Memoir Monday: What was your first car?
So after I graduated and started working, I began to acquire things that “according to me” I wanted and needed: clothes, shoes, books, art and fashion objects. I also started to travel and go to those places I had never been to before. At the same time, I did a master's degree in Literature in another city, to which I had to travel weekly. All these things happened thanks to my work and the amount of money that came into my account, which was not much, but enough to give me some “treats”.
I remember thinking all that week about what my father had said and I came to the conclusion that I did need one. So I began the process of looking for one. I went to several agencies at that time and I remember that the prices of the cars exceeded my savings and that I did not want to “get into debt” with any bank or anyone else (my dad had told me that he could lend me money if I needed it).
In this part I must confess that although I learned to drive, it was more comfortable for me to give the car to my brother or my brother-in-law to pass for me. Likewise, I never dared to travel with the Yaris because the streets of Venezuela are not the safest. Also, if I went to a party or a night celebration, my mother begged me to leave the car at home, because she was afraid that something bad could happen to me, since I have visual problems.
The images are from my personal gallery and the text was translated with Deepl
This is my participation this week for our great friend @ericvancewalton's initiative: Memoir monday. If you want to participate, here's the link to the invitation post
I have had several cars and trucks that I loved and gave names to. Maybe one day you will be more comfortable driving and form a connection with your car.
I think it is about the experiences or places it took you.
Yes, maybe my father was right and the car must be “taken” to heart. Thanks for your comment, my friend. Regards
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I understood you perfectly. I couldn't have a proper relationship with a being like that either and I no longer have the sight or desire to start over, well, and I don't really either; but you're young and everything changes.
Now I don't have the economic possibilities I had before, but I hope that we will become a prosperous country again with better salaries and I will be able to buy a new car, at least. ;) Greetings, amiga
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this was my first car. it was small, it was old, it was not so great, but i was driving it for few years more than it was safe too. For last few years it had few holes on the bottom of it (small ones :) ) and no mechanic wanted to lift it up as they were afraid it will fell apart. but it never left me anywhere on the road.
in the end it had go to the scrap metal and it was a bit emotional :D
Your story is very touching, or at least I feel that way. The last truck father had and he called it “My Girl”. Because of his illness, dad had to sell his truck and I think it was a very hard blow for him to get rid of his “Girl”. Greetings and thank you for your complete and heartfelt comment.
P.S. You should do your #memoirmonday share and tell your story.
I love this model of Toyota! We had a Yaris for a few weeks when we were in St. Thomas a few years before the pandemic. It was the most capable rental car we ever drove there. The island was formed by volcanic activity so there are some impossibly steep hills and that little car handled them with ease. It was perfect for the narrow roads on the island.
Yes, it was a good car. When I decided to sell it, there were a lot of people who wanted to buy it, for my sake. I hope you have a great week my friend and everything is going excellent. Abrazos
Thank you Nancy! We're still moving in but we just signed the contract to list our old condo. The listing goes live on Jan 1 so we hope it sells quickly! I hope the week is being kind to you. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day!