my new wheels

Today, Ben and I went to the store. Not exciting enough for you? We went to the store in my NEW CAR. Yes, I have a new mode of transportation beyond my stroller. Me and Ben hit the road and never stopped going...until we got to Vons. And then I bought him food and bought myself coffee creamer. And then we went home. Isn't it all thrilling?!!!!

Last Saturday, I bought a blue 2000 Ford Escort exactly like the red 2000 Ford Escort we already have, down to the miles, which are in the 67,000 range. After searching on E Street in San Bernardino, a street which can only be described as ghetto, and after being turned away by numerous gold-toothed men with shady cars, we called the number affixed to the Escort three blocks from our house. We test drove the car, and I pictured myself running errands, Ben blissfully relaxing in the back seat, my favorite CD playing. I wanted it, I wanted it all. But the girl who was selling--who, like many ex-cheerleaders, didn't have neck--wouldn't budge on the price, didn't understand that o.bo. means you're going to get less than you wanted. She expected tens of people to be in her yard shouting higher and higher prices until she finally sold her crappy Escort for $50,000. Anyway, we gave her a number and left. Thirty minutes later, she called me and accepted my offer, we borrowed money from our wonderful family, and hurried to the bank so that our check wouldn't bounce.

Some people might say, "Ford Escorts suck." If I were rich or picky, I might have to agree with them. But I'm finally mobile. I can tell someone, "Let's meet for lunch." I can go to the gym. I can take Ben to the park. And I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. I can't wait until tomorrow when I get to take my car in and get the smog checked.