"ABC's of E" - C

Cars 

Going down memory land... 

Pictures are similar to the cars I owned, though not the exact.

My first car was a Honda CRX.
I LOVED that car.  My dad loved the car. It gave my mom nightmares.
A little two seater, a sunroof. Stick shift.
I was pretty cool. ;) 

So after my mother got a new car (see the next vehicle below), I was passed the Honda Accord.  A nice upgrade with air conditioning and I remember thinking "Wow!  This standard is sooo much easier to drive than the CRX".  I do have to admit I missed my cute little blue car, but not for long. :)  This car saw a few accidents and had a lot of body work over the years I owned it.  It was eventually passed on to my sister.

Once again, I was given this gem when my mom got a new car. I LOVED this Jeep!  It was big, but not too big.  I could "haul" stuff.  I was able to sit up a bit higher. It was great for the drives to and from Marysville in snowy weather. Eventually, it started to become a maintenance issue and I had to trade it in.

Ahhhh...the green car.  When I needed to start looking at a new vehicle, it was going to be the first one I truly bought/financed on my own.  (I know that I was extremely fortunate to get this far without having to take that on. Thank you Mom and Dad.).  A friend of mine was a car broker and I gave him the following criteria:  no dark colors (especially not green) because it shows dirt, 4 doors, and either a Honda or Toyota.  Long story short, I ended up with a 2 door, green, Ford ZX2.  It was very affordable & the most loaded car I have owned to date.  I grew to love this car.  Sadly, I totaled it in 2003.

Meet Dottie. This was the first car I owned that was brand, brand new. My car looks like this minus the sunroof and the spoiler.  This vehicle went through Hurricane Ike winds and ended up with a million year old HUGE tree on it - for a week.  That's a story for another time.  I was surprised it wasn't totaled, but a month and a half in the shop and essentially a new body, I am still driving it.

 

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Christmas Eve 

 (2009 celebrating with Nat and Alanna)

Besides being a very special day all on its own, it is also my birthday.  I wasn't thrilled about this when I was a kid because I couldn't have sleepovers or friend parties on my actual birthday.  However, my parents were fabulous about making it about my birthday and my birthday only.  No Christmas wrapping paper on my presents, my own birthday cakes that were non Christmas themed (after a certain bratty 6 year old got upset about a beautiful stocking cake that her mother spent hours baking and decorating - I'm so sorry Mom!), and I got to pick my birthday dinner.  That usually meant going out for Mexican or having my mom's enchiladas - yum!  The most common question I get when I have to fork over my drivers license is "Did you get jipped on presents or what!?!?".  The answer was/is no.  It was very fair and in fact, I think I make out with more goods because I will get "early" birthday gifts throughout the year.  hee hee. :)  

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Cirque du Soleil

 

O.M.G.  I'm obsessed .Where do I begin?   My Aunt Becky took me to my first Cirque du Soleil show Ka in Vegas.  We had the best seats and I was just overwhelmed with the experience.  It made me want to run away and join the circus.  ;)  I've made it my goal to see as many Cirque shows as possible in my lifetime and I've been fortunate to see many in Vegas and the traveling shows.  I'm amazed at the creativity, beauty and athleticism.  The sets and costumes are just spectacular.  I could gush and gush and gush.... Seriously, if you have some time, go to their website and enjoy.  For Christmas, Joe bought me tickets to see Dralion. Perfect gift for me!  Thanks, babe!

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Comfy Clothes

I love comfy clothes.  

The second I am home I can't get into my yoga pants, sweatshirt, and slippers fast enough. 

I have an extensive wardrobe of such items.


Now I am off to enjoy my snow day in my comfy clothes! Woot! Woot!
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So tell me....

What was your first car?
Do you like the timing of your birthday?
Have you seen a Cirque du Soleil show?  If so, which ones?
What are your comfy clothes staples?