Life in the Fast Lane

There have not been many times in my life that my parents have successfully surprised me. However, two days ago they really mastered the art of surprise, when my mother had a brand new car waiting in the garage for me! Not to mention it had a huge bow on the hood that made it even better! A brand new car may not be much of a surprise to most people,but when you have driven a 2007 light green Ford Taurus your whole life a Land Rover LR2 HSE is really a huge step up. My new car has a functioning heater, windshield wipers, and the brakes that do not squeak. So, I am pretty much in heaven when I get behind the wheel of my new automobile. I have always been a tidy and neat person, but because my new car is all black with black leather seats I have taken my neat obsession up a couple notches. I am ate up with paranoia about getting a single scratch or a dent in my car. Most people say I am taking it way too far, but I think that I should take proper care of my car since my parents will not be buying me another one, possibly ever. I have decided that it is in my best interest to not drive my new vehicle to school. Basically because I can't get much learning done when my mind is wondering about my car and if anything bad has happened to it. Since I have made the decision to no longer drive myself to school, I ride with my younger sister who is now the owner of what used to be my car, The Taurus. I am experiencing what it has been like for my sister and brother when I take them to school each morning. Except my sister is driving and I am the passenger. She really does not like my snide remarks about her driving skills, but after all these years of hearing her comments on my driving I think it is only appropriate that I teach her a few driving tips. Quite frankly, they are needed considering she has not passed her driving test to receive her permit, not one, not two, but THREE TIMES. Maybe with my driving guidance she can finally get her permit and become somewhat of a legal driver. The fact that I received a new car has kind of been a reality check for me... I'm graduating high school in five months.