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| "Of course she's got a nice car... |
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| ...It goes fast... |
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| ...It goes far... |
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| ...It matches everything she wears... |
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| ...It even matches where she parks."* |
Blogger shout-out thank you to my parents, who surprised me with an Audi TT as a combination early 19th birthday and college graduation gift. Okay, so part of the surprise was that I got to pay for a significant part of it :). But I've been saving up for a car my entire life, so I'm happy to invest it in one like this. In my opinion (and concerning money, my opinions verge on scrooge-y), we got a very good deal. It is 2001 and has over 100,000 miles, but the mechanic we bought it from just refurbished it so it runs perfectly. It is definitely not the junky fixer-upper I thought would be my first car.
Speaking of first cars, if you know me at all you knew I wanted a bug, right? Well, true, and someday I probably will get one. However, at a certain point a girl just wants a car. My wishlist was pretty simple: safe, efficient, and European. I knew dad could take that list and get me something I'd love. I was right :). So compared to a bug, this is safer, sportier, speedier, and cheaper. Plus, it will fit my double bass and one friend, is a unique shade of green, and has excellent re-sale value. Oh, and did I mention when you accelerate it roars with a sound that is to die for? It makes up-shifting through the first few gears positively addicting. I am in love.
I have named her T. T. Harry. Harry for Harrisburg, since that is where dad and I drove to this morning to get her.
*"My Girlfriend's Famous" by Riley Armstrong.
