Simple Convenience

I was thinking about what Jodi wrote today about having our not having a car. I’ve had a car since I was 16. There was only twice I’ve been without one. I actually had forgotten about the one time until just a couple minutes ago. The first time without was when I was having a rough time financially and couldn’t afford my car payment anymore so I let them repo the car and I was going to get a cheaper used car. Until then I had to rely on friends and family for rides to the doctors, grocery stores and laundromats. Luckily I had a friend who was so sweet and so helpful he would let me take him to work in his car then keep the car all day and use it til I had to pick him back up. That got me through quite a bit. You never realize how having a car can be such a simple convenience until you don’t have one anymore. I went through a couple months like that then got a cheaper used car that after a year or so my brother totaled. That put me without a car again for a few month’s. That time I couldn’t borrow my friends car and it was harder to get to where I had to go. I can’t be without a car. It’s too difficult for me to walk to bus stops especially in the winter and to have to stand in one spot and wait for one. It’s too painful! Around where I live there are too many weirdos on the bus anyway. No way would I take it. And taxis are too damn expensive. I only ever took a taxi once other than while on a vacation. And it cost more for a one way trip than it would have cost to fill a gas tank and drive for a week or two. I’ll always make sure to have a car. 

This morning while visiting with my mom we watched Hallmark Christmas movies. I love this time of year when they’re on. I only watch them at my mom’s though since I pretty much stick to Netflix and Hulu shows at home. 

Today I need to run the vacuum and do the dishes but otherwise don’t have much needing done. For dinner I’m just making seared pork chops, a veggie and a side dish. Not sure what yet. I forgot to thaw my meat for my homemade Salisbury steak that I was going to make. I guess that’ll be tomorrow’s dinner. 

For now I’m going to cuddle with my pup and watch my show. Hope everyone has a nice relaxing day as well!