Give Thanks - Jeep jeep jeep!

Living in Colorado Springs, you have to have a car to make it day to day.  I really wish we had a public transport system that worked but in reality we don't.  So you need a car.

For the first time in my life, I got to choose my car and I'm paying for it on my own.  That makes me so thankful that I am able to do that.  I had to be a little creative in how to afford it.  I had to give some things up in order to have it but that's an important life lesson.

I have ALWAYS wanted a Jeep so that makes me even more thankful that I was able to make that happen.  I also realize I need to name my car, as is traditional.  Suggestions?

Ain't she pretty?

Jeep, ah Jeep Jeep Jeep!

I bought a car!  It's a pretty Jeep and I love it.  See!

The gas mileage isn't great but I've ALWAYS wanted a Jeep.  I envisioned myself with a Cherokee but a Liberty will do.  I actually think that it is cuter.  And white.  My first car ever was white.

I eventually shall name her.  I only just put my magnets on the back and hung something from the rear view mirror.  It will feel like it is officially mine when my back seat cover comes in.  That way the dogs won't tear it up.  I've never really cared about the condition of my car but when you're still paying it off it does make a difference.  Maybe I won't trash this one.  Though... there will always be dog hair in my car.

I'm a Jeep OWNER!

Time for a new car

My car died last year.  My sister was kind enough to lend me her car for a while but lately it's been chugging more lately.  I feel very fine chugging around in my POS.  I think it's time for a reliable automobile.

Problem is, I'm freaking poor.  I do have a plan to solve that but I'm not ready to post that here.

Anyway, went out with my father and Jak to look at cars today.  Found a few I like.  I should have new wheels sooner rather than later.  Now, I'll be the first to admit that I know nothing about cars.  Nothing.  I'm the stereotypical woman who wants a good cup holder.  I want a smaller SUV with all wheel or four wheel drive with a big enough back seat for dogs and enough room in the back to haul stuff.  Those are my needs.  I've always loved Jeeps.  Now I like Subarus because I like my Outback.

Went out about and found some cars that I'm interested in.  I bet I bothered the crap out of my dad because I was like, whatever you think it good, but honestly I have no idea about any of it.  So we just kind of looked around.

Found two cars that I'm interested in.

One- 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport

Ain't she pretty?

Two- 2000 Lexus Rx 300

There were some others that I was interested in but so far these are the top two.  I really don't want to take on a car loan but it's time for a new car.  I just really don't want to go through the hassle of GETTING one.

Damn this stupid adult thing.

Car

Had to spend over $600 to fix my car today.  I knew something was wrong with it.  Everyone was telling me it was fine, including the first time I took it to Tire World.  I just knew it wasn't.  So I brought it back.  The day and a half I drove on it in between taking it to the shop made the situation worse.  Some doohicky was eroding on the wheel and warping another doohicky.  No idea but it was making me really nervous when I drove because I could feel it wasn't right.  It felt like something was banging under my feet and I could feel it through the peddles.  Grr.  I just paid off my credit card and now here I am paying it off again.  Stupid car.  I need to think about investing in a new one soon.  I'd really like a Jeep but frankly I need to find something with better gas mileage.  Gas is way too expensive and I drive way too much.

The whole thing didn't put me in a great mood.

And I'm tired.  And busy.  Always busy.

I've shut myself away in my "room" for a while because I'm just tired of being around people right now.

My poor brother has been so kind letting me, and now Kathleen, invade his life.  I tell myself it is good for him but I know that if I was in his place I wouldn't be half as patient.  So I really thank him.