As I noted in the comments of Jessica Patch’s blog last Friday, I need a new car.
But car-shopping is about as fun as doing my taxes.
(If you happen to like doing taxes, sorry that simile falls flat. On the bright side, want to be friends? And maybe hang out? Before April?)
I’d really like to avoid the whole shopping for a car thing. But because my life generally does not resemble a Lexus commercial – i.e., I’m not planning to find a car with a big red bow sitting in my driveway anytime soon – hanging out at a dealership really is my only option if I do, indeed, wish to upgrade.
Maybe it’s time I take transportation to a whole new level. Maybe it’s time I think outside the proverbial box. Maybe it’s time for:
1) A horse. This is the most obvious of all possibilities. And Hollywood
2) <<< This contraption from Nacho Libre. And if some Jack Black hilarity were to come with the deal, I would not complain.
3) A horse and buggy. Amish novels are big right now, so it could even count as research should I ever decide to venture into the genre.
4) Air Force One. Except if you ask me how much I’d like to be president, my metaphorical reply would probably include things like hangnails, root canals and yearly physicals.
5) Falcor, the flying dog-dragon in The Neverending Story. Never mind he alone gave me more nightmares as a kid than Jacob Marley’s ghost, Nazis (one too many Sound of Music viewings) and runaway laundry carts combined. (The laundry cart nightmare was weird, yes. And recurring. I blame Annie and her orphanage escaping attempt.)
6) A hot air balloon. Romantic, but possibly too slow. That, and my record with fire isn’t all that great. Speaking of…
7) A firetruck! I would get everywhere quickly and have ladders and some intense hose equipment at my disposal. ‘Cause, hey, you never know when you’re gonna need a deck gun. My own personal firefighter might come in handy too.
8) A train. Because I have a growing collection of conductor hats. And yes, I know my logic is absurdmazing.
9) A magic carpet. I would be perfectly willing to sing “A Whole New World” if needed.
10) A bike. But come on, that’s just impractical.
Any other suggestions for me?
Comments 5
Police car? Nice post! 🙂
Mail truck!
I would love to see you get into one of those mini toy jeeps that a ton of little kids have! 😀
I know you didn’t go there with Falcor!!!! OMG! I nearly spit my biscuit from McDonald’s out! (healthy breakfast, I know!)
If I lived closer, I’d go shopping with you. Consider it research for an upcoming rom/com! Yes!!
Too funny!
Oh, why did I not think of a mail truck, Mikaela?! That would be awesome…I could be like my dad. Also brilliant: the mini toy jeep. Ooh, I should’ve also mentioned big wheels. Except I don’t even know if they make big wheels anymore…
I’m not even joking, Jess, Falcor soooo freaked me out as a kid. Still kind of does. I may regret even looking at a photo of him when I’m trying to sleep tonight! Ooh, car shopping as research…I wonder if I could write off the car on my taxes, in that case?
Oh, I am already slap happy and way beyond tired – this post put me over the edge. Got the giggles now. Okay – and your movie list takes me back to my childhood. All of them. Man From Snowy River? I still melt when I hear that music. Tried playing it on piano, not my gift. I digress…I’m stuck between offering a Vespa or a Monster Truck. Take your pick.
I love Man From Snowy River…I write to the soundtrack sometime! Ever seen the sequel – Return to Snowy River? Love it! LOL, love your transportation options too…I can see myself seriously enjoying the monster truck option… 🙂