It is still raining. I am heading to church and have to take Rich's car. This is actually starting to get annoying. Today I am annoyed, there I said it.
How do people live without a car. I have only "not" had one for 4 days and already I am bothered. I mean, yes, I have a car - my husbands - but seriously - this is starting to bother me. I didn't realize the freedom a car gives you. The pureness of just being able to - at any time - get in and go. Gosh - I miss that.
I think it has to be the fact that it is raining AGAIN in Colorado and I haven't seen the sun since Friday (and only for a brief moment). Maybe that is why I want to shoot myself.
So I think, just go buy a darn car, but that would be the easy way out and I don't believe I have learned or grown from this experiment enough yet. There are still 3 months and 3 weeks before I do that.
So today I look for the message at my church (Pathways at Wash Park for anyone in my area looking for a great church) to provide the much needed peace and comfort I am needing.
I hope everyone out there is in a much better mood than I am. Enjoy your Sunday.
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Kristen, you are brave lady! And I miss you, your blogs are making me laugh out loud...and I am not a laugh out loud person. Isn't sanctification fun...I can't wait to see all that you learn from this journey! Love you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen, I have really enjoyed reading your blog. I couldn't live w/o my car. But I am single and have to rely on my own resources. Since I recently moved and gave up a job I loved (and payed the bills), I have thought about trading in my BMW for something w/ a lower monthly payment. This idea made me want to cry, so I understand how you feel. However, I now realize that I wasn't upset because I thought by turning in a nice car I was turning in a part of who I am, but simply something that makes me happy. Reading your blog made me remember that my car is just an object that gets me to and from wherever I need to go. Should I trade in my car, probably, will I, probably not. I love my BMW, and that's OK.
ReplyDeleteNatalee - I miss and love you too. Love seeing your precious baby grow up on FB.
ReplyDeleteLisa - this experiment isn't for everyone. And I would say it not because you can't do it, but because you probably shouldn't do it. we all have things we need to adjust, this probably isn't your adjustment issue. Thanks for following and I hope we all grow and learn together. :-)
Kristen... wow!!! This is so cool - Is this the Kristen Pugia I once knew? Your wit is so fun too! That's why I had such fun teenage years! I want to read all of your blog now! Can't wait to hear how it goes. I just read a book tilted "Farewell My Subaru"- by Doug Fine. About a guy who moves to New Mexico to reduce his carbon footprint! It was good story! Maybe you will write a book one day too! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI think your experiment is so daring and couragous!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up... and really if you ever need a ride/running partner/walking partner/bike partner... let me know!
ps. thank you for the call yesterday : )
Keep your chin up Kristen! Know that you are inspiring all of us.
ReplyDeleteWhat is that sound I hear? It's kind of high pitched, sort of a whine.....lol
ReplyDeleteI think it's impractical to think that one can give up driving in a culture, and with geography, that almost demands you have some sort of motorized transportation if you want an expansive lifestyle. By expansive lifestyle I mean being able to visit friends and families in distant locations, participate in events away from home, meet for business without always placing the burden of travel on colleagues, etc. It seems to me you have discovered the benefit of doing without a car whenever you can, but in doing so you are realizing that until you live in an environment that has a viable mass transit infrastructure a car is not so much a luxury as a necessity. BTW, congrats to Ali Evans. I always love it when I see someone has read a book. Books are somewhat endangered. We need to do what we can to keep them alive.
Thanks everyone, again for continuing to follow. Love hearing from you Ali. Wish I lived closer. Shout out also - Ali didn't you just have a birthday on the 5th. Happy belated.
ReplyDeleteDear Coach Kristen,
ReplyDeleteI loved your story about your Dad and his pick up truck. What a powerful lesson. I also had a great man for a father and relize more all the time how blessed my life was, even though of humble means, I came from a home filled with LOVE and encouragement. I shared some funny stories with my Mom and sister this past weekend about some of our crazy experiences with (not so good) cars.
thanks for the great perspective.