Time for test drive…
Some one said I was “too practical” today. We were talking about fancy, expensive cars and how much fun it would be to drive a particular new model. My friend said I would never have a car like that because I’m too practical.
Ouch!!
I don’t want to be “too practical.”
The translation of those two words in my personal dictionary is “too old.”
I’ve never thought of myself as being practical but maybe I’ve changed over the years. Maybe going through a cancer battle took away the spontaneity that used to be second nature to me.
When you run for airplanes on a breaking news story for a living, and produce a story for an evening newscast under extreme deadlines, being practical just isn’t a part of your playbook. As a couple, it wouldn’t take much for us to pack a bag on a whim and break away from our schedules, but fighting cancer, changed all that. Medical appointments, treatment schedules, clearing calendars to make different life choices, takes a lot of that impulsive instinct away.
I guess “practical” replaces it when you’re not paying attention.
So, I’m “too practical” now.
There must be test drives in that fancy car….
December 18, 2013 @ 8:32 pm
We all need to get out of our comfort zone once in a while. “Live, love, laugh,” is so true.
December 18, 2013 @ 7:21 pm
Too practical!!!!! No way. I suppose that fighting the cancer wars teaches one to be somewhat reserved and guarded….always thinking about “what if”. Some I’ve known have decided to do “everything” within their means. Some have decided that trips and stuff don’t mean nearly as much as family and friends so decided to stay close to both. Probably is no right answer. Only what you feel that is best for you.
I’ve never been big on the big and extravagant car. I’ve always driven the old car in our family…10-15 years old, needing some work but still getting me from point A to B. That’s good enough. When we did buy a new one, my wife drove the new one and I took the less new one. Now
I ‘ve reached the point in age when I’m happy to have one that is dependable.
Go down to the local dealer, Laurie and take that test drive. You may find that you do really like it. Then again, you may discover that after considering the costs (it’s price, the cost of insurance, cost of normal maintenance, cost of subscriptions to keep all of the gadgets working, etc.) that you can buy several cars for the same costs….maybe a sedan, a SUV and finally a little two seater. Now I ask you, would you rather have just one really expensive car or multiple cars to suit your practical sides!!!!
December 19, 2013 @ 5:16 pm
Once again Al, you hit it out of the park!!!
My hero…
Laurie
December 17, 2013 @ 7:04 pm
No way, Laurie. Think: “wise”, “smart”, “doing good for the environment”, etc., etc.
But do go out and test-drive it. A girl’s gotta dream.
December 17, 2013 @ 5:55 pm
Take that test drive–and perhaps even get that car. For the fifth anniversary of my cancer diagnosis–a milestone I never expected to reach–my husband fulfilled his promise and we leased one of these dream cars. It lasted 12 years and 160,000 miles and we loved it–and then replaced it with a less-expensive but equally fabulous car. By the time that lease ran out a few months ago, my husband had been gone 27 months and my practical side kicked in and I replaced it with one of those “good value” SUVs you see in every parking lot. And now I would give anything to have kept my little German station wagon.