Well, I've been busy during Q4, that's for sure. And maybe I will be "girlboss" about it and start referring to time during the year as Q1, Q2, etc. I mean, it's kind of cringe though.
I don't remember if I mentioned it, but I took a ladies beginner handgun class in November. I have been wanting to get a handgun since the beginning of the year, and I really should have taken advantage of my resources at the time (Steve). I ended up purchasing a Canik TP9SF in "Flat Earth" and yes, I had to insist on the neutral color, I love it! The trigger is so smooth, it's a nice gun to shoot.
I went shooting last Friday (12/20) and had so many issues, jamming, and all the casings had "blow by" on the shells. I couldn't figure it out. I was texting "my boyfriend" (more to come on this), and spoke with Jaime's ex husband about the issues. I ended up going down to Corpus Christi that Sunday to my best friends house, as her father in law is an avid gun guy, shoots competitively, and builds guns. It's like his only hobby. He broke the gun down, explained a whole lotta stuff that I won't really remember, and then we went to the range, and of course, no issues. I am annoyed. I haven't been shooting since, and Saturday is my LTC, so I hope there are no more fuck ups.
Anyway, I have been on a few dates since my last post. Two with an older guy that was kind of a hipster type, and one with a guy about 6 years younger than me. I had good rapport with the older guy, although much shorter than me, he was a gentleman, and was interested in me, but I just didn't get the same vibe about him. Additionally, the first time he dropped me at my car, he was like "here you go", didn't get out to say goodbye or give me a hug, nothing. So, I was like what's going on here?? The same happened the second time, although we were leaving a restaurant we were both parked at. He was parked closer, and we just walked to his car, and he said goodbye, again no hug, nothing. I am not on dating apps to make friends bro.
I was done at that point, there was nothing there for romance for me. My friends encouraged me to keep him on the roster, but I would honestly rather sit in my apartment alone without my phone, TV, or a book, just stare at the wall than go on another date that is platonic.
Now, going back in time to 12/11/2024.
The younger guy I went out with on Wednesday evening went really well. I was actually feeling pretty positive about it since we had a great rapport over the app, texting, and a phone call. The date went really well also, and I expressed interest in seeing him again. He agreed. We talked about seeing National Lampoons Christmas Vacation as Alamo Drafthouse was screening it the following weekend (12/21), and he bought us tickets.
On Friday a blast from the past texted me, the military guy. I was shocked to hear from him after he ended things with his tantrum. He simply said that he was checking on me. Dude... Look, I am an intelligent person, but I am also a fucking moron because I replied. My anxiety grew over the next few hours we texted. Of course he asked if I was dating anyone, then if he could take me out with no obligations. Sir, I have no obligations for any date I go out on, what the fuck do you mean??? I agreed to go out with him.
I know that he is toxic as fuck, and emotionally immature. He is not on my level at all. However, the desire to meet him in person was real. I did enjoy some of our conversations before, so I was interested to see what it was like in real life. However, my anxiety grew to be overwhelming and I ended up sending him a text stating that this is not a good idea and we are both too stubborn and really just volatile together. That I would have liked to meet him, but we are adults and both know what would happen. I wished him well, then blocked him after I sent the message.
On Saturday I spent my day at dealerships. I made appointments at Mazda and Honda, because I had the idea of leasing a non Toyota vehicle for 3 years before buying the Crown Signia. I still love the Signia, but its not a smart move, price wise, at this time. When I calculate a conservative budget, I don't like the numbers, and I would still like to be able to have a healthy discretionary fund.
I initially was thinking about the Mazda CX-50, the car drove very nicely, but it was lower to the ground than I liked, and I hated where the cup holders were. I drove just the base model, and that was fully loaded (IMO) with all the safety and new things I have wanted. It was really nice, but they also had a CX-5 in the showroom next to the 50, and I really liked how much higher it was, the cupholders were not in a stupid place, and I just liked the look of the CX-5 more than the 50. There was also a grey exterior with parchment leather interior that was looking very nice.
I also really liked the salesman I interacted with. No pressure, he had been doing this for a long time and was just really cool and easy to talk with and ask all my questions. I had to leave before driving the CX-5 to get to my appointment with Honda, which ended up being a complete waste of time. The guy I made an appointment with was not there, they had me escorted by some 22 year old kid who didn't even know what driving path to test drive on, and the base entry model CRV didn't even have basic safety features that I thought every car should have (like blind spot monitoring), no keyless entry, no power lift gate. What?? For the same price as a loaded CX-5? And the Mazda has fully loaded safety features and knee airbags? Please be for real.
I have been watching a lot of mechanic reviews on cars, and Mazda is always around, my best friend had hers for 10 years. However, I have watched from multiple mechanics, that the Honda quality has gone down. Honda and Toyota rely on the reputation at this point, which for me, Toyota is valid, but I've never owned a Honda.
Anyway, I told the Honda guy no thanks once we returned to the dealership, texted the guy at Mazda saying I can return in a couple hours since he had another client after me, and took myself to lunch at Pasha. I reviewed the different spec sheets, and decided to drive the CX-5, then went home and got insurance quotes before going back to the dealership.
I was really interested in the grey exterior and parchment interior CX-5, but test drove a blue/gray exterior with an almost burgundy leather interior one and I was a goner. The color combo was quite nice, and it was the "carbon edition" with a Bose stereo system, which I thought would be a nice add on. So, this is a 3 year lease, and they gave me more than expected for my trade. I negotiated off dealer fees and had some rebates applied as well, but all in all, under the budget I initially drew up with lease payment and insurance. I've had a nice time driving around town in it.
Now that my mind was settled from car stuff and all that stress, I had time to ruminate, hooray -___-
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