Downside(s) to owning a car

Now I now know why my blog is less attractive than others. Cause I seldom update. Haha!! Lazy la. Some more I had a whole week of presentations, assignments, and exams waiting for me. BUT!!! It is all over now. As of 5:30p.m. April 23rd, 2009, I have officially finished my Spring '09 semester. Which means, I am free for 4 months!!Muahahahahah!!!

No excuse not to update anymore. I really regret not updating often cause now I have so many things to say in one freaking post. Hmm, maybe I will shorten it or something.

Anywayyy, the one thing that I really want to talk about is the freaking downside to owning a freaking car! How come no one ever told me there is such a downside????

No. I am not talking about the gas money. Nor am I talking about the insurance. It is the fact that I have the privilege to drive around and go shopping. Damn! The first day I got the car and I already spent around $100+ on shopping. LOL!! So much for just checking out the stores. Hehe!

Just so you know, I did not get a car. It is my dad's Honda Civic. I was able to convinced him that I need the car this week cause my Singapore friend, Andrew just sold his car and he is graduating. I want to hang out with him before he leaves because I might not see my Singapore friend again. So, on Saturday, I drove my dad back to Naples, and then drove the car back with me to Fort Myers. Sigh~ Since the Outlet Mall is so near my uni, I thought I would just stop by and have a look.

Well, it didn't turn out as I planned. Ended up buying..


#1. Cute sweater for only $7+


#2. Two camis for $19.50


#3. The second cami is free. Thought I should get one black and one white. Really really like them.


#4. A Jacket from Esprite for only $55+ Very stylish. I like! To be honest, I did not intend on buying anything when I enter Esprite. I just wanted to see if there is any difference between the Esprite here and back in M'sia. But when I saw this, I was like, "OMG!! Perfect jacket for Aussie and Florida." Hehe! Most spontaneous decision I ever made.


#5. I totally adore this tube top! I don't actually wear tube tops but this is just too cute. It's around $17+ I think. Michelle said it is considered cheap for a tube, so I bought ^^


#6. Now, these earrings I did not plan to buy. I was actually looking for an ATM machine but I passed by the shop and the earrings were practically calling my name.


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#9. The second pair. It is buy two get one free. So the last pair, I got it for free. I think it was around $20 for all three.


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#12. My free pair. ^^


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That day itself, I spent around $100 I think. I was crazy. It was like I was possessed or something. I keep swiping my card. To make matters worse, I forgot I haven't bank in my paycheck and I didn't have anymore money in my card. If there is a overdraft, they will charge me a fee. So, I quickly went to Bank of America and withdrawal money from my savings account, then deposit it back into my checking account. During that time, I haven't bought that tube top yet and I really really wanted it. So, I made sure I had some cash with me, enough for the tube top and dinner. Then I drove back to the mall and got the tube, and went for dinner later. Haha!!

That is not the end of it. The next day, Michelle, Alyssa and I went to shop again. Michelle wanted to get the tube top I got and on the way there, we stopped by Guess and I ended up buying some more.


#15. Two pairs of shorts from Guess. $17.50 each. There was a discount ^^


#16. Also, on Tuesday, Michelle brought me to get my nails done!! Thanks Michelle!! Too bad Alyssa couldn't come. She had to work. Isn't it pretty though? I think it is really worth it since it can last for 6 weeks.

So, as you can see, owning your own car burns a HUGE hole in your wallet. I didn't even have to pay for the gas and insurance, and I already spent around $200 during the time the car is in my possesion.

Then you know what happened?? I got a freaking ticket today!! I had a final exam today. For once, I wanted to arrive to class one time. So, I drove to class (this class is located the other end of the campus. A real long walk). Mana tau, I got a freaking ticket for not displaying my parking permit! I don't have a freaking parking permit!! I only parked there for like 2 hours and I got a freaking ticket.


#17. Sigh. At least it is not a speeding ticket. Thank god I voted for the student government this year and got the Get-out-jail-free card. Never thought I will be using it.

Can't do anything about it now. Got to go pack. I hate packing. Takes forever. It is freaking 5:16 a.m. right now. Who the hell packs at 5 in the morning? Was suppose to finish packing hours ago but my neighbors from o1, Zach, Allan, and Mike came knocking on my door at 2 in the morning to chat. Didn't get back till half an hour ago. Sigh~

Will be back in M'sia at 7:15a.m. on the 27th of April. Not looking forward to the LOOONG flight but I am looking forward to seeing my darling, mum, sis and friends again. Till then~