Today's the big day.
Made my appointment for pick up at 9:00 AM.
When I got there, the car was rolling into the parking spot and immediately I knew that one was mine.
After paying, running through the procedures and doing the walk-around/intro I was finally behind the wheel.
As promised to Miss Wong, She was my first passenger on my very first drive. I turned it out of Mayfield and took it on Anthony Henday right away. It blitzed up to the speed limit in no time and I just got lost in the sensation.
We very quickly passed the turn I was suppose to take, so got lost driving around in the West side for a bit. Found my way back to Toyota pretty quickly and drove to get it registered (oops).
When I got home, I decided I would park her in the garage for a bit. Go out and take a bit of time to let it sink in. I feared that being behind the wheel, and not 100% believing I truly owned the car would result in some anxiety and bad shifts. I put her in safe and sound, but I can tell you that she won't be in there very long, as I write this.
I love this post. My experience wasn't quite as ethereal as yours seems to have been with my Rabbit. Of course, with all three kids in the backseat, I have no choice but to stay grounded.
ReplyDeleteWell, it is my first new car purchase so it hits pretty hard, but I love all cars of all makes and sizes and I think the purchase of any vehicle is always a worthy crowning achievement.
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