Seeing Home Through Different Eyes

I arrived home to Oakland just now from DC/CT and my apartment feels...organized, small, clean, well-designed, my personal love nest of all-things-Amy.

Fionna had a bit of a dent accident while I was gone. I can't tell if someone tried to break into her or if they smashed the car door with their car door. Poor girl. She's just so bootiliscious.

New Used Car

Thanks to my friend Jeff and his neighbor Joe I am now the happy owner of a 2001 Mercury Sable that is in excellent condition, drives really well and makes me feel all grown up. What a beautiful car! I'm very happy. It hasn't sunk in yet but I know my life will be a lot easier. However, I do plan on keeping up with biking and walking.

Now to get a parking sticker because I have to move it every two hours during the day when I park in my neighborhood. Actually, I was in the City today so my mom, who is visiting, had to move it every two hours. How's that for making your guests work for their stay?

Four Wheels Keep on Turning

Amazing news! I'm just days away from getting a car. Sorry Andy, but it won't be a Honda - however the vehicle is a good deal. Just waiting to get it checked out and make sure all is healthy. I've already named it Freddy as my last car was George.

Having my cousin Ben's car has been a reminder of how much time I save with having four wheels. Yesterday I was able to drive into San Francisco in the pouring rain and save an hour of BART commuting and then I drove to a meeting across the city. The cost savings of driving vs BARTing aren't that much different either. Using City Car Share is the most expensive option of all.

I'll be honest, I'm worried about the lifestyle change. Walking and bike riding keep me in super shape. So, the challenge will be making sure I still walk and ride as much as possible and don't become a car potato.