drive a convertible

Was out with my friends last night and decided to put the top down and cruise. We were only going a short distance but we cranked up the music and just had a blast. So much fun!

I should so do this more often. I absolutely love driving with the top down. It is definately a pick me up. Having a bad day? Feeling stressed? I call it convertible therapy. Works wonders.

on a sunny day. Yeah!

My Dad’s 1069 Mustang. Sweet.

but I’ll take what I can get!!!

Most recently, I’ve driven Kwebgurl’s convertible. She’s a great car, even though I gave her a little love tap on the backend with my car. She (both the car and Kwebgurl) forgave me though.

Other than that, I test drove a Saab 9-3 years ago, that was nice too.

my car

right after i got my learners permit, my dad bought a BMW convertible. he let me drive it (quite a surprise) and it was awesome.

When the lady at the counter said they had a special offer that would bag me a Sebring for about $10 more (than the price of a compact), I had to take it.

I have to admit that part of the thrill of driving the car came from association with memories of romantic movies featuring nice, very coooooool guys driving convertible or open cars, a spanish guitar cradled within easy reach in the shot-gun seat (or a harmonica in hand), cooling glasses (sunglasses) glinting darkly beneath their windshields, the red scarf or kerchief at the pocket …

Add to that the sheer joy of being outside the box when moving at high speeds down the highways and back-country roads and the wind ruffling your hair. The experience is definitely worth the price.

(I believe the Sebring still rents for about $30 a day at Budget)