August 18, 2005
look what we got:
a brand new car!
2005 hyundai elantra with double digit mileage. fresh off the truck. just a baby.
she is zippy and sexy, full of hatchback goodness.
goal of the day: i must learn how not to stall on hills. especially in morning traffic.
i have learned that people don't like it when your zippy, sexy new car sits in the center lane, grunting at a green light. i am pretty sure they weren't honking for jesus this morning.
helen says i drive a 5 speed like i am 15. though i yell at her for this, because i want to drive like james bond, i know it is true. i'm honing my skills, however, and if i don't burn out the clutch (covered in the 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty), or wear out the tires from all my peeling out (also covered), i plan on becoming a fabulous driver by this afternoon.
for the record, i am not a perfectionista.
(but i may become a barista again soon.)
I remember my first stick-shift well, mainly because I'm still driving it. Love them rolling hills...
Posted by: David at August 18, 2005 10:04 PMBreak that b**** in baby, and remember - feeeeel the gears.
xx
Posted by: Jude at August 19, 2005 5:05 PMgive 'er a lil xtra gas before letting out the clutch, and she'll do ya right every time on those hills ;) (read: i luv my stick shift!!! yeah!)
passing along a hello...Don Miller says "Hi." i met him tonight at Lipscomb Univ. he talked a bit and read some from his books tonight at a "fireside" there. i spoke to him afterwards and got to ask the question i didn't get to ask earlier, and mentioned i know you. he's a very genuine guy. i wish i had the guts to say some of the stuff he does. lord know i think it!
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