I’ve been staying at my parents house since Thursday night and I never would’ve thought this, but it’s been kinda nice. The company, the food, the cold mornings sitting out on my parents garden swing waiting for Izzie to do her business. It’s all been nice.
And yes, that is a picture of the new ride 
I drove it home Thursday night after spending a few hours at the dealership with my Dad.
Initially, they showed me the silver one which was nice. It didn’t have the alloy wheels like my Solara did, but it was still a great car. As I was examining the silver one from all angles, I happened to glance off into the distance where I saw what would become my new car.
It’s not top of the line or fully loaded which isn’t what I wanted anyway. It was somewhere in the middle. It has a 4-cylinder engine which fits in with my desire for fuel-efficiency, a roomy interior, alloy wheels with locks, window tint and the standard features that come with a 2009 Camry LE.
It was love at first sight.
The sales guy, who is practically a member of the family now seeing as how we’ve bought several cars from him, tuned in on this and set it up for a test drive.
Everything happened so quickly. From the test drive, to the negotiating, to the signing of the papers. By 9:30, there were people congratulating me and my dad and shaking our hands.
That night I drove it back to my apartment to pick up Izzie and a few overnight necessities. I had taken Friday off anyway and since I was babysitting for my sister, I figured I’d make it a weekend retreat. I’ve needed to get away and clear my head so it’s been good.
While the new car definitely eases some of my anxiety, it still hasn’t answered the big question I’ve had looming over my head since the car accident: Where do I go from here?
I know there will be some things I intend to change when I get back home for sure. I’m going to put together some goals and do the whole 2-year, 5-year, 10-year plan thing… I can’t live this life without any direction. I don’t want my life to be wasted.
I know it’s the only one I’ll ever have.
Congrats on the new car! When do I get a ride?
Direction is good. Evaluation is good. Doing an ‘inventory on self’ is healthy. Let me know how it goes
Congrats on the new car lady. Remember, everything happens for a reason. This may just have been the awakening you needed to really start “living”.
I have to remind myself of this every time something bad happens and although it may be difficult at times to possible see the good in something that (for lack of better words) scared the shit of you believe that life always has a plan for you. What you do with it is up to you.
That is one sexy car. You have superb taste my friend. Superb taste.