Bitter Sweet

Jalene Junior is gone.



And it's true, I cried a little bit.

Oh gosh, it's so very sad.
But I keep reminding myself that I have a nice new car that I'm happy with.

And I sold Jalene Junior for WAY more than I thought I could. Ad was listed for less than 48 hours! And technically the guy I sold it to called me 10 hours after I listed it and was sure he wanted to get it.

BUT, I promise you that I will never ever love a car as much as I loved my very first car. Pinky promise you. Aww, the memories. I will miss it dearly.

Even though I'm sad to see my little car go with Jason, it's new owner (a very nice man who I told to take good care of it), I realized the car was only a symbol of memories. Just like it tagged along for all those good times. The best part about it all is all those memories include people I still have in my life who I never have to give away or sell. I get to keep them forever.
My wonderful beautiful amazing friends.

I couldn't just pick one picture. Mostly because it was hard to find one with all 9 of us. There was usually one of us missing.End of our Senior year. We look so young.


This was the day before we all moved away to college. We all cried... a lot.


This is everyone.


And one of my all-time-favorite pictures of my lovelies. I love them more than anything! For realsies.


One of those good friends reminded me today that I have to tell myself my car isn't a human... and I will be okay. Thanks, Whit.




I'll still miss it.

Exciting News!

Today was such a good day!

I became the proud owner of this cute little silver 2009 Hyundai Elantra.


Whoa. Still can't believe it.

(I think my shadow is rad in this picture.)

Call me completely crazy for purchasing a new car.
Really, you can.
I swore I would NEVER buy a NEW car in my life.
But I did today.
And I feel great!
I just feel like I got a stinkin' GREAT deal.
And the added security of a 7- year bumper to bumper warranty.
Yes!

I really am so excited!
I never thought I would end up with a Hyundai, but I did my research.
And I think it's a great car!

Anyways, I drove my little white Honda (pictured in the back) home from work and got a little teary eyed. I know, I'm ridiculous, but that was my first car ever! So many memories and I honestly love that car. I almost felt like I was cheating on him.
But I drove my new car home from the dealership and couldn't wipe the smile off my face.
It was so exciting for me! Probably not as exciting as this post is for you, I'm sure...
but I just wanted to tell you.
Because car shopping was so hard!
And I'm so happy.

It's something people do everyday and may seem like a little thing.
But this little thing was a BIG deal to me.
A bright spot... ahem (a very very bright spot)... in the somewhat dim last 3 months of my life.

This was so good for me.

Really.