Monday, July 19, 2010

Can you say..Mid Life Crisis?

I can....





Meet mid-life me...and my new car.  A gorgeous white Nissan Altima 2.5S Coupe.

After months of research, a firm and final budget, and a shortlist of about 6 vehicles to check out, I drove this one and in 20 minutes I just knew.  The dealer asked how it felt to drive.  My answer?  "It feels like.....YOUTH!" 

My texts to friends and family were going fast and furious on Saturday as I spent 4 hours at the dealer making the deal, doing the paperwork, and finally driving away with hardly a backward glance to my steady, dependable, 2002 Ford Escape.  On Sunday I left hubby at home and said I was running to drug store (at end of block) and maybe for a short ride to get the feel of the new car.  

I came home two hours later after just wandering the Hudson Valley and relying on my GPS to get me home again.  I have NO buyer's remorse, but I do feel myself blush a little each time someone asks me what I bought and I think of the little white sportscar in my parking spot.   

But what the hell, right?  You only life mid-life once.

7 comments:

Pat said...

Good Luck with your beautiful new car. I bet you look stunning in it.

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

It's adorable!

Chelle said...

I have been hankering for something sporty, tired of my Mommy-Mobile. Congrats! Glad to see you treat yourself!

mkosboth said...

It isn't practical at all, but I love the idea of a convertible. But not a sporty one, a big honking circa 1960something with wings and white leather seats. Maybe someday. Congrats on your purchase!

Susan said...

Very cool!

Jude said...

Love it! actually you look like an executive (or at least the car does)..

Jo said...

Excellent! Well done, I heartily approve. After decades of sensible motoring now I drive a big V8 convertible :-)