mini

i am on the verge of buying a mini cooper. it must be the sign of the times...yep, i'm a working woman. and i have mixed feelings. after 7 years with lady, i just don't know how i can bear the thought of letting her go. through high school and college, she has been by my side. my little red lady. 

but this morning, i had a moment of peace with the coming addition. there i was on the website, customizing my mini.  giving it character, with a splash of charm. making it my own. when i think about my first encounter with lady, i remember how i was instantly enamored. a cherry-red beetle with a smile on her face and flowers in view. it was love at first sight. but as i customize my mini, i feel like it's my baby. a product of me. it's on the brink of life. and adventure. as i enter this new phase in my life, i am so excited to do it with this car-child. i'm ready!

oh, and to bring even more peace in my heart...while accepting the terms and conditions for my online account, i agreed "to chase squirrels around the park every now and then and giggle like a madman while doing it." i also agreed "to at least think strongly about learning to play a musical instrument" and "to consider painting the roof of my house in contrasting colors." the wit! the humor! this is going to be a beautiful relationship.