Officially Grownsed Up?

I bought my first car today. Officially. A 2007, "Bayou Blue", 5-door, automatic Toyota Yaris (as seen in the picture to your right). Ver ver cool. I'm so pumped about this, it's not funny.

One, because every little bit of freedom counts when you're living with your mama and papa.

Two, because this is the first major purchase I've ever committed to fully and completely on my own, with the exception maybe of last summer's vacation to the Balkans.

And three, because I now get to peruse the "automotive" section at Dollerama and actually consider purchasing the miniature first-aid kits, steering wheel covers, and cup-holder Kleenex dispensers. Amongst other Dollerama delectables.

At first I was all, "This is my first grownsed up decision! It's offish! I'm an adult!" But then I thought about it, and realized it really wasn't. Because there was that small, yet humongous decision to move out West. And then of course the equally small, yet humongous decision to move back East. No one made those choices for me... So I think they count, don't you?

Although, it has to be said: the heartbreak I felt when learning I wouldn't be getting my all-season floor mats for free was hardly comparable to that of previous decisions. And that realization alone is worth the $64.95.

Next up... Naming her!