On Tuesday afternoon about 430pm; I went out to my little 1999 Ford Escort to go to the drug store. I discovered that a big tree branch had fallen onto the hood of my car, busted the hood, windshield and I was told later the bumper. Nobody in my building came to tell me; but, someone did take the branch off the car. I believe it had “died” I called my mother; but, I couldn’t get off the telephone with some out of state friend. (Later she criticized me about hollering “wolf” in previous call.) Anyway, I called the insurance company and it was towed to a local collision repair shop. Because, my car is so old; it was determined to be a loss. Now, I got to get a “new” car. It will probably be “pre-owned.” I am somewhat excited about getting a new car to drive. I look forward to choosing the color, make, model, etc. However, this will be the first car loan I will have gotten since I don’t know when. I have been driving “hand-me-downs” and “inherited” vehicles. I’ll probably have to get my mother as a “co-signer.” There is one other thing; though. That woman, my mother will again drive me to sickness about spending money; although, I have an excellent banker who helps me and does allow me to spend money on the non-necessities. She started yelling at me because I wanted to go to Walmart; tomorrow. I yelled back and my beloved cat fled to hide under my bed. What that woman doesn;t know is that I was returning something. Though, it will eventually be an exchange by May 1. I do need to get some diet cokes tomorrow; very very badly. Spirit, give me strength. In the next few days, I will try to share something I found in a book aimed at teens about parents that is helpful I think to most of us experiencing parent/us conflicts. Again, thanks for reading my very long posts!
Woohoo! A new car! What do you think you will get?
Lagoonlovely; it will be a new “pre-owned” car most likely not a real new new car. I don’t think being on SSDI I can afford or qualify for a new new car. My insurance company has this service that they will guide me where to go as far as dealerships, assist me in choosing a vehicle, and set a price. All I guess I really need do is go into the dealership; tell them my insurance company, and the price and voila! I have a new “pre-owned” car with all the headaches and stress! Car payments, too! I am not sure how all this works. I am studying up this weekend. I have been discussing this with my beloved cat. We absolutely do not want a boring color car. That is no black, beige, white, gray, or any other unappealing color! My mother, I think, is of the attitude that “beggars can’t be choosers.” I may not be rich; but I am absolutely no beggar on anything. I will visualize and concentrate on what I want and I will get it. I always have and I always will. I do need to discuss the details, etc with my banker. He is going to find me the best car payment, loan, etc for me and my financial situation. He may be with a specific bank; but, is not hung up on my getting the loan with that bank if it is not good for me! He is as my college roommate would say; “good people.” I do this all though in nervous trepidation. I guess this is what they call good stress and bad stress?
We are a beggars I think. This one Pastor would talk about how can we look down on us begging when we are begging God. Smart man.
But I do hope you get something you like I’m sure you will. I’m saving for one day.
I want to thank all of you for all the assistance you have given me today. It is still dark and rainy and I still have much work to do around my apartment. However, I do feel a lot better and I got my pole lamp up that my mother bought me at Walmart. So now, I have more light to read everyone’s posts, read my email, read my books, write my poetry, eat or whatever I need to do! I think though it does cast a little heat onto the situation. Thank you all. I only wish I had this much help from what is left of my “family.” There is my cat. She helps in her own feline intuitive imaginative way. Thank Spirit for all the felines in the Universe!
I’m excited for you @Greykitten how I would love a new vehicle…I drive my mom’s old farm truck and it doesn’t have a spare, gets horrible gas mileage, and there’s other things wrong too…window won’t roll up and down on the driver’s side and no a/c. Good for you. You are a special person loving your beloved cat so much. I feel the same about my dogs and wish we had a cat! I miss cats.