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I love my car


I've been really enjoying my time driving this week. The week started off freaking out about the warning light to check my tire pressure (and fill my gas tank), but after I took care of that I think I just had a greater appreciation of my car.

Even though driving 90 miles/day is never ideal, I've come to (on occasion)appreciate my long commutes. Throughout the past eight months, my commutes have been awesome times for me to memorize verses, catch-up with Hyeri, or actually pray for the people on my dinky prayer card. That little vehicle has served as a sanctuary for me and sometimes even with other people. I distinctly remember a time last year when I had an emergency breakdown session with a friend in her car. We only ended up there because both of our apartments were at-the-time occupied--but man that time venting and praying in a confined vehicle was sweet.

Even though I had previously been very adamant about not owning a car (why pay the fixed costs of car insurance, variable costs of gasoline, constant stresses of parking when you can just SHARE a car instead?), I'm thankful because owning car has also allowed me to take freshmen off-campus (remember how exciting that was?), give rides to the airport (man I am so indebted to all the older sisters who did this for me YEAR after YEAR), and so much more. I love my car :)

Comments

eyu said…
aren't you glad i convinced you to get that one :)
April 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Eric Yee said…
love the sing along aspect of a car stereo equipped w/ cds & radio (or mp3s these days) and windows that bring in the breeze. ahh so nice...unless it's a michigan winter..
May 18, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Liam Falbo said…
Wee, looks like you're enjoying your new car! A new car really gives you time, flexibility, and comfort as you travel. But you have to be mindful of your fuel consumption! Overall, having a car is a blessing. I hope you're all good with your car. :)
September 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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