I have a game plan!
As I posted on my FB status on Sunday, by the end of this year, I *will* have a new car and I *will* get the hell out of Hampton Roads. I will stop spinning my wheels (tm Moira). I WILL MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.
I’m not a risk taker. Fear (and a steady paycheck) keeps me from making big changes, big decisions, jumping forward, making permanent decisions…. This has to stop. I can’t be afraid to take chances anymore. To mangle Yoda.. fear leads to complacency leads to depression leads to nothing.
So, the new car goal. My CRV is 12 years old and has almost 160,000 miles on it, so even though it’s probably still ok for a couple more years, I really want a new car; it’s time. So while I don’t necessarily need one, I WANT one. I want a 5 door hatchback. I’ve researched the heck out of the various models and have a spreadsheet with all my info. (Hey, when I’m bored at work I have to channel my energy into something. *g*)
I test drove a Prius earlier this year. Didn’t like it. It’s great on paper, but all the electronic gizmos and displays were really distracting.
I test drove a Mazda 3 on Monday. I liked it. (Plus my last name is Mazza, so I should own at least one Mazda in my lifetime, LOL.)
This week I will go physically look at, and test drive if I can, a Toyota Matrix and a VW Jetta Sportwagen. (My first car was a Jetta. And can you imagine the fun that would be had by driving a car named Matrix? I’d name it Trinity and give passengers the option of taking the red or blue candy before they got in. Awesome.)
Earlier this year when I started my new car goal, I pre-qualified for the best rate my credit union had, so I know I’ll qualify for the lowest rate and for at least all the money to buy the car, even though I doubt I’ll use or need it. So finances are squared away.
I plan on selling my CRV outright - I think it would be a good car for a student.
Ok, done there.
The getting the hell out of Hampton Roads goal. Right now I’m looking for technical writing jobs in Richmond. I applied for two on Monday but haven’t heard back yet. I’ll call them today or tomorrow. One of the jobs sounds like a ton of work, but it’s a year contract, so if it sucks or if I decide I hate Richmond, well, it’s only a year. *g*
If I can’t find a job in Richmond by the end of the year, I’m going to say fuck it.. seriously.. I’m going to quit my job and move there anyways. I have good savings built up, I can live on that. I know, it’s terrifying! But I HAVE to make a big change or nothing will change and I’ll go crazy(ier). Anyways! I’ll give an apt. complex or whatever 6 months’ rent up front; a roommate would be an ideal situation if I wasn’t working but could still pay. I’ll keep looking for a job. I’ll take community college classes to learn new skills.
And if after 6 months or a year in Richmond, depending on what happens, job vs. no job etc., I’ll either stay or I’ll say fuck it and either move to Jacksonville cause my bff Kim is there and she and her hubs are awesome fun, or Durham cause my bff Julie is there, or maybe I’ll suck it up and end up in Northern VA/MD anyways.
Yah, I know earlier this year I said I was going to move to Northern VA/MD, and I still might, but not this year. There are jobs there for sure, and I have friends there, but right now my instincts say to go to Richmond. And really, I counted, most of my unmarried going out and doing stuff friends are there. And yah, I know three years ago I was going to suck it up and quit my job and move to Raleigh/Durham, but obviously I chickened out cause the economy collapsed and all that. But it’s been three freaking years and I’m more restless and crazy(ier) than ever.
I have nothing tying me down, I have a decent savings (I’m good at saving, i.e. I can be stingy *g*), and I’m on a month-to-month lease. Hell, for about a year and a half I’ve had a mental list of furniture I’m going to get rid of when I move.
I WILL make a big move this year. Damn it.
Great, now logic has me thinking “how are you going to afford new car payments if you don’t have a job?!?” Oh crap, now I’m thinking of not having health insurance…. Shut up logic. Go away, you’re ruining my determination. You’re done enough damage already! :-)
I’m not a risk taker. Fear (and a steady paycheck) keeps me from making big changes, big decisions, jumping forward, making permanent decisions…. This has to stop. I can’t be afraid to take chances anymore. To mangle Yoda.. fear leads to complacency leads to depression leads to nothing.
So, the new car goal. My CRV is 12 years old and has almost 160,000 miles on it, so even though it’s probably still ok for a couple more years, I really want a new car; it’s time. So while I don’t necessarily need one, I WANT one. I want a 5 door hatchback. I’ve researched the heck out of the various models and have a spreadsheet with all my info. (Hey, when I’m bored at work I have to channel my energy into something. *g*)
I test drove a Prius earlier this year. Didn’t like it. It’s great on paper, but all the electronic gizmos and displays were really distracting.
I test drove a Mazda 3 on Monday. I liked it. (Plus my last name is Mazza, so I should own at least one Mazda in my lifetime, LOL.)
This week I will go physically look at, and test drive if I can, a Toyota Matrix and a VW Jetta Sportwagen. (My first car was a Jetta. And can you imagine the fun that would be had by driving a car named Matrix? I’d name it Trinity and give passengers the option of taking the red or blue candy before they got in. Awesome.)
Earlier this year when I started my new car goal, I pre-qualified for the best rate my credit union had, so I know I’ll qualify for the lowest rate and for at least all the money to buy the car, even though I doubt I’ll use or need it. So finances are squared away.
I plan on selling my CRV outright - I think it would be a good car for a student.
Ok, done there.
The getting the hell out of Hampton Roads goal. Right now I’m looking for technical writing jobs in Richmond. I applied for two on Monday but haven’t heard back yet. I’ll call them today or tomorrow. One of the jobs sounds like a ton of work, but it’s a year contract, so if it sucks or if I decide I hate Richmond, well, it’s only a year. *g*
If I can’t find a job in Richmond by the end of the year, I’m going to say fuck it.. seriously.. I’m going to quit my job and move there anyways. I have good savings built up, I can live on that. I know, it’s terrifying! But I HAVE to make a big change or nothing will change and I’ll go crazy(ier). Anyways! I’ll give an apt. complex or whatever 6 months’ rent up front; a roommate would be an ideal situation if I wasn’t working but could still pay. I’ll keep looking for a job. I’ll take community college classes to learn new skills.
And if after 6 months or a year in Richmond, depending on what happens, job vs. no job etc., I’ll either stay or I’ll say fuck it and either move to Jacksonville cause my bff Kim is there and she and her hubs are awesome fun, or Durham cause my bff Julie is there, or maybe I’ll suck it up and end up in Northern VA/MD anyways.
Yah, I know earlier this year I said I was going to move to Northern VA/MD, and I still might, but not this year. There are jobs there for sure, and I have friends there, but right now my instincts say to go to Richmond. And really, I counted, most of my unmarried going out and doing stuff friends are there. And yah, I know three years ago I was going to suck it up and quit my job and move to Raleigh/Durham, but obviously I chickened out cause the economy collapsed and all that. But it’s been three freaking years and I’m more restless and crazy(ier) than ever.
I have nothing tying me down, I have a decent savings (I’m good at saving, i.e. I can be stingy *g*), and I’m on a month-to-month lease. Hell, for about a year and a half I’ve had a mental list of furniture I’m going to get rid of when I move.
I WILL make a big move this year. Damn it.
Great, now logic has me thinking “how are you going to afford new car payments if you don’t have a job?!?” Oh crap, now I’m thinking of not having health insurance…. Shut up logic. Go away, you’re ruining my determination. You’re done enough damage already! :-)