My first day

OK, I am doing an experiment. For years I have been driving luxury cars. Currently I drive a Mercedes but I am turning in my Lease on June 1st, and for the first time in YEARS, I will not be replacing it.

I live in Cherry Creek (a suburb of Denver) and I am literally walking distance from everything I need. I also work from home, so commuting isn't an issue. Why do I even own a car? It just makes no sense. Now, I am not a radical. My husband owns a car and I realize if we want to get to places that are farther than 5 miles away we will need something. But for the everyday errands and stuff, I just need a break.

So I decided that I would turn in my leased MB and take the summer off of owning a car. Here what will happen:

1. I will save $4,000 over the course of 4 months (car payment, insurance and gas)
2. I will do my little part in helping our environment by driving less
3. I will get into better shape (walking and riding a bike when I used to drive)
4. My stress level will go down (if you have never been in the car with me in traffic you can't imagine how it stresses me out)

and last but not least

5. I will take the focus off what I am driving and put it on who I am as a person.

This is a big one, and the reason I am calling the blog vanity plate - an experiment in humility. I have come to the realization that I have put who I am below what I have. This is NOT good, for anyone, but I can't be responsible for anyone but myself. So here I go, on a journey to relinquish my need for luxury items. Won't you come along with me?