pick up the car in the morning, but later, the delivery time got changed to evening and I knew I wouldn't be able to get them to come with me (NYE).

Because of slow work, I ended up coming home an hour early, so I Called Avni on my way home. They had just come home from their Yosemite trip. I couldn't wait to tell them about the car an told them over the phone. Neil was super excited about it. Avni was happy too, but a bit comprehensive about the  'unnecessary purchase'. Anyway, When I got home, they were both home and I Got to spend some time with them before Avni headed off to her home.