Haha! A family car. Just what I need.
Actually, I chose it because (in theory) it's reliable, safe, and it has room for bikes, camping gear and other things I occasionally like to haul around.
Yesterday makes five weeks since my good old SUV was totalled. I have to admit, every time I walk or ride my bike out of the little cul de sac where I am living, I look to my right, up the hill on the main road to the spot where I last saw my SUV. Even now, I am still somewhat surprised, and a little saddened, when I see it isn't there.
I had enough food at home for breakfast tomorrow, but, just for kicks, while riding my bike the four miles back from the credit union that has helped me with a few financial things regarding the purchase, I stopped at the grocery store and picked up a load of stuff so big there wasn't a square inch unoccupied inside my backpack. It seemed like an appropriate way to start really appreciating having a car again!
In six weeks or so, I will either have found a job that will keep me here, or I'll be on my way back to Florida. Either way, I hope the Volvo serves me well.
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