New car

A sad day, but a joyous one.

Michael went to fetch our new car on Friday (at another town). After much deliberation, we settled on the new shape Jetta 5. As Michael has driven a Jetta 2 (1986 model) for 11 years, it seemed fitting.

We absolutely love our new car, but we are having a hard time letting go of our former trusty steed, which we dubbed ‘The Groen (green) Jetta.I have such fond memories of that car. Back when I worked for Michael’s parents, but before him and I were an item, I used to wait at lunchtime for the nose of the green Jetta to appear in their driveway, and when it did, my heart would swell with pleasure, for it would be Michael. We’d flirt a little, and chat, and I was so in love, it hurt. The car came to represent that for me. So yeah, it’s hard letting it go. Michael is even worse. He tears up at the mention of letting the car go. We’re far too sentimental for our own good. Tomorrow, the car goes to its new owner. Somehow, though, it’s not quite as hard as I’d thought it would be. Not when I look at its replacement.

The above picture is us with our two babies, old and new.

The temperature tonight is almost sweltering. I’m actually getting hot as I sit here, typing.

I finished my new Marion Keyes book. It was so, so beautiful. I enjoyed it more than I’ve enjoyed a book in a long time. I did spend most of the time bawling my eyes out! It dealt with death, bereavement and grief. Not the most cheerful topic, but it wasn’t all doom and gloom and it was so well written.