This is a post I should have made a few months ago, but it’s only more appropriate now that it’s sunny and gorgeous outside.

I walk and take the bus everywhere as much as possible. This is partly because I enjoy walking and partly because I cannot afford car insurance, and also partly becuase of a very long convoluted story involving a lot of tears and a totalled 2004 ford Mustang. (Candy apple red. 40th Anniversary edition. Custom wheels. Custom decals. Personalized license plate. Like I said: A lot of tears.)

So… Walking! Taking the bus and train! On a lot of days it totally sucks but during the school year it’s nice because it gives me time to study, de-stress, and read fun books I otherwise wouldn’t have time to read.

Because of my schedule last term I would always miss the bus home, and have the option of sitting for 45 minutes, or walking two miles (which takes me about 40 minutes). Every single day I walked home I would pass by this lovely car.

And I do mean lovely. It was vintage, it had rounded headlights and it was lemon yellow with matching hubcaps.

It was also a Mercedes Benz, and it was for sale.

I called my father after walking by it for about three weeks. “Dad! You HAVE to buy me this car! I mean, I know I don’t drive or anything, but… but… I need it. Really. Please? Birthday present?”

I even had my license plate all planned out for it:

A few weeks later, my Dad drove it into our driveway.

Eee! Isn’t it so cute?! And yeah, that’s my Mom in the car.

Since I don’t drive, it’s Mom’s car, which is just as fun. I feel super glamourous driving around in our lovely little vintage Benz.

I’d like to think of this as not only the Ultimate Find, but the Ultimate Accessory! Just think of the outfits we can coordinate to match the car now!