I know that I haven't been able to WOW the five readers I have lately but I have been super busy. I also got a new car. Now this is where my bytching will begin. My husband bought me a new C300 Mercedes Benz for our up coming anniversary and I just love it. It's what I've always wanted but I have noticed so not so nice things going on since I've gotten the car. You know the old saying "Never judge a book by it's cover" well I feel that happening a lot lately. My neighbors are being extra rude and snobby, I've had people I don't even know give me dirty looks (nope it's not my driving...I am a safe and awesome driver), I've had friends give me the cold shoulder when they see my car, what gives people?!? I know you might see someone driving down the street in a Mercedes or BMW or whatever car you feel is over the top or expensive but you don't know their story.
My story is really down to earth. My husband and I have had our share of hard times and massive debt, baby cost, medical bills, student loans and everything else that comes with being a middle of the road American. It has taken us YEARS to get to the point where our kids are old enough that we don't need a minivan anymore and we have really worked hard to pay off our bills. But people look at me and assume we have massive amount of money and that we think that we are better than everyone else. NOT TRUE.
Even now as I'm writing this blog I feel the need to explain myself and get defensive. I have had people actually try to make me feel guilty because I have this car. My son is autistic, so they think that I have some how sacrificed his needs for my luxury. NOT THE CASE.
Why can't people, especially "friends" and family, just be happy that you are doing well? Why can't they just not think about it? It's not your car, money, life so what is it to you?!
I will not apologize for driving this car. I will not feel guilty for having this car. I will not care, after this blog, what people think of me anymore.
My husband and I work for what we have, we were not born rich. So like it, fine don't kiss my big round butt!
Until next time...
Who gives a shit what people think!! Your are so right, they don't know where you've been and what you've been through. And so what if you finally have the chance to spoil yourself a little...hell go right ahead because life's too short. Your an awesome mom and take great care of your kids. Your an awesome wife with a wonderful husband who loves you. I am so happy that you both were able to work hard for the things you have. I love you cuz & never regret anything or feel ashamed...nope, enjoy and embrace everything you have in your life. Love and miss you!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. If i go up to Colorado to visit, can I drive it around the neighborhood?? LOL