That's what one of my aunts told me. When I was visiting family in Texas I was mentioning that I was having truck issues. Yes, my 2003 dodge had been giving me fits for the past few months. After taking it to the Dodge place, then another mechanic for a second opinion, it went back to Dodge. No one could figure out why it was dying on me. So at the last trip to Dodge, they told me, well, it'll probably break down again on you so just bring it in when it does. Let me just tell you I think my father almost popped a blood vein in his head when I told him that that's what Dodge had said. I drive a lot with my job and me breaking down halfway to Shreveport or in the middle of New Orleans at night is really not a comforting thought for him. Me either for that matter.
Speaking of my job. I love it. Its one of the many gifts God has blessed me with. I have the opportunity to work with college kids, middle schoolers, teachers, other non-profits and those who are intellectually disabled. I make friendships for a living. The company I work for is corporately sponsored by Volvo. It was a bit of a whirlwind romance and now I drive a Volvo. It's a 2006 s40. And no, I didn't get it free. And unfortunately, while I'd love to be able to give all of you the inside track to getting a new Volvo, its not up to me. I think its just me and my immediate family. And I could even be wrong on that. Ok, back to the car. It's smarter than me and is really fun to drive. It still has the new car smell. Moonroof, six disc CD changer (which I'm still learning how to use), four doors, a big trunk, and more gadgets and gizmos than I'll ever need. It feels like I'm floating after bouncing around in that ginormous truck. No, it doesn't have satellite radio or heated seats. But it will keep me and my children safe and will last a good long time. Truth be told, I'd actually like to be able to just take a ride in it. I've gotten into the habit of asking people if they are comfortable in their seats, but I want to just sit and ride in it as well. One of these days, I'm just gonna toss the key to somebody and ask for a ride in my own car.
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That car is nice, but i'm more interested in that truck beside it. Now that's a looker! Just kidding, it is sort of funny how it's a full shade darker, even though they're both "white" vehicles.
Don't you just love the "new car" smell - they could probably bottle and sell that. Great looking car and the biggie is that it won't leave you stranded (hopefully) - they have a name for toughness and dependability. ec
I would be more than happy to take the burden off your shoulders of driving such horrid looking machine :). I'm very excited for you. I'm just waiting for you to put the Texas trailer hitch cover on it so I can know who's waving at me.
In the words of one of my hero's (Napoleon Dynamite) "Luckyy!"
I am so glad you got such a pimped out ride. It's my turn now.. I need a new car so bad!
Love you girl!
sweet ride...
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