Can we tell I'm procrastinating???

Yes, I'm procrastinating BIG TIME.  Why?

1)  I have the CPA exam on Saturday and need to study

2)  I'm so excited that I'm getting a new car tomorrow!  I keep reading great reviews on the internet and looking at photos.  It's a brand new 2008 (hey, I'll take the discounted last year's model) Ford EDGE.  I got a SCREAMING deal!

Most people get excited about a luxury car.  Nope, not me.  I want my 100% American Ford. I've always driven a Honda Civic - great car.  But I'm ready for my "adult" car.  This car is big enough to drive passengers.  Big enough to throw my 80 lb. golden retriever in the back and take her to dog beach.  I no longer have to worry about a wet nose on my shoulder.

This might not seem like a big deal to most people, but let me share the thoughts that run through the brain of an accountant whilst trying to buy a new car:  

I have a perfectly good Honda Civic - why do I need a new car?  

You only want to give me WHAT for my wonderful Civic?!?!?!

Do I really NEED to spend the extra money on navigation, vista roof, etc?

I've learned that the answer is YES - YOU NEED A NEW CAR.  Okay, maybe not need, but I deserve a new car.  It kind of hit me on Friday when I was leaving a store, and there were a bunch of Sheriff's cars in front of mine.  Well, my front left headlight is finicky and doesn't work on a regular basis (I've gotten out of 2 tickets the last 3 months).  But it does work if I hit it with my fist (yes, you read that correctly).  So I decided it wouldn't be a good idea to be pulled over a 3rd time for my headlight, so I exited my vehicle and pounded the front headlight.  Voila!  It worked.  The sheriffs looked at me and said "That's freaking awesome."  Yep, that was my wake up call.

As Eric keeps telling me - a car is a bad investment anyways (way to rub it in Mr. "I have a Company Car") so I might as well get all of the bells and whistles and enjoy it (On that note, a special shout out to my boyfriend - I love you - thanks for putting up with my craziness throughout the car buying process!!!)

Okay, time to go to bed while visions of Edges drive through my head......