Well ... I knew this day would come, and frankly, I thought it would come faster than it has, but that doesn't make it any easier.  You know how some possessions take on special meaning because of the circumstances one might attach to them?  It's true.  Silly, maybe, but true. 

 

I know lots of people have gone through the emotional and psychological process of divorce both online here and in my circle of friends.  Each of us deals in our own way, of course.  Perhaps the hardest thing for me through that time was the feeling that such a big part of my life had been "wasted."  Fortunately, I have 3 incredible kids to prove that is not an accurate assessment!  :)  Nevertheless, those thoughts swarmed me for about a year after our separation.  It was during this time, after losing my teaching position, my marriage, and our family van within a few months, that God blessed me with the Mustang convertible!  I received it as a "love gift" from Him.  I have thoroughly enjoyed it, but ... it now has 140+ thousand miles on it (63k when I got it 4 yrs ago), and ... well ... it's time.  Time to move on ...

 

My son is laughing at me, but ... I'm saying goodbye to a "friend."  Some of you will understand ... maybe!  :)

 

Thanks for your indulgence ...

 

~ B

 
   

 


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sandyquill on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
Um... Never been that attached to a car, but I can imagine that it has a lot of heart-value for you!  I guess keeping it a separate garage to visit isn't an option?
velvetdreams on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
hahaha no, not this time.  I actually hoped my son would be interested in keeping it and fixing it up for himself, but ... not yet enough income for that.  So ... off it goes to make someone else smile! 
rv1501 on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
So why get rid of the "Stang?

Because it has over 140k miles on it, or because you've had it 4 years?

 

velvetdreams on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
Because I don't have the money to keep it running healthy!  It's overheating even after a good flush and hose checks, pump checks ... ???  Needs a new motor & I just can't do that right now.  *sigh* 
bookworm on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
Oh, I understand. Cars are such a large part of our lives. I remember one car we had that was the first car that was really mine - I drove it to work every day. When Son was born, we wanted a somewhat bigger car, so we put it in the newspaper. A guy came to see it, and at one point, I patted it and said it had been a good car and I had enjoyed driving it, and it was the car that brought Baby Son home from the hospital - and he said, I'll take it - after I patted it, he said he felt good about it.  
velvetdreams on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
I've been blubbering all day!  lol  But, I'm starting the transition to embracing the new sedan - fewer "concerns", so maybe, in time, I'll form NEW attachments to this one. 
thearidzone on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
well my car currently had 190 thou plus on it heh. I don't think I've ever owned a car with less then like 80 grand...

I understand the value of the car, maybe it isn't the car so much as what it represents.

Here is a song to help you get through this tough time:



You'll never see the likes of that car again
velvetdreams on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
Actually, the mechanic where I traded it told my son he wanted it.  He was going to take it and fix it up.  Maybe I'll get a chance to buy her back when she's like new!  hahaha
christianisrael on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
So what are you driving now?
velvetdreams on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
A plain, boring ... but comfortable sedan.  My problem is  ... like everything else ... I FEEL like the car I drive, the clothes I wear, the house I live in ... etc, are all a reflection of ME.  The mustang made me FEEL young and ALIVE, full of fun.  The sedan ... well ... I'm struggling here.  I know I should be grateful ... and I am, but ... it's not a mustang!  That probably sounds really silly to you, Jim, but ... from my perspective, it's significant and very uncomfortable.
christianisrael on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
How many miles does the "sedan" have on it?
velvetdreams on
Re: Silly but Real Sentimentality
fewer than 140k!  lol

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