I've been inspired to start my own blog. I want it to inspire. Hopefully it will inspire others, but even if it's just me that it inspires then so be it. (Wow. That's a lot of inspiring.)
I've been wanting to do this. The final straw came when I went to see the movie 'Julie & Julia' just a couple of days ago. If you've seen it then you know exactly what I mean. If not, well then you should see it. Meryl Streep is never a let down. And I'm partial to Amy Adams as well.
But what am I to make my blog about? If I want it to be inspiring to me then I don't just want to make it about something I already know a lot about. (Although, there's not much I know A LOT about.)
Long thought process short- I've decided to make it about doing things I have never done before. I'm a big believer in trying things. The more experience you gain, the more knowledge, and knowledge is power. Plus new experiences are just fun! (At least that's what I aim for.)
This week has already kicked into gear without me having to put much thought into what new situation I will be experiencing: Buying a new car. So here it goes...
Today I went to the dealership for my first time. Sure, I have been to a dealership before, but not for my own purchase. Today I went all alone, ready to be preyed upon.
It was not a process I enjoyed. As I expected, I felt like prey. And I told the salesman straight up that I was not going to be buying today. I didn't want to be pressured into anything. But that is what they do best. However I didn't walk away with a car today. So I prevailed! But I do plan to take a car home by the end of the week.
Overall today was a good experience for me to have on my own. A 22 year old female is probably one of the easiest targets to dupe over, but I am determined to get a good deal!
The rest of the week I'll just be trying to figure out the best path to choose for obtaining a loan. Another feat I have never done! This week is turning out to be an easy write.
(And all this came about thanks to the new government deal 'cash for clunkers.' Yes, I will definitely take $4500 for my car that is only valued at $750. Thank you!)
did you know that cash clunkers was a concept the german government launched january of this year, and that, because of its successfulness, quite a few nations have picked up since? so you are welcome! ;)
ReplyDeleteps. when will there be pictures in your blog?
Someone DID tell me that! So not only did the Germans provide me with my first car (the Mercedes) but in a way also with my second car! Germany's pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteI should be able to post pictures tomorrow...At least of my car and whatever other shenanigans I think of... Hope you are recovering well. :)