Saying Hello to the Future

Do any of you know how long I have had my crappy car?

Let's put it into perspective. When I got it:

• I was still in college
• I was engaged -- that was 3, SIGNIFICANT, guys ago
• I had not yet become a platinum blond...which I was for over 3 years...and have been a brunette again for about 5 years now
• Kendyl and Aden weren't born
• Elizabeth and David weren't married yet
• Scott, Kevin and Sarah were in middle school or younger
• I wasn't a total organizational freak yet
• ...I was a completely different person

I'm finally saying goodbye to the awful past:

And welcoming my wonderful future:

Here is my beautiful 2010 Chevy Aveo Hatchback. I have loved the Honda Fit for years, but found that the Aveo has better gas mileage and I could buy a brand new one for less than the price of a used Fit. PLUS, since it is new, I have a warranty...and the BIGGEST deciding factor is my mechanic :) Kevin, my brother, is a free mechanic who will drop anything to help me out. He knows domestic cars - so that's what I went with. Oh, and foreign parts are much more expensive.

I'm glad I took the time to do my research -- all around this is the best value I could get.

(Oh, and I completely understand that most of you hate hatchbacks -- I LOVE hatchbacks)

                                                  SIDE STORY:

Did you know that I purchased the car via email? That's right - I've never even spoken to the girl that sold me the car. After the sale I have texted her, but never any phone calls. Did you know that the car was purchased from a dealership in Durand, which is near Lansing? Yep...and they graciously drove it to my apartment building! I never had to go anywhere :)

MEN are DOUCHEBAGS

I'd also like to take a little time out to say that MEN car salesmen are douche bags. All of them. Shady, shady, shady. I had them lie to me, had them refuse to tell me if they could get the car I wanted unless I came IN to talk to them, and had them threaten me -- true story (basically he claimed that another dealer gave me a price too low and that if I bought it for the low price, Chevy would find out and come after me)

I highly, highly encourage Jamie Smith at Graff Chevy in Durand, Michigan. She is amazing! Plus, she isn't a douchebag dude. Jamie is the internet sales person. Seriously, she rocks.

When I got my new baby, she had 104 miles on her. And, I love that I can tell how many miles I have before I need to get gas.

I have always HATED to drive, but now I'm finding excuses to get out on the road. However, I'm scared to death that someone is going to crash into me...paranoid.

Now, you may ask...am I SERIOUSLY going to let naughty, shedding Niko ride in my car? Well, I thought of that too :) Here is the new seat cover

I'm hoping that this will not only keep hair off the seat, but that perhaps it will keep her in the back seat and off of my lap. I'm going to test it next weekend when I take her to the vet. And, if it doesn't work, I have a metal barrier coming in the mail -- although I'm desperately hoping I get to return it. So, everyone cross your fingers, please that she stays in the back!

Bored with the car details yet? No? Great!

Guess what was the first accessory purchased for the car? You got it!

The total geek bought a front seat organizer!

I can't even tell you how much stuff I have packed into this thing. Pens, highlighters, paper, glass wipes, armorall wipes, make up, hand sanitizer, travel garbage bags, a whole make-up kit, a medicine kit, and the list goes on and on... YOU NEVER KNOW :)

I also went to get a few keys made to give to Kevin, my mom, etc... However, they cost $106 to cut. Nope.

My vanity plate is coming soon --- I'll make sure to show you once it arrives :)

My new car totally Sazzles!!!!